Dear Elfuye,
I am so glad I had a mother like you. I never heard “no” whenever I asked you for anything. You held both a mother and fathers role in all aspects of my life. You followed me everywhere and to every country. You provided for us beyond your abilities even if it meant giving up your needs. I have never lacked anything, because of you. I miss your graciousness and your strength. You protected us like a ferocious Tiger that nobody dared say anything to us. I find myself being as bold and daring as you are. I have learned to embrace life as you did. You were never afraid and had knowledge beyond your education. You learned many things because of your life experiences. I remember you whenever I go to a shopping mall. We never returned home without eating out. You always dared to experience new things or to taste something new. You were open to try anything I said or did. You took my word and trusted me as your first born like crazy. I even took you on attraction rides to tease you and scare you but you were a champion, laughing your heart away. I always wanted to travel the world with you but missed that chance. We had always discussed the idea and talked about going on a cruise together. We wanted to travel to Israel and Europe together and I wanted to share with you that I fulfilled those dreams this year. I recently found a note book listing our breakfast order’s on one of those Saturday mornings (Gash Shimeles’s treat), and my eyes became tearful. Your choice was a garden Omelet. I miss having breakfast with you. Life gave you lemons many times and you made lemonade out of it. Since your passing and embrace by our Lord God, I have learned that you have gone through a lot of pain and ache alone. For whatever reason, you chose to deal with it alone. I continue to learn about life, through your death. Life is a journey with the end only in God’s hand. I know I will see you someday.
Elfuye, I miss you so much. I miss calling you every Tuesday. If I missed a day, I would always expect to hear back from you soon. Now, you have gone to a place where I could not get a phone call. At times, it can be very painful. I get my strength from the Lord and through his still and calming voice. I am also thankful to my kind and gracious husband who listens and understands me.
Psalms 91:1
“The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty”
I love you so much,
Your daughter, Kidest