Dearest Mom, you were my pillar of strength, my best friend, my confidant, you showed amazing grace and lived a righteous and goodly live. You gave freely of yourself. Words cannot express how sad I am that you left us so early and were not able to spend more time with us and your grandchildren in Cape Town. We will meet again. I know you are at piece with your saviour and you are smiling down from heaven and above. You shower me with kisses, hold me tight and tell me that you love me. I will keep your star shining bright. I long to hold you one last time to tell you how much I love you and to take your pain away, to carry your burdens for you. My heart is aching. I think of all the happy times that you filled my heart with joy and I will sing you songs of praise. Continue to dance for us until we meet again. I miss you, and I am proud of you and the life that you lived. With deep, everlasting love – my heart is with you, Your daughter Melanie