To My Mother-VINE!

You single-handedly brought me into the world and nurtured me into what I am today. Without you, I would be someone else…You have seen me through my bright and dark days and you are still at it, been there for me during my rebellious period and you never gave up on me. Through thick and thin, we always make an admirable team. 

You have seen me through my baby, child, teenage, adulthood and motherhood stage. Held my hands and guided me; and here today you are a grandmother, the best ever to my children. I crawl in your bed every time I feel low; every moment of my sickness will see me cuddled on your bed and your hands always on my brow, checking on me even in my sleep. Even in my health, I feel most comfortable on your bed, lying on your lap as we chat away always…We fight, yes! Because we are family…How else would we be stronger without such challenges in our lives? Every day I am up! You make sure I eat and even when out of home, the question comes “have you eaten”…” please eat something” …” you cannot survive without food” Before I step out of home; you make sure that I am “ready” for what I am to face out there. My safety is always a priority to you. They say the best person to look after your children besides you is your mother, you have proven this. What would we do without you! In absentia, I know all is in place! You are my biggest supporter and admirer! All my initiatives without your input would be half baked! Thank you mommy for being my best mommy! A mother to many, admired by many, I have heard some people say, “I wish she was my mother” and alas! you have been a mother to them! Your house is always open to shelter people, whether you know them or not and through that the list of my brothers and sisters skyrocketed and I am proud of you mama! I have always loved you, will always love you! Mothers are once in a lifetime gifts! Treasure yours forever-living or not…You are the most special thing that ever happened to me, the woman with the biggest heart and I celebrate you every day!…You are phenomenal!

I LOVE YOU MAMA!

Joanita AYENYO

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