Home call of Adelene Rose Mays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice - Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God... And the peace of God, which passed all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 

Philippians 4:5-7

 

 

 

Dearest family and friends, with sincere gratitude to God Almighty for a life spent with love of Christ, I am announcing the passing into glory of my Mum, Chief (Mrs) Adelene Rose Mays at 5:16am on the 14^th March, 2011.

 

 

We arrived in Nigeria on the 7^th February, 2011 and everything went on smoothly, receiving many visitors, friends and host of family members welcoming us with their loves.

 

 

Before we left the United States of America for Nigeria. I noticed the constant tiredness of Mum and her alertness was short and her efforts from keeping awake had been difficult. Always happy, always full of life and ever ready to dress up, smiling and sharing her love with us all.

 

 

On Saturday, 12^th March, 2011 she still came out to the terrace, our favourite place to sit, chat, looking at the trees and flowers in our trees surrounded home. That was the last time we sat and talked together. She told us many times that there was a wedding in our church, Mays Methodist Church and we told her that there was no wedding. She insisted several times. She said Bisi, my wife, showed her programme for the wedding, Bisi told her and us that she did not show any programme. Mum insisted that there was a wedding, and she eventually laughed and said, “Maybe I am dreaming.” I said, “Mum you are dreaming.” That was mostly her last coherent conversation with us.

 

She left the terrace and said I want to watch television with Bisi. She sat down in the family living room upstairs watched the show for few minutes and she went to her room.

 

 

Sunday, the 13^th she was too tired to go to Church and when we came back from Church we realized that Mum was too tired to hold anything, wondering aloud whether she was going to have stroke. We were all around her and she said, “I have never received so much attention in my life.”

 

 

Around 6 pm we took her to the hospital. She was complaining pain in her chest. We gave her aspirin and before we got to the hospital she was just saying “I am happy, I am happy, I am happy.” all and on. Rev. Dada and I were at the Intensive Care Unit of UCH with her. Doctors and nurses gave her all their best attention. She held on to my hand, I kissed her forehead several times and she was saying “Let me go, let me go.”

 

The nurses excused me, and when I went back to see her I knew that Mum is with her Lord. She always said, whenever someone dies, she will ask ‘you know where he or she is” and she will answer “In heaven.”

 

 

Mum went to heaven to her Lord and Saviour our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

 

What a woman? What a wonderful mother? We are preparing to give her a befitting burial here in Nigeria. I will bury her in my yard at the Amazing Grace House. Due to Lent period, we are delaying the funeral since eating, drinking and celebration are extremely limited during this period.

 

 

We are doing theWake keep and Service of Songs on Thursday, 28^th April, 2011 and the funeral on the 29^th April, 2011.

 

 

I am in touch constantly with Rev. Dr. M.V. Bailey, who is a spiritual leader for Mum. I am in touch with Segun Bolaji and Paige Hardin. I contacted the American Embassy here in Nigeria and in touch with the person in charge of Citizen’s Rights. All are cooperating with us.

 

 

I thank many of you who had called and sent emails.

 

 

My Mum, Adelene Rose Mays came to love, let us continue her love of Christ which she left us with.

 

 

May her beautiful Soul rest in perfect peace.

 

 

 

 

Yours in Christ,

Addie Mays’ Son,

Biodun Aina in Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I pray for you and Steve every morning in my prayer time.
Stacy, I am so proud of you. God has used you to be with your Mother.
I am so grateful for all you have done for her and are continuing to do for her.
It is hard to let Mother go.
I remember how my heart was so sad, but I know my Mother is safe with the Lord. And so is your Mother. Bless you, dear one.

I trust you are keeping well. It is hard to be away from Steve and your new life, but God will give you strength for each day. In the New Testament - Philippians 4:5-7

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice - Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God... And the peace of God, which passed all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I know God is there with you. Greet your brother and other members of your family.
When you talk to Steve tell him he is in my daily prayers......

Alaba will be coming for Christmas. Also my son Biodun will be here the 13th of December until the 10th of January. We will all be blessed.

I love you, Stacy. Keep on Keeping on!

Love, Addie

 

 

 

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Dearest Stacy - Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in US. We will all go to Paige's for the traditional Turkey. It will be a day of thankfulness - remembering all the blessings that God has given to us.

I know that you will be thinking of Steve and perhaps he will be with his Mom and Dad.?Tell him I am praying for him.

