Adelaide Ruth Efi Boadi - Site Memorial Online

I will never forget the day when I first met you in Texas in 2006.  You came as a visitor and guest speaker at Liberty Christian Fellowship Church.  I did not know that you and the pastor were good friends.  I loved your spirit and your take charge personality.  You had inspired me in many ways and gave me a new hope about life.  I had to admit that there were times that we had our differences, but to the end, good always overcome evil.  I remember when I keep promising myself that if I am ever in the Newark, NJ area, I really would like for us to meet again.  But Jesus Christ have better plans for you. It was your time to go home to Jesus.  Heaven send angels down and gave you your wings.  I am deeply sadden that you are no longer here with us but we shall meet again when Jesus comes back. 

Maame Boadi:
Your friends from Asiakwa and Canada are sad to see you depart but this earth so soon. This temporary separation is hard for your family all  those who know  you. But the faithful one are happy to know that you are resting conformably in the arm of the Lord. May your zeal in upholding Christian values and faith is an inspiration for us all.
I will forever cherish your friendship. Afi are a unique person; brilliant, trustworthy, cheerful, optimistic, and a faithful servant of Christ!
Your last email sent to me - "I am fine by grace, thanks for thinking of me, let's talk one of these days. Blessings."
We will talk when we meet again. May the almighty keep and protect you. Rest in peace and fare thee well.

Our Pastor and personal friend,

Thanks so much for being there though briefly but in our heart, you are there forever.  Your memory lingers!!

How can we forget your love, affection and interest in all our issues? You were the first to meet my wife Faustine at the airport upon arrival in US.  You took her around, coached her and readily availed yourself by babysitting for our daughter so my wife could attend an interveiw for her first job.  Since then you became part of our family and we moved on and do things together.

Today, we learn to be on our own because you left us saying you have finished the race and is time to rest.

Osofo, your departure has created a vacuum in our heart, wondering how to explain to your daughter Ama who always wanted you to carry her even when you are preaching.

It hurt so bad but we give all Glory to God. Fare thee well

Good bye, rose of Ghana and a gift to the world. You lived your life like a candle in the wind. which never ceases to burn. Even with your passing, your candle continues to burn in your hearts. Your sweer scent will forever live on. You affected your generation so much.
My friend, you lived your life for the Lord, as a result, many lives on this earth have been transformed.
Your voice, will continue to live on. Blessed are they that live and die in the Lord.
May you continue to rest in the bosson of our maker.
Goodbye, my friend!
Nyame enfa wo nsie. 

I must confess I have not been myself since the late afternoon of Saturday, September 11, 2012, when a mutual friend called and informed me that Adelaide Boadi, my sister, friend and counsellor of many years has passed on to glory in the United States. To be frank, I am finding it very painful and difficult to say anything about her because her death has really affected me deeply. Perhaps if she had been a real blood sister, my sense of loss would have been understandable and bearable, that is how valuable I viewed my friendship and association with her.

Times like these call for personal testimony to the goodness, courage and Christian convictions of Maame Boadi. Even though I had known her as a fellow member of the International central gospel Church, Ghana, she became part of my life some time in 1998 when I was going through a very bad patch in my personal life. I was shunned by many, scorned and derided by others, and roundly blamed for causing my own personal grief.  But Maame was a different sort altogether. She never blamed, reacted, or even sought explanation for what had happened. She just sought the opportunity to pray for and with me, intercede for the past to remain in the past, and for strength to face the present, and carve out a new life for myself and in my walk with God. She was there in my low moments, she was there when all had consigned me to negative and harmful gossip, and she stayed till things turned out just fine for me. Her strength was her absolute belief in the power of prayer to transform and turn around the most difficult of personal situations. She practised her faith in the open and honest way she dealt with my plight, and renewed and strengthened mine in the process. Maame, I shall forever be in your debt till the end of time.

Maame, I regret deeply that I was never able to return the Christian love, charity and fellow feeling that you showed me. I had planned to assist her in whatever way possible in her pastoral ministry when she informed me about a church she is starting in Bronx, New York. I had tried in December 2010, during a visit to Washington DC, to convince her to relocate back home after graduate studies in America, and indeed, we had discussed options and opportunities available here. But it was not to be. God called her home when I least expected, thus depriving me of the chance to repay her wonderful, life-affirming love and friendship.

Maame, I am completely heartbroken by your sudden and unexpected death. I can never be consoled by mortal man. I know the ways of God Almighty are not our ways, and I am believing that a higher meaning and purpose underlies your departure at this time. My sister and friend, rest in perfect peace.

Ebo Sey

Accra, Ghana

I am so sorry to hear about your untimely death. You were a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all who know you. I was heartbroken to hear the news, and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember the gentle spirit and helpful nature of you, and will always remember you as an exceptionally special and giving person.
I particularly remember the day of my wedding when you graced the event with a powerful song (When Peace like a River) It was a wonderful act of kindness which I'll never forget.
I am grateful to have known you and you will always be remembered as the sweet, beautiful, fun, Efi. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with the family at this sad time. May Your Soul Rest In the Bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ?
Songhe

Maame,
Wherever you are, i am sure you will take time read this. You always knew where you were going and what you needed to do to get there. Your intelectual wisdom and life advise was always on point. You gave praise to the almighty for your wonderful voice. We crossed path on earth and i am sure we will meet again in a better place. Till then Rest in Perfect Peace. Only the Almighty knows our timetable on this earth.

At some point I called you mummy! There were many other names. One of the things I will never forget is your sheer determination to succeed at whatever you set you hands to do. Sometimes I felt you were too much until one day I told myself "whetever Adelaide says she will do, better watch her because she will do it". If only I had a little of that determination. You will be missed. I remember the last time I stood with you on your Campus when you stepped out of the Library and we stood at the car park and spoke for nearly an hour. I would never have imagined that was the last time I was going to see you in person. Akua, you have played your part. Please rest peacefully. Your works and accomplishments are all over the place. I know how much you wanted to live life to the full and all the dreams you sought to pursue. Each day you lived, you lived it to the fullest and I am sure God must be smiling. I will not mince words, you death is painful. We can only take solace in God's faithful promise.

You are not dead but asleep!  Yes, your departure from earth has shattered us, but we know where you are - resting comfortably in your father's bossom in Heaven.  Akua, I'm forever grateful to God for giving you to us.  Your life was an inspiration to many.  Your accomplishments - spiritual, academic, and professional -- stand tall and etched forever in our memories.  Your infectious, can-do spirit, your encouraging voice, your annointed music ministry, your faithful service in God's Kingdom, your academic excellence, your selfless and exemplary leadership, your loving outreach to all who encoutered you, and, above all, your life-long pursuit of God's glory, shine brightly like the stars of Heaven and inspire us all.  Oh, what a blessed life!  Akua, we prayed for your healing and restoration.  We cried out to the Lord on your behalf.  We very badly wanted you here a little bit longer with us.  But the Lord knows best.  In His infinite wisdom, he's called you home to rest from your labors.  And resting, you are.  This world is not our home.  Some day, we will meet you again in Heaven and together, we will worship He who sits on the throne and lives through all eternity.  Rest in His presence, Akua.  Due ne amanehunu.