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The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; He rescues those whose spirit are crushed.

(Psalm 34:18)

Oh! It is very difficult writing these words, ‘Midᴐ’, at this time of the year. It is difficult writing because we thought your call on that fateful Wednesday dawn was one of the usual ones to help place your legs properly on your bed. Little did we know that would be the last day to see you.

We called you Grandma and you respond ‘Midᴐ’, which means my love. Thank you for being a wonderful mother-in-law, a mentor and a friend. The children are always asking, ‘where is grandma?’ 

I wish it were a terrible dream that I would wake up from, but alas, you are gone for real. Hmm… it is like you have travelled and we pray you find rest in the bosom of your maker.

Grandma, I miss your voice asking, “Who is that?” “The one who planted it is here ooo come and seek permission”. That is what you said when you heard someone plucking the lemon without permission. This I will never forget as long as the lemon tree stands.