A Kenyan family has sparked laughter and nostalgia online after siblings discovered a heartfelt love letter their mother wrote to their father in 1988.
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The siblings reportedly came across the handwritten note while going through old family belongings, and were surprised by how deeply emotional and well-written it was.
In the letter shared in a TikTok video, their mother, then a young woman, expressed her love for her partner in a touching message addressed “Dear Davy,” before signing off sweetly as “Yours, Mariamu.”
What fascinated the siblings most was not only the romantic tone of the letter, but also their mother’s flawless English and expressive writing style at the time. They said they had never imagined she could write so eloquently and passionately in her youth.
“Mum, I have found the letter that you wrote Dad on January, 7th 1988. You wrote it in English. Funny thing is, if you speak English to her now, she doesn’t like it,” the daughter said while holding out the letter.
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Though the paper was crumpled up, the writing was still legible, and the siblings laughed as they read it out.
Their mum blushed and smiled without saying a word, watching her children tease over her beautifully handwritten love letter that is now nearly three decades old.
Kenyan mum’s old letter goes viral
The moment quickly turned into amusement and admiration as the family reflected on their parents’ early love story.
A video capturing their reaction has since gone viral on social media, with many users praising the timeless nature of love and family memories preserved through letters.
Many Kenyans advised the siblings to laminate the letter to prolong its life, with others saying it should be taken to the Kenyan Archive to preserve it.
“Our parents were romantic chini ya maji…. don’t forget this was the time of Celine Dion, Titanic, Lionel Richie and the rest,” a Kenyan man noted.
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