Ifueko Benedicta Uwaifo

Hello Mama,

I know how I would have harassed a birthday gift out of u today!.

It's so tough getting over ur passing but in all things we God the glory especially with the knowledge that you are in a better place.

Luv u loads and I cherish the memories of the time we shared !!!!!

I constantly ask myself this question whenever thoughts of you cross my mind, "Is Mama really gone?" and it hurts everytime when the answer is affirmative. I really wish u hadn't passed on , things will be alot different from what they are now, I really wish you were here now to guide me every step of the way..... it's so so hard sometimes to get past the reality of loosing you but in all this am at peace knowing you are at peace. 

Rest on Mama our sweet soul
I luv u so much!

Today a special Angel was born. God gave you as a special blessing to mum, to us and to the world. Thank God for the life you lived and the legacy you left behind. You made so much impact and each time I meet someone that knew you, I get perplexed at what they have to say about you that I wonder if I really knew all about you. You were a mini mummy, a sister, a friend, a confidant , a legal advisor and a great fan of mine. Thank you for the role you played in my life. I appreciate the opportunity God gave me to meet and know you for over thirty years. I still hear your words of counsel whenever I want to make a move or take a step in life. This confirms to me that you are truly an ANGEL.
You are truly Iyeowa, truly the BEST Sister one could ever have.
Happy Birthday Darlyn, I will love you forever.........Missing you is an understatement.

Today, a year ago, I bade farewell to your physical body. It was a tough one for me especially when dependable Aunty Betty and I went to dress you up. I can never forget that scenerio, it plays back anytime I remember you. This was the day the reality of your passing dawned on me and throughout, all I could do was pray for your soul since you were truly gone to a better place.

So what did I do today? I woke up did some study (yes preparing for that same exam I was about to take just before you left, I am finally going to write it, God help me) took a shower and wore your funeral tee shirt (yes, I have been wearing it since your memorial) I went for morning mass and prayed for you especially at consecration (I do that at every mass I attend). I remember how you always used to pray for Daddy, even when we travel and go to a church you will always light a candle or drop a petition for him (i learnt that from you).

You are always in my thoughts my beloved sister. You have played a key role in my life and you will never be forgotten. 

Love you loads but Jesus loves you more.

Miss you darlyn!!!

Arese 

There are lots of fond memories from loads of people this period which goes a long way to reinterate the positive impact you had on those around you. You are a blessing to those that had the rare previledge of knowing you. The legacy you left behind is such a reflection of you and I am sure you will be so proud of him.

Miss you loads darlyn, I should have come over to your house to eat some delicacies you will spend the whole day cooking and serve everyone.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Ifueko Oh Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her. May She Rest In Peace, Amen.

Yes your journey began this morning, and you packed your bag to go and check in for the procedure. It seemed just like one of your many official trips even Owen was still saying "Mama what will you get for me this time?". It never crossed my mind for a second that you would not return back home. We were on a program that I initiated for the purpose not knowing it was a preparation for your glorious exit. I reminded you that morning to continue our 3 day prayers after I had sent the prayer points/bible verses/intentions for the day.
We spoke later that evening and I was even joking that hope you paid for an executive room. There are so many updates to give you and I do not know where to start but one thing I know for sure is that you are watching over us all. Is it possible that you knew it was going to happen, did you get any sign as an indulgence? Would you have told us even told us. I know how we discussed several times if Dad knew his time was up too and you always said you would like to have the same opportunity Daddy had to have the last blessing from a Priest. Well, those are mysteries we mere mortals will never understand. I love you my sweet angel, I wish I had told you that a lot more while you were here. I miss your "hello darlyn' greetings whenever you call........... the two MTN subscribers in the house are gone to a place where you need no phones to communicate..........
I know you will continue to intercede for us all as you ahve always done. Take care darlyn and be happy praising with the other angels in His presence.
Love you baby but God loves you best.

Mama, yes that is what you are!

I remember today vividly , eleven (11) years ago and it just seems like yesterday when we had a very special moment together at the birth of your beloved Owen Osarentin Uwaifo at Kings College Hospital . Yes it was a life changing experience which showcased the greatness and faithfulness of God to us all. Thank you for choosing me as your birthing partner, I remember the registration process with Tosan, our visits to the hospital, birthing classes and finally the deal day when I had the previledged opportunity of clamping and cutting his umblical cord. I know a special bond was formed that day although since you told him my role he keeps blaming me for not cutting it neatly (lol). Such great memories are indelible in my mind. Thank you for being a sister, friend and Mini Mama to me and a lot of others. I will forever love you and you can never be forgotten. I wish my children had the opportunity of experiencing your love too. Continue to rest with the angels for I know you are always with us. I will always remember your last words in our final encounter and I am grateful I was able to spend your last moment with you in God's presence.

Mama, we miss you so much and I know you understand how much we do.

Happy birthday to Owen G, may God Grant him wisdom, guidiance and His hedge of protection, amen. May Mother Mary continue to intercede for us all.

I try not to do this often but I find that you are constantly in my thoughts but then writing to you seems to give some form of relief. I speak to you every time like you were still here, most things you have given me (which is majority of my stuff,lol) reminds me of you and then sometimes I think I may be going crazy. The fact that you were a great part of my life makes the memories indelible for me. Owen is so grown up and matured and each time I interact with him, I keep praying he would not see the pain in my eyes. I know you would be so proud of him right now. The last time he came for mid-term as we were gisting, I asked for his results and he showed me, straight As'I was so impressed. it was one of the best ever since you always told him to show me his results while in Corona and I knew you would have been so proud. This confirmed to me once again that you are truly an angel now.
I have so much I want to say, so much to laugh about, so much to plan about and so much to advice about. I can only do that in my quiet time (which is very often) I know you listen and hear me when I talk to you in my mind the only difference is that I do not get the gentle smile and your response with words of wisdom.
Mummy talks about you all the time and as you know you were her best "model" so she keeps using you as a yardstick for Uyi and I. I know she is hurting real bad and I pray God strengthens her because she has not got over the shock. The Lord will continue to strenghten us all especially Uwaifo and Owen. May our Mother of Perpetual Help continue to intercede for us all, amen.

I finally got the courage to speak with our hair guy at Ikota just yesterday after almost a year since you left us physically.

I just couldn't bring myself to speak with him all these years to let him know u were gone, I couldn't even go there to make my hair, I remember the private joke we always made whenever either of us had to go there. its so easy to think that one has healed of the  hurt of loosing u but this just made me realize that its as fresh as it was on the 30th of December when you were laid to rest. I guess one never really heals

I really wish you were here to see how much Micah has grown, I wonder if you would still been calm when he tries to wear you out like he does all of us with his toddler antics

We all miss you sooo much but I know that you are in a much better place than we could ever imagine.

Adieu my dear Mama, Fueks

My Dearest loving sister how can I find the words to say to tell of how I miss you. Throughout every single day? I miss our little chats the way you will listen to me moan and how you will always cheer me up whenever you will call. Living life without you is so very hard to bear and empty and I will give all I have to waken and see you standing there. I miss u iyeowa it breaks my heart u r gone too soon can't talk or chat or see u but God know best Rest In Peace!!!!