Dr. Kuria, or as Wanja called him, Doc Kush, phoned from Kenyatta National Hospital Prime Care Centre. He said he was sending a note from Wanja's sister, who she often called her Iron Lady.
The message was short but hard to read. Her sister wanted the kids to come to the hospital to say their goodbyes. Wanja didn't want to believe it.
She went to the hospital by herself, hoping it wasn't as bad as it seemed. Later, Dr. Irene Bett, the family doctor, and Aunt Alice, a close family member, joined her.
At the hospital, Wanja saw her sister was awake and of sound mind, and she was writing to communicate.
She kept repeating the same message, asking Wanja to stop trying to get her more treatment. She didn't want more surgery or any other medical help. She was sure about her choice.
Throughout the day, the nurses and doctors heard the same thing. She wanted to see her children.
After talking with their reverend, Sarah from ACK St Paul’s Waruku, and getting approval from the hospital, the children were allowed in.
The goodbye was quiet and sad. She wrote messages to each of the children, telling them to study, be good, and help their mother.
After saying goodbye, she asked them to leave. One of the kids came back for a moment, struggling to leave.
Wanja stayed at the hospital past midnight, still hoping. Before she left, her sister reminded her that she promised to stay for two weeks after New Year's.
She did just that. She died on January 14, 2026.
Her funeral will be on Friday, January 23, at ACK St Luke’s Church, Kenyatta, and she will be buried at Langata Cemetery.
She was ready for what was coming. Her loved ones are still figuring out how to live without her.
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