Each day since you passed, it breaks anew. It breaks when I see a photograph of you. It breaks when grace, borne from love and commitment to you, is given so freely in this time of mourning. It breaks with such intensity in the moments I realise that I have lost the gift of seeking solace in your voice and embrace when the need of comfort is at its most profound.

I will look to memories of you as I grieve. Your laugh, your voice, your words of encouragement. I know that the depth of my love for you was evident. I felt the depth of your love through your words and your actions. Every time we spoke you made it clear. I pray you knew you were everything to me.

I celebrate you, Momsie. A force of nature and a shelter in the storm. Fierce and gentle; the duality of a mother’s spirit. Your reservoir of kindness was endless. Your deep abiding sense of honour and your willingness to love with abandon remain unmatched.

You were fearless, resolute and forever hopeful. Foremost, you loved and lived for your family.

When we had our moments of quiet reflection, you often pondered on your legacy. You wondered if you had done enough. Know that you have left a legacy of grace, love, courage and honour. Know that you fulfilled your promise. I am profoundly proud to be your daughter.

May you rest in perfect eternal peace as you are held in God’s secure embrace.

Love you to the moon and back. Love you loads and loads.

Yours always,

Oluwaseun Adenrele Adeniji