A friend of Dayo Enioluwa Adeleye, who was murdered by her
Cameroonian steward posted these beautiful photos of the
deceased used on the burial programme along with a
touching tribute.
Dayo was laid to rest yesterday, Thursday, December 29th, at
The Vaults and Gardens after a service of songs and funeral
service at Guiding Light Assembly, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi
Lagos. See photos from the funeral and the tribute.
"As I woke up and came out of my room this morning,
thoughts of Dayo continue to flood my mind, just has
it has continually since I got to hear of her passing.
Shortly after, my brother Olawale Adeniyi who is on
holiday also came out of his room. As we spoke
about this tragic loss, we asked that God should
comfort the family.
I said to my brother that I saw a beautiful photo of her
online and I would love to have that photo. I said to
him that it would be nice for her family to remember
her as she was in that picture.
She looked truly happy. I said to my brother that I bet
she is laughing like that in heaven and looking at us all
gloomy eyed and sad, saying if only we know how
much more of a better place she is now. I just love
that picture.
Soon after I arrived in church, sat down and schemed
through the programme, I noticed that it was that very
picture that was at the back of the programme. I felt
so much peace, for the first time since her passing, I
felt so much peace and it was captioned perfectly " I
HAVE COMPLETED MY RACE". My mind got to work
again. I thought of Dayo and how similar our lives
are/were. She lived life to the max and had fun whilst
she was at it. Reading through her tributes, I see she
did her own thing and ran her OWN race.
She passed on at the age of 33 just like Jesus. He
also ran HIS race. He completed His race in that time.
This race of life is NOT about the duration as much as
we would love to all live till we are really old. It's not
for the fastest, swiftest, richest, smartest etc.
We all have our own UNIQUE race to run and how we
complete that race irrespective of time is how
successful we truly are. I am at peace and comforted
knowing Dayo, you rest continually with the Lord.
When I walked from the church shortly after 7pm after
the Candle Light vigil yesterday, I turned back as I
became fearful and paranoid. I had to ask my
husband to come and pick me up. I am not one who
is usually fearful.
This is exactly what the enemy wants, for us to doubt
the love of God, to question the Unquestionable and
to rob us of our peace. TBC. Continue to rest in
peace."
