~Dearest Mum~
Memories unfold as I think of you
A real mum, through and through
You suffered in silence everyday
An illness that would not go away
And now you have no more pain
For gods loving arms have healed you again
(Miss You Mum)
This is my mum, Kitengarangi (nee Koopu).
Mum had lost both her parents at a young
age and, she and other siblings were bought-up
by, Nanny Mere and Uncle Mahake. I remember mum
was the greatest cook that ever walked the earth.
She use to work as a cook for the Royal Hotel
and Masonic in Opotiki, when we were kids. I
think she gave up work, when I was about
11 years old. I'm not sure why but, I think
alot had to do with her health. Mum had been
sick for sometime and, we never did realise.
She was a very hard worker, both in and out of the
home. She use to make the *steam puddings* for
the marae in Torere and, they were so yummy.
My sister Beryle has that famous *steam pudding* recipe.
It's been written in mum's hand-writing and, Beryle
won't part with this small rememberance of our
mum, for anything.
Thanks for the visit!
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were made by me!!