BEAUTY INSIDE OUT

My Sweet Suzs,

Being your elder sister, I am privileged to be one of the very few people who first saw your famous sweet smile - you were such a beautiful baby – I remember how in shags people would stop to stare at how beautiful you were. But unlike most beautiful people, you had a beautiful heart too.  You had this amazing gift of turning any moment or place from being dull into a happy joyous one. You disliked sadness, worries, and anything that would cloud your day.

Oh Suzs! How I will miss you!  You were never really just a sister but a treasured friend.  I remember how you always said that your sisters were your best friends.  Yes, you made us all feel really special. And it’s true – each one of us had a unique and special relationship with you.  Anyone who knows our family will attest to how as sisters we are so tight and admired us for it. Can I forget the 411s?!!! – Oh! That was something else!  The Skype moments with you and Juds as we shared advices, jokes and teased one another. As for our outings ………. we always had an excuse to get together and celebrate something.  Our sista-sista kitchen moments in my house will never be the same again - we not only cooked up great meals but had a great time as well doing it.  Our family gatherings will miss your lovely presence. And Oh yes, you were such a great mum to Idah and Nate!

That Friday morning at Nairobi hospital was one of the worst I have ever had to go through – the pain, the anger, the questions, the self-blame…..  did God have to take you too, so soon after Chanjo?  You were so full of life, full of promise, great things were happening to you and you had just recently re-dedicated your life to Jesus. We were meant to celebrate your promotion that weekend.   But I know God loves all that is bright and beautiful – I know you make such a lovely addition to the beautiful angels up there.  Keep smiling down on your beautiful babies and on us from up there.  I know when I will look up whether on a bright night or a sunny day, I know that you will be up there smiling! 

I love you Suzs , I will miss you so, and you will always occupy a special place in my heart.  I truly treasure all the beautiful memories that we shared and thank God for giving you to us.  And now in Idah and Nate, you will live among us. Fare thee well, my lovely sister.


Margie