Mosadoluwa, 16 years a friend and forever so much more. I couldn't bring myself to write anything until now, I guess I was trying to come to terms with reality. I have tonnes of memories of us, from being co-shorties ***wink wink***, to being classmates, chapel coordinators, Press Club newscasters, L&D society, our private Technical Drawing tutorials, even getting into trouble together (just once though).
I remember how you would gleefully sing "condition na im dey make crayfish bend.." and do ur funny dance in front of class. Your favourite quote "Aut optimum, aut nihl" became my best quote too. It has been either the best or nothing. Till date, I carry a journal almost all the time, I picked that from you.
Dolu, I remember our chats and calls and how so badly u wanted to make that trip to France to see me. I'm glad I got another chance to see you after that. I recall our conversations, about my challenges, leading up to when you passed, you told me "Lara, simileoluwa" (rest in the Lord).
If I could see you right now, I would pinch you for being a sly. Yes, you know why? You showed me so much love, you were always ready to listen and hear me out, I felt verrrrry special, ase you were like that with everybody, well done o. Dolu, how did you do it? Better still, God teach me how to love like Dolu did because I know she did all these only by your help.
I know Jesus, but I have never met him in person. I read the bible, I feel God's love, but I have never been able to put a physical/human form to it, I have never held, carried or hugged it. Dolu darling, you were my slice of Jesus, the closest human representation I could ever have of the love of Jesus. I learnt a lot from you while u were on this side but I have learnt deeper things from you, even though you are now on the other side of eternity.
I remember our dream "One Step Up", you are several steps higher now, we hope to meet up, in faith and in love.
Your memories are forever dear to my heart.
Rest in Peace sweet angel.