Mine is my mother.

Sometime in February of 2003, I was 9 years old, so I and my siblings were dressed up to go out with my uncles and then my siblings started making fun of my clothes. They said I had no dress sense and most of my clothes didn't fit.

I got mad and said I wasn't going out anymore, so my mum pulled me to a mirror and made me look at my reflection and said, "You're a beautiful girl and your clothes are fine, don't listen to them, you're the most fashionable child in this house. Don't ever allow what anyone says make you cry.". I eventually went along, but I did waste enough time to ensure we didn't stay as long as intended at the amusement park.

She died the next year. She was 39.

Care to share yours?

safarigirl:
Mine is my mother.

Sometime in February of 2003, I was 9 years old, so I and my siblings were dressed up to go out with my uncles and then my siblings started making fun of my clothes. They said I had no dress sense and most of my clothes didn't fit.

I got mad and said I wasn't going out anymore, so my mum pulled me to a mirror and made me look at my reflection and said, "You're a beautiful girl and your clothes are fine, don't listen to them, you're the most fashionable child in this house. Don't ever allow what anyone says make you cry.". I eventually went along, but I did waste enough time to ensure we didn't stay as long as intended at the amusement park.

She died the next year. She was 39.

Care to share yours?

Considering the fact that we've never struck any form of conversation whatsoever before now, quoting you might seem absurd...but HE who has always kept you is not about to stop now! HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU MA'AM! I've always envisioned you as a very strong woman and always credited your momma for building you so, buh never imagined you lost her at so young an age. If you knew her for just about 10 years and you are this strong, then believe me when I say YOU'VE GOT A GREAT MUM. GOD BLESS YOU ma'am.

My Grandpa..

Early this year. Had a row with an elderly man in the village over electricity issues.
I was capable of handling the man myself but when word got around that I was involved in a physical tussle with that man, my grandfather who was down with partial stroke clothed himself for the first time since his return from the hospital, came out and took the fight into his own hands.
Everyone who knew his medical condition were surprised.
I was impressed and learnt a great lesson then.."Despite all hinderances, never desert family".

He was aged 84.

DesChyko:
My Grandpa..

Early this year. Had a row with an elderly man in the village over electricity issues.
I was capable of handling the man myself but when word got around that I was involved in a physical tussle with that man, my grandfather who was down with partial stroke clothed himself for the first time since his return from the hospital, came out and took the fight into his own hands.
Everyone who knew his medical condition were surprised.
I was impressed and learnt a great lesson then.."Despite all hinderances, never desert family".

He was aged 84.

I think u meant earlier last year, we're in 2015 already

MissSlimbody:


I think u meant earlier last year, we're in 2015 already

As in ehn.. How time flies..

phemswag:
Considering the fact that we've never struck any form of conversation whatsoever before now, quoting you might seem absurd...but HE who has always kept you is not about to stop now! HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU MA'AM! I've always envisioned you as a very strong woman and always credited your momma for building you so, buh never imagined you lost her at so young an age. If you knew her for just about 10 years and you are this strong, then believe me when I say YOU'VE GOT A GREAT MUM. GOD BLESS YOU ma'am.

Thanks a lot sir. She was a great mother while she was around. She's responsible for most of my 'out there' beliefs

DesChyko:
My Grandpa..

Early this year. Had a row with an elderly man in the village over electricity issues.
I was capable of handling the man myself but when word got around that I was involved in a physical tussle with that man, my grandfather who was down with partial stroke clothed himself for the first time since his return from the hospital, came out and took the fight into his own hands.
Everyone who knew his medical condition were surprised.
I was impressed and learnt a great lesson then.."Despite all hinderances, never desert family".

He was aged 84.

sounds like he was a really strong man.

I wasn't really close to any of my gransparents. My paternal grandparents were both dead before I could even talk. My maternal grandma died in 03, before that she had a stroke the day of my birth, she spent the rest of her years paralysed..

My maternal grandfather is still alive, but I haven't seen him since my mother's burial, he's in his 80's as well, but I hear he's suffering from dementia now. Your grandpa must have been very cool

safarigirl:
Thanks a lot sir. She was a great mother while she was around. She's responsible for most of my 'out there' beliefs

She obviously was. I can tell she's proud of you and every of your decisions, gleaming in the joy of how much she imparted in you before leaving for a better place.

