Ugwunwa Ada Mba

Ugwunwa may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Ugwie, Two weeks ago we laid your earthly body to rest. I know you are resting with the Lord so this tribute is not about your death or the last year in which your fought hard to stay with your loved ones. This,however is about the 55 years that you graced us with your life... and what a life!
From University School (Nsukka) days when you worked hard to excel in school and show example to your younger ones.. to getting your law degree.
I want to say thank you for being a supportive sister to your siblings, For your caring of your mom, for being a wonderful aunt to your nephews; for your endless patience,your kindness to even those you did not know and or showing us what faith and hope under pressure looks like. I know that when I have difficult times, I will remember your example of faith.
Yes, your life was short but God knows why. You have left a legacy and isn't that what we all want to do in this world....to leave our own unique mark.
Ugwie, I know you are not only with God but you are filling his ears with "jist" Rest in Peace Ugwie! Till we meet to part no more, Good night!

It was after my birthday you passed, not up to day after. It was heart breaking news to hear I lost yet another member of this family. Indeed you were rare, loved by all. It's been quite a while since I saw you last, it's so depressing knowing that I won't even get to see you again. Tears of disbelief, sadness and grief filled me but some part of me knew you were in a much better place, I knew crying was not relevant because you deserve peace. You were an idol, a passionate, warm-hearted, God fearing , strong woman. I don't think you deserved death , I hate the fact that it was you. Like I previously said God knows best . You fought and persevered , you went through a lot of pain but you were strong and graceful. Your qualities come rare nowadays. I will miss you . It is consoling to know that you are resting now. I love you.

I didn't know you for long but the time I did is forever I. My heart. Years have passed since I saw you last and it is heart breaking that I won't get to see you again. You were a blessing, an encouragement, a peace maker, a God given, a lover and a friend. Qualities like this are hard to find and even harder to replace once it's gone. I know you loved me and I loved you a lot more. It's so sad I didn't get to see you again before you passed but I know what you went through and I know that God knows best and where you are is beyond the best. I love you. Rest In Perfect Peace.xx

Ugwi, your laughter still echoes in my ears. The jokes we shared, the quality time we spent while growing up, your last visit here in North Carolina---will all be remembered with laughter in your honor. May your gentle soul find PEACE in The Lord. Sleep Well!

Ugwi, my darling Sister, I hope you knew how much we loved you. You were so easy to relate to and such fun to be around. From good times in Nsukka/Enugu, Owerri, Aro/Ohafia, etc to all the lovely phone chats in the US. Each memory brings a smile (not a tear) now. I see your lips curved in a smile and hear your soft gentle voice. I shall cherish your imprint on our family. You were so special to each and all of us. You could relate to Mama and Agodi equally closely and dearly! I am glad to know you are resting with our loving Father. May your gentle and kind soul rest till we meet again. Ebere Igboko Ekpunobi (Shanghai, China)

Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord, Ugwunwa.

Ugwie you will be missed. You stayed positive in the face of a horrible diagnosis. When I visited you in January, I went home believing that you will conquer this disease and be okay. All because of your courage, and faith. It is sad that you are gone, but I know you are resting with our Father in heaven, As you are laid to rest today, I bid you farewell, and rest in perfect peace my friend.

Ruky Mbanugo (Canton, MI)

Ugwie, I am shocked to recently hear of your passing. You were such a loyal friend, one of the most generous people I ever knew. You were so selfless, always trying to help others out, even to your own inconvenience. You were very compassionate, full of love, patience and understanding. I can't believe you are no longer on this side of the sun. I am so sad to miss you. I did not realize the end was so near when last we communicated. You are with Jesus now. He alone can comfort your family for your irreplaceable loss. I pray God strengthen and comfort your family in Jesus name. Amen. I remember how beautiful you are- and so fashionable. How you loved travel and decorating things. Always smiling no matter the situation. My heart is heavy and I cannot fathom the grief. Our comfort is that as a Christian, you are with Jesus now, in His glorious bosom.

