I love my family
Enrica Smith
Catherine Groenewald

My name is Enrica Smith, I'm the youngest of five kids. Being the youngest is so much fun, my older siblings often bully me and I don't like it. My dad usually shouts at them to leave me alone. They only listen for that time and the next day they at it again.

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Even though I fight with them a lot, I know that when it comes to my wellbeing they always have my back. I don't like what they are doing but one thing I know for sure, is that they love me and I love them a lot.

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My Dad is the pillar of my strength, my number one supporter. My dad introduced me to soccer, I'm our school's mid-fielder. I love playing soccer.

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The fun side of being the youngest is that I get spoiled by our dad. After every match I play my dad buys me my favorite chocolate chip ice-cream and says, I shouldn't tell the others.

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I love my dad he is always there when I need him and he makes sure that I'm always happy.

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I was very young when my mom passed away and I really miss her. I wish she was still around to take me shopping, oh how I loved it when she bought me new things.

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I only have a few memories of my mom and when my siblings speaks about her they tell me how much fun she was. She was extremely funny and always had a smile on her face.

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I miss her more with each passing day, if only I had another day, to see that smile upon her face. I know she is my guardian angel in heaven. Mom I love you so much I wish you didn't have to leave. Dad says, one day mom and I will meet again and that brings me so much comfort knowing she will be waiting for me.

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I love my family and I'm truly thankful for all their love and support and for helping dad when it comes to raising me.

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The End.

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I love my family
Author - Enrica Smith
Illustration - Catherine Groenewald, Wiehan de Jager, Leo Daly, Magriet Brink, African Storybook, Marion Drew, Rob Owen
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs