I could not find a way to write this admission, it’s too difficult to let you go Mummy, the words are too much and not enough to describe how much you meant to me and the pain , oh God, the pain is excruciating but I cannot question God Almighty who knows everything. I have to accept this.

Mummy, you made waves all over the country, always coming first in everything, you never let them beat you, I have tried to replicate your legacy, I’m still nowhere close. You were just INTELLIGENT. How can I forget all the sacrifices you made for me and my Sisters, you were too selfless, I remember the conversations about the future, the laughter, the secrets we shared, the worries and the plans you had for us, your children…Then the hymns we sang together, you were the best singer I ever knew, The heavens opened to your praises to God, we make good melodies together, You taught me how to be a true Christian and you were always expressive with your emotions and you taught me to do same.

My guardian Angel, who will call me “my boy” again? , you were my pillar of support, my cheerleader, you ensured I got the best of Education, a platform to stand tall as a man and shoulder my responsibilities, in short, you gave me everything. I still carry on the pain & guilt that I did not spend time with you in your last days , you didn’t want me to go through the psychological trauma of knowing your condition, we were on it together physically, spiritually, emotionally before life activities took me away. Your daughters, my sisters have told me all about it countless number of times, I have seen the pictures and indeed the pain was too much for you. Oh! I wish I had the power to give you a brand-new body, how I wish……

I still remember the late nights, the struggles for your health, the hospital runs, I never got tired of them because seeing you alive was the greatest Joy in my life. Now my Joy is gone, how do I pick up myself from this grief, o mother…..the memories of your tears at home before we headed to the Airport and also at NAIA hunts me severely… if only I understood the message…

Mummy, I do not know how I will ever get over this but I will take comfort in the fact that you are in a better place where there is no pain, worries and pressures of this world. My Children, your grandchildren will get to know you and in details, I promise.

I really miss you so much Mummy’m and will do forever; I will continue to cherish the beautiful memories we shared; I will never be able to wear your shoes but I will ensure I carry on the exceptional legacies you’ve left behind. I Promise!

Sleep well my Heroine, until we meet to part no more.

                        Your boy and only Son
                             Mobim