We learn and grow while dealing with the adventure of life.

I was just casually thinking of how my younger sister will perform in her Exam which is scheduled for tomorrow. The Exam is called JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) and for those in my part of the world, it's quite obvious that my Sis is sitting for this Exam because this will be her gateway to being admitted into a higher institution.

I'm almost 500 kilometers away from her and all I'm thinking about is how she would be able to go for this Exam alone without anyone to guide her through the journey. I still see her as a little kid who I know when she took her first step in life and a part of me is always worried about how she's going through the adventure that life throws on her path. To be fair, I'm like that with all my siblings even when I don't verbalize it to their hearing.

Thinking about all these made me realize just how the journey has been for me too. Being the first child meant I had to be the first in my family to go through some of these wild adventures. I was the first to go to boarding school and live away from home. I was the first to seek admission into University and I traveled to a longer distance to write my entrance exam to Uni. I was also the first in my family to go for NYSC (National Youth Service Corp) and I served the country when all hell was let loose due to COVID-19.

I obviously had the support of my parents although whenever I go for all these, I go alone and figure things out on my own. I know for a fact that I learned so much through that experience. I learned so much about being an independent lad and I learned so much about adapting and thriving in several situations. I remember when I went to do my Uni clearance after getting admission. Some newly admitted folks came around with their parents or siblings. For me, I came alone and got through all that alone.

One of the lessons I've learned from the experience I had growing up is to allow my siblings to also experience that growth. As an older sibling, I want to do things for my younger siblings. I want to guide them. I want to make life easier for them and I want to be sure they won't be exposed to bullshit. However, I don't want to deprive any of them of the adventure of life.

It's almost like the feeling of being a parent. You want to be there for your kids but you don't want to do everything for them.

I have four siblings and I'm glad about each of their growth and development. Their character is admirable and their attitude to life is appealing. I'm always proud of them and I know they will be doing a lot of great things with each breath they take.

It's been a really rough week and I've been laser-focused on some things. However, just for what's left of this day, I want to take some moments to get in touch with some of my siblings and be sure that they are having the best experience while contending with whatever life throws on their path. As for my Sis who will be travelling this evening for her Exam which is scheduled for tomorrow morning, I wish her all the best.

Thanks For Not Missing Any Full-stop or Comma.
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