I can't believe its been 7 years without you Obi. I miss and think of you daily. Keep watching out for me up there. Love you

Happy birthday, my dear old friend. I had always imagined we’d grow old together. Share a long lifetime fulled with joy and sorrow, successes and loss, quiet moments and belly laughs. It wasn’t as long as I’d hoped, but it was full. I think of you every day and I’m grateful I had you for the time I did. Thank you for everything.

I’ve known Obidimma’s mother, Elsie Halliday Okobi, from our childhood days in Port Harcourt, Nigeria but it was just yesterday, July 15, 2020 I learnt of the passing of Obidimma. What a bereavement!

Obidimma I love you even though I have never seen you. Jesus had said to His disciple Thomas, who came to believe after touching the resurrected Christ: "You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me" (John 20:29).

Peter, having heard those words, repeats them here in (see 1 Peter 1:8), "You love him even though you have never seen him." That faith brings both salvation and the promise of a day when pain will end, and perfect justice begin. Faith will be rewarded, and God will wipe away all tears.

But what should we do until then? The Bible's answer is simple but not easy: Because we know the future, we must faithfully serve God here and now. If today that means resolving a conflict, mending a hurt, working a dull job, confronting a belligerent child, rebuilding a marriage, or just waiting for guidance—we must trust our Lord Jesus Christ, who will return with His reward!

You were a light that shone through my darkest days. Requiescat in pace.

Obi, continue to rest in peace. God is in charge!

Happy birthday, Obi!!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS. <3

I got to know you only last year. I heard a lot about you from your mum and aunties over the years. I felt I knew you very well. You were a forthright, purposeful and loving woman. You have left only good memories with all who knew you. You came, you saw, you partook and slayed.. It's time to go now. Painfully, we say "goodnight"!

Obi, one of your last Facebook posts in which you linked a Tribe Called Quest song with so many people and memories (both positive and not-so-positive) to me summed up who you were: someone who took the time to acknowledge and appreciate all the people in your world and all the small moments of life, and also your utter honesty. You were such a beautiful soul, and my God, that smile of yours could light up any room. Your positive energy and love are what I will forever remember and cherish. So very grateful to have known, loved, and been loved by you, Obi.

The Lord gained a very kind person, it was such a pleasure to have met you. God bless you and your family.

There are people that God sends into your life for a reason. Obi, you were one of those people for me. You were so fearless in the way you embraced life, you did everything in full measure. The way you lived in today, inspired me to remember that life is sweet and I should savor it. Your guiding light was always your love for others and it showed in the way you found time and were in the moment with each person. You knew that life was sweet and everyday should be cherished. I was often amazed at how much you did and how you put all you had into everything you did. If we were out at dinner you had the dessert, if we were at an event you met new people and recognized pieces of yourself in them so that within a few interactions you made a new friend. The way you opened your heart to people and brought them close to you was inspiring. You reminded me that there are so many things in life to be excited about. So many things filled you with joy, a new book, a new piece of technology, a new person, a new meal, a new drink, a new pair of shoes, you took joy in it all. I will miss the way meeting a kindred spirit would inspire and animate you. I will miss the way your voice got loud when you felt something passionately. The way you lived and loved in your life, inspired me to sometimes buy the shoes, to have the dessert, to leave everything out on the dance floor. Your presence was so big it could fill a room and at the same time you were connected to the people in the room. Through your thoughtfulness you reminded me to be more thoughtful, to open my heart and connect and relate to people even more. Your empathy helped me find more empathy and understanding for people in my life and in the world around me. You were unselfish in sharing the people in your life with me. There were times when I would tell you to slow down and not do so much but it seems you knew that your time on earth was short and in that time, you were going to fulfill your purpose. Selfishly I want more time with you, more time to share an amazing meal or have insightful conversation or just share a laugh, but it seems your purpose has been fulfilled and you have no more to give to this world.  Thank you for being so generous with your time, your mind, your spirit and your heart. To bring so many people close to you and impact so many lives is evidence your work is complete. I will always miss you my friend, my chosen sister who gave great advice and perspective while at the same time living with such fire that your flame lit the minds and hearts of many. Having known you had changed my life forever and because of you I will never forget to savor, enjoy and be fearless in life.
Thank you for all the joy, laughter and inspiration,
Odi

Obi, It is still hard to believe that you are gone - you were someone who was just so alive - so determined, strong, brave. Your presence was always felt so deeply.
I feel so lucky to have worked on the fourth grade team at Park with you - I learned so much from you and wow - you were so smart, so articulate, so thoughtful! Your words packed a powerful punch and you were so committed to your students.
When you decided to go into educational leadership I was not surprised at all - it was definitely your calling. When you wanted to achieve something there was nothing that could stop you and that tenacity was infectious.
I will never forget when you encouraged me to run my first half-marathon. We went together to Charm City Run and you stood by my side as I signed up for a training group. On the day of the race, I was so nervous and when I started running, my mind was not in a great place--I was in the process of asking myself, "What were you thinking?" when I heard someone say, "Hey stranger! Can I run with you?" It was like you had read my mind . . . You stuck with me, even though you could have left me in the dust, and we ran together.
Obi, you did a world of good in your short life. Rest in peace, my friend.

Just gone way too soon. I know how much you did for so many people. Sending love and support to friends & family.

Obi, May you rest in peace. You will be sadly missed. It was a pleasure to have known you and shared good times.

Obi, your mom spoke to me about you and your siblings a few weeks ago, and I had hoped to meet you one day. She was very proud of all of you.
Your passing feels like a winter day, nightfall came too quickly.

Heavy hearted... A rising star. An amazing woman. A leader. An educator. A friend. A model woman. A proud African. My Wesleyan 'Little Sister ' Obi Okobi has suddenly passed away...I pray for all of your family, loved ones, colleagues and particularly your students... I know your smile has made the Heavens even brighter... I MISS YOU!!

Obi,
No words will ever be good enough, no phrase can even express what a gift you were to everyone that was lucky enough to have the pleasure of meeting you. I will be a champion of your causes and be certain to live up to every expectation that you set for me. I love you so much, thank you for your light, your love and your enduring friendship. Rest in peace my beautiful friend.

Obi,may the good Lord bless your soul. Rest in peace dear one.

Obi, you live forever in the hearts of all those whose lives you have touched. May your memory be for a blessing.