My Wise Mother

Mom, I just want to express how much I love and appreciate you. You have been such a wonderful and awesome mother, a woman of God who was always praying. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I know your prayers have kept me ‘Blessed.’

I remember how you taught me to save. I’ll never forget your advice, “Durant, never put all your eggs in one basket; you have to get two bank accounts, and make sure the woman only knows about one.” I took your advice, Mom. From managing money to digging yams, you taught me so many valuable things.

I remember Brother Con’s workdays, where you would cook, and people would flock to your kitchen because you were the best cook out there. I also remember you telling my father when I needed lunch money, “You better find it and give it to him,” ensuring that all the men around you lived up to their responsibilities. As I’m repeating the way you said it, you’re making me laugh.

Mom, even though you are not my biological mom, you never treated me differently. I’ve always felt like your own. I love you, Mom, and thank you for everything you have taught me and done for me.

Rest In Peace, with all my love.”

Your son, Durant (Colad)

My Hardworking Mother

Mama, thank you for all that you have done for me and the lessons you taught me. You worked so hard for us and your children throughout the years. I remember how early you would wake us with the torch lamp to go to the bush to look for produce to take to the market. You would ‘pad’ the donkey and instruct us to meet up with you with the donkey at a certain spot and by a certain time. Mama, you worked hard to take care of us. Thank you, Mama. May your soul rest in peace.

I Love you and miss you, Mama.

Your son, Fitz (Gentleman)