Am writing this post with so much anguish within me, tears still flowin from my eyes without so much effort. On the 26th July 2008 around 4.30am i received a call from back home but because i didn’t know the number i ignored the call and the person tried a 2nd tym but i did not pick up. About 10am my friend called from back home but i was on my way to the bathroom so i didn’t pick her call wen i was done i found a message askin me to text her so she would call back….replied her immediately askin if anythin was the matter she instead called me back joked for a minute before she told me one of my really good friends was involved in a car crash that took her life. She was in the car with her boyfriend and their baby comin from mbale, her boyfriend was the one drivin he died on impact, my friend died on the way to hospital their baby was hurt too but she survived and is now in hospital with a broken arm.
Eric and Fifi at my graduation party 12th Dec 2006
I’ve not only lost a friend but apart of me, we were beyond friends i was part of her and she was a part me. When i was havin a bad i would call on and she would send her boyfriend to pick me up, i would never have to explain myself to her. Her boyfriend had become accustomed to havin me around where Fifi went i would go..my late friend and her boyfriend understood me. If i needed help and i asked them to help out i wouldn’t ve to ask twice. I remember times when she was pregnant she would just call me and insult me, but then i understood and i took no offence after awhile she would call and apologize then it would be my turn to insult her……when her man was away on business he would and ask y i wasn’t with his woman and i would joke and tell him he should be back since he got her knocked up. He said if anythin went wrong i would be accountable and i found myself with her through the pregnancy. She had a baby a girl and i choose her names Eden Elma Kamulegeya such a jolly healthy baby. There were times she didn’t feel like goin out to shop when she was at home relaxing and she would call me and make her list of necessities with of course Eden’s pampers at the top and i would find myself not complainin about doin the shoppin for her after work.
I was supposed to be Eden’s Godma but i wasn’t home when she was christened but that did not stop Fifi from callin me Godmother. The three of them (Eric, Fifi and Eden) and my other friends took me to the airport on the nyt of 30th Dec 2007 little did i know it would be the last time i would see them.
My last communication with Fifi she wrote:
oba olowooza opama sweetie then wepanke nyo.
amanyo
bye,phi
and i replied:
You always crack me up……….thats y i used to come to ur hse coz u used to take so much stress off of me. I don’t kwepaka that has never been me and it will never be………..u know. God has been kind yogela okusabira……. am goin Vegas next month……..he he he. Miss u Darlin………hi to darlin.
Fiona and Eric i know u r both in a better place, i’ve missed u since i got here but i always assumed it was only a matter of time before i got to see u again i didn’t think 30th Dec 07 was my final day with you guys. Your memories will always stay with me. Am mournin you guys for two days and after that ama live my life the way u would want me too. If God pulls Eden through this i’ve promised myself to help her out in any way i can. Watch over your little gal Eden till am able to help.
Eden turns 1yr in October.
Fifi-9/Oct/1981-26th-July-2008. Eric-22/Sept/1972-26th-July-2008
MAY THE LORD REST YOUR SOULS IN ETERNAL PEACE.
Such is life…..am happy to ve been part of ur lives. U always wanted updates on how i was doin but now that u’ll be watchin over me there won’t be need for updates…guide me. Will always carry u in my heart….sorry i didn’t come to say good bye…See u wen i get there, save a nice spot for me. AKUME
SORRY TO HEAR YOUR HEART IS SO HEAVY BUT REMEMBER GOD KNOWS BEST THATS WHY WE MUST LIVE FOR TODAY BECAUSE TOMORROW ISN’T PROMISED TO US LIVE EACH DAY LIKE ITS OUR LAST HOPING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW AND KNOW U HAVE MORE ANGELS IN HEAVEN I CAN SEE YOUR PARENTS ASKING YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT YOU AND THEM TELLING YOUR PARENTS ABOUT U HOW MUCH OF A LOVING MATURE WOMEN YOU’VE BECAME YOUR TRAILS AND TRIBULATION JUST THINK HOW COOL THAT IS YOUR BEST FRIENDS MEETING YOUR PARENTS BEFORE YOU NOW U HAVE TO BE AN ANGEL ON EARTH TO THEIR DAUGHTER THEY’RE DEPENDING ON YOU ………….RIP ERIC AND FIFI
so sorry sweety…
(((((apr9)))))
((((((A)))))))
Akume
will say a few prayers…
a few more prayers…
Well said sara-you fifi and myself went to school together and even tho i did not know her then-you introduced me to her and her boyfriend Eric.My girlfriend and i spent our easter holiday with the couple and their daughter-they were wonderful people. This i believe is a great tribute to them. May they rest in peace!!
