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Mdogo wangu umelala kwenye mauti ya milele, umelala.usingizi mzito mno lakini ni wa ushindi nyumbani kwa baba mbinguni kwenye makao mazuri na ya kudumu. Umeiacha dunia hii tunayopita kuelekea kwa baba. Asante mungu kwa zawadi ya maisha yako hapa duniani. Sikufanikiwa kuona pumnzi yako ya mwisho Jose, kwanini hukunisubiri unione au kunisikia sauti yangu mara ya mwisho! Oooh mungu nipe nguvu niweze kuagana nawe siku ya maziko yako. Jose umeniacha peke yangu mdogo wangu umeniacha na uchungu mwingi mno! Pengo ulilo liacha kamwe halita zibika. Oooh jamani! Nakumbuka ucheshi wako, ukimya wako na kila lililo jema kwako. Ulikuwa kijana mpambanaji hard working na ulikuwa hupendi kushindwa na kitu. Kama nikisema nichague dhamani yako kwangu basi wewe ni zaidi ya dhahabu. Nilikupenda sana mdigo wangu lakini mungu alikupenda zaidi. Nakumbuka tukiongea kwenye video calls nakuahidi nitamleta mtoto wangu umuone ukafurahi mno, lakini sote hatukujua mipango ya mungu. Lala salama mdogo wangu. Raha ya milele umpe eeh bwana na mwanga wa milele umuangazie, apumnzike kwa amani Amen.
Dear Jose, It's almost more then a decade that we knew each other. I was so impressed to see your power and endurance when you where struggling to recover after your first stroke. It was amazing to see that you learned to bike and that you learned and struggled to recover from that terrible stroke. What impressed me so much was the way you always gave glory to God for your recovery, I can't count the times you shared your hope and joy about what you accomplished. I remember I came to Coolhaven and we went by bike together to our homegroup, when you recoverd further you went by bike alone. I can't count the times you had dinner in our house, you used to tell me sometimes: When I see you I remember my mother, you cook like an African mama. When your sickness increased, life became more and more difficult for you, it was a joy to see you every sunday-morning. Whether there was rain of sunshine; you were there, I guess this reflects your life; in rain and sunshine you looked for God. Now, your pain and suffering has come to an end in the presence of your Father in heaven, your strength is restored, your hope for something new became true the care you receive now will last for ever One day we will meet again in the presence of our Saviour One day we will celebrate a great meal again your pain is gone
Memories of Jose posted by Cora Jongejan (ICF Home Group leader) Sweet José, we will miss you! I will miss you. You felt like my little brother, and you were always one of the first people I greeted in ICF. You were there: kind, humble, faithful and always early in church, as you honoured the Lord Jesus in your heart - and also your mom, who had taught you to follow Him. Your first question to me was always:’ How’s mama!?’ I learned from you more about the beauty of honouring our moms as you encouraged us to do so - in words, but most of all by example. You also brought several people to ICF, - esp. your good friend Joshua. - just inviting them to join you.!It inspired me! . In your life you faced many challenges, which made you sad and lonely. You missed your mom and your home country so much. You were grieving all you lost in such tragic ways. You did not ask for much as you just longed for a simple life, were you would serve God, be part of a town community, serve fish in a restaurant and enjoy life with people you loved. And how much we desired that for you too! We prayed for comfort and wholeness for you, and you testified of God’s presence - right through the difficult times. But now that your life here on earth has ended, we know the deepest desires of your heart have finally been fulfilled, as your life with God has only just began. Finally you are released from the body that caused you so much pain; from this earth that has never been your home. And I am glad for you, as you are now truly Home - with the Father who loves you soooo much. Now you can truly be who He made you to be… Last week we prayed that God would give you your smile back - which was beautiful but which we didn’t see much anymore - and I am convinced He heard us. Now you can sing worship songs and smile and dance as much as is in your heart! Sweet José, I thank God for you and for being part of our lives. Some of us know you as you were before, when you were chatting, singing and laughing. When you cycled with us, telling many stories! When you enjoyed the celebrations we had, like picknicks, your birthday and Sinterklaas. Yet also later, you have been the same inside: thankful and humble, faithful, kind and always willing to serve others, loving God. You were our friend and brother, We’ll miss you little brother.. You will be forever in our hearts. Until we meet again in our Father’s Hiome!
Marieke goudswaard
Marieke goudswaard
I work at Dukdalf to do activities with the people. Jose Matata was always joining. I have several Photo's. Gonna miss him.
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