Nothing prepares you for the loss of your mother. Though she passed on on February 1, 2021, after 90 years of a life well-lived and fulfilled, her death was a heavy blow to us all. We give Allah the glory for her life, a life of impact and accomplishments. She was kind, caring and considerate; fondly referred to as ‘Kind Teacher’ because of her maternal, nurturing spirit. She was beautiful inside and out.
She was an incredible hub of history, information and current affairs, always up to date and kept abreast of current happenings. Sometimes, she would be the one to break news or tell me important information. We used to jokingly refer to her as our very own NTA,She was generous to a fault and she raised all her children with the virtues of contentment, hard work and the fear of God.
She is someone you could completely rely on and trust with your life. She was a friend to all, most especially when you needed one. Every time I returned home to see her, I would fondly call her ‘Iyawo Alhaji’ and she would respond by calling me ‘Iyawo Erewa’ . Her nickname for my husband was ‘Black and Shine.’ She had jokes and nicknames for every one of us; children and grandchildren alike.
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