Tiit For Tat - S01 E10

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Tiit For Tat - S01 E10

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 10

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.

They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”

~ Washington Irving

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Funeral Service

{Third Person POV}

Pastor Matthew from Baptist church took charge of the funeral service. Series of songs were sang.

Opening Song #1: Unfailing Love

Song #2: Softly and Tenderly

Song #3: Old Rugged Cross

Song #4: In My Life.

He then led the group through the opening prayer.

“Dear heavenly Father, we gather here today to remember the precious life of Chioma Chinchilla and Charles Ebuka. We also gather to say goodbye to them for the last time and celebrate the life that they enjoyed here on earth and thank you for each precious moment and memory that we have had with them. Their lives has touched us in different ways. We pray that your peace and majestic presence will be upon us. This and more we ask through the name your son Jesus Christ.

Amen.”

“Amen,!” the Funeral attendants chorused.

The pastor began his opening speech, “On behalf of the family of Chioma Chinchilla and Ebuka I wish to thank each one of you for being here today even though you have equally important places to go. Admittedly, today is a very difficult day for all of us because we have lost love ones.”

As we gather here this morning to remember the dear and precious life of Chioma Chinchilla and Charles Ebuka I know that many of you are struggling with mixed emotions.

There are emotions of great sadness. Sadness not for Chioma Chinchilla and Charles Ebuka, because Chioma and Charles Ebuka were in a far better place, but sadness because we have lost dear loved ones in eternity. Sadness that we can never see them again until we are also called into the Lord in death.

But on the other hand, there is great joy knowing that because of the relationship that Chioma and Charles Ebuka had with the Lord Jesus Christ that they have already been in His presence.

So today is not a day of mourning but a day of celebration. It’s not a day of regret but truly a day of rejoicing. Today we come to remember the life of Chioma Chinchilla and Charles Ebuka and reminisce over all the special moments that we had with them.

Pastor Matthew then began his sermon ,”As Christians, we take comfort from the words in the scriptures. May you take your bible and open to Psalm 46:1-3

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling….”

He turned and looked at the funeral attendants and explained what that bible verse was really talking about.

Zolabin and his thugs cringed as if they suddenly had a moral reawakening.

The continued his sermon by quoting Romans 8:35-39.

“Who will separate us from the love of Christ?……”

After explaining the second scripture, he went on with the

Eulogies.

“Now, I would ask the bereaved son to come and read the tribute of his mother and brother. After that all those that would like to share fond memories from the life of Chioma Chinchilla and Charles Ebuka should also come forward and do so.

Mike came out to read a soul touching tribute.

“Mum, You have been the greatest blessings to me on Earth. Mum,you knitted us together in love. You taught us to be peace lovers ,no matter the situation. You are an iconic mother with many tentacles. Even orphans nestled on your tentacles like birds on the branches of a huge tree.”

He then apostrophied his brother,

“My brother, I remembered the funny moments we shared together. Your jokes still echoed in my heart. Even though your life was snapped out by demons who walked in human forms,….”

Mike gazed at the direction of Zolabin. He was wearing Tinted glasses and was surrounding by his hoodlums.

He continued reading the tribute.

“……. Mum,brother,Your passing away has created a big vacuum in our lives but I’m consoled that you are only absent in your body but present with the Lord. We promise to relive your legacy.

Your memory would be a living legacy in my heart.”

Mike finished the tribute and began to cry. Her sister followed him in crying.

If Crying where to be the antidote go death,Chioma chinchilla and Charles Ebuka would have resurrected considering the way Charles and Rosaline cried for them. Alas,they were gone

A lot of people came out to talk about how good Chioma Chinchilla was to them. To them she was a strong woman whose legacies would forever live with them .

Then comes the devil. Zolabin. He moved forward and stood in front of the funeral attendants. He began eulogizing Chioma.

“Words cannot explain my feeling right now. Chioma was not just my friend’s wife. This beautiful woman, inside and out, was indeed a wonderful friend and sister to me. She gave me immerse support when I was working for her husband.

I admired her gentle and caring nature. One of her beliefs in life was the importance of being authentic with people, saying what needs to be said because it’s good for the relationship and for the soul.

Unfinished business causes pain and having peace is essential for a healthy and joyful life. Also, I always admired how she never judged or forced her opinions on anyone, but offered valuable and truthful advice that I will surely miss. She always kept her sense of humor and even when she was in a bad mood.

That’s just the way she was.

I hope she forgives the devil that snapped her youthful life out of her prematurely.

It is said vengeance is for the weak.

I wish I was privileged to take her place in death instead.

My friend and sister was loving and real. She was a wonderful mother to her three children and laid a strong foundation for them. I will surely safeguard this future till her children come off age.

Until we met again in eternity, my sister and friend,…Adieu.

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As he was saying his tribute, Mike who was overcome by fury, rushed on him to hit him with blows but he was stopped by Zolabin’s hoodlums.

Chioma and Charle’s Funeral was also attended by a lot of people usually the lower middle class peoples unlike Mike’s Father’s Funeral. It was not telecast on National T.V or even announced on Radio.

As tradition demanded,Mike being the oldest son observed all the rituals. Soon the funeral was over and Chioma and Charles were interred.

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Anytime Mike and Rosaline missed their parents and brother they found consolation in this poem.

Remember Me

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,

But remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,

my going has eased my hurt,

and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me,

not as I am now,

but as I used to be.

Because, I will remember you all,

and look on with a smile.

Understand in your hearts,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love of each of you,

I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

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What happens after the funeral?