To Victoria, I’ll forever love you.

I’ve written and rewritten so many times just trying to figure out how I can put everything we experienced together and while I still try to wrap my head around everything. Each time I start, I reminisce and all I can seem to write down is, “I miss you, Victoria, I miss you”

Victoria was such a phenomenal person in so many ways that I can’t even begin to describe each one. I didn’t know that in 2015 the beginning of class five I would get to experience being friends with such an amazing person and do life with her for not months but years. I remember how before we even became friends, I always thought she was so cool with her loom bands in class 4 and how great her outfits were each closing day. We were once talking and she reminded me of the moment we became friends and even though it was effortless and it just happened, she told me that I had mentioned to one of our other friends that I was desk mates with her and how glad I was, and throughout the years that “glad” feeling never left. I was so happy that we were friends. Victoria was so many things, she gave her all in everything she did from school to other aspects of her life, she was kind, giving, so intelligent and had one of the biggest hearts. She spoke so eloquently and so confidently and I admired that so much, I could listen to her talk for hours, she taught me a lot and introduced me to so many things and helped me find my love for so many things, one being reading in class six and which we quickly bonded over, and would discuss John green novels after each read. There were so many other things as the years went by. We would have periods where we’d love certain songs, she curated the most amazing playlists. She had so many amazing qualities that not only made her a great person but a friend as well, she was there for her friends and those she cared for. We would always stay up laughing over the most hilarious things that had happened in our lives. When she loved, she loved I don’t think it was ever half-hearted. Each moment we spent together was so beautiful and I’ll forever cherish them.

Victoria, I miss you each and every day. It’s been three months and I am still trying to figure out how to do it. I just want to say thank you for being my friend. Thank you for showing me love and care and showing up. Thank you for holding my hand during those tough times. Thank you for all the advice, and thank you for introducing me to so many things which I enjoy doing to this day. You will forever have a special place in my heart. You were special and important to me and our friendship meant so so much to me as well. You were so inspiring and the friendship we had was so fulfilling and for that, thank you. I love you and I will forever cherish you. I’m glad that I had the chance to know you and do life with you. I hope you find peace and rest my beautiful friend.

Mama Victoria, I pray that God may grant you strength and comfort and continue to shine his light on you and have favour upon you. You are always in my prayers. 

Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

• Tribute By: Wanda Wamaitha