Sister Bee
It’s been a year since your sudden demise. It’s been an exceptionally difficult and painful year for me. I lost two precious and dear sisters around the same time. I couldn’t bring myself to write a tribute until now. I thank God for comforting me with this Scripture.
Revelation 14:13
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Put this in writing. From now on, the Lord will bless everyone who has faith in him when they die.” The Spirit answered, “Yes, they will rest from their hard work, and they will be rewarded for what they have done.”
I know that you are resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father. You are resting from all your hard work, labor and Service to God. You were a faithful Servant. You have received your reward for all you have done. This is very comforting.
Today we held a Thanksgiving Service in church in remembrance of your beautiful selfless life. It was well attended by all your family and friends here in LA.
You were my BIG Sister that I looked up too. Very caring. You were fond of calling me “Adenrele the Princess” Always there for me and my family. Any time we spoke over the phone I always leave the call feeling very encouraged.
I never knew you would leave us so soon. Your journey on earth was so short but meaningful. Your personality was so transparent. What you see is what you get. You were always very happy, joyful and full of life. Never a dull moment with you.
I always looked forward to spending time with you, anytime you came to LA. I enjoyed your jokes and humor. Your laughter was very contagious.
You were the ‘go to’ person in the family. You brought all the family together on New Years Day. We always had a wonderful family re union. You enjoyed sorting every one out. Including all your brothers and their families, your in-laws, your children, members of your church, your friends, your cousins, even people you don’t know. You were always willing to give a helping hand. You put others needs above your personal needs.
You even went as far as adopting one of your home help (a young adult) who had been leaving with you in Nigeria for decades. You sponsored her to the US sent her to nursing school. A few years ago you were in Atlanta planning her wedding. You played the role of Mother of the bride. You have since been blessed with several grand children from the marriage.
Everyone you employed as domestic staff have had their life impacted in a positive away. You have a passion for orphans, you always had your home full of children you were taking care of, nurturing them with motherly love.
Sister Bee thank you for standing by me, encouraging me with your daily phone calls and text messages while I was in Germany taking care for our younger sister last year. Your sisterly prayers, advice and counsel were very uplifting, they kept me going.
Little did I know that your demise would be just over a month after Moji’s. You were both very close. You had a great relationship together.
I know that you are both in heaven keeping each other company and resting in the bossom of our Heavenly Father.
Sister Bee you are an epitome of the Virtuous Woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31. You are a Rare Gem, a Precious Jewel. Very energetic and spiritually strong Woman.
You always had the best interest of your household. Unc K, Tunde, Yosola, Supo and Bidola are blessed by your diligence and hard work.
I remember when you brought Bidola (who you refer to as the child of your old age) to US about 5 years ago, you didn’t want to let go even though we assured you that we will keep an eye on him. You kept calling him every day from Nigeria to wake him up, You knew his movement, his school schedule inside out. So you would always call to ensure he wasn’t late for his class or for work. You called to ensure he was eating well, sleeping well…
During your last trip to LA, you went to Bakersfield to spend time with Bidola, you ended up making friends with his landlady and her daughter. You cooked our African food for them, spent time with them, counseled them and when it was time for you to leave they were very emotional. They didn’t want you to leave. They felt like you were there guardian angel.
You are very prayerful. I have no doubt that you covered every aspect of your children’s life in prayers. Your heart desire was for Tunde to be healed completely and for your children to get married and settle down.
I know that The Almighty God that you served here on earth has heard your heart cry. He will grant all your heart desire in due season. He will keep watch over your husband and children. They will not lack any good or beneficial thing. Your Children will all get married, become good parents, have good careers, business, do very well in life and continue in the good legacy you left behind.
My sweet Sister, I promise to always be there for your children. I promise not to stop praying to God concerning their welfare. They will all get married and do well in life. They will not depart from knowing God and serving Him.
Sister Bee Continue to rest under the bossom of our Heavenly Father. Where you are safe in his arm now and forever. You will forever be missed, loved and remembered for all your good deeds.
Sleep well my dear BIG Sister.
Ps 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Faithful Servant.