About 15 years ago, our son Ben invited Andrew to our home in PA and I thought we would pick the boys up at Fay and bring them back to our home. That was not to happen. Osa let me know that the Orobator family would drive Andrew to PA so that they could meet us.  She wanted to know where her son would be spending his time. As a mother, Osa had earned my respect.  Her actions told me that her family was priority number 1.  It is so easy to take the easy road and talk about how much one loves their children but it is the action of mothering that is the true measure. Each child is different and decisions are not always simple. But, with Osa, I knew where her heart was and I respected her immensely. As a Christian, I believe in God and an after life. I know that Osa’s spirit will surround Andrew and his sisters everyday. May all of you feel her presence as you move through your lives,  May you tap into her motherly wisdom in times of difficulty to live the life that would make her proud.

TRIBUTE TO OSAYAME TAIYE OSEMWEGIE-OROBATOR


At such a time as this, what does one say - to sufficiently capture ones sense of loss at having to wait till "the Great Beyond" before catching up again with a dearly beloved aburo??? For me, the singular phrase that captures my most poignant memory of Taiye is: "smiles galore"!!!

S - Season in, season out, you could count on her;
M - Militant? Not at all - but quietly effective!
I  - Independent, in the sense that she knew what she wanted - and stayed consistently focused about it;
L - "Lazily slouching around"? Not at all; just bow-legged - and proud of it!
E - Enduring in her commitments - both to God and man;
S - Singular in her affection, spartan in her criticism/ condemnation of others. 


G - Generous with her time, in serving God and maintaining relationships;
A - ALWAYS on the lookout to flash a smile (or otherwise brighten her "little corner");
L - Loving, loved - and loving some more!!!
O - Often appearing indecisive - but only being meek, respectful and conciliatory;
R - Resilient, even in the face of searing pain - physical and emotional;
E - Excited, undoubtedly, as she anticipates the "Resurrection Morning"!!!


Sleep on, beloved...


 

Dear Sister Taiye, the news of your demise came in like shocking waves because a few days prior to this sister  Bose Ola was sharing glorious testimonies about you. Despite this, God remains Lord over all yours.
Sister Taiye, A very cheerful, caring and thoughtful soul.  I feel very comfortable and was always excited to be in your midst. A woman with a very large ❤️ heart.  I always look forward to meeting you alongside the 4 glorious sisters. Our interaction may be short but you have been very impactful. Of note I remember the evening before the Trip from Ibadan to Benin re: grandPa Osemwegie”s funeral. I needed to rest from the pressures of work but also struggling to make the journey as per my close relationship with the family. Will I say you were discerning or was it the innate psychology in you?  Without any prior discussion you said point blank  without any sentiments “sister TitI you should stay back, you have played your part” 
I thank God for many Godly examples you are leaving  behind. My prayer is that your family will never lack anything good. You will be sorely missed. Our hope is that we shall meet On the resurrection morning. Dr Titilola Akingbola (Haematology Department. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, UCH, Ibadan.