we chatted about her. Ramlat likes to say that our mother wanted twins but never had any, so she treated me and her like we were twins. I mean, we wore the same type of dresses and shoes; it became annoying at times. It was really nice to hear Ramlat say that I am her rock and best friend. I feel the same about her. I remember the night I was leaving Ghana for the US; it was sweet and bitter at the same time. I would miss my sister, and I knew she would miss me too. I remember we spoke all night long before the day, we talked about our adventures and shared our dreams, I couldn’t wait for her to join me in the States. I also had a very special bond with my brother Idrissu, because even though he was a whopping ten years older than me, we shared the same birth date. He was born on the 9th of March, 1973. There was something very special between us, and I still remember him pushing me around on my bike when we were younger. Mariama is the eldest of us girls, and she carried herself with a quiet grace that commanded respect from everyone around her. Even as children, Ramlat and I looked up to her as a role model, admiring her strength and kindness. I also had a very special bond with my brother Idrissu, because even though he was a whopping ten years older than me, we shared the same birth date. He was born on the 9th of March, 1973. “ 7 The Birthday Journal
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