Hello Atsu,
I pray that you are coping with resourceful strength. Gladys has been my star for so many years. It is quite a shame I have not had the opportunity to let her hear this from me. I tend to entertain this optimistic view of life that keeps me quite laid-back. But look, Atsu, this death has really jolted my consciousness tremendously. Please do not think that it has not shaken me and that is why you have not heard from me. Sometimes it is better not to open wounds, by saying very little.
One very big marker of love that Gladys had etched in my mind that I never forgot is this. I was a little boy moved from Adeiso to live with my grandmother in Keta. In my young eyes, I noticed this tall young lady who always passed through our house selling tea bread. This lady always prepared samples for me. After a while, I asked my grandmother who was this lady always giving me tea bread. That was when my grandmother told me, that is your big sister that you did not know. She added ' you have many big brothers and sisters; you are a rich boy but you don't know yet.
Atsu, you are doing well by keeping us posted. I intend to write an eulogy soon. There are so many high points in Gladys' life. I will try to capture some of them. OK, Atsu, do your best to keep fortified because many young ones are going to need a shoulder to lean on. I will do my part to offer some financial support because there may be a
few of you traveling for the funeral.
Hang in tough, Brother.
Matthew.
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