He taught us so much just in 5 days; he taught us to accept (live with it); to care; to love; to hope; to forgive; to be bold & proud; to smile & to cry; to be thankful & to testify.
You brought nations together in prayer; Doctors gave testimonies and you united families; you strengthen our faith. Simphiwe, you were such a special baby.
When you were born on 28 June 2011, the family celebrated. It has been our prayer to have a son; and you came. Yes, you came earlier than expected; at 27 weeks you were born. I watched your mother each day carrying a child she had so much hope for; a child who was given a name by our little daughter Nanette as Junior. She was so full of joy and expectations no matter what the Doctors were saying.
You came Junior; you came fighting. You fought even though there was no hope. You fought against the words of the Doctors who gave you no chance to live at all. You kept us hoping and you strengthen us each day. Junior, your name will always be in our hearts.
We wanted you to live baby boy. Your mother and I kept watching you by your bed side. Your grandparents kept on praying and believing that you will make it. You brought us very close to one another each day.
You strengthen our network amongst friends all over the country; in the neighbouring countries and abroad in prayer.
Doctors testified about you, and I realised how important you were; and how many people you have touched as you continued to hold on to life.
On 3 July 2011, 5 days after you were born God decided to take you away from us. We don’t question God, but we have all the reasons to celebrate your life spent with us. I will say, and I say, “In my lifetime, I had a son.” And that son is you Junior Simphiwe Musa Mondlane. Rest in peace my boy.
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