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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 11:00am On Jan 06, 2015
Mine was my best friend

We have this dream of studying law in oau,we went for holiday and she never came back,she had a terrible accident while coming back to school.
I remembered her still telling me,we wil be unstoppable.
For weeks,i was not myself

She died 2013,aged(15)
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 11:03am On Jan 06, 2015
bafm:


She was a prophetess,"she said d church need her" cos she own a church...I still feel am d cause of her death,cos if she didn't come to my place,she won't die like dat
well,don't blame yourself u are not d cause,if it's time noting can be done to stop it.

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 12:08pm On Jan 06, 2015
marioking:
He was so full of life until death snatched him away from me and I was 14 then. He died 39 years, 359 days......My dearest dad 20th of june 2004



I have never seen someone with a large heart as you since you departed. He took it upon himself to sponsor my education after the death of my dad, but it was not meant to be for long.....Uncle Yinka he died July 2005

She was always on me, so caring and ever-ready to listen to all I've got to say but death laid its icy hand on her and I was 17 that time......My precious mum. 24/3/2007




My uncle of the highest order sleep on. A man with strong heart who fought dearly for his live from death. His death always remind me immuno-compromise patients. I was with him @LASUTH on his sick bed for five days before he finally succumb to death. "Ojo, please how are my children?" Was his last question to me. He was the principal accountant of Nigerian french village univ. Badagry. Uncle Kola. He died on november 2011




Yeah and to you my comrade, broda from another moda......who would neva hanged his legs even in the face of death......comrade Gbenga Oyebode Aremo(Late NANS Vice president). He was 26 years and he gave up the ghost in a ghastly accident that claimed the lives of student leaders like dipo adepegba the SU president of FUTA among others in the year 2012
sorry for your loss dear. It is well with u
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 12:20pm On Jan 06, 2015
veevean1:
cry cry

My only sister(lil miss independent)

I watched her come into the world, she was my baby...
She filled d whole house with joy and u could always tell wen she was around. So adorable, loving I think she was even more popular than I was, I lack words to describe her. I was looking forward to her growing up so we could gist nd talk nd do what sisters did together. The last time I heard her voice she was sang me a bday song and died 3days later. on that blessed sunday received a call after church wit news of deir accident and her death cry . its hard but that's one death I haven't recovered from smiley

9th June 2013 age 5+

Sorry for your loss
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 12:46pm On Jan 06, 2015
Nobleval:
There so much to say,I guess am so unlucky to loose a mum,uncle,aunt,grandpa and grandma within a period of six years. sad I still have fond memories of them..
As a kid I had everything my way because It was thought that I might be the last kid,we were just two boys and my sisters took a long time in coming,so I was lavished with love from everybody though it annoys my Dad. smiley
In those days,you dare not touch me,if you do my mum would have a word with you and whenever we visit our hometown I had the laps of uncles,aunts and grandparents to myself anytime sad I guess that's why I misses them the most.
I was only available for my mums funeral...died while having a baby,the baby survived.,but couldn't make it when my aunt,uncle and grandparents died. I was pained and because none of them died old, my mum was just 33,her twin...valentine [my namesake] 34,my aunt 23,grandpa 79,grandma 68, sad sad sad my faith in God lessened when they all left me...I MEAN HOW COULD HE LET THAT HAPPEN TO ME..US? I didn't get to have a last word with any of them sad sad,this world lost its meaning after these tragdies..I DON'T THINK I will ever recover,it changed my life,...everything,..my happiness...this is terrible sad sad sad...I can't continue.
sorry dear. I feel your pain
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 12:48pm On Jan 06, 2015
GozieDiora:
My heart is so heavy now. I've not cried so passionately in a long while. Life is so hard. I feel like hugging everyone on this thread right now. Wonder what it was like losing these peeps. I pray you all grow stronger and stronger and may you find relief in life.

