Chief Prince Jude Chidi Anyaibe, My Love, My Happiness. By Mrs. Ijeoma Darling Anyaibe.
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Chief Prince Jude Chidi Anyaibe , my love, my happiness, my life and my joy who became my Daddy after my biological Dad passed. You never stopped calling me your mom after your own mom passed. Wonderful handsome man who our joining together was packaged and ordained from heaven as stated by one of your friends just because of the way we were respecting each other. On that sorrowful unbearable day in transit 01/07/2024, it seemed like a dream as you were being snatched away from me It was unbelievable, the world stood still in my life and the life of my children. After three weeks of gazing in the air, searching for an answer with no avail, I concluded that the Lord knows the best for you as your soul continues to rest in peace. I am yet to overcome this shocking tragedy. The bond we had will never be in vain as we continue your legacy.
Your entire life revolved so around peace with the sleepless night shift to no make it through for your family since I joined you here in America. How we quickly survived life challenges was indeed unique and in our 33 years in marriage we were never for a day said to each other shut – up, or curse one another. Our togetherness had been always peaceful regardless. Your love to me was unconditional and you will forever remain in my heart. You had always called me mommy believing that you found a second mom in your life that does what moms do for their beloved family. I appreciated you and made sure you succeeded in life as quickly as we imagined. You meant a lot to me, and our children, and you were always in the gap and defended your family.
Your painful exit has left my heart searching for all answers which only you, our God can render and give me the spirit, strength & mercy to bear this irreparable loss throughout the remaining years of my life and the flash back of your last day in transit returning home continues to give me trauma that may never go awa.
You helped provide services to humanity through medical mission in your own Orlu Senatorial Zone and to the community at large.
My joy comes from the fact that I was blessed for accepting you and you became part of my life. I feel that you are at peace with the Lord. God is wiping my tears daily as he accepts you in heaven and will help me carry on with your legacy His infinite mercy will continue to abide with me as I raise our four lovely quiet children. I thank those who contributed toward our successful marriage and continue to support his family.
There was no moment I regretted being your wife and continue to appreciate you as I pride myself as having a peaceful married life regardless of life hassles. We lived a descent married life and never removed my wedding ring throughout the duration of our togetherness. We cherished each other in humble loyalty, and it was indeed an honor living together as God’s wisdom made me blend with you. We planned to start a new journey of life after your retirement this year but the devil snatched your upcoming joy. It shall be well with your soul and the wicked shall be judged by the spirit of the living God. I learnt to be strong while I was with you and our hands were always open to welcome people in our home either to be with or to help them , so be peaceful we are praying for you .
You never were moved by any trouble that came your way to think of fighting back with vengeance. It was always well with you and will continue to be well with us. You blended with your in-laws (my family) from day one that you met them and they remain grateful for how you were so peaceful with me. Thank you for being there for your own family, your own community Umuaka here in USA, Orlu Regional Assembly & your State Job for years. We miss you dearly, and those you touched have testified your goodness. You did things without shaking. Your children missed your hug. There was no sign of this tragedy and no time to prepare to save your life, but only God knows the best and will fight the battle for us.
Your last days were full of events from Umuaka Convention to my Doctorate degree level to entertainments at home in Nigeria and happiness that left everyone shocked of your departure. The good thing is that you left in peace at the mercy of God while I was with you. But the agony is that both you & my dear mother left me to deal with this double tragedy. It shall be well. May both your spirit, soul and the spirit of my mother & soul continue to rest in perfect peace amen. To have you leave this world so soon is truly disheartening to me. However, what you have left behind – the memories, blessings, love and peace of mind – in your lifetime should bathe us in a happiness that far surpasses the pain. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing your life with us. I loved you and I miss you dearly. Rest in peace till we meet again.
Your dearest wife,
Lolo Dr. Mrs. Ijeoma Darling Anyaibe.
