I remember it was about 9:00 p.m. when I called my brother, Mawuli, in LasVegas to check on him, when he broke the news to me that someone had died in the family. My first question was if it was Granny (our grandmother), and when he answered no, I wondered who it could be? He then said Mama, and I asked him thrice to confirm it because I felt it had to be a mistake. It finally sunk in that he was telling the truth because, and besides, I remembered my Dad leaving a message on my phone to call him that night no matter what, which was unusual. I was in disbelief!
I lived most of my childhood with family members, and auntie Gladys was definitely my favorite aunt to stay with. She welcomed us and raised us as her own. My siblings and I still call her Mama. She was God-fearing, kind-hearted and giving. She loved unconditionally and saw the best in everyone. She spent her life caring for others and never put herself before others. She would often go out of her way to help and was an amazing counselor.
The last time I spoke to Mama was earlier this year and I planned on calling her one of these days, but that never came to pass. I didn't get the chance to visit her when I went to Ghana last year, and I remember vividly telling my cousin Esther that I would visit and spend a week with them next year; but God had other plans.
Thank you Mama for all you did for us; for treating us like your own and showering us with love and care. It is time for you to rest. May you continue to rest in eternal peace and guard over us like a guardian angel. I love you and will truly miss you!
I lived most of my childhood with family members, and auntie Gladys was definitely my favorite aunt to stay with. She welcomed us and raised us as her own. My siblings and I still call her Mama. She was God-fearing, kind-hearted and giving. She loved unconditionally and saw the best in everyone. She spent her life caring for others and never put herself before others. She would often go out of her way to help and was an amazing counselor.
The last time I spoke to Mama was earlier this year and I planned on calling her one of these days, but that never came to pass. I didn't get the chance to visit her when I went to Ghana last year, and I remember vividly telling my cousin Esther that I would visit and spend a week with them next year; but God had other plans.
Thank you Mama for all you did for us; for treating us like your own and showering us with love and care. It is time for you to rest. May you continue to rest in eternal peace and guard over us like a guardian angel. I love you and will truly miss you!
Love always,
Emefa Tsikata
Emefa Tsikata
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