Ada, I will always remember you as a strong dignified woman and an inspiration. You had humor even when you were in pain and made me laugh. I will always miss you and your beautiful smile.
- Preetha Seenivasan

May her Soul rest with our Lord Jesus till we all meet again, Amen
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Ugwie, my heart is heavy, my spirit is downcast, it's hard for me to hold tears, but my consolation is that you are resting in the LORD. Sleep on beautiful soul. I will always remember the good time we had both in primary and high school and as adults.
Joy Madukwe, Chicago

Dear beloved Ada,
Since your passing, I have been trying to come up with words that can express the emotions I feel. I haven't been successful at it. I have been putting off writing this because I do not want to believe that you're gone. As I sit here tonight reflecting on the times we spent together hanging out, all I can think of is a quote that I once heard, “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. Your passing has left a scar in my heart, however the beautiful memories that I have shared with you outshine the sadness and sorrow I feel right now. I remember us at Macy at the West Oak Mall, both of us laughing hysterically because I was trying on high-heels that I couldn't walk on… I remember us apartment hunting together… I remember us enjoying ourselves at the Houston Rodeo jamming with some live Mary J. Blige/ Pitbull music and so on… You were a free spirited person with a huge heart. You wanted to help everyone that you got to know and always wanted the best for others. You wanted to help dress me better for my new job that's why we were shopping all around town and getting me to try on heels. You wanted to help me decorate my apartment. I miss you… I wish I had spent more time with you. I just hope and pray that you are up there looking down on us. I hope to meet you again.

Love,
Deka

Ugwei, we will miss you and that lovely smile. You have touched our hearts in so many ways. It was so great getting to know you through Grace and Obi whenever we came over for a visit. You are now in a better place looking down and watching over us. You will be missed......,

The Smith's, The Phang's and The Carrillo"s

I choose to remember you with that smiling face of yours. You had been to my house for a little get together and you were in love with the oldies that were playing and you requested for a copy which I made. Dancing away and I was like, "really, you Ugwie, can have so much fun like this?" You shall be fondly remembered, but I believe you are in a better place. God be with you till we meet again.
Ijeoma Agom Eze Clement (Houston, TX)

In Piam Memoriam
Ugwui, You traveled a long journey in your fight against a determined ailment. You fought a good fight with all your strength and with all your faith. Even though you are not here with us at this time, your grace and determination in the face of adversity inspired all of us who had the opportunity to walk with you through your last days. I miss you and May God continue to Bless you forever and ever. Amen. Requiescat in pace.

Ngozi Okose (Izundu) Friendswood, Texas. USA

As I can recollect Ugwunwa was my little sister at Ezenweze Close for some of us that resided at Nsukka Land. Ugwuy you will forever be missed. Have a good ride going home.

Okey & Oby Nweke (Houston Texas)

Ugwii, I just want to thank God for your life. Your life & faith was an encouragement to me. You trusted God and held unto your faith till the end. Ugwii, you were a friend worth having. I love you, Ugwii and I'm going to miss you. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
- Caroline Orizu, Richmond, Tx.

Ugwie Dear,
I miss you dearly. I was looking forward to your thanksgiving service, but the LORD has another plan for you. He loves you so much and wanted you to Himself.

My friend, you held so much love in your heart and lived sharing the true essence of love and generosity with your family, friends, and acquaintances. Caring, kind, sincere, peaceful, forgiving and humble: these words will always describe you. Few days to your heavenly journey, you were still researching on how to help a friend in need.

As you courageously battle the ailment, you never lost your personality. Amidst it all, you were able to crack jokes and tease. Oh, how I miss your smile, caring looks, laughter and eye winks.

Ada-ukwu! Your love for your family was immerse and true. You prayed that none of them will have to deal with the same ailment as you had and that they will anchor deeply in Christ. I will always remember your constant expression of love for your mom.

Princess and I kept vigils with you at the hospital and we had seen prayers turn around and bring strength to you and us especially in the wee hours of the morning. This happened last on Thursday morning to the surprise of your care providers, you sat up and participated in the discussion. On Saturday morning, we started keeping vigil earlier than usual, as the time progressed we believed you would respond at the usual time but rather at that time the LORD received you in glory with your favorite song of praise among the host of angels. You peacefully left us.

Dearest, you were remarkable in every respect; I am highly honored to call you my friend.

Ugwie girl,
I still find it difficult to believe that you are gone from this earth. I learned to keep my faith no matter what is going on from you. You never lost the will and zeal to live. You were and still will be an inspiration to everyone who came in contact with you. I am so thankful that you are resting and no longer suffering. To me this is a healing for you and now you are where you've always wanted to be - at the right hand of God. I will cry because there is no other person that has your unique qualities that make you You but iI take consolation in the fact that God has called you home. You fought the good fight, you kept the faith and you have finished the race. I appreciate the times I had with you, your kindness and ability to listen when I call. I will miss all that. I am honored to call u big sister, cousin and friend. May God give us the fortitude to bear the loss we have suffered when you left us. Goodbye our darling Ugwie girl, I will forever cherish you in my heart. We are nobody and we can't question God, Who gives and Who takes! Rest on cousin, rest in perfect peace! Till we meet to part no more! Adieu beautiful Ugwie.

