No one is meant to live forever…
I call it the grandeur of illusion. When mere mortals believe they can physically cheat death. In another vein, we can live forever, (now I’m contradicting myself, aren’t I? Forgive me dear friends, I’m a writer) in the hearts and minds of people, by our words, influences, actions and deeds. We don’t live forever by what we accumulate or our great beauty – the aforementioned is the grandeur of illusion. Beauty fades, kingdoms fall but great stories last forever. Stories of valour, love, kindness and friendship.
I want to appreciate each one of you for praying for my sister SA, your love is not a grandeur of illusion but deeds of love. The operation was a huge success, surgeons were able to repair the damaged valves of her heart, the holes were closed up and her prognosis is good. She’s recovering well…
Yesterday was the longest day of my life, as I waited hours on end, and when she was wheeled out of the theatre with tubes all over her, eyes sealed shut, my heart almost burst out of my ribcage, the worst is over. Thanks so much guys for your love, I appreciate it! I am a grateful friend.
The week is almost over, I hope you’ll all enjoy the rest of this week in relative peace and safety!
Much love, Always!
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S. S. David 
It’s good to know that your sister is well. Take care of her and yourself too.
Thank you dear friend, I appreciate your love and kindness!
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Celebrating your sister’s successful surgery with you! Blessings and peace as she recovers well! ❤
Thank you my friend! God is good!!! I’m grateful for your friendship and prayers!!
Blessings. 🙂
Amen!
Cheers! 🙂
Happy to know SA is well….prayers!
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Thank you Mridubala, I appreciate your kindness dear friend!
Blessings
I’m a little late to the conversation, so I don’t know what happened, but I’m glad to know your sister is doing well!
Thank you Nick, she had holes in her heart, the Mitral valve was leaking and she was operated on yesterday. It was a success! Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings
Ah! What a BIG relief! You’re a true friend to her, sis. May the Lord Almighty be praised.
Thanks dear brother, God is good! I spoke to her this morning, though very weak and in pain but she’s progressing, albeit slowly; and the doctors are confident of her recovery. I appreciate your kindness brother.
Much love. 🙂
Hope your sister get better soon Seyi.
God blessed you both.
Love,
mei
Thank you dear friend! It’s been a while Meiro, hope you’re good! I appreciate your kindness and love.
Blessings.
Great news!!!
Great news indeed! I appreciate your prayers dear friend!
We will keep you in our prayers. Aloha – pjs.
Thank you dear Paul, I’m grateful for your prayers!
Much love. 🙂
I have to catch up, but I wish your sister a prosperously recovery. Take care 🙂
Wow, you express yourself so well I am always moved by your way with words. Glad your sis is doing well, she will remain in my prayers. Mortals are lulled into sleep by the magic box (T.V.) it tells them to be anyone you must be beautiful and stylish and for just 19.95 we will sell you the potion that makes all that -but wait there’s more if you buy into the lie right now we will double your order. We must stay on guard for the truth is a fleeting commodity bought and sold and awarded to the highest bidder. Grandeur of illusion is very fitting you’re blessed with wisdom beyond your years!
Thanks for your kind comment Freddie, I appreciate your kindness and I’m glad you understand the deep meanings of my post! Have a beautiful weekend! 🙂
It’s a sunshine story… 🙂
Thanks dear friend!
Good news is always so nice to hear!
Blessings on you, Seyi, and your friend ~ Wendy
Thank you Wendy, you always gladden my heart with your kind words! God bless you!
Much love. 🙂
So glad your sister’s surgery went so well. Prayers do that. Why do we forget?
Janet
We don’t, we only doubt sometimes… Thanks for your prayers and kindness, I appreciate it!
Blessings. 🙂
Wonderful news – THANK GOD!
I wish for her a smooth recovery.
This calls for a {HUGE GROUP HUG}
Oh Rosy, I hugged the surgeon tightly when he told me she would be alright, the guy had an amused expression on his face. I truly appreciate your kindness Rosy, do have a wonderful weekend!
Much love. 🙂
That’s very good news.
It is! I appreciate your visit! Have a great weekend.
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Thank God that your friend is well. Praying for a speedy recovery. Have a lovely weekend yourself, Seyi 🙂
And you too Celestine, hope you’ll have a restful weekend!
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Great to know that she is doing well. May god bless her. 🙂
Amen, and thank YOU for your kindness Manu, it’s appreciated.
Blessings. 🙂
What do you get if you cross a mountain with an elephant?
Answer: Immortality. 😀
He he hehee… Ben you always make me smile, thank you! I love that friend!
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Please feel free to try it out on friends and family, soirées, dinner parties.
May the days to follow, travel well, and in good company for your sister… Love..
Thank you Sean, I appreciate your kindness, God bless you!
Much love.
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J’ai l’honneur de vous annoncer que je viens de vous nommer pour le prix:
The Semper Fidelis Award.
Toutes mes félicitations.
Thank you so much dear friend for the honour!
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Au plaisir chère amie.
This life we live is not life. This life is a living death. This whole world is ruins brilliantly disguised as elegance. Christ alone is life. Christ has come, bringing his life into the wreckage called us. He has opened up, even in these ruins, the frontier of a new world where grace reigns. He is not on a mission to help us improve our lives here. He is on a mission to create a new universe, where grace reigns in life. He is that massive, that majestic, that decisive, that critical and towering and triumphant.
We don’t “apply this to our lives.” It’s too big for that. But we worship him. And we boast in the hope of living forever with him in his new death-free world of grace.
You’ve summarised the essence of living ‘in’ Christ! Thank you Ike, for the wisdom in your words, it’s that powerful! Have a great day my friend. 🙂
How scary, but it’s good news. Blessings to you and your sister.
Thanks Lori, she’s responding well to treatment, enjoy the rest of your day!
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How is she today, if I may ask? Hope she is well and recovering nicely. xo
She is recovering well, it was quite difficult at the beginning but she’s adapted to her new situation. Thanks for your kindness!
Blessings. 🙂
Thank you. I’m glad to hear this news. Blessings to you as well my friend.
Hello Seyi, I’m so glad your sister’s operation went well. I hope she’s getting a little better everyday. God bless.
God bless you too Vashti, I’m eternally grateful for your prayers and kindness!
Blessings. 🙂
The miracle of modern surgery.
You’re right, it’s a modern miracle!
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This is lovely, Seyisandra. I wish both your sister and you – well no, all those who matter to you, wellness. 🙂
Thank you dear friend, I hope you and Daniel are ok, have a lovely weekend!
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