Ever since my father passed, seasons like Easter, Christmas, and even my birthday feel different. Driving home, knowing he will not be there to welcome us, is something I will never get used to. I miss his warm welcome, his stories, and his presence. The ache of missing him comes in quiet waves. But even in that grief, Easter still carries hope.
Category Archives: Grief
My 2021 In Review
Life is like a cake. The individual ingredients like flour, salt, sugar, milk and raw eggs are gross when taken separately. However when you mix them in the right quantities, you get a delicious cake. Good things only make you pompous. Bad things only make you bitter. The right mix is what makes life beautiful.
Today I would have…
In loving remembrance of Simon Rambayi Dongonda Simende 21 December 1937- 4 March 2021. Four weeks ago today we laid my father to rest. The past weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions, sadness, pain, guilt, fear, gratitude, and so many others that I can’t articulate. Even writing about Baba in the past tense stillContinueContinue reading “Today I would have…”
Mum In Stilettos 