Missing My Family More Than Ever
JABBES MVULA, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA, AFRICA – When I arrived at the Lusaka airport 14 days ago I was so busy getting the crew’s passports and luggage issues resolved it took me quite along time before I was able to greet my friends and relatives. I would walk by the exit and I could hear them yell and scream for me. I wanted so badly to go greet them, but I knew I had to take care of business first.
That has been one of the most difficult things on this trip. I really would like to spend more time with my family, but it has been very, very difficult. We have 25 days to film this movie in Zambia and I feel torn every day. Last Sunday I was able to spend some time with my little girl, Thoko. We went to the mall and walked around. When I was in Arizona it was so difficult to be away from my little girls. I could not wait to be back in Zambia and hug my children.
I can see the wisdom in not having your family on set. The crew is fortunate in this. They are able to concentrate just on filming the movie. I on the other hand need to spend most of my time filming. I wish I could spend more time with my Mum, my kids, my family and my friends. I am unable to do so. This has been very difficult for me. I want my family to know how much I have missed them and how much I want to spend more time with them.
Comments
Glad to hear Jabbes that you are back and your project is done at home. I cannot wait to see it. Jabbes we spoke before you left, I am you fellow Zambian here in Scottsdale.
Zambia is even more and dear to my heart than ever before, I hold very dear memories of ome now that my uncle who was the headmaster at Lotus Primary school in Lusaka for many years passesd away recently.
Please do call when you have a chance, so we fellow Zambians can set aside some time to meet.
Jyoti Weaver
480-443-0528 602-568-4703
Posted by: Jyoti Weaver | September 18, 2006 05:41 PM