Martin Uyi

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A Friend Indeed
As badly as my sister Joan wanted to attend college, she felt it was time to give up on that ambition. This had been her fourth attempt at the entrance exam, and again she had failed. “Try once again,” our dad said.
The Right Time
Climbing was a skill I developed naturally as a child. We had a lot of trees in our family compound, including mango, paw-paw, sour-sop, guava, cashew, avocado, and coconut. We also had a garden
A King Without a Crown
In high school, I had a classmate who was always unkempt and seemed to be a timid, weird recluse.  That was the general notion held by a majority of the class, and my interactions with him were at best
When Silence is Golden
All I wanted was a change of scenery, some form of refreshment after the stress of the semester’s hectic classes and other hustle and bustle of life. Our family trip to Caye Caulker was the perfect solution.
Embracing Hope in Despair
Congratulations! We made it through the first half of 2024. This is a precious gift from God and we receive it with grateful hearts and mouths full of praises! However, this may also be the time when many start feeling
Rudiger
A couple of years ago, I began playing football with some Spanish-speaking guys at the football field in our neighborhood here in Belmopan. Football has always been one of my favorite sports, but this time I felt
My Big Right Toe
It was another great game, but my football team was down by several points. I was desperate to reduce our deficit.  I made a run from defense, maneuvering away from an onrushing opponent, and quickly passed