I’m forever grateful for the unconditional love and lessons of my amazing mother. Rest in peace, mummy.
My beloved mummy, where do I even begin?
It’s unfathomable to accept that you are no longer here, not calling me every minute or sharing cozy evenings watching movies together after a long days work. What once felt ordinary has now been stripped away leaving an ache in my heart.
Yet, amidst this void, I find solace in knowing that I never held back in expressing my love for you. I made sure you knew and everyone could see that you were not just a mother to me , you were the older sister I always longed for. I could talk to you about anything and everything, no matter how trivial.
My girl, my munmi, my confident, my laughter buddy, my partner in relaxation, my mirror image !!
But when it comes to fashion we were anything but twins. You always outshone me, effortlessly stylish even for a trip to the market. You loved life is on the fullest, relishing every moment, with you family as your sole focus.
I often told you that some people were born to be perfect mothers and you were an epitome of that. You cherished each member of our family in ways only insiders could comprehend.
Your children were always your handbags and looking back, I realize how apt that description was.
You embodied a perfect blend of emotional strength and fierce love. You grounded us all teaching us the importance of tending to our own pastures rather than seeking greener one elsewhere. You instilled in us compassion, contentment, resilience, forgiveness and above all the value of family.
As tears stain my cheeks each day in your absence, I find comfort in believing you’re in a better place, watching over me, guiding me thought life’s tumultuous seas. One day we’ll be reunited, mummy and we’ll resumes our cherished rituals, kicking back the glasses of red wine, laughing at how life propelled me forward, just as you always encourage me to be.
Rest in the peace you so deserve, knowing that while I continue my journey here on earth, I eagerly anticipate the moment I’ll be cradled in your arms once more. I love you dearly, my twin in heart and soul.
OTUTOCHI WIGWE
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