I didn't know aunty 'Real' (I call her) long enough like most of you did, I was in my lows, sometime in 2022 and it seemed like if I relapsed again it would be all my fault and I was afraid to reach out for help in places I had been to.
So I called my friend Desho and said "Please I need a contact I don't know if you can give? Coach Riri, No pressure o...(she was reluctant for a bit, she probably knew I could get it elsewhere and all) so I added,... I can get from A, Y or Z, but It will defeat the aim of getting it. I want to talk to a neutral person, I've been having flashes lately and it's a lot."
She sent the contact asap and I reached out to her.
Aunty Real responded so fast it was unbelievable and gave the options of seeing her in the office or talking over the phone. Sending loads of love messages in the interim just to ensure I got on fine.
We had closed sessions plus I became a part of irevive 'Pearls' and the rest is history.
Aunty Real, in the last one week I've asked God all the 'whys'. Today, in my random thoughts I had my answers. His ways are not ours, He makes no errors. Because while you lived and even now, you stand complete and perfect in the beauty of God's plan. Your beauty was inside and out, we'll miss your physical presence and it's painful and hard. But your mark is indelible in our hearts. WE HAD YOU. Our lives have been touched and changed because of you. You are an example of an honest friend and confidant, you emptied yourself and gave all. How on earth did you carry everyone in your heart and made all feel loved and special? It was genuine. Thank you for that kind of love.
We acknowledge the will and Lordship of Abba over your demise and I can only imagine you singing and dancing, praising, shining, brand new. Till we come home too, forever in our hearts💜❤️🤍
Shane and Mee
12th January 2024