It is with profound sorry that we receive the sad news of Ugwunwa's death. Mama Julie Onyirimba and her family mourn with the Mba's and extended family in this great loss. Words are not able to express our heartfelt sympathy to mama Uzuaru. We know that all efforts to keep Ugwunwa alive and all the prayers seemed not to have been answered the way we desired. However, we realize that we cannot fight God but allow his words to minister to our hurting souls. The bible entreats us to give thanks in everything. We thank God for Ugwunwa's life and all the joy and happiness she gave to so many. We ask the good Lord to comfort all who mourn her passing. Amen!

My Dear Ada, I still can't muster the courage to say what I need to say; to write what I need to write...While it feels like being defeated and conceding to the opponent, I refuse to accept defeat, because I know you have won this battle! You fought this battle knowing exactly who and what you are in The Lord. How admirable!
Boy, the lessons you have taught me; the ways in which you have allowed God to speak to me through your pain...I just thank God for crossing our paths!!!

Some events are better encountered in the dream than in real life. It is really sad that we have to face this reality¬-the demise of a good friend.
The news of Ugwunwa's death came to me as rude shock and an awakening to the realization that we shall exit this world one day too. If death has to be selective, you could not be mentioned or found in his list at this time.
Even in the midst of your long fought battle with your illness you never lost faith. Your family put in everything, your friends prayed, the doctors worked round the clock to save you, but the cold hands of death overpowered this strong woman of faith-Ugwunwa Ada Mba. God knows why he chose to take you at this time.
Even in your pains you still replied to my text messages as we encouraged each other. You told me to pray hard to crossover to 2014, which we all did, and you wished me a happy new year. In your text to me on 1st of June 2014 you said “Hello, how now? It is well my sister. We thank God for his grace and blessings. Remain blsd too. U are blsd and highly favoured. Jisike”.
You had so much faith in God and carried yourself with dignity. A man is not a body you see but what he is made of within. Ugwuii you shall continue to live in our minds and have departed this world to have a peaceful pain free rest. Death is simply a crossover to a fulfilled peaceful and eternal life.
As Christians we mourn like those who have faith. To everyone whose life has been touched in one way or the other by you Ugwunwa, we have been placed above the circumstances of this world.
Good night Ugwuii…….. may your gentle soul rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I called you "Girlfie" and you smiled at me and something in that smile told me all I needed to know. Because you were the girlfriend I would have but never did.

We first met at the Onuoha's in Aba and before I knew anything about you, you were gone in a flash.

We met again at that famous office in Owerri, where us young professionals struck great friendship, with one and several, but before you knew much about me I was gone.

We finally 'met' again through social media to discover that, apart from having common friends, we shared a lot of personal interests.

We talked a lot, we texted a lot, we teased a lot, we laughed a lot. It was as if we lived together for the past 3 odd years, although we are divided by a mere five thousand miles.

I lost you in Aba and found you in Owerri. I lost you in Owerri and 'found' you in Delaware/Houston. Now I'm never gonna lose you again because I know where you rest forever my Girlfie.

A witness on the morning of the transition has informed me that the angels of God came to you, with songs and prayers and a message to guide you home to perfect peace and rest.

Kanayo

The life and experiences of my dear aunt Ugwunwa Ada Mba.
A great sister,daughter,friend and most especially aunt,a person that deserves to be celebrated. I think I speak for everyone when I say she was very special.
I don't want to come here and cry but come here to celebrate a wonderful life of a special person.I don't know her to well but I know her enough to say she had a very gentle,loving spirit, so I won't cry for crying can't change anything that is happening.People cry because they're sad but why cry when she lived an exemplary and happy life. She has only gone to a better place and I tell you that place is the beginning of a new chapter,a new life and a new family.
She might have passed away but we all know she is happy now.No more suffering,no more tears,no more pain, for peace is now with her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.Thank you.

