Mama,
When I heard you had a stroke, I was scared but had hopes because you were a woman of faith. Little did I know you were going to leave so soon. However mama, you fought a good fight, finished your race and kept your faith (good Job).Mama I remember our days in Babungo and you telling me to be Patient.
I remember the chats and confides and tears and laughter, the songs we sang and especially this one, “Be not dismayed what’er betide, God will take care of you”. And he has surely been merciful to us mama. I remember your famous saying” When the going is tough the tough gets going”. You’ve not only been tough mama, you were very focused ,courageous and a committed child of God who found delight in giving, gifts to all who stopped by your store especially on market days. I remember your supportive, kind and soft spoken words to me. “ Nayouh you are a good woman”.
Thank you mom. I remember sitting beside you when your sister in Njinikom passed away and you were telling me, you are fine but for your legs. I remembered how you served me food and took the pains of getting an additional two pieces of chicken and added to my plate. You were very caring as usual. Thank you. I remember that same day your biding me fare – well. You emphatically told me to remain steadfast and faithful as if you knew mama that I was not going to see you again. Yes mama, I miss you physically but spiritually you live in me and will be remembered every day. God has already flown you over on Eagles wings and has granted you your deserved rest in peace.
Adieu Mama, Adieu, Adieu
Daughter in- law. Nayouh. GA, USA