Jean was born in South Africa and moved to what was Southern Rhodesia with her parents when she was two years old. Her upbringing was typical for all African children in that day and age. Her happiest times were when running wild and free in the Rhodesian bush. With wild animal encounters all part and parcel of daily life, Jean grew to love the African bush. Conservative values, Christian ethics and for Jean, the Catholic religion defined her world view. Growing up in a single parent household and as the eldest of four children, Jean learned responsibility at an early age. She developed an abundance of compassion for anyone less fortunate, suffering or needing help in some way. Showing kindness towards all, including one’s enemies, became Jean’s response to life.
“We’ll have to leave. This country has had it.” My husband made the decision and I followed along feeling like my heart was being ripped from my chest. Robert Mugabe switched the trigger that changed our lives. He announced that University in Zimbabwe would be for black people only. We were wh...
