New Life must be the most incredible thing that occurs, it is amazing that from nothing but a speck and some fluid can produce new life. In another vein the most tragic thing to occur is for a vibrant life to be extinguished and to be reduced to a shell.
The beauty of it all, is that in between we all have the opportunity to make a difference, to influence and to be transformed for good. I am happy to be in a new year and to be part of making a difference out there in the world.
You might recall that I suggested there was a gap in African/Nigerian understanding of grief, even some impatience with those of us that display it openly and talk about it so regularly. To many, two years is enough to get over it and to begin to live your life.
I faced the reality of it today when I read the comments of a relative in response to my blog. It suggested that I should stop going on about the 'twin' thing and should allow Folashade to rest in peace. I shall not address this in detail other than to point to the confirmation of the validity of my other entries in the blog.
I am assured that the day Folashade passed away, she passed into rest and that it is not dependent on any action I may take or not. I pray this blog will continue to benefit the living as the cope with the loss of their loved ones.
Wishing you the very best of God in 2012!
Olu, the Lord has gone ahead of you into 2012, to smoothen your path, especially as you approach the second anniversary of Shade's home-going.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord says, "You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands." Isaiah 55:12(NIV).
With every blessing,
Pedro Okoro
Dear Pedro,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind a empathetic comments, i really appreciate and love you the more. This season is passing and another is being enthroned…God bless you and your family in 2012!