Ugwi,
My mum called to tell me of your passing. It is hard for me. However,I know that you've gone to a better place. I will cherish your memory remembering all the times we shared growing up at Nsukka.
Rest in Peace my gentle,loving and peaceful friend.
Ifeoma Chigbo-Ndukwe(nee Onyiliogwu)

Ugwie, you faced your pain with courage and dignity. You fought a good fight and ran an amazing race. Even though you suffered much, your spirit was not broken nor did your faith waiver. You were an inspiration to many.
God took you into his loving arms and has freed you from all pain. The memories of your smile and beautiful spirit will live on! God rest your soul dear friend.
To Ugwie's mom, Grace, Obi, the Obi Nwagbara boys & the Mba family, may the good Lord comfort you all. Amen

Rest in Peace Ugwunwa Ada . Rest in peace .Enjoy God's kingdom

Sis mu as I fondly called u! Every time I tried to write this, tears won't let me, I guess someday I may be consoled. I know u are resting in the Lord's bosom, u fought the good fight of faith and u held on to eternal life to which we are called. I will sourly miss u, my friend, sister, confidant, adviser. U were my eye! Oh death where is your sting! U loved me unconditionally, pampered and showered me with gifts from the day u met me. I married ur only bro knowing I had u as my strength. Death u have robbed me!!! Ohoooo Lord help me get through this! Go well, IJEOMA! ADA NGANGA. UR WIFE

Ugwy, you left so soon but God knows best. May your gentle soul rest in absolute perfect peace with the lord. I pray the Mba family and your friends will be comforted with the fact that you are at a better place where there is no more pain or sorrow. Adieu Sis, as you arise and shine in the Lord

dear ugwie, cnt believe it over with yu...still cnt 4get your most beautiful smiles as our chief bridesmaid at our wedding in umuahia 1988! what can we say now or do, once the will of GOD has prevailed...nothing! adieu adanna, adanne, adanma,adaoma, till we meet to part no-more!

- ENST EKOBAY(ABUJA-NIGERIA)

Ugwy,
As the trite saying goes, you did not lose this fight, you won this fight. An instrument in God's hand, you taught us lessons on an undaunting faith in God's love, an unflinching trust in God's power and an enduring acceptance of the grace of God, even as we face the vagaries and vicissitudes of life.
Never before, has one witnessed such strength, such positive attitude, such peace and calmness of spirit, as you exhibited, up till your transition. When our faith flickered, you were the one that held us up, teaching us that God's love and healing power transcend the limits of the mortal flesh and reasoning.
This is no time for an “Adieu” Ugwy. We did not lose a friend. Instead, we gained a friend in heaven where we know you are now rejuvenated and resting peacefully in the bosom our Lord.

Ugwie! Are you really gone?? Ugwubeke, will we really not see you again? Aaah! So the battle is finally over! This is God's way of telling us He really does love you more! But I will miss you so!! You were (is it Ugwie I'm referring to in past tense??) beautiful inside and out! You were truly our Ada! Gentle, peaceful, kind, generous, responsible! You were not one to get angry, and even if, not for long! You truly cared about people! Always concerned! You had a wonderful heart, look at all your friends! There were no barriers to your friendships - age, class, none! And you kept them! Anyone that came in contact with you remembered you! Your smile! Your laughter! You were elegant and graceful, but simple and humble at the same time! Nwannem eeh! Chai!! My consolation is that you are truly in a better place! At peace! Rest my darling big sister! Rest! You have earned it!

Ugwie,
An angel has gone to heaven. The pain and suffering is no more. Even in death,you are still with us. Words can never express what we all feel at this time.
Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord big sis. We shall meet again soon.

Ka Ugwie,
The Lord knows best but we who are left behind are sad and words are inadequate to express our feelings. Ike gwu, anyi ya emelagi?
You are loved and your death is a loss to all that knew you and came in contact with you. You were caring in all your actions and always put others ahead of you.

My Dearest Aunty,

It is with great pain for me to have not had a chance to say goodbye before you departed to heaven. At the same time, your pain and suffering has ceased as you have entered into God's grace. While our time together wasn't as long as we would have liked, I know that your memories and kindness will ALWAYS be with me.

Remembering a dear friend, reminiscing on fun times as friends and associates for the State, recalling qualities so rare of grace, serenity and sincere affection in friendship. Through work and social events (and we had plenty) fellowship and family interactions, through time and geography, friendship endured and affable Ugwuie remained a Proverbs 17:17 friend.

Ugwie,it is with extremely heavy hearts that we write these words.We will miss your wit,wisdom,friendship and warm heartedness.Although your time on earth seemed all too brief our darling Ugwie, we will not lengthen it now with undue grief. We are rest assured that God in His infinite mercy has set you free. Thanks for being our angel now.

