On the 2nd of March, 2018, my mum and brother set off from Lagos to Anambra for my cousin's wedding. I called mum to know if they arrived safely and my brother picked and told me they did and that mum is resting.
I thought it strange that my mum didn't call me but then maybe she was resting temporarily. Little did I know that the rest was eternal.
"My mother and brother where involved in a ghastly car accident en route to Anambra somewhere Benin. My mother died on the spot and my brother is presently hospitalised with bruises and a spinal cord injury and might be confined to a wheel chair for the rest of his life".
At first I though it a joke, my heart beat its fasted as I hoped and prayed it wasn't true. Oh I cried and cried till my eyes hurt from crying, I begged mother earth to open and swallow me as I rather not drown in sorrow.
Esta Chi thank you for being there for me, I never could have made that journey without you. Ikenna Adikwu I am indebted to you greatly. Thank you for your prayers and financial assistance. Eberechukwu Ibezim my learned colleague and friend, thank you for your prayers and financial assistance. Morah Ogochukwu thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Such ill lot would not befall us in Jesus name.
As we mourn my mum and plan her burial on the 4th of April, 2018, we find strength to fight and gather necessary wherewithal for my brother's spinal cord surgery. As we would count it all joy to see he comes out strong in this. Life can be cruel!
Ada Berths
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