Ruth Eni Njoh

Reme,  with the sweet smile on your face as you sleep  the pain away, I know you are resting in Gods arms now. He needed another angel in Heaven and that’s why you had to go. I just never imagines the end  would be like this, me comforting you, hoding your hand. Telling you not to worry was not an easy thing to do. Because even in your weakest hour, you tried to comfort me too, holding my hand to let me know everything will be okay. I know your spirit lives with us forever. Reme, may your soul rest in peace.

Denis.

Mother, some people will say God took you away, but deep down in me I know you did not have a choice. If health was among the options you would have chosen to stay a little while and eat the fruits of your labour. My greatest wish was to 'spoil' you and give you a time of your life when I get the means to, but you did'nt live to have a taste of any of my plans. Sweet mother till now I donot understand what has happened to you, to us. What really happened? Chai mama, u no even think about me sef. Each time I di come from Buea u di wait me na for front door. You assured me u will not be long in America, and truely you did not stay. I remember your smile, your small sharp voice, I have lots of memories, but I really do not know how to express it. I do not know if I should shout, cry or jump. In all your sickness Ma, you always kept smiling.  A smile that was so decieving that it assured me, and then failed me ultimately. You are deeply loved Mama, you would be deeply missed and I am deeply sorry.  I just wish I made you proud because I am proud to be called your daughter. You will never be replaced for your gap will forever remain unoccupied.  When you see my father, make sure you greet him for me. You two have left me an orphan, a title so hard to bear, but I hope I will accept it with time.

Adios Ma Cherie. Te quiero Mucho.

To the most wonderful and amazing Mum.

Mama was a loving, friendly, faithful wife and mother. When dad left this world you became the father and mother,how you managed it, only God knows with 8 children,7 grandchildren and 2 daughters in law.Now you are gone,it saddens me.My pillar is shaken from its very foundation and my world has crashed. How we chatted and laughed as if there was no tomorrow.Your beautiful smiles and words of encouragement gave me the strength to push forward no matter what the world threw at me. Will I ever cope without you? You were a real mother so I had one, a counselor and an adviser when I needed one, a banker when I was broke, a friend when I needed one to lean on and you were my strength when I was weak. You were like a hen who will gather her chicks under her wings and fight for them to her last breath. You made us who we are today, you taught us to be humble, gentle, respectful, hardworking, polite and to make the best out of little or nothing. Your doors were always open to all, even to those rejected by society.To you all children are one no matter where they came from.You were my pride and joy, I love you mum and thank God I told you this over and over, how I wish I could continue telling you this and to hear you say I love you too. Hats off to you mum. I thank God for giving me such a wonderful mother. I know you and daddy are resting in the Lord.You fought the good fight and your will forever be will us. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOU.

 

"A Tribute to my Irreplaceable Mom"-
Thank God for giving you to us as a mother.   Your life on earth was very brief like the falling of a leaf.  I thank God because I believe you've gone back on time because of the faith and courage I saw in you. Mama when I heard you had taken your last breath; it was like my world has come to an end. You gave us so much hope and courage. Is this the testimony you promised giving in 20 years? Mama you try ehh, you no even remember Anam, Clinton, Tyrone-Chris, Casey, Toh, Faith 1 and Faith 2, Jesse, even Annette and Carine, you tie heart cover eye.  Thank God you brought us up as it’s written in Proverbs 22:6.  “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”  I promise to continue from where you stopped and as they say "Wear the shoes you've left for me.” I don't know where to start crying, because words cannot express my feelings for you.  You will forever be irreplaceable; you were a unique breed and a perculiar person.  Mama, you were too talented to be stranded anywhere, and too useful to be useless.  Your unique face was only matched by your mental prowess.  The greatest loss I have ever had is the loss of you.  God wanted you perpetually valuable, so he made you permanently rare.  None will ever exist like you because you are irreplaceable. Stay well and take good care of Daddy. Till will meet again. 
 Adios Grande Mother.

Adios Grande Mother, Edith Frih Njoh

About 10 years ago we lost our Dad after a protracted illness. One of the few things he said to me before passing was “if there is way, you should try and get me to America so I can get treatment”. After he passed, I thought to myself; if only I could get him here, he would still be alive today. Wrong. Because my Mom was here and not even the best doctors and medications could keep her away from her destiny. It was her time and the place was just perfect. And no matter how much we try, we would never understand why. I just know I have lost a very special person in my life. She was everything to me; my Mom, my teacher, my financial adviser, my psychologist, my dietician, my spiritual adviser both in words and actions and above all my #1 babysitter (Jesse is going to miss you very much).
 
You were always here for us no matter what; which is why it is very difficult to think of you in past tense. As a kid you were my giant; as a man you were still my giant. You never liked trouble and always wanted peace. I can still hear you saying “Nji lefam so”. You did your best to keep unity in the family and advised us to always speak with one voice; we will try . And you sacrificed everything just so your children could get the best of this world. For all these Reme; I am truly grateful. It is unfortunate that I didn’t get to do all that I thought you deserved as a reward for being such a wonderful mother. While here Reme; your number 1 priority was serving your creator and you did so with a passion. You loved the Lord and He loved you right back and he has given you the best reward of all (a chair at his dinner table).
 
You are gone and I will miss you. Your stories, jokes, advice, discipline and above all your example of life in general will be greatly missed. I am however, comforted by the fact that I now have another guardian angel.
I pray that God should bless me with just a drop of your peace loving character, your willingness to forgive, and the ease with which you made friends. 
Victor Nji