TUGELE Philomena

The greatest prayer  I always made before marriage was that God should bless me not with a mother in law but a mother, which he did.  I remember our first meeting and how you whole heartedly welcomed me to the family.  Your prayers for your children and ground children was unending.  You never forgot to pray for God to bless your neighbours and tenants, which I always admired. How can I forget the moments of Telemundo and zee world,you would make funny gestures and comments while we all watched together.  I feel privileged to be associated with a woman of virtue and great strength.  The joy I hv is that you have gone to be with the Lord and have joined the saints in heaven.  Rip mummy. Till we meet at Jesus feet. 

If roses grow in heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me. Place it in my mother's arms,and tell her they are from me, tell her that I love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while, because remembering her is not easy. I do try it everyday but there is an ache within my heart that would never go away. Love you so much my darling mum 

I learnt hardworking and commitment from my mum. This is seen in every aspect of my life, physically, Spiritually,Financially and socially.I am attracted to hard working,committed and those who are deligent.This vitues are what guide my choice,decision , what i do, why and how do things. I will be forever greatful for this impact in my life from my Mum.Thank you Lord for given such a great mother,may your soul rest in peace in Jesus Name

Growing up with a mum like mine was very profound. I could remember when mummy would always make me do the house chores because I have one excuse to give to avoid doing anything, she always say there is no "ready made life", you have to work, be organised and wherever you are coming out from daily must be neat and tidy. I remember when I left for the higher institution, how she ensured I did not forget anything, from clothing to food stuff, books and medications etc she was always at the edge when one of us is away from home. Been grownups you still look out for us. I remember your gift you sent to me few days before you left us, till your last breath you looked out for me. I appreciate you and love you. You forever live in my heart mum.    

I will alway remember when mummy will ask me to recite 2 & 3 times table with a cain in her hand, it looks terrifying then as a child, but the truth is that it made me become more dedicted to my academic work and brough out the best of me. mummy will not want to take any excuse for an answer why you don't come top in your class. she always say put in your very best and God will always reward your hardwork. I love you mum because what i am today you contributed a lot to which i am eternally greatful to God for you