A sad news on a Sunday morning.

Sunday mornings are typically a time for worship and fellowship in the house of the lord, relaxation and rejuvenation, but for me, this particular Sunday morning of 21st September, 2025 brought devastating news.

As I reached for my phone by 5:43 am, I saw a missed call from my cousin's son, Elijah. My heart sank as I quickly returned the call, hoping against hope that it wasn't what I feared. The voice on the other end was trembling, and I could sense the pain and grief.

"Uncle, mummy didn't make it," he said, his words barely above a whisper. I felt like I had been punched in the gut. Mrs. Dorathy, my dear cousin, had lost her battle with breast cancer.

For months, she had been fighting for her life, undergoing treatment at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. We had all been rallying around her, offering support and prayers, hoping that she will overcome this terrible disease. But at last, all are efforts, the money we spent in the hospital, all gone.

As I processed the news, I think of her two young sons, Elijah and Abasifreke who had been her world. How will they cope without their loving mother? The thought of it brought tears to my eyes, and I wept uncontrollably on the phone. The medical team at the hospital had done their best, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, fate has other plans.

As the news sank in, I remembered the phrase, "God giveth, and God taketh." Who am I to question the creator and the giver of life? It is a harsh reminder that life is fleeting, and we must cherish every moment we have with our loved ones.

As I struggle to come to terms with the loss, I can only find solace in the fact that Mrs. Dorathy's suffering had come to an end. She is no longer in pain, and her soul is finally at peace.

With a heavy heart, I whispered a prayer, "May the soul of our dear sister, late Mrs. Dorathy Ekpo, rest in perfect peace, Amen." It is a small comfort, but I hope that it will bring some solace to our family and loved ones, who is grieving her loss.

Thank you for going through my post, do have a great time ahead.