Mine was my grand mum. That woman was the NICEST person I've ever met all my life. She could do anything to please even the strangest stranger. I spent most of my childhood holidays with her. I remember a time I just got back from such holidays cos school had resumed (Primary 1 or so) and I was missing her so much already after 2 days (I was about 5 years old then), I was able to convince my elder brother who is two years older than I am on a plan to sneak to her place. The next day, after dressing up and bidding our parents good bye for school, we started our "Sneak to Grandma's" quest and eventually got lost (btw, we've never been there on our own plus its a 45mins drive from my house...Long story short, after wandering the whole of Kaduna State, we were taken home by good Samaritans. My house was filled to the brim! Everyone believed we've being kidnapped. My mum was weeping, everyone couldn't just believe what we had done. I remember my dad beating the living daylight out of my 7year old elder brother for conceding to my ideas (nobody believed those ideas were mine anyway). She died 2013. At age 80.

safarigirl:
sounds like he was a really strong man... Your grandpa must have been very cool

Strong and determined, he is.
But cool?? Choi.. The man sabi vex oo.

Old age brings dementia most often. Sad thing watching the usually active folks being all weak and forgetful.

^^ that's a funny story. If it was my pops, you would've gotten your own ass-whooping as well even if you were 3 years old

DesChyko:


Strong and determined, he is.
But cool?? Choi.. The man sabi vex oo.

Old age brings dementia most often. Sad thing watching the usually active folks being all weak and forgetful.

lol.

When I was younger and we would visit my grandparents, my grandpa had this obsession with a volvo car my mum gave him, so whenever we sat on the boot, he'd be shourting at us in Igbo and telling us to get off his car, he rarely used it, but you dare not get close to it......I think most old men tend to be grouchy at certain pre-dementia points

I'm sorry for your loss, dear. I have yet to personally experience the death of a family member. I say personally because I've known of family members who've passed on, all without exactly having known them. I never had the honor of meeting them, my own grandparents inclusive. The only brutally devastating experience I've had is the death of a man that was not yet, but could've been my family. We were engaged at the time he died in an accident we were both involved in, yet here I am nearing the anniversary of his death once again. He's been on my mind lately...even so, I really don't know what I'd share, or if I even want to considering the fact that 'relief', for me, eventually came in the form of suppressing my memories.

I'm glad you have a favorite memory you can look back on peaceably.

My dear friend
She was my knight in shinning armour and everything anyone could ask for in a friend
There was this time I got into trouble with some guys
Babe singlehandedly cleared the mess
The last time we saw was 2012
She died last year, due to childbirth complications
I didn't make it to the hospital before she gave up
I didn't see my friend before she left

Zeemoor:
My dear friend
She was my knight in shinning armour and everything anyone could ask for in a friend
There was this time I got into trouble with some guys
Babe singlehandedly cleared the mess
The last time we saw was 2012
She died last year, due to childbirth complications
I didn't make it to the hospital before she gave up
I didn't see my friend before she left

that's the worst thing, not seeing that person before he/she dies.

The day my mum died, she just went to work and never returned. We were informed of her death the next day. Sorry for your loss sister, may God grant her eternal rest. Did the child survive!

My dad, epitome of character. Handsome man to the core. Faithful man to God and to his wife. Best father. Taught me as a kid. I became the class best from nursery till senior waec. Dad is a dogged believer in good education and being the brightest.

I know where he is. When he left, everyone had the same story to tell about him. Dad preached to everybody around as if the world was ending tomorrow. He lived a life of purpose. Died at 60 when I least expected.

The only man I can say I loved.

safarigirl:
that's the worst thing, not seeing that person before he/she dies.

The day my mum died, she just went to work and never returned. We were informed of her death the next day. Sorry for your loss sister, may God grant her eternal rest. Did the child survive!

Amen
~
No, the child didn't survive
He only lived for a few hours after birth

We lost mother and child that same day

Zeemoor:

Amen
~
No, the child didn't survive
He only lived for a few hours after birth

We lost mother and child that same day

heart-breaking. The husband must have been devastated.

safarigirl:
heart-breaking. The husband must have been devastated.