God, please, protect my loved ones and those of everyone on this thread. Please, God, please!
same here. Amen

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 12:54pm On Jan 06, 2015
jomile:
Mine was my 2yr old niece Vanessa
She was a vibrant,intelligent nd beautiful child,loved by everyone,she died about 10yrs ago,when ever she is crying we used to sing MARC ANTHONY,I NEED YOU for her nd she will stop crying,cos she loved dat song so much,nd sometimes she will sing along.I will never 4get dat saturday morning,it was a sad day for us all,her mum took her to d clinic cos she was running a temperature,she said I should keep fish 4 her,cos she loved eating fish,I kept it,but she never ate it,never knew d wave she waved to me frm d balcony will be d last,dat was d last I saw my niece,she never came back.
Vanessa I want u to know u have a little brother now,his name is Stephan,nd d song MARC ANTHONY,I NEED YOU,has been nd will always be my favorite song of all time.I MISS U SWEET HEART....RIP
this is so touching. Got me crying
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by gomeek(f): 1:15pm On Jan 06, 2015
Kessiena, was the bestest of friends, he'd give his everything to just anybody, I've never seen a soul so generous and beautiful. He was a good listener, caring and honest.
He taught me Dolly's Coat of Many Colours. We met in our first Year buh it felt like we had known for ages, buh sadly he left in our second Year,didn't even give me a chance to know him for say 5yrs? or more. I can remember when he told me 'I can never stop talking to you'. He had sickle cell anaemia,suffered a crisis and gave up.RIP Kess 19:05:10 #bestestoffriends

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Dolypson04(m): 1:18pm On Jan 06, 2015
Temibassie:
accept my condolence,it is WELL!
Thanks
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 1:58pm On Jan 06, 2015
ngoziliz:
sorry dear. I feel your pain
thanks dearie.
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by mcpat(m): 2:08pm On Jan 06, 2015
veevean1:
cry cry

My only sister(lil miss independent)

I watched her come into the world, she was my baby...
She filled d whole house with joy and u could always tell wen she was around. So adorable, loving I think she was even more popular than I was, I lack words to describe her. I was looking forward to her growing up so we could gist nd talk nd do what sisters did together. The last time I heard her voice she was sang me a bday song and died 3days later. on that blessed sunday received a call after church wit news of deir accident and her death cry . its hard but that's one death I haven't recovered from smiley

9th June 2013 age 5+
The way and manner obeke died sent tears pouring but the grief i felt when your mum left is unimaginable.. Aunty was my jewel, topped my list of motivators. Her never-say-die attitude and her hardworking self made me adore her the more. Her love for me was glaring and could only be rivaled by my mum. I looked forward to the day i introduce my "ibo fiance" to her like she always wanted but that day never came.. The news hit me like a full scale tsunami and anytime i remember sad ...
RIP Mrs Nwadiaru
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Nobody: 7:00pm On Jan 06, 2015
He was my confidant, my friend, brother, cook, my 'home away from home', the best bf I ever had and in summary, he meant more than words can explain to me. He had a heart so large that he cared for everybody around him. A great visionary he was, in fact he seemed just too good to be true. He died during the 2014 April 14th bomb blast cry cry cry. He was on his way to work and then caught in the web of death. His death left me broken.

Sorry, it's gonna be an epistle as there are just too many favourite memories of Collins. I will however put down few that comes to mind.

To count the favourite memories of him that I have is like counting how many times I have laughed in 3 years.

Once I was so sick, had this terrible stomach ache. It was late at night and he had to put me on his back to get me to the school clinic and back. Made sure i took my medications by petting me cos he knows I hate drugs.

Twice he ironed my church clothe so i won't have an excuse not to go to church.

For close to a period of one month, I ate dinner in his place everyday. he would cook then call me to come eat, he would say "babe, dinner is ready." Dinner was constant, minus other treats.

He was so supportive and believed in me more than I believed in myself. He saw the best in me.

The best part is the love he showered on my family especially on D and H. He loved them like his own children. Recently, H asked after him (a day after he died, i called to tell her) again, guess she is yet to come to terms with the reality of never hearing from him again. she loved him so much you would think he is her dad, meanwhile they had seen each other only once. Even my mum was deeply touched by his death, she marveled at how death could snatch such a good guy away.

Passing my remedial in Unimaid was all cos of him, he made me passed Mathematics without which I wouldn't have gained admission even if I had As in all other courses. He got me a lesson teacher grin cos maths was (and is still) my worst subject ever. He would stay with me from the beginning of each class till the end.

Lest i forget the monthly haircut he gives me, even though he hated the fact that I cut my hair he would still do the cutting when the hair is full. He wanted me to be happy and do what makes me comfortable as long as it isn't bad.

