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THE BIOGRAPHY OF LATE DEACONESS PATIENCE ABIANI AGAMACHINA (a.k.a AKA EKPO ETE) Aged 64 yrs(1954-2018).

PREAMBLE: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts"(Isaiah 55:8,9). The infallibility of the above scripture is made very clear in the life of our mother; Late Deaconess patience Abiani Agamachina. For we had thought she would be around to provide motherly care, advice counsel and to reap the fruit of her labour, but that's not God's thought. We have only one option: and that's to accept whatever He allows, believing that his thoughts for us is for good not for evil (Jere. 29:11) and that his foolishness is wiser than men's wisdom (1 Cor. 1:25).

BIRTH/PARENTAGE: Late Deaconess patience Abiani Agamachina was born 64 years ago, into the families of Late Chief Abiani Agamachina of Ragot Okputu and Late Madam Nko Nnemminibe of Ragot Udiba, all of Ikot Ewo, in Umon kingdom, Biase local government area of cross River State, Nigeria. She was named OYUGWU by her parents.

EDUCATION: Though Aka Adiaha was not exposed early to the Western education (due to importance of female education) she was actually civilized and learned especially when education is viewed as acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, habits etc. That was why she worked hard to expose her children to Western education.

OCCUPATION: In order to make ends meet, Late Deaconess patience Abiani Agamachina (Aka Ekpo Ette) engaged in tailoring (as a trained seamstress). But she later left tailoring to farming from where her survival with her children was sourced. She also raised her children to be hardworking and resourceful.

MARITAL LIFE: Young, charming and resourceful OYUGWU (as her parents called her), was engaged to Apostle Ekpo Agan Bassey of Ragot Agan Obazi, in Ikot Obonama, Umon Clan, Biase local government area. The union was blessed with eight children who are alive to bid her farewell.

CHRISTIAN LIFE: Late Deaconess patience Abiani Agamachina (aka. Aka Ekpo Ette) Christian life began when she got baptized and confirmed into the then Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umon parish in 1972 (from which Rugem Amon parish was created). She was also confirmed as a communicant in the same parish. She had served as a parish Board member from 1985-1993 and was served with a letter of appreciation at the end of her service. She also continued as a Parish Board member in Rugem Amon parish until death. She was involved in every activities of the church. She voluntarily took up the duty of ringing the church bell which alerts members for worship. That, she did until her demise. That was why she was confirmed by the session of the church as a Deaconess. Mummy can't easily be forgotten because of her sincerity, humility, devotion, contribution, punctuality and exemplary Christian life.

SOCIAL LIFE: Aunty (as her children called her), was a social personality who cherished honest friendship. She respected everyone; old or young and was generous. Her social life can't be separated from her Christian life as she balanced them fairly well.

FINAL JOURNEY HOME: The brief history of our Mother's final journey and exit from this world teaches us to live every moment of our lives as if it were the last. Aunty lived a healthy life until 2017 when she started to experience some serious health challenges. But after series of medical attention, she began to recover her health. On Wednesday 13th June, 2018; she attended the mid-week service and on 14th June, she rang the church bell for morning prayer and attended same. In the evening of the same day, she attended the Bible studies after which she suffered cardiac arrest.

Meanwhile, she wished her first son journey mercies back to his station, same day. However, the children did not lose hope of resuscitating her life, as she was rushed to Palmer hospital, Ikot Usen in Akwa Ibom State where she was confirmed dead at 11.00pm.

The last moment of our Mother's sojourn in this world were indeed very interesting. She faced many challenges in her matrimonial home, and the upbringing of her children. But the last moment of her life was better than the beginning. We thought she could still live to serve God and to enjoy the fruit of her sweat, but God has a better plan for everyone who follows Him; and that's the portion of Late Deaconess patience Abiani Agamachina (aka Aka Reverend) may her soul rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

By:Ekpenyong ona (first grandchild).