The Diary Game [02/07/2026]Attended a friend brother’s funeral.

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Hello friends and family members accepted special greetings from this end of globe .Today,is not a good day , am going for a good friend of mine her brother’s.Life is unpredictable one thing I have learned is that we should be another’s person keep .Learn to show love to your fellow brothers and sisters .God has made in such a way we don’t know when, how and the day we are going to depart from this world.

This death is very painful and a hard pill to swallow .My friends brother who has died and will be buried today was a public transport car driver .He moves from one city to another .At times he is paid to carry people their business goods to the various destinations.

Unfortunately on last thursday on his way heading with some costumers good from another region .Almost reaching his destination a trailer driver lost controlled and killed him inside his public transport car .He was the only person that died at the spot .The rest came with small injuries.

It was a very hard news for the family and his mortal remains was kept in the mortuary for the burial to be arranged .He died leaving four child with a beautiful wife .Today at 8:00am , I left home with one of our friends to attend his funeral.

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On way we discovered the corpse were already removed to mortuary to his family compound .We decided to go straight to the family compound.It took us 1hour inside the taxi to arrived .While , arriving in the compound people were seriously crying while viewing the corpse .

We settled , as I decided to view the corpse this will make to cry more and more .I really pity the wife she has cried until she is weak .People had to be holding her for the fear she might collapse.After, the corpse was taken from the family compound and headed to the church .For church service before burial.

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In church attending, church service funeral for my friends brother

While, in such , as the funeral service was going on the pastor during reading and Presching of the gospel.Made everyone to understand one day we will all die but how are we really prepared if God calls us now on earth .The pastor encouraged the family to pray for the soul of their to rest in peace 🙏.Also, show love to the wife and children during this difficult moment.

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Almost done with the burial and people are heading to reception venues

After, the funeral service was over , the corpse was taken to the family compound for burial.Its really a sad and pathetic situation as everyone was crying .The nature of his death was a painful exit .By 3:00pm, the burial was over and they started entertaining people food.

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In the African tradition,after burial people most be entertained with food eat and drinks .Before they leave to their various destination .They was enough food to eat and drinks .I had no appetite but for the fact that I was very hungry since I only ate in the morning .Before leaving the house , My friend entertained us food and drink.I only ate Achu as I needed something to hold my stomach .

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At the reception place

Later, we spent some few minutes at the family compound .we had to leave our various destination, since places were already getting dark.I arrived home late , when places were already . I freshened up and I had sleep. It was a busy day attending our friends brothers burial .Praying for God to comfort the family ,during this difficult moment.May his gentle soul keep resting in peace 🙏🙏🙏.

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I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to your friend and their family. Your reminder that life is unpredictable is very meaningful. May God grant the deceased eternal peace and give strength and patience to the family during this difficult time.

 19 hours ago 

Otra perdida muy cercana amiga y una persona joven, que Dios lo tenga en su santa gloria. Estos son momentos donde la familia y amistades deben estar unidos.

My sincere condolences to your friend and the entire family. 💔 Reading this diary was truly emotional. Life is indeed unpredictable, and stories like this remind us to value every moment and show love and kindness to those around us.

It was thoughtful of you to be there to support your friend during such a painful time. I pray that God grants the bereaved family the strength to bear this great loss, comforts the wife and children, and gives them hope in the days ahead. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt experience with us. 🙏🕊️