Roseline Anoma

I remember when I was in middle school, Grandma was staying with us at the time. I got to spend most of my mornings with Grandma. I made her breakfast (oatmeal) in the morning and turned on her religious programs on television. I tried to make her feel like she was at home, a home away from home. She did not like it when I left for the bus cause no one would be in the house with her. She would ask me when I was coming back? I would tell her soon Grandma I have to go to school. I enjoyed being with my Grandma. I know now she can rest with Grandpa.

Mamie, it is hard to believe that you are no longer physically on this earth, three weeks ago we spoke on the phone and you assure Val and myself that all was fine. Typical of Mamie, never wanting to hurt any feelings. When Val asked you "Mamie why did you wait for me to travel back to the USA before you got sick?, your response was, "it is not me calling for any illnesses". As  usual, your comforting words followed, "Caro, Val, all is fine, I am improving, I am taking some good medications, take care of the kids, greet Famous, Fred, and thank mamie Okie for me". Val spent six weeks in Cameroon visiting with you. You sounded so happy and physically strong each time I spoke to you during his stay with you. You even went for a walk around your house, another way to bid good bye to all your plants around the house. You made sure that all was fine with all your children and their households. During one of your last conversations on the phone, you said "I am happy with you guys, I thank God for PEACE, death can come now l have accomplish all my tasks on earth, and most importantly I am happy with all my children and their families, I am at peace with my God and myself". And so, my greatest consolation today, is to know that you were so pleased with Val, the kids, and myself during our conversation on the phone. To know that Val spent six weeks in Cameroon, quality time with you, brings a sense of peace not only to me but also to my dearest husband, Val. Mamie, rest well, you have worked so hard to keep your family together, your unconditional love for me will always be cherished, your generousity to all who met you and knew you will be emulated. Above all, your strong love and fAITH in the ALMIGHTY GOD, led me to one of your most loved bible sriptures, Luke 1:37: "NOthing IS Impossiple WITH GOD" but " ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE TO HIM WHO BELIEVES" (Mark 11: 23). Thank you for making me part of your life and legacy here on earth. I know your spirit is at peace, because heaven disallowed what you disallowed, and favored what you asked for - HARMONY and PEACE, so Mamie, rest in peace, and rejoice in heaven wih JESUS for a job well done and a life well accomplished.

With Lots of Love Mamie,

Caroline Okie-Anoma
  

Hello Grandma, I know you are reading this, so i will keep it short. You always used to tell me, "If Mohammed can't make it to the mountain, the mountain will have to come to Mohammed." I would always respond,"Grandma how can a mountain move? it doesn't have feet." You would laugh and say, "Well, prayer can move mountains and if i pray you will come to Cameroon and visit me."

I am sad that I have to visit you under such circumstances but I am not sad anymore, for I know that you are happy. Being the very spiritual person that you were I choose to quote this scriptural passage that i found:
Revelation 21:4 - and God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death,
                                neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain.
With this said I know you are happy with Grandpa and your loved ones in heaven. So I shall celebrate your memory because you left a lasting impression on me that I will not soon forget.

God saw you were tired!!! So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to me". Memories of you are never far... We sit around and have stories of you for days!!! Forever in our hearts till we meet again!!!!!!!!!!

Dearest Grandma, I enjoyed sharing your walking cane and even combatting for it. You let me. I enjoyed hiding behind you on the couch. My smoochy wet kisses were our daily routine. You showed me the lazy chicken to run after and watched me enjoy this day long chore till I tired myself out. Then you peeled my fresh peanuts for me and let me pick one at a time from the palm of your hand. That was a lovely time spent with you. When we meet again, you will need no cane and we will just do our dance without it. In the meantime, Grandma, please watch over us.

I love you Grandma, Waji Samuel Anoma