Dear Mom, we’re saying goodbye to you, but you will forever be in our hearts. It is with total submission to the will of God that we accept your passing on to glory.

Before your passing, I spoke with you almost everyday and sometimes multiple times a day. You were a speed dial away so I’m still adjusting to my new reality.

A couple of months prior to your death, I quietly ask myself, if I was doing enough as a son and if I could have done more to be there for you? And I hear your gentle voice saying Son, you’ve done well. In hindsight, it gives me some feeling of comfort and joy that I constantly engaged you to the very end.

Mom, you were an independent and strong woman; the glue that kept our family together. A warrior for the Lord and absolutely nothing could come between you and serving the Lord; Not even your husband and kids will stop you from serving! You weren’t on the fence serving Lord…You were All-in! It was God first in your life, then your husband, children, family and friends!

Your independent and fighting spirit was shown even to the very end when you refused to be fed by my sister on your sick bed and also, demanding the phone to speak with me. I thank God for the opportunity to speak with you before moving on.

Even though your body was giving up, your mind was sound and intact! You were fearless and clear in your thinking and communication with me!

We loved you so much but God loves you more! I thank God for using you to shape me and prepare I and my siblings for this moment.

You were not just my Mom; you were my close friend, my confidante and my counsel; you were my biggest cheerleader; you always believed in me…you never said a disapproving or critical word to me. You always encouraged me not only to dream big but to execute with diligence and fairness; You we’re a very fair woman! You taught me to be rooted and grounded in God, how to lead from behind, how to say what I mean and to mean what I say, how to forgive regardless of my pain and the situation, how to be intentional and selfless in serving others…I can go on and on…

During one of our conversations weeks leading to your passing, you told me that the most important days in anyone’s life is not the day they were born or the day they died, it is the time lived and life touched; the impact made; the legacy left behind and that your children are your legacy!

I will forever be grateful to God for using you to shape the trajectory of my life…with your patience, relentless and unconditional love, wisdom and fairness!
I have no doubt that you’re is in heaven rejoicing right now!

I want to use this opportunity to make a declaration that I’m All-in serving God and I’ll carry on the good works! As for me and my family, we’ll continue to serve the Lord;

I love you so much Mom; I’m very proud and honored to be your son! You’ll be dearly missed…Sleep well until we all meet again to part no more.

Your Loving Son,
Oluseyi Farayibi

My Tribute to my Grandma

My ever beloved grandmother,
Writing about you in past tense has been the hardest of things. I never envisaged this day will come, has I had silently wished you’d live forever. It is unrealistic and maybe selfish of me, but the truth is that is how much you mean to me.

From the beginning of my existence you were there, holding me up every step of the way. You were my rock, my succor on any given day, my warrior, my teacher, my voice of caution, my inspiration, my mother and first love.

Growing up, I watched you closely and I indeed learned a lot from you and I pray to God to grant me the grace to pass your legacy on to my offspring. You were so beautiful, classy, fashionable, fierce, independent, dogged, prayerful, kind, resourceful, generous, welcoming, understanding, dependable, humble, eloquent, organized, meticulous, and always graceful in all you did. You were genuine in your ways and impacted everyone under your tutelage.


There’s no great way to summarize how you lived as there are too many memories to share. You were my confidant as there was no journey I’d embark on without seeking your insight because you were a pool of wisdom and I knew for sure you’d pray me through it. You were a peacemaker. You’d tell me not worry about things or people, to let go and let God. You brought me to Christ and ensured I stayed on track. Your precepts is part of what makes me who I am today. You taught me to always stand tall, never compromise my faith, give more to be blessed, love and believe in myself, to push through even when the going gets tough.



Oh gosh! I’m so pained and do not know how to move on! How do I find closure in all of this? Oh God, be our strength and succor at this time and beyond. Hold us in your palm and give our beloved mother perfect peace.



Good night my Love
Good night my Amazon
Good night my Jewel of inestimable value

You will always be in my heart and I’ll keep loving you till we meet to part no more!

Aug. 2, 2021, 11:05 p.m. WAT
My Mummy lived a life that was full of joy and happiness She cared with passion unlike anything that l have ever seen. She worked hard at everything she put her hands on.
She touched and impacted so many lives. She guided me down a righteous path,not only showing me the way but living it as well. She was a prayer warrior and a soldier of Christ. If l needed to learn kindness, patience,loving and humility, l needed to watch my Mum, l will never forget all you have thought me.
They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true. But we never wanted memories we only wanted you.
Your life was love and labour
Your love for your family is true
You did your best for us all.
We will always remember you.
In tears, l watched you sinking and fade away.
You heard God's whisper calling you home but you didn't want to leave me
I saw you fought but you held on tight until all your strength was gone and you could no longer hold on.
Finally,you gave your hand to God and slipped away quietly in my presence. That meant so much to me.
Till we meet to part no more
Good night Mummy!

Mrs. Lawal Mobolape
Daughter

July 25, 2021, 3:50 a.m. WAT
I was sadden to hear the passing of my beloved mother. I call her my mother because I do not see her as my mother-in-law. She was such a lovely mother to me during her lifetime. Her endearing personality is worth emulating. She was a very strong mother that loved to pray at all times.

I remember when she visited us in the United states of America. Her time with us was never boring. She was very energetic and engaging while talking about topics of interest to her. I was able to see firsthand her true love for Christ. She was so vibrant that you would think she was in her fifties.

Even though her passing was unexpected and shocking to us, we take comfort in the sweet memories she shared with us and her warmth and kind words of encouragement.

We thank God for a life well spent in the Lord Jesus Christ. She served God to the end. I pray that her relentless prayers on us will give us the enduring strength to continue her good works.

Rest In Eternal Peace Mummy till we meet again and part no more.

Gbemisola Farayibi
Daughter-In-Law

July 12, 2021, 7:27 p.m. WAT
I’m saddened to have learned about the sudden death of mama. I came from United States on May 18, 2021 to visit her in Ibokun, she was hale and hearty, and very happy to receive me. She had earlier requested that I should visit and sleep over with her in 2019, but I was unable to make it and since then I had her in my mind, that Ibokun would be my priority on my next visit, hence I made it this year. You altered “I’m very happy to see you in more than twenty fold” with laughter. We prayed together, and we both went into our usual mana water program together . I never knew I was seeing you for the last time on earth. Mama will never complain. She was wonderful, and deeply respected by me. To loose such a mother is certainly a moment of utter sorrow. Please, accept my condolences concerning our great mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. I thank God for your prayers on Tolu(your grand daughter) and her family. May the lord comfort you while you rest in the bosom of the lord. Good night ma . Till when we shall see and part no more.

Pastor Ajayi Olusegun Joseph
July 9, 2021, 8:29 p.m. WAT
Mama, you came, you fought and you conquer as a soldier for Christ. Your investment for Christ at Obokun will remain for decades. The body of Christ, especially in MFM will miss you, but our consolation is that we shall meet to part no more at the feet of our saviour. Rest on mama. From Pastor Ajayi Olusegun Joseph, Regional Overseer, MFM Region 39, Ilesa Osun State.