My loving Mother,
I never knew you are going to leave us so soon.
I love you with everything I am. When you slept in the Lord on that faithful day, I not only lost my mother, I lost my Friend, my Ally, my Supporter, my Advisor, my Light at the end of the tunnel when my days always seemed dark.
My Mum was such a devoted wife, a caring mum, a loving grandmother, a fantastic sister and the best friend anyone could wish for.
You were precious, a gift from God, so much beauty, Grace (just like your name), love and patience you possessed. You touched my heart in so many ways, your strength and smile even on dark days made me realize I have an angel beside me.
I went back on the memory lane since you brought me into this world. What a beautiful gift you gave me by giving me life, since I was born until present time, you gave me so much love that no words can be enough to describe or express my feelings.
You taught me love, patience and endurance. You praised me whenever I did good and pointed out my mistakes with that gentle voice, to enable me to live a better life.
The same thing you did with my siblings and you carry on the same good work with my first 2 children also, your grandchildren, all together with Daddy and you both showed them so much love and cares until you made them been successful, just like you both did to us all your children.
You and Daddy, you were both mine and our blessed angels sent by God.
I remember as a young man when I used to go out a lot, I come home very late at night and you will never sleep until I’m back regardless of the time, and you will also make sure that I have my dinner before going to bed, with my meal already prepared and awaiting me in the oven.
Despite the presence of the drivers at home, you prefer sometimes dropping me off at my friends for a get-together and you always come back to pick me up on your own, just to make sure that I’m fine. You are my confidant and everything to me.
There was nothing I’ve ever asked which was never given to me. I also remember my campus days when I do send my friends coming to Lagos to come home to pick up some money for me, and you and Daddy always sent me more than I ever requested up to the point that my friends always tell me that I’m so really blessed having such a loving and caring parents as you both.
You did so much for us, me and my siblings, your grandchildren, your siblings, families, loved ones and even strangers. Your gentleness and your kindness knew no boundaries. You were really too gentle to a fault and a very kind-hearted person that none will ever forget your existence.
I’ve got a lot of plans of things to do for you, you know them all because we always share thoughts constantly.
I will really miss our daily telephone conversations, we talk about everything, we make jokes, we laugh and we always pray together often and also read the Bible.
I was looking forward to your coming to stay with us in France later in the year, but God decided otherwise and who am I to question God?
He is the Almighty, The Alpha and Omega, The first and The last, The Beginning and the End. He chose to call you home to him at his appointed time and I thank God for a life well spent and that your soul is now resting in peace in the Lord and have also joined the love of your life our Dad.
I am so grateful to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Our Father in Heaven, who gave me the opportunity to share your last moment on earth with you on a video call made by my dearest Daughter, your lovely granddaughter. When I asked you to open your eyes, you did, and you gave me your lovely smile as always, I never knew it was your last smile you gave me but, Glory to God Almighty for the way you passed on to meet the Lord, with prayers and songs of praise, what a marvellous way to join the Lord, Hallelujah.
I will forever salute you Mother because you’ve been all I ever needed in my life. God gave me the best Mum in the world. You taught me to never give up on my dreams but to persevere no matter how hard the storm may be.
I will always love you and miss you, Mum... Continue to Rest In Perfect Peace Mum. Adieu !!
-Your Loving Son
Pastor Bode