"She Did a Lot": Graduate Takes Mum with Memory Loss to Celebrate Her Graduation from University

• Beautiful Mercy Gatwiri recently graduated from the Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA)
• During her university days, she always dreamt of the day her mom, who had done so much for the family, would see her graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Math and Physics
• The devoted mum, however, suffers from memory loss and doesn't remember seeing her only daughter and the first of her children graduate from university

Whenever Mercy Gatwiri pictured her graduation day, she always saw her mom, who had really been there for her, jubilating and dancing for her only daughter.

The graduate, in an emotional show that has dazzled many, brought her mother who has memory loss to witness her graduation ceremony.

Mercy graduates from PUEA

When the graduation did happen at the Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) on Friday, December 8, 2023, her mom was there, but she was unwell and had a blank look on her face.

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"I graduated with a Bachelors in Education; Maths and Physics degree from PUEA and although my mum was there, she could not recognise me or what we were doing at the institution," Mercy told Legit.ng

According to the 24-year-old girl, all was well with her mom until August 2023, when she started complaining of blinding headaches that attacked her on a daily basis. One day, the nursery school teacher collapsed and was taken to the hospital.

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"She was diagnosed with meningitis and stayed in hospital for one month. Sadly, my mum lost her memory and doesn't recognise anyone or anything," said Mercy.

"The doctor's say she may regain her memory in due time but it may take time. There is also no guarantee; it she may remain like that forever," explained the fresh graduate.

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One of the saddest aspects of Mercy's story is that she is her mom's only daughter and the first in her family to graduate from university, yet her mom doesn't have any recollection of it.

Despite her mom's condition, Mercy still struggled to take her to PUEA, supported her as she was unable to walk, and fed her throughout.

Mercy prays for her mum

"I wanted her to see me in my gown because of everything she had done for me and my siblings. She worked really hard to get us to where we are now. I really cried, I was broken; I just wanted her to enjoy with me," said Mercy.

"I have really prayed for my mum but it is like God can't hear my prayers. I have kept the photos so that she can see what happened on that day," she revealed.

Mercy is hoping to bag a job soon so that she can take care of her mom and her young child together. According to her devoted daughter, she took care of them, and it was now her turn to be given the best care.

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Watch the video here:

Mum of four jubilates as she graduates from university

Earlier, Legit.ng reported the viral TikTok celebration of a mother of four commemorating her university graduation.

The video captured her joyous achievement despite raising four children while pursuing her degree.

Dancing and revelling in the moment, she celebrated alongside her kids, inspiring many with her remarkable journey.

Source: TUKO.co.ke