On that beautiful (May 25th) afternoon last year, under the scorching sun, I shared a heart felt story with a big sister, telling her my uttermost desire for my Mom to come stay with me forever. She said to me ‘God will grant your heart desire’. Little did I know that you were right there with me (in me) in spirit after you left this mortal world and like everyone says you came back to me as a beautiful gift in my baby girl. For one hour I spoke so intensely, with so much emotion and passion of all the tough times you went through in life and how happy I was that, that was all in the past.
My Mommy, you taught me to be confident, truthful, prayerful, patient, kind, resilient, independent, optimistic and so much more virtues I needed in life; not just by your words/advise but by your actions; being the best example for me to follow. You were a mom not just to me and my siblings but to my close friends, classmates, church friends, co-workers, in-laws ... I am forever grateful for your love, care, protection and all. You were my gist partner, my confidant, my doctor, my prayer warrior, my therapist ... you were always ready to be the first that would stretch a hand for peace and forgave all (even the ones that hurt you the most). I am so confident that you are resting in heaven because as a Christian you completed your work here on earth and you have always submitted to the will of God. Thank you for all your blessings and giving me the privilege of sharing so many happy moments and adventures of my life with you.
I will forever love you Mommy. I miss your infectious laugh, your calm, happy and reassuring voice daily. Chide misses building forts and playing with you and “he said I wish Onyinye got to met grandmama”... Your Duke is a communicant now and I know you rejoiced with the angels that day.
Continue to Rest In Peace Mommy.
From your Fy love (as you fondly called me)