We cannot believe you are gone – Gone too soon!!!
It is extremely difficult for us to understand that we are writing a tribute for our brother, in-law, and uncle- Bimogha. We cannot believe we are doing this. It is painful that although you were younger than your sister Ibiye and your brother in-law Gbenga we are writing this tribute because you meant a lot to us. It is something we could not imagine about three months ago. It was with an unexplainable shock that your sister, your brother-in-law, your nephews and nieces, your siblings and relations received the unexpected news of the passing on to glory of you - our dear brother, uncle and friend.
We never knew that the phone call we had with you when you were on admission during which you mentioned that you were getting better would be the last.
Our dear brother Bimogha was a Christian, and this is what consoles us. We know that you are resting at the feet of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. For this we give God the glory.
Our dear Bimogha was gentle to the extent that he could not hurt a fly. Although he was soft spoken while making his points, yet he was disciplined and firm. He enjoyed his relationship with the Lord, the people of God, his immediate and extended families, his church, the Christian fellowships, and friends.
Our dearly beloved brother and uncle, you were always gentle and kind. Your demeanour made you very approachable – who could miss that smile of yours!!!.
Bimogha – we know that the Light of God cannot be put out. You reflected this in all your dealings on earth.
Our brother has left legacies that he would be remembered for.
a. Hetty– God will always continue to rejoice because you are one of His favourite daughters. He will continue to bless you. He will never leave you alone, and His blessings will be with you as you go out and come in all the days of your life. No evil one will take away your blessings. You will always be a star for Him.
b. Ebie– God will always do you well. He that has answered your prayers in the past is well alive to continue to answer your prayers for ever and will continue to grant you the desires of your heart.
c. Sogio – God will continue to lift you all above all circumstances. We will continue to thank God for all the blessings, for our prayers that He has answered and for your future.
Our Lord will bless all of you with answers to your prayers for which we will ever be thankful to Him.
No doubt we believe Hetty, Ebie and Sogio that you left behind will be looked after ‘For the Lord our God, He is the one who goes with them all. He will not leave them nor forsake them’.
Our condolences are with the rest of your siblings, extended families, in-laws, church families and friends. Our Lord will continue to comfort all.
We implore all of us to continue to show love and support to Hetty, Ebie and Sogio now and in the future. Thank you all for rising to the challenges and opportunities.
Our brother and Uncle Bimogha - ‘You have fought the good fight. You have finished your race. You have kept the faith. Finally, a crown of righteousness which the Lord the Righteous Judge will give you on that day is already laid for you’.
Bye our dear brother Bimogha, bye, bye.
You left us too soon.
God bless you all.
Gbenga, Ibiye Oduko and family
(Australia & UK)