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Tribute to Mom

Mom,

Words can’t express the shock and heartache I felt when I heard of your passing. I felt angry because I wasn’t there to hold to you, to comfort you and to tell you that I love you deeply.

     Our last conversation was on July 21st, if only I knew that it would be the last time I would hear your voice. I remember your last words said to me, “ I love you, see you soon”.

I had promised to visit you in August. When August came around, you were gone, I was too late.

   I have come to know death now, It comes when least expected, like a thief in the night. It may have taken your body but not your spirit. I feel you mom, I hear you. When I am sad, when I cry, I hear you say “Bagi, It’s OK. To God be the glory”.

Mom, your love is like no other, at times overbearing  and always genuine. You had a way of knowing when things weren’t right with me and would call at the right time. You sacrificed a lot for your children, you worked hard to ensure that we had all that we needed. I wouldn’t change anything about our relationship because it made me the woman that I am today, a strong woman like you. My memories of you will live in my heart as long as I breathe.

Mom, you will be remembered by all, for the woman that you were, a strong woman with unbreakable strength.

This is not a goodbye, as I still feel your presence. I am your only daughter and I know you will always live on through me.

     Thank you mom for all your sacrifices, for loving me, for being the best mother you could be. If only I could hold you one more time, I would never let go.

Love always

 Your daughter, Bagi.

 

Posted by Ann Smith
Monday September 12, 2016 at 4:30 pm
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