Dearest Grandma You are a woman of indomitable spirit and the fact you are no longer with us is incomprehensible. Such was your undeniable presence in my life and the lives of all your grandchildren , I somehow thought you be be with us forever. Even now as I write this , I dont quite believe it and I struggle to accept that your glorious time with us on earth has come to an end. Thank you so much for all the wonderful memories, the laughter and the chats. I will never forget the time as a young boy I spent with you in Ibadan with you and Grandpa . My parents and siblings had emigrated to the UK and I had been left behind to finish school. As sad as it could have been not having my parents with me, I can honestly say that the time spent with you and grandpa was one of most happiest and bliss flilled periods I can remember from my childhood. I will remember waking up early before school. Kissing you and grandpa good morning. Doing our daily devotional and prayers and then having a nice cup of tea or chocolate before starting our day. I remember when you visited us in summers in the UK. Travelling on the tube with you , going around with you to visit anyone of your many friends. I remember sharing many wonderful conversations and laughter with you and of course sharing many a pint of Guinness with you. There was never a dull moment with you. There was always something to do, somewhere to be , someone to see or something to chat about. You always indulged my over inquisitive and enquiring tendencies as a boy. You always encouraged me to be bold and come out of my shell and for that I am eternally grateful. I feel blessed that you were there at many crucial moments in my young life. You were there the day I went for my interview at medical school. You there the day I moved into halls at university , at my graduation and the day I got married. You have taught me so much about life and what it truly means to lead a fruitful life. I continue to be inspired by all the things you have managed to achieve in life . You came to alone England in the 1940s at a tender age to train as a nurse and midwife. Going on to successfully pursue a nursing career whilst also raising your children as a widowed single mother. Later in life you found love with Grandpa and setup a happy family life in Ibadan. You set up a nursery looking after many children who to this day still remember you so fondly. Furthermore you were actively involved the church life at All Saints Jericho. Yours is a life service to your community and to the Lord , peppered with many rich tales of triumph over adversity and living life to the full. I remember a story you told me of one of your first ever shift as midwife in London where you were expected to get round by cycling. Knowing fully well you had never ridden a bike , you didnt let this perturb you as many might have. Instead you realised you would have to figure your way through it and indeed you climbed on your bike and did just that. This to me encapsulates so perfectly how you lived your life. Always up for a challenge, never daunted, never defeated. I will forever hold you in my thoughts and close to my heart. Dearest Grandma rest in peace and may you rest in the company of the lord forever . Lots of Love Tolani