Most painful part, he died on Monday and his wedding introduction was billed for Friday. It is just painful that he died without a child to carry on his name, that would have been my greatest compensation. Well, as they say, God knows best.

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Iffffffy(f): 7:59pm On Jan 06, 2015
My dad, still very fresh. died Feb 27th last year.cardiac arrest just took away my dad like that. Someone still full of life d day b4. Buying drinks that that we will take to ilorin for his first grandchild naming ceremony. Not knowing d drinks will be used At his burial. Never got to see d little boy. His remembrance coming up next month. I could remember my sister crying not to cover her dad with dust. So so painful. Just 59. Just retired. I was his carbon copy. Still cried yesternight. I miss him. Rip dad

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Iffffffy(f): 8:00pm On Jan 06, 2015
My dad, still very fresh. died Feb 27th last year.cardiac arrest just took away my dad like that. Someone still full of life d day b4. Buying drinks that that we will take to ilorin for his first grandchild naming ceremony. Not knowing d drinks will be used At his burial. Never got to see d little boy. His remembrance coming up next month. I could remember my sister crying not to cover her dad with dust. So so painful. Just 59. Just retired. I was his carbon copy. Still cried yesternight. I miss him. Rip dad.

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by veevean1(f): 8:05pm On Jan 06, 2015
Ferdybaba:


Sorry for your loss
Thanks dear...
@mcpat I miss mum too but not as much as d lil one, I was the first to see her head come out, she was like my first child u don't get over loosing such.
This thread brought tears to my eyes last nite.
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Abyzan(m): 8:26pm On Jan 06, 2015
I miss my Grand ma...back in the years whenever my family visits her, she'll drag out the carton crate of HI-MALT grin grin if you know what Hi malt was those years whereas my parents reserved such drink for the elderly.

may God rest her soul sad
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by milliondollas(m): 8:34pm On Jan 06, 2015
[b][/b] i lost my girl friend on the 27th of december 2014, i call her few days to her death she was asking me to come and see her, that is it when she dead that am going to come, i didnt go to see her ,a day after that called, her number stop going i sent text no reply, then i travelled only to come back today i went to her house and got the sad news of her death
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by mcpat(m): 8:40pm On Jan 06, 2015
veevean1:

Thanks dear...
@mcpat I miss mum too but not as much as d lil one, I was the first to see her head come out, she was like my first child u don't get over loosing such.
This thread brought tears to my eyes last nite.
you have been through a lot.. I thank God for strengthening you..
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by udysweet(f): 2:53pm On Jan 10, 2015
Thnks! Wish I got d gap tooth from her! Don't mind her she jus go dash our last born only,loool!
KAYCEEJUNIOR:
waoh see her gap teeth....you even resemble her
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by dacutie1(f): 10:53am On Jan 11, 2015
I had never lost anyone before, never understood what people went through until i lost my baby @ full term. I was just counting the days before i could finally hold him in my arms. His room was ready, clothes n all. only for me to go to the hospital and there was no heartbeat. I never even got to see him but I was so attached to him. I even used to go for scans just to see him move n hear his heartbeat. We already had a name for him so i always referred to him as if he was already there. Its been a yr + and I still feel so empty, i feel robbed and i'm still not over him.I doubt that I could ever be. It hurts everytime I see a baby of about the same age. I'm still praying for another child and I know that will ease the pain n heartache.........
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by TheIkoro(m): 10:33pm On Jan 11, 2015
A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you;
if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.

Therefore, even that which (being but a cat) they would rather be known a pet, than a
servant; is missing, today - and, probably, slain - all because it happens to be mine.

For the thief comes not but to steal, only; but to kill, also; and to destroy, certainly.

Thus the hour is truly come when whoever kills of The Pride of Machismo Renaissance (wherein is the faith of
Masculinism) will think he is offering service to GOD.

Yet, fear not; if thou art truly and indeed mine: for though The Pride of Machismo Renaissance may groan under the
bondage of Her Realm, and may cry out for help (even when not with word; with mind, or with heart, or with action)
their cry under bondage has gone up to GOD. And GOD has heard their groaning, and GOD has remembered the words with
which were judged the transgression of Eve. And GOD has seen the men of Masculinism, and GOD knows their
condition.