Your bossom friends/sisters
Uju Ikpeze-Nsofor,Liz Nwokedi-Igboechie and Ngo Ifeora-Obiaku

To the family of our dearest Ada so sorry for your loss. I will miss her
deeply such a joy having her on our
8:30 usher team she was truly a god
sent and woman of great faith.

Dearest Mama Ugwunwa ,Grace and the entire Onuoha Acha MBA family I wish to express my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear daughter and sister,my dear friend Ugwunwa and wish to say that in this period of mourning you do not walk alone.May the love of family and friends comfort you at this time and may her gentle and beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.Amen.

My disbelief and shock are gradually wearing down! I believed you would be alright, and you are! I was still speaking life n health n strength to you even on the faithful day that you departed to be with the Lord! I am completely devastated and I asked the Lord to please explain Himself because I did it all!! I prayed! I fasted! I spoke faith filled words over you Ugwunwa Mba but I guess you and the Lord had other plans! One of my consolations in this is that I didn't see you on your sick bed! My last memory of you is that of my tall,elegant,capable,gentle,ladylike big sis. You taught me the little tomboy how to be a lady! Life handed you quite a few lemons and I had the previlage of watching you make lemonade out of them. I thank God for your forthrightness. For your legacy of hardwork and honesty. Your generosity and affection to me I will always cherish! Your faith in Christ, I will emulate. Your level headedness and Candour I will also emulate! You taught me so much without saying a word just by being you! So humble and unassuming! Even my dressing is inspired by your effortless sense of style!! Chai sis I still have some of those designer suits you gave me! You were a huge part of my formative years and I thank you for never judging,never condemning me even though some of those years were turbulent! I love you sis. Sleep on in the bossom of our saviour! He knows best!!
Ngwanma "Ferg" Onuoha

I was having a fantastic weekend with my kid, nephews n niece up until Sunday morning wen that dreadful phone call came from Daddy. And with so much pain and tears choking his words, he said Uzo ur cousin Ugwunwa Mba is no more, pass the message on to ur siblings. I didn't even get a chance to ask what he'd just said as he quickly got off the fone. I remember screaming down the roof and wailing like someone recently gone mad! Life! I have wept everyday since dat dreadful phone call. Ugwii Girl as my Mom fondly called her later became Aunty Ugwii Girl to the rest of us cousins especially Ben Onuoha her God son. She was such a lovely person inside out. Memories go way back to her mini flat at Okigwe road opposite Bala Suya spot and then moving to Federal housing Owerri/Umuahia, our Cameroun st House(her home on week days where she would would tickle us and sing wakey wakey till we got out of bed...btw we turned the song to wake u wake u in ibo accent lol...she gave me the 1st pizza I ever ate...Her large framed photo in her Wig n Gown inspired me to study Law....There was always something to look forward to with Aunty Ugwii Girl.... how then can we reconcile that you are no more?????????? We hold on to the good times and memories as we bid you farewell to a place where Cancer and pain will never have access to. RIPP Cousin dearest. — feeling sad.
Uzo Onuoha

My dear childhood friend,sister and classmate,we mourn your departure while keeping faith that we shall be united with Christ on the resurrection morning.Rest well my beloved friend for you fought a good fight,finished the race and that crown of Glory is yours .Amen.

> My dear Ugwuie,
>
> 'When I remember you I only think of things that depict calm..a lovely prayer,a quiet stream, a picturesque scene.....two young,happy girls who were best friends......you and I.'........Rhona Eze.
>
> I remember two young girls who became fast friends when my family returned to Nigeria in 1972 after the war and I joined you in class two in Girls High School Awkunanaw,Enugu and we struck up a friendship that was to last through our teens and into university.
> People wondered what on earth you saw in me..as I was so brash and noisy with a loud laugh and you were so very gentle and peaceful with a great capacity to befriend all around you and with your peaceful nature restore calm where there was turmoil.
> My parents were always happy when they so us together as they knew you provided a calming
> influence to my some what boisterous ways.But your calm nature was good for us all as you provided the little sister we babied outside our various homes...you were the youngest in our group.
> From secondary school we both secured places to study law in the Faculty of law at the University of Nigeria and yet again everyone rushed to adopt you as the baby sister as you remained the youngest in our crowd,in class,at parties, everywhere.Ngozi Nnamani,Stella Ururuka,Uzi Ezekwe,Chinelo Nkemena,Ijenma Okwu...nobody could resist your charm and I felt a bit sidelined but you still had time for me as we studied and partied together.
> We did go our separate ways eventually but I'm assured that you bore all life had to throw your way with great stoicism and the calm which characterized your life and as Nwabueze says filled with principles and decency.
> My childhood friend, fare thee well,rest in that calm which you brought to me and all around.
> And may we remain friends till we meet in paradise.Amen.

