IAAC #108- I attended burial at Okobo November 18th, 2023

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Because of my work, I find it difficult to attend wedding, burial and some functions. But this one, I told myself, you have to try, I know you are tired but you have to. You know whenever you tried to encourage yourself that way, it means you are tired. You needed to rest.

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The burial time was 12 noon, but we were told to come out by 10:am considering that the village is far from Uyo city. I nearly miss the it because I had a client who came very early that Saturday morning for massaging. That work requires energy. After that, I checked time, it was 9:45am.

I said to myself, there is no need preparing. One mind asked me to call a friend who is also going to know if they are about to leave. But she told me that bus has not come. I asked her if I will meet up and she said yes. I quickly get prepared and went to the meeting point.

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Though tired physically but spiritualy strong. I went and behold, the drivers came by 11:38 am. We left Uyo and move to Ekeya Okobo. Reaching there nothing was happening, I asked, they said they are coming. You can see where sitted in the above picture waiting for their arrival which they later brought the corps back for burial by 2:pm.

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The late Mrs Affiong lived for 73 years and letf behind a Son and a daughter with many relatives.

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I and my friend whom I called to find out how the movement was going.

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The burial was successful and about 18 of us who went as a family was greatful for their generous heart. We left Okobo by 4:25 pm back to Uyo. It is really good to weap with those who wrap.

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Mourning with the deceased is a way to share in their grief. Thank God it went well