Grace Akello Opiyo: A joyful soul goes to sleep

Vincent Nyabera Grace Akello Opiyo
Grace Opiyo. [Photo: Courtesy]

Gracie, you fought a valiant battle, you made us all believe, you inspired us, you united us, God decided you had had enough pain and you took a bow but you never left us, you are still with us, in our thoughts, in our discussions, in our prayers and forever in our memories.

We have laughed, we have cried, we have argued with each other, we have prayed, and we have realized, there is a God in heaven.

You gave us a gift, our lovely daughter Eliana, she will live and testify of God's great doing for you offered the ultimate sacrifice, your life, for her to live. She is a strong woman and she will be just like you, a fighter. 

We will miss the smile, the laughter, we will miss the strongest woman I know, but the memories will live forever and we will always love you. Branice, Asher, Eliana and I will make you proud.

Go on babe, smile with the angels, dance with them, and above all, watch over our little children.

Just like you told me in that ambulance ride to the hospital "I love you to death" indeed you kept your word, you are an amazing woman with a heart of gold. I love you too.

Your loving husband Vincent Nyabera