Ladies of Hive Community Contest; #66th Edition.
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I'm not sure why I am especially happy to join this contest. Perhaps it has something to do with the brand new year. ‘Happy New Year Ladies of Hive’. Either way, I am excited about this and I can't wait to read the beautiful entries.
1️⃣ If you had to get a tattoo right now, what tattoo would you choose?
If I had to get a tattoo this minute, I would only be thinking of things that hold significant meaning in my life. I have never ever thought of getting tattoos in my life although I fancy simple tattoos on people's bodies when I see them. They are often so pretty.
This contest has prompted me to reflect deeply about what a tattoo or any sort of body modification would mean to me. Having said that, I would tattoo my mother's name across a significant part of my body.
She's already tattoed in my heart. An imprint in my bones. It would not do justice to her entire being and what she means to me but it would be a constant reminder that ‘I am because she is’.
I lost my mother on July 15, 2021. Ever since everything changed but I'm slowly picking up the pieces and mending things together. I know she's with me wherever I go. Hence a tattoo of her name would always remind me of whence I came and the Amazon that fought every battle for me to live.
2️⃣ Do you think you've ever encountered a ghost?
Have I ever encountered a ghost? No! I have had certain strange and mysterious encounters but not ghostly. However, I do not mind seeing a ghost right now. That of my mother’s precisely. This might sound strange but it doesn't feel strange to me. I mean I see her in my dreams all the time but I would love a physical connection, a conversation, a message. Something! Anything!. Anything to make me know that I've got this thing called ‘life’ and that everything would be okay.
I invite the beautiful @ahama.merit to participate in this contest too.
I am so sorry for your loss <33
Thank you for your condolence.
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Hello @kei2, sorry about your loss. It was so recent. Were you in Nigeria when it happened?
Mums are always adorable. Her memories will always be there to lighten you up ✌️
Thank you, Kene. I wasn't in Nigeria when it happened but I went back in October ending and stayed until the beginning of January. I needed to be home.
That's understandable... You are doing well.
Stay safe and stay happy ✌️.
You will be okay
I am sorry about your lost @kei2 🥺. Mummy is watching over you, I can feel it too.
A tattoo of her name will be cool.
If I could grant wishes, I would have granted you the one that helps you speak with your mum.
Whether or not you get to speak with her for reassurance, I want you to know that the Almighty loves you and he has the best plans for you.
Accept my condolences 😔
Thank you so much @iskafa. This means a lot and I feel lighter. It is the assurance I need.
You are welcome babe ❤️
I loved my Father deeply when he died in an accident many years ago now but the pain still feels fresh. I have many times seen in him speak and take my hand in my dreams. Young again, loving and I feel a sense of security when we meet. It never seems enough but it will have to do. HE lives in my dreams and my heart as I wish it could be more.
Thanks for sharing @kei2
Such a feeling can be so warm and reassuring. I'm so sorry for your loss too. They forever live in us.