My dear Peju,
the past week has been hard and I have asked so many questions but what I hold on to are the lovely memories of Mummy.
My first time I met Mummy was when you and Tilly got engaged and Mummy and Auntie used to meet once a week for almost a year prior to the wedding praying for you and Tilly and all aspects of the wedding. Mummy was a woman that was passoniate about prayers and she lived her life like a true follower of Christ, she was a giver, she gave so much love to everyone around her both young and old.
One of my favourite books is a prayer book she gave me called "specialised prayers" it is such a practical prayer book and I am just so thankful she signed the book.
Mummy sent me Christmas cards from Nigeria every year and always called me when she arrived in England to let me know she was around and I would always look forward to seeing her in Church on Sunday with her warm smile and big hugs.
Another fond memory was when Oluwaseun was born just over 10 and a half years ago and she came to London armed from Nigeria with a suppy of " Ogi" and " Eja din din" I was so touched and overwhelmed at her thoughtfulness and her compassion.
Mummy was always there for everyone, a few years ago at a family gathering we ran out of ice and the task of stocking up on ice fell on me. I remember complaning bitterly about having drive yet again to Sainsburys and said I was only going to go if someone would come with me. What I did not realise was that Mummy heard my ranting and I felt very sheepish when she offered to go to Sainsburys with me. Mummy and I will went off to the Sainsburys on Finchley Road got not only ice but did a bit more shopping and spent time walking down the aisle and chatting. There was never a dull moment with Mummy she was always there to encourge me in a postive way, her words were always gentle and kind.
Whilst the past week has been very diffcult I am very glad for the times I spent with her and the memories I can hold on to. I know she has gone to a better place. Whilst I do not think I can ever get an answer to the questions I have and I cannot fully understand and comprehend what has happend I know that God knows and I take comfort in that. I know that God is in total control of the situation and it will be well.
Adekemi