I first met Joy or ‘mummy,’ whilst studying at Luton University with Chi Chi. Our first encounter was when I came home to see this flamboyant, warm hearted lady poke her head out of Chi Chi’s room, shouting out, “hello, my darling!”, as she beamed from ear to ear and greeted me with her gracious embrace. I went on many mini adventures with them to London and mummy loved to shop for everyone. Upon taking mummy back to the airport on one occasion I recall her being slightly overweight due to all the ‘shopping!’ Ultimately, Chi Chi and I had to open the case out on the floor in the middle of the airport to rearrange things, subsequently in doing so Chi Chi lifted up a box of Coco pops and the contents fell out all over the floor. Mummy’s response was, ‘quick let’s leave the scene of the crime.’ Consequently, after leaving, two baffled security guards approached and stood there scratching their heads!
Fast forward 15 years and I was able to meet up with Chi Chi and mummy in Miniasota back in September 2023. There was no change with the way I was greeted and made to feel part of the family once again after so long apart.