Hello there! Here's my entry for the Energy Refill Contest with the quote,
God Could Not Be Everywhere And That Is Why He Created Mothers _ Rudyard Kipling.
I'd like to thank 
So let's get down to it.
My Mother, "Mammy" as I'd like to fondly call her is what I'd describe as an embodiment of true love. She was my everything and though she is no more here I'll be writing this piece in loving memory of my Mama❤️. I hope I don't cry while at it 🥺.
My mom had three children, two boys and a girl (me). I also happen to be the last born from my mom and only girl so my early years were full of pampering.
The love my mother had for us is something that up until now I cannot fathom. Is it something only a mother can understand? Will I also love my kids so much when I eventually become a mother? These are the thoughts that usually run through my mind when I think about her.
I remember the earlier days when we use to live in a rented apartment and my siblings and I shared a room with our mama in one big bed. She was the one to bathe us, feed us etc. She did most of the things that create a strong life long connection between a parent and a child and that is why up until she translated, I bonded way better with my mom than I do with my dad.
My mom was a Nurse and midwife in a State Hospital and oh the good old days! I remember she would sometimes carry me along when going to work. My father was never in support of this though because he was of the opinion that the hospital wasn't a place for children and actually it isn't because I did see some gruesome things. That didn't stop us though 😏. I would usually follow her to afternoon or night duty. I usually loved to go on night duty with her and would move around the ward on days that weren't too busy.
My mom was a shield to her children and a protector! She was willing to do anything to make us comfortable, she worked hard to give us a fairly good life. And honestly now that she isn't here anymore, my eyes have opened to the harsh reality of life. She was someone I could confide in, she provided for us not just financially but emotionally too. You could always talk to her about whatever problem you had. I remember when I had a carryover course (a failed course) in school and was afraid it would affect me badly the next semester. She was the first person I called and cried to, She was willing to come all the way to school, to my hostel off campus to see me and make sure I was good. After speaking to her, she reassured me everything would turn out fine and it did in the end! Even though she wasn't there to witness it physically.
My mom battled a series of "personal issues" that where really overwhelming not just to her but the entire family, but even with all the challenges she never let her problems overshadow the love she had for us her children. Everything came crashing down after the demise of my eldest brother. She had to move out of the house and eventually fell sick within months after my brother translated. The real battle was in 2019, she fought really hard and tried her best but cancer still took her away.
Even while she was seriously Ill, she wouldn't stop worrying about who'd care for me and my brother if she eventually left. I believe this kind of held her back for a while. She held unto the love she had for her children until the burden was too much for her physical body. I know she is at peace now, she made this known to me several times in the dream.
God could not be everywhere and that is why he gave me the mother I had, she was a gift to me and my siblings to experience the depth of pure, undiluted
and unconditional love. I couldn't have asked for a better gift this lifetime❤️.
I'd love to share a few pictures, but please bear with me because they are old and not extremely clear.
Mama during one of her birthday celebrations
My parents on my first Birthday
Please ignore my face 😂😂
Thank you for taking your time to read through ❤️.