Attilla, though you may be more feline than I am human (for you were never despised and rejected by cats, though
I am by men) I loved, and I love thee. If thou art but lost, due to the wiles of the adversary
(or to whatsoever other may be) I know that very soon I will say unto my Pride, "Rejoice with me, for I have found my cat which was lost."
And should thou be indeed slain today (be it by the hands of the adversary, or what-not) I will repeat again unto the adversary that
which I have already clearly had him know....

Thou hast drawn first blood.

Vengeance is mine, and recompense. By the grace of The Creator, my God.

Attilla....till we meet again.

- Adedotun The Ikoro.
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by mariemummy(f): 4:34am On Jan 12, 2015
dacutie1:
I had never lost anyone before, never understood what people went through until i lost my baby @ full term. I was just counting the days before i could finally hold him in my arms. His room was ready, clothes n all. only for me to go to the hospital and there was no heartbeat. I never even got to see him but I was so attached to him. I even used to go for scans just to see him move n hear his heartbeat. We already had a name for him so i always referred to him as if he was already there. Its been a yr + and I still feel so empty, i feel robbed and i'm still not over him.I doubt that I could ever be. It hurts everytime I see a baby of about the same age. I'm still praying for another child and I know that will ease the pain n heartache.........

Lord Amighty will give another that will stay with you and make you happy. Just believe. This is your year.

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by TheIkoro(m): 9:19am On Jan 12, 2015
TheIkoro:
A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you;
if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.

Therefore, even that which (being but a cat) they would rather be known a pet, than a
servant; is missing, today - and, probably, slain - all because it happens to be mine.

For the thief comes not but to steal, only; but to kill, also; and to destroy, certainly.

Thus the hour is truly come when whoever kills of The Pride of Machismo Renaissance (wherein is the faith of
Masculinism) will think he is offering service to GOD.

Yet, fear not; if thou art truly and indeed mine: for though The Pride of Machismo Renaissance may groan under the
bondage of Her Realm, and may cry out for help (even when not with word; with mind, or with heart, or with action)
their cry under bondage has gone up to GOD. And GOD has heard their groaning, and GOD has remembered the words with
which were judged the transgression of Eve. And GOD has seen the men of Masculinism, and GOD knows their
condition.

Attilla, though you may be more feline than I am human (for you were never despised and rejected by cats, though
I am by men) I loved, and I love thee. If thou art but lost, due to the wiles of the adversary
(or to whatsoever other may be) I know that very soon I will say unto my Pride, "Rejoice with me, for I have found my cat which was lost."
And should thou be indeed slain today (be it by the hands of the adversary, or what-not) I will repeat again unto the adversary that
which I have already clearly had him know....

Thou hast drawn first blood.

Vengeance is mine, and recompense. By the grace of The Creator, my God.

Attilla....till we meet again.

- Adedotun The Ikoro.

Rejoice in The LORD, O you
righteous!
Praise befits the upright.
Praise The LORD with thy drums;
make melody to Him with the keyboard, the
piano.
Sing to Him a new song;
play skilfully on the keys of the boards, with loud
shouts.
Rejoice with me, O my Pride;
for I have indeed found my cat,
which was lost.

- Adedotun The Ikoro.
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Saecula: 3:43pm On Jan 14, 2015
jibadeCouture:
im crying profusely right now going through alll the comments and posts on this thread.

The most painful and evergreen death is that of my eldest brother who died of stomach ulcer on june 12,2007 aged 28. His being the first death of a close family member really shook me for close to 3years.

Also lost my Surest aunt in 2010 to heart related issues.

The most recent is that of 2 of my friends-Yakub Yussuf aka YSF(a former Fac mate in Unilag who died July 2014 of throat cancer) and Tola Nuga who died in an accident( Dec 27th 2014) while coming from Lekki.

I weep the most when i think of people who are alive now but will still die,people who are agile now but will grow old and die and myself,that i would eventually die one day.

ALLAHU AKBAR! God is Great!

Died of ulcer?
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by mutter(f): 4:14pm On Jan 14, 2015
My mum taught me that it does not matter how often you fall, what is important is to get up dust yourself and move on.

Then one day she didn`t get out from bed. Fell into a coma. She remained that way almost twenty years. A shadow that hung over every joyful and every sorrowful event in my life.