Dear Ugwuie I remember how you welcomed me into the class at Anglican Girls' Awkunanaw in 1972 and how you had such a calming influence on me...each time I think of you I remember beautiful things...a lovely prayer,a quiet stream,two young girls ...you and I just happy and full of joy,growing up together.
Rest in peace till resurrection morning when we shall all meet at the feet of Jesus in whom you had faith till the end.

Remembering Ugwuie

For a friendship that spanned years, for fun rides in the brown Jetta, for years of service together, associates and counsel for the State, for endless laughter, fellowship and events…

For continued friendship, over time, across continents, for binding ties and godly kinship…

I remember you, Ugwuie, and entrust you to the God you loved and still do.



Pamela Ibeh (nee Egornu)

Dear Ugwuii,
I remember your gentle life style you portrayed back in school AGGS Enugu just like the Bible says " Follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord"(Heb 12:14).
One thing is sure is that you are no longer in pain.Rest well till we see in Glory.

Ugwulugwy, as I attempt to write this tribute in your honour, I'm at a loss for words. The open wound your exit wrought begins to bleed again. But I brace up, drawing stregth from your strength that strengthened till the last. Till the end, your narrative remained positive, your faith unwavering. Were I a less mature christian, my faith would have been shattered at how yours seemingly came to no effect. Instead, I'm inspired by the sure knowledge that such faith can not be voided. Therefore, I know without a doubt that you are alive somewhere. Somewhere among the angels. As one of them. Forever. And so shall you also never die in my heart. Ever!
Adieu my friend, a friend that was there, that reached out, put yourself for another's need always, no matter what toll it took. A friend in need. A friend indeed. May your lovely soul rest in the bosom of the Lord, where no evil, no trouble, no pain shall ever torment you. Adieu great buddy.

I can't help but write this tribute to you, Ugwy as you join the Saints Triumphant. Don't know if you have gotten your "Crown of Glory" yet but as sure as there's night & day, that Crown will be on your head...I remember your lovely luscious hair, long lovely legs but most importantly, I remember your great heart, a heart that will not discriminate, a heart full of love & simplicity. You ARE my sister's friend, my friend's sister but I also call you FRIEND. Rest...The Lord says it's time. It is well.

Nancy Nwapa-Oji (Abuja, Nigeria).

I did not know you in life but heard about your beautiful personality after your passing. You have fought the battle of life and your journey have come to an end. It is well.

Ugwunwa, the Bible in Proverbs 18:24 says "A man that hath friends must show himself friendly", that describes you for me.You were strong till the end. Like David you kept encouraging yourself in the Lord.I know you are resting in His bosom, no more pain, no more crying, no more rejection. You are in good Hands, in a better place,in the hands of your loving Savior. Sleep on.

"We all share together with Christ. This is true if we continue until the end to have the sure faith we had in the beginning." Heb. 3:14[E-T-R V].

Abbie love,
I give God the glory that it has pleased Him to call you to His eternal glory. To the world you were gone too soon but to the discerning mind, it is God's appointed time for you to take up a higher calling.

The Lord used you these immediate past months to impart my life in terms of steadfastness in the faith. You did not lose your faith but rather you waxed stronger and stronger in the faith in spite of the Enemy's shenanigans. You held on to Him Who is most Dear to you - JESUS CHRIST. You did not allow the Enemy to destroy your faith. You held on, hung on to Him. And this is your victory; this is my considered and most cherished legacy from you. You put the Enemy in his place - under your feet!

Sleep on beautiful soul! Sleep on my sister and friend!

Ijeukwu Okorie-Ekobay.

Ugwuii, little did I know that our communication of the 22nd was going to be the last. When I did not hear from you a few days later, I became apprehensive and was waiting for Pam and Lozie who was on their way to visit you let me know how you are faring. Only it was never going to be. Word cannot convey the deep feeling of loss with the news of your passing on. You were a good friend and we had a lot of good times together, We smiled and we wept together and I thank God for the opportunity of knowing you. My spirit is elated because I know you are with the Lord without any shadow of doubt. Rest well my dear friend. I pray the God of all comfort to comfort your mum and siblings and give them garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.
Nkiru Uba-Ifegwu, Hertfordshire, England