My Angel has left so soon!  

For over a decades that I have come to know you as a mother, you were so loving and kind to me. You gave me almost everything that could make me comfortable as much as you could afford. You were always so excited and eager to show me off to people and introduce me as your son. I will never understand why I deserved this much love from you.

You trusted me with so many deep things. You gave me the keys to your house while you were not around for a long time. You gave me the money to buy my first ever laptop. You paid for my first apartment in Lagos. You paid my school fees and give me a monthly allowance. You bought me my first professional camera and much more that I can’t even begin to mention.

As I look back over time, I find myself wondering.
Did I thank you enough for all you have done for me?
For all the times you were there, to help and support me?
To celebrate my successes, to understand my challenges and accept my defeats?
Or for teaching me by your example about the value of hard work, good judgement, courage and integrity?

I wonder if I ever appreciated you enough for the sacrifices you made to let us have the very best. For the simple things - like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If I have forgotten to show my gratitude for all the things you did?

I'm thanking you now and I hope you knew all along how much you meant to me. Oh dearest mummy! Why did you have to leave me so soon? 😭😭😭 One thing I know is that you are free from this earthly pain and resting peacefully with the Lord. I will cherish you till the end of my life and Idee will always be a part of me.

I love you ma and keep watching over us till we meet again. Adieu.