Mummy and I became close through Erebi my friend. I think about her with a smile on my face as I recall vividly the last time we spoke, about two months before she left to be with Father God. The phone call was not about her, it was about her grandchildren. That discussion represents her essence. She always put her family (natural and adopted) and friends first. She encouraged me to persevere and work hard at achieving my academic and professional goals as a young woman. She was a mother to many. I will miss her gentle but firm voice especially on the phone. Her constant prayers of blessings for me still echoes clearly in my mind. Mama, we take solace in the fact that you ran your race well, you lived a dignified and god fearing life. You have left a legacy of prayerfulness, service, independence and self-respect for us to emulate. Therefore, we weep not as those that have no hope, but we rejoice in the knowledge that we shall see you at the feet of Jesus.
"Bye for now" like you always said.
Hope Ogunmwonyi (Krukru)