Do not stand at my grave and weep
 I am not there.I do not sleep
 I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am gentle autumn rain
 When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet white dovers in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, i did not die.
I am just sitting next door
With the lord. 

Under day's thin and ghastly light

Life writhes, runs, dances without reason,

Impudent and shrill with spite.

-Soon as over the horizon

Night, voluptuous and vast,

Arise, making hunger tame,

Hiding all things, even shame,

The Poet to himself: "At last!

My spirit and my jaded spine

Beg ardently for rest. I go,

With dark dreams in this heart of mine,

To lay me down upon my back,

O cooling curtains of deep shadow,

To roll and wrap me in your black."

         -Jackson Mathews

You always care for us and you were a strong person who worked so hard at work to provide for us. You show us both how to walk and where to go places. You would always check up on me and asked me if I have done my homework even though you were tired from two shifts at work you would always help me with it until I understood and completed it. I really miss your voice and you laughter and I wish I could just hear it one more time. But I know that God is good and we will meet again. Ever since you were in the hospital I felt pain and me and bella prayed everyday that you would get better. Now that your gone I am sad and empty because you were a great mother who always believed in me when no one else did that my speech would get better and I would be successful.  I love you mom

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congratulation graduate im so proud of you were your words after my defence. Your love, advice ,support and encouragements have left an indelible mark in my heart. You are God;s sent angel not only to me, but to the entire family as  a hole. You gave in your best to see the growth of the family thanks to your loving and giving spirit. You taught us how to fish by assisting in giving us the basis of life which is education. You did not come in to the Tunyi,s family by mistake, it was God,s divine mission. You have run the race and have won the price . I see your stay on earth in a spiritual viewpoint  as being complete and fulfilled with respect to the mission that was assigned to you by God.

                    Aunty, i am happy you knew where you were going when you told aunty Justine in your last hours on the sick bed not to worry about you, but of her mum, just as Jesus said to the women of Jerusalem when he was about to be crusified not to cry for him, but for themselves and their children.

    Adieu aunty i love you

There aren’t enough words to describe Aunty Edna’s goodness. Aunty Edna was one of the best person who entered my life, and I’m glad I got to know her. There are so many good memories I had with Aunty Edna and my cousins, that it’s hard to pick a favorite. Every time we got together we all had fun and it was a blast, and those memories will forever be remembered. Aunty Edna’s personality is what I’m going to miss most; she was always kind and very quiet. In addition, I will miss her amazing and unique sense of humor. Her giving spirit is what she was well known for. Aunty Edna gave us all something to remember her for. For example, I remember she gave me Uggs one Christmas, and gave my mom flowers and chocolate for Mother’s day. She always knew how to make me smile. Aunty Edna worked hard every day to give Bella and Ryan a good life. My thoughts and prayers are with Bella and Ryan. I hope and pray they stay strong and always know that their mother is watching down on them and it’s not goodbye, just see you later. Aunty Edna showed us all the love in her heart and she will be greatly missed and forever be remembered.  May her soul rest in peace.

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Dear Mommy,

            I love you mom you were my best friend who I fondly looked up to. I saw you as superwoman because I always believed you could do anything and protect us from all harm. You taught me everything I know from how to pray, act, love, clean, and treat others. I saw everything you did and I appreciate everything you did because I loved you so much. I went to you for everything from being sad because you could always make me feel better and laugh because you had a great sense of humor, to when I was scared – I knew I could always call you at work and you will pick up your phone or sleep in your bed at night. You always taught me  how to have faith in God and to smile through all the bad times. You always taught me to work hard in everything I do and to do it to the fullest. You were a great soul and a loving person; I thank God everyday that I not only got to know you but you were my mother and best friend. I know that even though your not hear with us your spirit surrounds Akuh and I; I know that one day we will meet again. But from now on I will continue to make you proud. You will be always in my heart mommy I love you.

                                From you favorite daughter Bella Nsose monju  <3 xoxo
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This bouquet of flowers was one of the many pleasant surprises from Edna. I can never forget the joy I felt when I answered the door bell and was greeted by a lady carrying a bouquet of flowers and a box of dark chocolates. I thought she must be mistaken.  'Happy Mother's day' she greeted me and handed me the flowers.

As I read the note from Bella and Ryan, words cannot describe my feelings. What a pleasant surprise? What followed is a long love story....

She has left a void in my life that can never be filled.  I will greatly miss you Edna...

Edna's  life will serve as an example of all that is good and provide a focus of what to do with the time we are given on this earth.

May your gentle soul rest in peace!