Celebrating Mother’s Day: My Beloved Mother and I

Of motherhood, Robert Browning had this to say, “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.”

This piece is in loving memory of my beloved mother, Mrs. Mary Boakye, (née Opoku), who passed on in 2019. She would have been 80 years old in September this year. Darling mum, continue to rest in peace! You are forever in my heart!

Mary Opoku as a young woman

Mary Opoku

mother and child

Mother and Child

early years of mother and child

Early Years

culinary delights food spread out on a table

Culinary Delights

picture of my mum and I at a social function

Social Function

picture of us in wine and mauve apparel

Wine and Mauve Apparel

picture of us at church

At Church

picture of us at my graduation

Graduation

picture of us wearing red combinations

Red combinations

picture of us wearing traditional kente wear

Traditional kente wear

picture of us in black and white apparel

My mother, my sister and my friend

memorial picture of my mother

Forever in my heart!

To those of you whose mothers are still alive – please continue to love and cherish them for as long as they live! To those of you who are filled with sadness because your mothers have passed on – thank God for their lives and for the love you shared!

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!

57 thoughts on “Celebrating Mother’s Day: My Beloved Mother and I

    • May 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm
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      Yes it is. This was straight from my heart. I am her only child, so we were extremely close.

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      • May 24, 2023 at 2:48 pm
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        The same here❤
        I am my mother’s only child. We were very close too. We had a beautiful relationship and she unexpectedly passed away three years ago- three days after my birthday.
        So, I completely understand your love and bond.❤

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        • May 24, 2023 at 4:25 pm
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          Oh I see! Then you perfectly understand me. Let us console each other. It is well! ❤️💖❤️

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        • May 24, 2023 at 4:26 pm
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          And so sorry it was 3 days after your birthday. Just remember the good times and the love that you shared. ❤️

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          • May 24, 2023 at 7:18 pm
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            Of course! When it happened I was sad but I was okay because we were always spiritual people and I knew everything was going to be okay.❤

            And everything is perfectly fine🌷

          • May 24, 2023 at 7:45 pm
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            Yes. He takes over our situations as he is our rock and foundation even when we do not realize. But as soon as my mother passed I was aware of his presence immediately letting me know he was there to continue to see things through.
            It is because of the faith from knowing too what God has always done in life before from my youth on up. What he’s done in the past he will do again because he is faithful to his children who believe.❤

          • May 24, 2023 at 7:55 pm
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            That is so true. God is always with us, through thick and thin. He is indeed faithful. So glad we have met through this medium! ❤️

    • May 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm
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      Yes, it is. I am her only child, so we were extremely close.

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  • May 23, 2023 at 1:43 am
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    Forever on our Minds Aunty Mary, May your sweet soul rest in Peace
    Heidi, this is Awesome! God bless you for keeping her spirit alive!

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  • May 19, 2023 at 6:06 pm
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    I will never forget your mum and the beautiful relationship you shared with her way back in our days from mansite. And my oh My she blew me away with those passco she used to bring to you! May mama RIP

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  • May 14, 2023 at 7:02 pm
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    The memories you shared with your mother, the little you have shared with us says it all. I humbly say that, your mother taught you well, it is manifest in your life. We ask the Good Lord to keep her in his bosom.
    You were not just a teacher, but a mother to us. You made what many a student feared so easy because of how you went about it. Thank God for your life and a very happy Mother’s Day to madam.

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    • May 14, 2023 at 7:09 pm
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      Thanks so much for your kind comments, counsel. I really appreciate them and I’m happy to have made an impact in your life. May the Good Lord continue to bless us all!

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  • May 14, 2023 at 7:57 am
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    Nice memories

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  • May 14, 2023 at 7:55 am
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    Great pictures… forever memorable

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  • May 12, 2023 at 11:12 pm
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    Great memories pictures
    Rest well, Auntie Mary.
    You were an awesome mum to us all

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      • May 13, 2023 at 12:39 pm
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        Awww Heidi this is so touching.May she continue to rest in peace.

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    • May 14, 2023 at 8:17 am
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      I am with you madam. My mother died years back but still happy Mother’s Day to all of them! They provided great blessings. To mothers alive, Jah bless you and aid you in doing what’s best for us. Amen.

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  • May 12, 2023 at 11:10 pm
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    Congratulations for your exemplary motherhood.
    Happy mother’s day

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  • May 12, 2023 at 11:09 pm
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    Congratulations for your exemplary motherhood.
    Happy mother’s day

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  • May 12, 2023 at 10:47 pm
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    Lovely tribute to an awesome Mother to many of us. ❤️❤️

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  • May 12, 2023 at 8:48 pm
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    The inseparable love between a mother and her daughter. Death is really wicked !!! My deepest condolences, Heidi.

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  • May 12, 2023 at 8:19 pm
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    A wonderful, caring and a loving mother. May Her Soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Happy mother’s day to you as well.

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  • May 12, 2023 at 8:17 pm
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    Lovely comments with nostalgia of your mum! Am sure she is resting with a sweeter Mum! Let’s copy her examples while it’s our turn.

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  • May 12, 2023 at 7:36 pm
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    Nostalgic! Hmnn

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  • May 12, 2023 at 6:59 pm
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    Thank you for sharing this unique love with us.

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    • May 12, 2023 at 8:22 pm
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      The woman with a golden heart. Mother to all of us. Sleep well our beloved mum. We love you but God almighty loves you most
      We the earthly orphans wish our departed mothers’ HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY!

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  • May 12, 2023 at 6:42 pm
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    Timeless is the Love ❤️ of a Mother.

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