I’d like to honor my Aunt Deb with a brief reflection.

 Words cannot capture the fullness of her life.. She was a cheerful, fun-loving,  sincere, God fearing etc...list is endless person. Her smile could light up a room and it was infectious. She made everyone around her happy. Whether it was a funny joke or her positive attitude, she was a delight to be around.

I refer to her as mom because she played the mother figure at some point in my life and not only was she a mom but a very good friend who could offer a shoulder to lean on and wipe one's tears. she was one person who shared in sorrow and laughter. Aunt Deb was real.

The last time we spoke she told me ' Aloi' (like she fondly referred to me) lets love one another and be our brothers & sisters keeper. She also said there's nothing exciting in this world to do, we have done it all. Lets turn to God, Jehovah and do what pleases Him.

To my sisters Kate and Doll no words said or written will comfort you or make it better, CRY & cry it all out as much as you can I have been there I know how it feels, it's a wound that never heals, turn to God Almighty He is Amazing He does what no man can, He'll make it bearable for you.

To the family Mom, Dad, Sisters Brothers, In-laws and all relatives may our good Lord give you the courage to move on and comfort you.

To friends and everyone lets pray to God to forgive Aunty Deb her sins and allow her soul to RIP.

RIP IN PEACE MOM,OSIEPNA, AUNTY DEB

Deborah recently told me a story about when she had a first daughter Kate and I was the baby sitter. She mistakenly pulled down and broke a thermos flask even though everyone though it was me. We always made light of the incident and now it is my last memory of her. May she rest in eternal peace