When I came back for my studies in Glasgow, your home became my first home. I ate your food, you paid for our taxi to church and like I told my husband, you took good care of me. That was how our friendship started. You became my evangelism partner after God had confronted us in the "Alone with God" retreat. I still remember how we both "fumbled" on our first day but we laughed, encouraged each other and continued our little work for the King. We were part of same tiny  prayer circle, I must say that I couldn't muster the heart to pray alone in that room the next sunday after you had gone. My heart was indeed heavy, I had a lot of questions about your departure!

Sis Chi, I was getting ready for the "omugwo" you promised me, which I had spelt out the "terms and condition", that you will only eat my "ji nmiri oku" (hot yam pepper soup) after you must have finished the job of babysitting. You were keen on drinking that soup, and would not let me rest in church when am eating while others were fasting. You so troubled me, I still remember how you cut into Pastor's announcement on the December Impact Experience, saying that all pregnant women must fast too, you were pointing at me from your choir seat and I couldn't help but laugh. You left before my baby would have been born and we would sure miss you- the big Aunty she never met in person!

Is with mixed feelings that I write this, as I wish I had successfully persuaded you to stay longer in our place, perhaps you would still be here. But, when I remember our lengthy discussion that night and the next day before you left, am encouraged to walk with God and serve Him in such a way that my life remains well pleasing to Him. Indeed, you were Kingdom-minded and your sudden demise has further affected my outlook on life. 

Rest on, gallant soldier of the cross till we see on that glorious resurrection morning. I love you sis!

You were always at rehearsal and fellowship no matter how tight your schedule was. You helped me look after Elaine when I went to the hospital to have Elliot and he shared your birth month. You were amazing and made us laugh always especially when you were asked a question at Sunday school, you gave the PhD type of answer with references, always enlightening. I will never forget when your wig fell during rehearsal when you were singing and you picked it up and continue singing as if nothing happened while the rest of us were laughing so hard, it just didn't matter to you.

I'm really glad my family and I met you because you were truly inspiring. We were also the last to say bye, though we never knew it was the last bye on earth. That song we all sang in the car on the way to your place, made you so happy, especially Elliot's version, it was hilarious. I'm really glad it ended that way, I smile when I remember that last trip.  We will meet in glory, rest in peace dear sister.