For one Kenyan man, that picture has changed forever.
The man recently shared a moving video online, giving viewers a tour of his parents’ house. Once full of life, the home now stands silent after the passing of both his parents.
The short clip quickly went viral, touching the hearts of thousands and sparking conversations about loss, family, and memories that never fade.
In the video, the man walked through familiar rooms, pointing to sentimental items that once defined daily life. He paused at his mother’s favorite chair, recalling how she often sat there as they spoke.
The dining table was still neatly set, with hand towels and utensils placed as if waiting for the next meal.
His father had died in 2011, and his mother passed away in 2024. Despite the years, most of the household items remain untouched.
The shelves still hold utensils, the walls display family photographs, and his mother’s portrait from her funeral rests in the living room.
With deep emotion, he explained that her bedroom remains locked, as if preserving her presence.
“Sometimes when I traveled home, I would find her sitting right here. Now, things are not the same,” he said, his voice breaking.
“We just lock the house. No one lives here anymore. That is the pain of coming home.”
Viewers of the video quickly expressed sympathy, many sharing their own painful journeys of grief.
One user wrote, “The pain in your voice is so loud. Please let it out—it is part of healing.”
Another advised, “Do not take your parents for granted while they are alive. Show them love while you still can.”
Others noted how the video reminded them of why some people avoid visiting their rural homes during holidays—it is not the place itself, but the absence of loved ones that makes it unbearable.
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