Mama Watu
1969
When she looked in the mirror she could barely recognize her own face. Her eyes were so white they cast a bluish tint. They appeared larger and rounder than she remembered. Rosalyn, now known as Sister Ayodele, had not seen a reflection of herself in over six weeks. Her dark brown skin, once marred by acne, now appeared smooth and translucent, casting off a subtle copper glow. Her cheekbones were more pronounced accentuating her wide jawline. Her expression was flat and pensive, her brow and lips relaxed and unmoving.