TRIBUTE FROM THE ONLY CHILD

You mothered many but you were a true representation of motherliness to me.

You loved many and still expressed your very warmth and presence to me Sister as I affectionately called you, served two roles perfectly.

Being a mother, you were my defense, provider, guide, but you respected the fact that you only represented the Heavenly King who entrusted me to you.

I could not have wished for any other but you Mum.

You walked the talk by reminding me always of the benefits of giving.

You were selfless and always grateful to all.

You considered the wisdom of giving every person the opportunity to prove himself.

You provided lemons instead of lemonades

By your examples, I learned to trust but not to depend.

Being a mother, when I was unreasonable, you reasoned with me. You pampered me and wiped my tears.

Nursed me on my sick bed till I recovered.

Your greatest joy was to hear my laughter.

Even when I was hard on myself, you gave your usual smile and pointed out to me what would work best.

You were a role model that watched every step I took

You were the bridge that connected relations and friends.

You were the warrior that faced obstacles squarely, not considering how life threatening it was.

You were soft spoken, a woman of few words but you were a woman of your words. You taught me that silence is golden,

and I will walk with that all my life.

You taught me to pay forward every good deed.

Others drained from you like a leech but you still gave and sacrificed even the little you had. Something some have never dared to do.

You taught me patience and taught me to “avoid loud and aggressive people”, like you always quoted, for “they are vexations to the spirit”.

You laughed over my silence - a strategy I always used to outwit you when I needed a favor.

You gave your "best" look when I put up my "worst"

Your best strategy when I was mediocre or frowned when given tasks was resorting to Proverbs, words of life and wisdom that got me thinking and left me feeling sorry.

In your last moments you clung on to your Savior like I never saw you do

Above all, you were a friend, a sister, and the best of all Mums.

For all these and more, I can only thank our heavenly Father for a life with you.

I will so shine and make you proud.

I will forever hold on to memories with you.

None can replace you but the Lord and father of the motherless.

On the 9th February 2021, you called me to send you to review at Ho Teaching Hospital, On our way you told me so many things, some which I ignored but I never returned with you again.At 11:15pm you ask I hold your hand which I did and you said “ KK, Avuvor wo w) g3” to wit “KK youwill be feeling cold” and repeated it three times and Ask I remain strong and resolute. Anything I ask after that you only nodded or shook your head. By 12 midnight Mum broke my heart and left me to eternity.

God saw you getting tired,

And a cure was not to be,

So, He whispered “come to me”

With tearful eyes I watched you suffer and saw you fade away.

Although I loved you dearly, Mum,

I could not make you stay

A golden heart stopped beating,

And hardworking hands to rest.

Rest in Perfect Peace Sister