Farewell to my Love
In 1967, I met a remarkable young man who was intelligent, knowledgeable, confident, eloquent and charming. His name was Protus Wambo. He became the love of my life and one of the best gifts God gave me. It was the Lord who brought us together and He preserved our union till the end.
Oh, I knew what I had! I knew I had a husband who had chalked such immense success that people the world over admired him. I also knew that I was in a position many women coveted. It was a privilege to be a part of his life. The children and I were so proud of his many accomplishments and we basked in the global recognition he received.
Indeed, Pro was a good and loving husband and companion to me and a wonderful father to our children. He was such a great presence in our lives and my heart aches for my loss. Lost many things: time of quarreling with my love “E” as my peer and I usually called our husbands; the voice “Regi, or Mami do not ach your head, I will handle the problem; the time you will run after me with fuel for the car …………, I have lost a fantastic and devoted husband.
Even in his sick bed Pa was still there for us and on the 23rd of August 2016 he shared his food with us and said “Mami you and the children will never be hungry.” Little did I know I will never hear the voice Mami anymore? Wednesday 24th August 2016 was a completely different day for me. A day I could shut the world out and have Pro for myself. But now that day marks the beginning of a painful and aching void that I still cannot come to terms with. How can my love be gone? How can he be forever silent?
And yet that morning when I woke up, my prayer was this: I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways I acknowledge Him and He will direct my paths. Lord, I commit my husband and my children into Your hands this day.
So now I lift up my eyes to the hills? Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let my foot slip, He who watches over me will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is my shade at my right hand; the sun will not smite me by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep my children and I from harm, the Lord will watch over o ur lives, our coming and going, both now and forevermore.
Pa was very generous and kind-hearted. Pro and I were meant to be together and I am so thankful that we met. I will never forget all of the wonderful times that we spent together. He was always there when I needed him and I knew I could count on him. Pro. was the most supportive and loving husband and father, my family and I will miss him so much. His memory will live on in our hearts for as long as we live. Pro, you were the best husband anyone could have asked for and I love you so much.
Pro, I will miss your voice. I will miss that well of wisdom and knowledge that the children and I continually drew on. I will miss all the jokes,
Thank you for all you did to make the world a better place for us. We love you and miss you terribly. My only consolation now is that you are with the Lord. Till we meet again,
Pro, my love, rest in perfect peace.