Mama and Aids
Everyday seems to be like yesterday,my mum died i thought of her the whole day.I am staring at a picture of her that I hold dearly which we two months ago.
The last picture that we took with her was during my baptism.She was sandwiched between my father and elder brother.She looked gaunt and tired;death preying over her all that time.For those few months mum's health had deteriorated extremely.She exhibited stomach pains,nausea, headaches, painful coughs,sores everywhere, diarrhoea....all this was becaming alarming but no serious measures did we partake instead we looked for painkillers to ease the pains
In few hours,it will be World Aids Day.I don't derive any joy anymore . Grief doesn't go away ,it takes a back seat.I recall vividly how she fought this enormous battle of Aids but all in all victory was not on her side.
Memories do not fade away ,it was so soon and we still blame ourselves why we ignored all the red flags .Today I wish to write a letter to You.Am sure you will read and chuckle just the same all days you would
Dear Mommy,
Today we mark 35th anniversary of World Aids Day here in Kenya since the year 1984 where the first case was announced.And here my friends and I together with other citizens we are campaigning over stigmatization of those living with aids . Advocating for massive testing.
And not forgetting...we had a memorial for you and we did candle lighting at your graveside.Everyone misses you so much...And guess what!............
To be continued
