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Tuesday 27 September 2011

Kaddy Jatou Susso

Just over a year ago Kaddy Jatou Susso married Sherrifo Sonko (one of Nfamara's brothers). 14 days ago she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. 7 days ago she celebrated a naming ceremony for her new baby. Yesterday I chatted with her on the compound as she cradled her daughter and last night she passed away. Today she will be buried.

I was informed that at 11pm last night she had chest pains and was taken to the local health centre and that she passed away an hour later. Cause of death unknown.

People here tell me not to cry and that this is God's will (In sa Allah). I can't stop crying, crying for Kaddy Jatou Susso, her baby, her husband, her family and her friends but also I can't stop crying for a people so familiar with death and suffering that they have had to learn to rationalise such sadness, accept it as God's will and quickly move on.

Please keep in your prayers the soul of Kaddy Jatou Susso, her family and her friends.

Kaddy Jatou Susso - A beautiful lady

Kaddy's baby - Assmao (picture taken 7 days ago at the naming ceremony)

Kaddy and Kaddy
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8 comments:

  1. Dad27 September 2011 at 08:58

    We will pray for Kaddy, Kaddy's family & Kaddy's friends. It is the will of God, and beyond our understanding.

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  2. Lucy27 September 2011 at 10:35

    I am so sorry. My thoughts are with Kaddy's family and friends X

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  3. Kate27 September 2011 at 11:10

    How sad. I will pray for Kaddy and her family/friends. May God bless them all XX
    I will also pray for you, Vicky, as it can't be easy for you either at the moment. Lots of love and hugs a-plenty :)

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  4. Mum27 September 2011 at 16:18

    It is so sad. I will pray for you all. Take care darling and pray that God will give you all the strength to get through this.
    Thinking about you always. xx

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  5. Anonymous27 September 2011 at 22:22

    Vix,
    This is really sad, life is so precious, reminds me that we have to make the most of it. Family is so important, nothing like death to highlight what really matters in life.

    Cathy x

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  6. Anonymous28 September 2011 at 15:47

    Vicky
    This is so sad and you have written about it so well. You must take care of yourself because I know you are a tender-hearted and kind person and I can only imagine your distress.
    Please extend my condolences to the family.
    Lynn x

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  7. Aunty Jen1 October 2011 at 17:24

    Dear Vicky, I am very saddened by Kaddy's death and by your grief. It is heart rending. I feel so sorry for the little baby. I will remember you all in my prayers. God Bless Aunty Jen x

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  8. (big sis) Lucy24 October 2011 at 21:56

    Vicky
    This is a really sad story.
    Thinking about all of Kaddy's family and friends.
    God Bless.
    Love (big sis) Lucy
    xxx

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