TODAY IS MY LAST DAY

TODAY IS MY LAST DAY

The very mention of the five-lettered word, DEATH brings chills to many. To some, it’s a curse, a bad omen. Life is a journey, we are all travelers, once a mourner told a group of us who were afraid of going into the morgue to view the body of a loved one. I agree. Sometimes we are so busy caught up in our busy lives planning for tomorrow that we lose significance of today. Death is a painful experience that no one would love to cherish. However, we get comfort knowing that we will one day rise up and reunite with Christ. Perhaps the biggest questions lingering on my mind even as I ponder on this issue is Will I have achieved my purpose? What will people remember of me when am gone? The legacy that I want to leave behind is having utilized my talents to impact the world for Christ. That my character and personality was able to influence young people to change their lost lifestyles.
In the light of today being the last day, friends are gathered at my home giving
their condolences and the eulogy is being read by a close friend, Steve.
WHAT IF?
Friends, as we gather here today to bid farewell to a brother, a son, a father whose treasure we will never find. This day is not ordinary but a celebration of a life well lived. Born from a humble home, Charles surmounted numerous childhood challenges including a near-death experience with Toilet disinfectant disguised as Juice. I met with him during our elementary school days and was fortunate to go through high school and campus with him. In those times, he striked me as a humble, honest and God-fearing person. I remember in the Muslim high school, though bible studies and fellowships weren’t allowed, we would secretly meet with other friends and read the bible. He was a determined young man and friendly to staff and students alike. Even when angry, he would walk away then moments later we would laugh as though nothing happened. Upon coming to campus, we joined the missions and evangelism team. We toured many places including Rwanda. In fact, when we were in Kigali, we went to Orphans home and he witnessed to kids (who understood a bit of Swahili).During the mission, several souls came to Christ.
Knowing that he loved media, Charles joined Daystar radio, Shine FM where he did several live programs on Radio notably Daybreak, that aired from 5am.I must say he did a lot of activities and impacted the students through the clubs and media where he served. I even hold one of his inspirational articles he wrote on Involvement. Though we are all tears today, Charles fought the good fight and finished the race.

~Henry Van Dyke~

Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live.