Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has poured her heartfelt emotions into a letter dedicated to her late father, Ametuo Daniel Johnson.
In this deeply moving letter, the mother of four reflects on the suddenness of her father’s passing, grappling with the question of how he could start a seemingly ordinary day by reading his Bible, choosing an outfit, and then abruptly depart from this world. The reality of his absence proves difficult for her to comprehend, and as she puts her thoughts to paper, the overwhelming realization that she will never see him again weighs heavily on her heart.
Amidst the pain, Mercy Johnson finds solace in the knowledge that her father was a man who held a profound love for God. It is this understanding that brings her a measure of comfort during this challenging time. Although the loss remains profoundly painful, she draws strength from her father’s unwavering faith and devotion throughout his life.
Within this poignant letter, Mercy Johnson pays tribute to her father’s unyielding spirituality and the impact he had on her own life. It serves as a reminder of the profound bond between a parent and child, and the enduring influence of love and faith, even in the face of loss.
“How does one wake up, pick an outfit, read the Bible, lay down, and pass on? I can’t understand it,” she writes.
“The stark reality of your passing is difficult to grasp. Even as I pen these words, I struggle to process the thought of never seeing you again. It feels like a dream I hope to wake up from, but alas, I am uncertain of what to believe anymore. The fact that you are forever gone is hard to accept.
Nothing consoles me more than knowing that you were a man who deeply loved God and will surely be in His heavenly abode. As I navigate the pain of your painful departure, I surrender all to our Father in Heaven, in whose hands lie all the answers.
Farewell, Papa. Your absence is deeply felt here. May you continue to rest in the embrace of our Lord Almighty until we meet again, never to part.”