05-12 2021 18:40
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Second Corinthian chapter 1 verse 3 says:
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
Today we wish to celebrate a man whose entire life has been dedicated to his family, his community, and God. A devoted husband to one, a wonderful father , a loving grandfather, a great grandfather and a leader to many - what a truly extraordinary life Grandpa had. Today, I wish to share some words about the man who has been an integral part of my life.
To say that I am lucky to be one of his grandchildren is an understatement. It is a blessing that I am truly grateful for and will be for the rest of my life. It is a challenge to speak today, to put into words the many things that I would like to say about him.
Grandpa loved to share his life experiences. What an amazing memory he had - ask him anything about his childhood and he would be able to tell each story with the most vivid details. Hearing him talk about the challenges he had to face growing up was like hearing something out of a movie.
. One special thing about Grandpa was that he a man of great faith and while I may not have always shown it, I always looked up to him. From the time I was very small, I knew that he was the ideal example of what a family man should be. Not only was he the leader of our family but he was an incredible human being who left his mark on everyone he met. When I look out today, not only do I see my family, I see so many friends who are also mourning the loss of this great man.
In Romans chapter 8 verse 35 through 39. The scripture says
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger of sword?
“For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
He always was an excellent listener, he was someone with whom I could speak about anything without being afraid of being judged. There were times that he would offer me pieces of advice or even scold me, but he always did so lovingly.
He has taught me so many lessons about life. My name is Oluminola, just like my grandfathers middle name and I wouldn't be the person I am today without him. The fact that he's not with us anymore breaks my heart, but the fact that he taught me - and our entire family - what it means to really love someone will help me heal and go on.
05-12 2021 18:40
wrote:
Second Corinthian chapter 1 verse 3 says:
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
Today we wish to celebrate a man whose entire life has been dedicated to his family, his community, and God. A devoted husband to one, a wonderful father , a loving grandfather, a great grandfather and a leader to many - what a truly extraordinary life Grandpa had. Today, I wish to share some words about the man who has been an integral part of my life.
To say that I am lucky to be one of his grandchildren is an understatement. It is a blessing that I am truly grateful for and will be for the rest of my life. It is a challenge to speak today, to put into words the many things that I would like to say about him.
Grandpa loved to share his life experiences. What an amazing memory he had - ask him anything about his childhood and he would be able to tell each story with the most vivid details. Hearing him talk about the challenges he had to face growing up was like hearing something out of a movie.
. One special thing about Grandpa was that he a man of great faith and while I may not have always shown it, I always looked up to him. From the time I was very small, I knew that he was the ideal example of what a family man should be. Not only was he the leader of our family but he was an incredible human being who left his mark on everyone he met. When I look out today, not only do I see my family, I see so many friends who are also mourning the loss of this great man.
In Romans chapter 8 verse 35 through 39. The scripture says
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger of sword?
“For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
He always was an excellent listener, he was someone with whom I could speak about anything without being afraid of being judged. There were times that he would offer me pieces of advice or even scold me, but he always did so lovingly.
He has taught me so many lessons about life. My name is Oluminola, just like my grandfathers middle name and I wouldn't be the person I am today without him. The fact that he's not with us anymore breaks my heart, but the fact that he taught me - and our entire family - what it means to really love someone will help me heal and go on.
