Tribute to Late Uncle (Deacon Dr.) Andrew Toritsegbogua Onosode
Uncle, I still find it very hard to believe that you have left this world, and the pains bite me harder when I remember that it happened on the day I called Aunty Agnes to wish her happy birthday. Honestly, I waited to see your smiles and hear your baritone voice that’s always encouraging and uplifting, but that is no more on this side of eternity. Your departure has made me to reflect with the questions “What is the measure of a man? Is it the amount of money he has? The possessions he owns and the power he holds? Is it the professional success he’s achieved over the years?” I don’t believe it is any of these things. The true measure of a man is how much love he gives;how selflessly he shares whatever he can to help others; how consistently he lifts up those around him with a kind word, a compliment, a humble ear or the very shoes off his feet.By this measure and much more, my sweet Uncle Andrew was immeasurable!I lost you my dear Uncle, but only in body, not in spirit. This is a very painful and heart-ripping experience though.But I will do my best to remain grateful and comforted knowing how much and positively you affected my life and many countless others.You were a dogged soldier of Jesus Christ and an apostle of the Truth. You were firm in your decisions yet very understanding!Keep resting in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ till we meet to part no more. Adieu, Adieu Uncle Andrew!
