Arch Deacon Terefe Akalu Tribute

I wish I could give you many more years.
I wish I could erase away all of your tears.
I want to take away all of your pain.
I want to give you sunshine in the rain.

May each new day be a perfect gift.
May love surround you, may your spirits lift.
If someone had to describe you so many words come to mind.
Beauty and grace, a heart so kind.

You radiate warmth like a blazing fire.
You are courage and wisdom. You truly inspire.
You attract like a magnet beautiful things.
You sparkle and shine like a diamond ring.
You light up a room when you walk in.

If someone feels sad you can make them grin.

You are elegant and charming.
You know right from wrong.
You are the melody from a beautiful love song.
You are a breath of fresh air on a hot summer's night.

When there is darkness you turn on the light.

I do not want these words to make you cry.
I do not want to ever say goodbye.
I believe miracles really do come true.

No one deserves one more than you.
Please know how many lives you touch.
These words are my present. You are loved so much.

Greetings, it is with sadness and joy that I learn of the passing of our dear brother. Sadness as he is no longer amongst us to pray, laugh and love with us and happy as we are confident that he has goner to that special place of rest where all the Saitns repose until that glorious time of the Resurrection. I remember our dear brother Archdiakon Terefe very well. We had wonderful times both socially and in building the Church with our fellow brothers and sisters in the faith. We were all happy building our beloved church against many challanges with our dear father Abune Yohannes guiding us spritually. They are together now and we are confident that their souls will surely rest in peace! My love and respect goes out to his family, friends and our entire Church.