To say he was devastated is an understatement
He was utterly heart-broken and almost ran mad
Their marriage was just a year
It's over 6 months now and he's still battling severe depression

My Aunt
My Teacher
My Confidante
My God mother.




She was sick.......
Diabetic so to say. So down. Stayed in the hospital for some days and nights. And was later discharged to go.
She had only one son. Took me as her daughter. Am welcomed at any time in her home. She is always happy seeing me around.
She tells anyone that cares to listen that am her daughter.
And seriously, if you don't know my biological mum you will think she is the one.
We look alike.... Very much alike.

I got so close to her and she got so close to me.
We talked and discussed things.
Everybody was so happy to have her back from the hospital.
Until the sickness came back again.
And again we left to the hospital. She strongly with a brave heart fought like a heroine and we all left the hospital once more.
I was so happy to hear she is back to her normal self..
Only for me to get a news.... A bad one at that. She had an accident...
Oh! The doctors said she will make it... but later around 12 AM of September 27th 2013....... She left us to the world beyond... ...

It was a sad day... A frightful day.
I lost the sight of sleep.
I lost the taste of food.
I lost my confidante.
Happiness eluded me.
I can't question God's designs. For He made us and takes us if it pleases him... It was a painful loss.

Zeemoor:
My dear friend
She was my knight in shinning armour and everything anyone could ask for in a friend
There was this time I got into trouble with some guys
Babe singlehandedly cleared the mess
The last time we saw was 2012
She died last year, due to childbirth complications
I didn't make it to the hospital before she gave up
I didn't see my friend before she left

People still die due to childbirth. What a clueless and useless kinds of "leaders".

Despite my uncle died at an old age, his death was so painful.

May Almighty Allah put him in aljanat firdaus. Bi jai muhammad wa alihi baitihi.

Samuel Ikakah of blessed memory. June 18, 2005.

My high school classmate and closest friend. Was severely sick for a while, had gotten better about to be discharged the next day, but just died that night at about 10:12pm.

I called him at 10:02pm..his phone log showed I was the last person he spoke with.

We planned to attend same university, and do a lot of things together. BUT.....

*walks out of thread with tear drop*

juman:


People still die due to childbirth. What a clueless country with useless kinds of "leaders".

there is no country in the world that people don't still die of childbirth complications.

my daddy, of blessed memory.

I was pregnant at 16 and I relocated to a small town to birth and nurse before moving' on with my life. the last time. I saw him alive he came to make peace. He played with my baby, the only grandchild he would ever know. He even advised me to breastfeed him well. I knelt down and begged for forgiveness and he looked me in the eye and said he had forgiven me. when he was going to the car he turned one last time and waved. The next thing I heard was that he was battling with a serious illness some weeks later, and he never recovered.

I remember every detail from that meeting because it was the third time I saw him that year.

every thing I thought I'd do to impress him... too late.

Nov 27th, 2005.

My dad. When I was growing up, we were best friends that he never called by my name but "oga" "master" "Nnamukwu" "landlord". In short he worshipped me though I was the last boy of 5 boys and 5 girls,,his love then was as a result of story of me being the reincarnated being of his oga , who also doubled as his cousin. His oga died bf 35 during the civil war but has made so much money , own properties in the major cities of Nigeria. His oga was the only child of his mother and was the only eye of the extended family. His death devastated the whole family even till now he's still reverend. Now, incarnation of a tin, d transferred that love to me. I was the best price of the family but when I reached adolescent, I became another thing to dad, we always quarrel and he treated me bad but later I found out he was afraid that d love could spoil me. But one funny memory about him is a little advice he gave me that "good things don't finish", so many good things are yet to come after I was depressed that I never got a financial muscle to execute a project that would have fetched me my first million, this memory and advice have kept me all these years. He died 2008 of prostate cancer surgery when I was writing my final exam. The worst moment in my life. I wish he is around to see how far his advice has led me. Very intelligent man who only had standard 6 education but wrote n spoke fluently like an English professor. His wealth of wisdom immeasurable. Though he is dead but his goodwill still see me through in many places with just a mere mention of his name. Today is exactly 7 years he gave me my upkeep money to go back to school with advice and promised to send me more money which he did on sick bed.