A TRIBUTE TO MY MOMMY
June 22, 2011
I knew Mommy long before I became her daughter in law; and being more of a mother to me than a mother in law, I will always remember her kindness and love; the tenderness with which she related to me and the heart with which she prayed and blessed me and my family. When I was in college (though not yet married), I never feared nor be intimidated to be around Mommy in spite of what some people go through with to be mother in laws! I had peace within me, knowing the Lord had indeed ordered my steps in marriage!!
I never had the privilege of being around Mommy for long as my husband and I left Nigeria shortly after we got married but I remember how she lovingly told me when we were expecting our oldest son, Oluwagbogo that she had vowed to help care for her grand children after birth because her mother helped her during her time! Being an orphan, it was the kind of support I definitely needed and looked forward to but never had the opportunity to enjoy that privilege since we left home as soon as our son was born!
Mommy’s love for my aunt (Momi) who raised me and my siblings touched my heart greatly. As Momi aged, Mommy would visit her; spend time talking to her and sometimes even took dinner to her. When we were looking for a caretaker for Momi, she was actively involved in the process. I remember seeing Mommy about a month before he passed to glory and even with her little strength; she still fondly asked if I had seen Momi and how she was doing. What a love!
Mommy, I personally will remember you for your love and kind words to me always. Thank you for living an exemplary life for me, so I can be future Mother to my sons’ future wives and not a mother in law to them! I have no doubt in me, Mommy that you are at the bosom of our Lord, your Lord where someday we will meet to part no more!
Adieu, Mother Oloruntomola!!!
Morenike Adebayo-Ige