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A Journey of Becoming: 28 Years in the making.

Turning 28 feels surreal — as though I’m standing at the crossroads of who I was and who I’m becoming. Reflecting on the past few years — the triumphs, the heartaches, the lessons, and the moments filled with grace — one truth remains clear: God has been faithful through it all.

This year, I’m marking my birthday a little differently. Planting butternut seeds has become more than a simple tradition; it’s a symbolic act of growth and surrender. Just as those seeds take root and grow under God’s care, I too am choosing to root myself deeper in His love and purpose.

Today, I am dedicating this moment to prayer, seeking to draw closer to God and hear His voice more clearly. Life has not always been easy, but through every season, His faithfulness has remained constant. I choose to honour both the challenges that have shaped me and the victories that have reminded me of His unending grace.


10th February 2025

Dear Diary,

Three years ago, we began our journey together. I had just turned 25, and everything was hopeful. It wasn’t always pretty, nor was it consistent, but it was ours nonetheless. Not writing to you has been hard. You are a part of me that carries my healing. You don’t only carry my stories of overcoming, but my hope to still overcome. You carry so much of my being that being without you feels as though a part of me is missing. You make me feel seen and heard. You make me feel valued. You simply make me feel. There is so much I’ve been able to accomplish and heal through you. I love you for being here. I love you for still being here. Happy third anniversary, my love. And happy 28th to me!

I really have a lot to tell you, but I don’t want to bombard you with my tales. The becoming of Retha the 28-year-old has been a wild adventure, my friend. Adventures including me acting in multiple productions, becoming a Sunday school teacher, self-publishing a book, starting my Annique with Rethabile business, and so much more while trying my best to honour God and not lose my head being a mother. I know, right? It’s a lot to take in, but don’t worry — I have stories about companions too. Listen, it’s going to be wild! I can’t wait to meet you all over again. Yes, I’m going to come back and give you all the details. My chest is too weak to keep these things — I’m asthmatic.

I love you. Happy day to us! We deserve it.

Love, Rethabile-Lerato


P.S.

God has been writing my story long before I even picked up this pen, and He’s not done yet. I trust that the chapters ahead will be filled with more grace, joy, and wild adventures.

"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." — Philippians 1:6

Here’s to the becoming, my friend. 💛

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