My late father, Charles, dedicated his life to education and retired as a Domestic Bursar at the Gbewaa Teachers’ Training College. His wisdom continued to guide our family, even after he passed away at the age of 80 inMay 2022. Determined to provide their children with the best possible education, my parents relocated our family to Bawku. Despite their modest salaries as educators, their steadfast commitment to hard work, discipline, and empathy became the cornerstones of our upbringing. Growing up, I was one of nine siblings in our close-knit family. Our childhood home was a sanctuary of warmth, curiosity, and intellectual competition. Siblings and cousins continually motivated each other to excel in academics and various activities. Our home was more than a residence; it was a haven of creativity and learning, often filled with visitors seeking knowledge and inspiration. At the tender age of six, my journey into the realm of competition commenced. My generous, forward-thinking, and well-to-do uncle instituted a scholarship scheme in our village. He organised tests for the brightest young minds in our neighborhood, with the aim of providing a pathway to a better life and education. These tests Our home was more than a residence; it was a haven of creativity and learning, often filled with visitors seeking knowledge and inspiration. She looked a bit sad, and yet she was excited. “You will be prosperous,” she added for good measure. “ “ Parents and siblings 10 The Birthday Journal
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