Oh, this is so sad Apr9.
That baby has been left alone. That’s the saddest part.
For some reason I laughed at this sorrwful post. The message she sent u is just too hilarious. I’m sorry I laughed.
May their souls rest in peace…and may God comfort you.
Ta y’all……..Sunshine no need to be sorry, she was more hilarious as a person.
Aww, sorry April. This is so sad. I hate such times, I never know whatto say to the bereaved.
Of course she was hilarious, that text she sent last is so funny. That God takes the good ones.
Well written galfriend.
I was blessed to have met Fifi and Eric – they accepted me into their home and hearts without any judgement.
Eden’s survival is a miracle. Whenever I look at her I remember a day after her birth, Fifina in Mulago Hospital joking about how unsexy her swollen feet were but she was so happy…so so happy that she finally had a daughter.
Fifina we’ll keep watching over yr little angel.
Fifi & Eric its a month today since u left the face of the earth still hope its a crude joke but beginning to think u guys are gone forever. I haven’t got the courage to delete your email addresses yet or the voice mail Eric left me……it will be impossible to fill the gap you left in my heart.
RIP.
Hey little sis, I know it’s been a few weeks since Fifi and Eric passed away. I was powerless to comment sooner because I had a mental block as to what to write on your blog. I know you know when it comes to this type of thing I never know what to say, because I believe I have seen it all.
However, Fifi is the one person I always counted on to look after you when none of you siblings were around particularly me to give you a shoulder to lean/cry on. Fifi was a sis we never had it’s a shame I didn’t let her know how much I appreciated what she did for you. As for Eden, I was gob smacked and each time I look at her pic I break down coz I try to I imagine one of my lovely boys in her shoes and it’s simply so heartening. And I constantly wonder is God really in existence? If so how can he be so pitiless? Damn.
Well, I used to have my uncertainties about God but this goes to confirm that if he is there, he is tripping. Anyhow, I know you are a strong believer and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Prayers??????????????????????????? No I will rephrase that. May the peace which comes from the memories of love/friendship shared comfort you and Eden now and in the days a head.
Ta Ruth….till now i haven’t gotten to terms with it. But at least there’s one thing am certain abt….she did appreciate me and I appreciated her.
We were mo than friends and I believe God put her in my life for a reason….took her too soon tho. But then we’re uncertain about the future. Can’t wait to see Eden i know i’ll break down but at least she’ll be there to remind me of Fifi and Eric.
Its two months today since u went to be with your creator. It hasn’t sunk in yet totally that u’ve gone for good….
Fifi your sis told me Eden is recovering and she started makin a few steps.
Continue watchin over her. RIP
Eden Elma u turned one today….happy birthday sweetheart. Ur ma and pa are watchin over u. May u live to celebrate mo happy days.
Its three months today since u left….thot the pain would ve reduced by now but it gets worse every day i realise i won’t be able to see u again.
Still love u two.
RIP my dear friends.
Its 26th Nov today which makes it 4 months since u left………..so much to tell u yet u r not here. One of those days u sit and reflect on life…wats life all about?
Words nor tears will ever express how much of a gap u left in my life……..watch over your baby gal.
RIP
26th Dec…..another month which makes it 5 since u’ve been gone….Miss u. RIP
Its 6 months today Fifi and Eric, i keep thing tym will heal the emptiness within me but now i realise i ll ve to live with that emptiness coz nothing can feel it……..
I’ve made progress, i know u would ve been proud…..in my heart i keep u safe. I live by memories now. RIP
Seven months and i still remember u guys………..am learnin to live without u but i carry ur memories with me every where i go. RIP
Its 8 months yesterday……….ur sis sent me pics of Eden and boy is she something. When i first saw the pics i cried and i rejoiced that at least she was alive to mind me of u guys.
I’ll never stop asking myself how the show ended so quick yet it had just started.
RIP.
9 months yesteday…………….RIP
My heart goes out to you Apr9.
Be strong!
10 months today……………tym sure does go by so fast but yet the pain is still fresh. RIP
11 months today and next month will be a year since u two went to be with our Creator……..words still fail i haven’t got the guts yet to delete your email address from my contacts and i still carry ur pic imn my wallet.
You are dearly missed………RIP. I’ll see u one sweet day.
It still brings tears to my eyes whenever i think about u two. And after all these months i still cant make myself go to visit Eden – not because she’s far away or anything but because she’s u Fifi. She’s so much like u.
I speak to Jackie so often and i know your little angel started walking and saying a few words. God grant me the strength to c her soon but i guess Fifi & Eric u know all this coz ure with her everyday. Ure trully missed.