.. and the one faithful day she slipped away... I put a banner on her grave..

...free at last, your free at last, thank God in heaven you are free at last.

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Paradise163(f): 6:23pm On Jan 14, 2015
mutter:
My mum taught me that it does not matter how often you fall, what is important is to get up dust yourself and move on.

Then one day she didn`t get out from bed. Fell into a coma. She remained that way almost twenty years. A shadow that hung over every joyful and every sorrowful event in my life.

.. and the one faithful day she slipped away... I put a banner on her grave..

...free at last, your free at last, thank God in heaven you are free at last.
twenty gini abeg?
indeed she is free
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Mayflowa(m): 11:53pm On Jan 21, 2015
safarigirl:
there is no country in the world that people don't still die of childbirth complications.

Sorry for all your losses. But am quite curious. Who brought you up because it does seem you had great education

Did your dad remarry? How was your relationship with her if he did?
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by Mayflowa(m): 11:57pm On Jan 21, 2015
mutter:
My mum taught me that it does not matter how often you fall, what is important is to get up dust yourself and move on.

Then one day she didn`t get out from bed. Fell into a coma. She remained that way almost twenty years. A shadow that hung over every joyful and every sorrowful event in my life.

.. and the one faithful day she slipped away... I put a banner on her grave..

...free at last, your free at last, thank God in heaven you are free at last.

Goodnite. You just made me had a tearful nite
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by safarigirl(f): 8:36am On Jan 22, 2015
Mayflowa:


Sorry for all your losses. But am quite curious. Who brought you up because it does seem you had great education

Did your dad remarry? How was your relationship with her if he did?
the background is highly important, most of my secondary education was in a public school....but most of what I learnt are courtesy of my dad and uncles

He re-married and my relationship with her is somewhat normal
Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by francizy(m): 9:56am On Jan 25, 2015
safarigirl:
Mine is my mother.

Sometime in February of 2003, I was 9 years old, so I and my siblings were dressed up to go out with my uncles and then my siblings started making fun of my clothes. They said I had no dress sense and most of my clothes didn't fit.

I got mad and said I wasn't going out anymore, so my mum pulled me to a mirror and made me look at my reflection and said, "You're a beautiful girl and your clothes are fine, don't listen to them, you're the most fashionable child in this house. Don't ever allow what anyone says make you cry.". I eventually went along, but I did waste enough time to ensure we didn't stay as long as intended at the amusement park.

She died the next year. She was 39.

Care to share yours?

It hurts to meet or know that someone lost a loving mum! Even tho she's been long gone, I still consider you the luckiest girl alive because God gave you an angel as a mum.

I wish I experienced such love from my own mum but no, I never did. Coming from a broken home (mum and dad separated when i was one), it seemed like I and my sister (mostly both of us) reminded my mum and my maternal grandma (RIP) of my dad since we took our dad since we both looked like my dad, hence the terrible treatment from my mum and maternal grandma. My mum is still alive but I don't really feel that much of a mother-son bond between us. I've forgiven her for all the terrible things she did to me, but its pretty hard forgetting.

On the other hand, my paternal grandma was the best thing to ever happen to me. Later on, when I grew up, my dad told me I looked so much like my grand dad compared to my other siblings and cousins. This made me wonder if it was the reason my paternal grandma loved me to stupor. She never asks of anybody else apart from me. I was her best grandchild. When I spent some time with her as a kid, she never ate until I was completely filled. She did numerous things for me even at her old age. She never used harsh words on me (unlike my mother), she seems not at ease whenever I'm not close to her. I'm having tears drop down my eyes as am recalling all this.

TO MY PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER:

I love you so much granny. Never got to tell you this and I hope you know. You gave me the love I never got from my own mum. I wish you had stayed alive and I am well to do, I would have payed you back for all you did. I pray you made it to heaven because you were a very good woman. If the woman I'll end up with should love me half as much as you loved me, then I'm blessed. I wish I had spent enough time with you.

Adiu mama...

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Re: Favourite Memory Of A Lost Loved One by dacutie1(f): 12:22pm On Jan 30, 2015
mariemummy:


Lord Amighty will give another that will stay with you and make you happy. Just believe. This is your year.
Thanks dear

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