I know you will be thankful for all the things that have happened this past few months. God has a way of blessing us when we think about His love. Take everyday as it comes and remember that you did all you could do for your Mother.

I trust your brother is doing better. You are such a blessing to everyone that you come in contact with. God is using you, Stacy.

Have you had time to paint? I remember so well your excellent paintings. I do want you to continue with them.

It soon will be 49 days. And you will be returning to California. Besure to let me know when you get back.

I love you and thank God for you and Steve - and ask His blessings for you everyday.

Be thankful! Love, Addie

 

 

 

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6321 is quiet!
No one is here but the Lord and I.
I am lonely, but I know your prayers are with me.
It has been a wonderful 3 weeks having Biodun here. Such joy - such joy!

We did so many things - we talked to so many of you and had a visit.. Thank you!

My prayer is that Biodun will have a safe trip home and be greeted by his wonderful family.
Thank God for the telephone - we have talked many times and to hear their voices brought joy to him and to me.

Yes, I will miss all the excitement of the Holy Season and having many of you here. Thank you for your love.

My dear Little Brother entered into another of dimension of God's love on the 5th of January. I am sad, but so thankful that he is with the Lord and out of the suffering.
Bless his wife Marie and his sons, John, Jim and the families and grandchildren.
I am remembering that God is GOOD all the time.
Prayer for the Rose Family and that includes me....

Today is United Methodist Women's meeting and I will be going soon.
My friend Donna is picking me up.
Did I tell you I had a seizure on Thanksgiving Day?
I am doing fine, but I can't drive yet... God is in control.
Paige has been so good to me.. Then Biodun came.
I am blessed.
Rev. Bailey is there for me and was there for Biodun.
Segun is here and so many friends have called to help

 

 

 

 

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I got your e-mail when you arrived back in US.
I have been looking for another. How are you?
I know God is there beside you.?Just ask Him and listen for His voice.

How is Steve?

I am beginning to settle down after all my company.
Biodun left for Nigeria on the 10th. I do miss him.
Alaba was here a week. And we had such a good time. God is so good to us!!!!
Things in Nigeria are better - of course the country is a disaster as far as corruption is concerned. Keep them in your prayers.

Everyone here is busy and working into 2006. I pray you are OK.

Love you, Addie

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice - Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God... And the peace of God, which passed all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

 

 

Philippians 4:5-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have my Condolences... My Dearest Addie... Rejoice in the Lord... Always...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE FAMILY OF LATE CHIEF (MRS) ADELENE ROSE MAYS

 

 

Dear Family members and Friends of our late Mother, Adelene Rose Mays,

 

 

We are using this medium to sincerely thank you and to express our sincere appreciate for your presence, gifts, words of comfort immediately our dearest Mother passed into glory. Most especially during the “wake keep, funeral and burrier services” on the 28^th and 29^th April, 2011 at Mays Methodist Church, Akingbile, Ibadan, Nigeria. Also during the memorial service and celebration of life on the 30^thApril, 2011 and 25^th June, 2011 respectively at First United Methodist, Bellflower, California, USA.

 

 

We were consoled by the comforting and memorable words of God spoken to us by the Most Rev. S. L. Ayo Ladigbolu during the funeral service in Ibadan. The remembrance of our Mother’s love for Jesus Christ and for us all spoken during the memorial service by Rev. Dr. Merle V. Bailey. We are honored to have the Resident Bishop, Cal-Pac Conference - Bishop Mary Swenson leading other Ministers of God during the celebration of life service. Bishop Swenson’s awesome and precise presentation of our Mother’s love of Christ, her life of inclusiveness and love for all up lifted our hearts. We sincerely appreciate all the Ministers of God who attended and took part in one or more of these services. May you never found wanting in the Kingdom of God.

 

 

We are indeed blessed by your warm embraced during our grieving period. Your letters, telephone calls, cards, email and face book messages were so comforting to us and showed the level of love you have for us and for our loving Mother. We are most honored for your efforts and commitment to the love our Mother showed throughout her life. We pray that God Almighty will continue to stand by you. Our Mother’s last coherent words before passing into glory were “I am happy, I am happy, I am happy” continuously! May you always be happy in your life and at the end of your life. Amen!

 

 

Thank you, and we love you all.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

Paige Hardin, Segun Bolaji and Biodun Aina.