Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin has shared memories of her sister before she died.

In her words:

“This picture has been popping up on my screen for the past week, and today, I finally yielded to the nudge to open it, pause and really take it all in.

This was two years ago, in November 2024. Barely one month after my eldest sister, Jane, had started dialysis.

I had flown into Frankfurt from my time away in Marrakech to spend some time with her. It was a beautiful season, filled with laughter, love and precious moments. But woven into that beauty were moments that frightened the life out of me.

There was so much uncertainty. So many questions. So many things I didn’t understand. I had absolutely no idea what the journey ahead would unfold, what it would demand of us, or how much it would change our lives.

Looking at this picture reminds me of something profound: Sometimes, while we are busy living a moment, we have no idea just how significant it will become in the story of our lives.

Perhaps that is why we must learn to be present.

Don’t postpone the visit. Don’t withhold affection. Don’t let busyness, pride or petty disagreements rob you of moments that may one day become priceless memories.

And when life takes an unexpected turn, don’t become so consumed by worrying about tomorrow that you miss the grace available today.

If someone you love is walking through illness, grief or uncertainty, remember that you don’t need all the answers to make a difference. Sometimes, showing up is enough. Your presence can be a prayer, and sitting beside someone can be an extraordinary act of love.

Love deliberately. Show up wholeheartedly. Take the pictures. Have the conversations. Say the things that matter.

Life doesn’t always tell us which moments will become our most treasured memories.

One day, you may look at an ordinary picture and realise you were standing inside a moment that was anything but ordinary.

May we never become so distracted by the business of living that we forget to actually live.

Don’t just pass through life. Be present for it. ❤️”

Source: Ifeanyi Adefarasin|Facebook

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