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Grief.

Every Saturday
Even on Sunday
I think of that day
A day of pain,
And unbearable grief.
And hollowness

I lost a dear one.
One of the realest friends I have.
Always holding my hand
Advising me as a sage would.
Praying over me like a mother.

When pain overwhelmed me
When grief overshadowed me
When I questioned God why.
I tried to understand.
I couldn't fathom it.
She loved God, was hopeful about her future.

We had plans.
She was young
It wasn't time
She wanted to get married, have kids.
She has loved ones.
She worshipped God with her whole being.
Like with tears running down her face, and a smile on her face and speech that could only be a result of a deep communion with God.

Her presence calmed me.
Her words uplifting.
Covering me.
A shield by exercising faith and praying.

I am consoled because she has gone to rest.
I smile because she would now worship God till eternity.
I have hope because we will see ourselves again someday in Heaven.
I am comforted because I mourned.
Good night Ibukun.



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  1. MorayoMay 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM

    I don't know her but I'm reminded that I ought to live not just for myself, but for others. The people who never die are the people who have made a lasting mark in our lives. Good night Ibukun.

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    1. Temilade AduMay 9, 2020 at 10:37 AM

      Apt. Thank you.
      May God give us the grace to live our lives as unto him always.

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  2. Minnadaisy007May 9, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    You loved her,but God loved her more..

    Time heals all wounds dear,Pele.

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  3. Temilade AduMay 9, 2020 at 11:37 AM

    I know right. Thank you so much.

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  4. UnknownMay 9, 2020 at 2:09 PM

    Ìbùkún will be greatly missed, I take solace in the fact that she loved God with her whole being such that people around her could testify.
    We love you Ibukun, the Creator loves you more.
    Rest on.

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    1. Temilade AduMay 9, 2020 at 2:49 PM

      Sorely missed ooo. That's our consolation. Gods love for us all.

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  5. UnknownMay 9, 2020 at 2:14 PM

    Ibukun sun re. A FRIEND with a big heart. God fearing, I wished I had known her a long time ago.
    God knows the best. He cant be questioned.

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  6. UnknownMay 9, 2020 at 3:00 PM

    *sigh* just two days ago we still talked about Ibukun at home and i understand that God called you to Rest. I remember how you will buy Victunis chinchin a lot just to support my business, I still have the sneaker you gave me in 2017. We miss you and love you. May your gentle soul rest in peace. Amen

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  7. UnknownMay 9, 2020 at 5:59 PM

    I don't know her but I pray she gets eternal rest and life.
    Life is extremely fragile, may God help us to live right.

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  8. ChiMay 9, 2020 at 10:55 PM

    Saturday's are always traumatic for me. I would miss her forever. So long ibukunoluwa.

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