On behalf of my
wife, Mrs. Chinwe Nnamdi-Ekeanyanwu, my three children that call you Big Mummy
and the entire Ekeanyanwu family that knew what you meant to me, I refuse to
say goodbye. Mama Aize Obayan cannot die! You live in me and the lives of many
others that you have touched in very unique ways.
My heart
bleeds! I am deeply saddened and devastated even when I know you are with God
your Maker. My wife and children weep uncontrollably at this devastating and
irreparable loss. Words fail me. How could this happen? Why you? You didn’t
deserve to go now! You have served and served well but you never said you were
tired! Why now?
Yes, I can ask
all the questions but I can never play God, who knows the end from the
beginning. I am only expressing my grief at the loss of a dear mother, mentor,
teacher, friend, and MY DESTINY HELPER. You adopted me into your family as a
son and made me family. My wife became a daughter to you and my children became
your grandchildren. Our birthdays were marked and celebrated by you. My
children’s first books and toys were bought by you. You never failed to shower
us gifts. You never refused me anything that was within your power to give! Anything
that concerns me was priority for you. I was the envy of many because of your
motherly love that was obvious!! When I was down, you were there to pick me up.
You stood by me without reservation and taught me the true meaning of love,
family and loyalty. For you, family is not extended but extensive, weaving many
platforms and connecting to many stables. You also showed me God in Love and the
true meaning of worship and service. Your devotion to GOD was unparalleled. Anyone
that knows you and me know I just lost a mother but Heaven just gained soul.
Words fail me.
My heart bleeds. But in all of these, I promise you never to lose Faith. You
will “not approve” that! I am consoled that you lived well and served God to
the end. Dear Mummy, good night and sleep well. Though we grieve, God alone
knows why you left earlier than anticipated. We had plans even to the day you
left. Now, I have to see some through by His Helps, others I will never fulfill
anymore because they mean nothing without you. You prayed for me, my wife and
family. You blessed me so well on my birthday on January 9, 2019 as if you knew
that was the last you will wish me happy birthday in person. I was used to you
pouring your heart out to me always that I never suspected anything.
We are proud
of you and the life you lived. We now take solace in the fact that you lived
well and know where you are going to spend your eternity. Death cannot stop or
change that! The transition of your beloved husband to glory taught me a life
lesson: It is not how long but how well! You have again confirmed that. I
promise to uphold the ideals you taught me and that defined you as long as I
live. I will also forever bless your memory. God will never abandon your
children; He is too faithful to fail. As you would always tell me no matter the
circumstances, all will be well!
Rest well Mummy until we meet in the Bosom of our Lord Jesus.
Professor Nnamdi & Chinwe Ekeanyanwu and Family