Jessica was a missionary kid. She was two months old when we were assigned to our first field. Some things seemed normal at two and three, four months, but there were mounting questions and suspicions into six months. Eventually, in talking with our headquarters, we went back to Minneapolis for tests.

In the years that followed there were many tests, but there was a point when, at the University of Minnesota, they told us there were a few more exotic tests, but nothing that would likely change the prognosis they had come to. Their best shot was a diagnosis of encephalitis infection that had damaged the brain. It was not until 2006 that we heard of a possible origin, or likelihood of Jessica’s condition. By 1985 they had only begun to understand Rett Syndrome, a random X chromosome defect, and it’s effects. The defect kills boys. They said Jessica would not make it to ten. Thirty three years later she was still gracing our home with her power.

“5. Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?” Jessica loved him.
And how did she love him? She might offer this...“14. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds...19. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder." - James 2

This is the crux of faith in Jessica’s testimony--her deeds, her patient long-suffering was the crown to her faith. Faith makes possible the patience, the suffering, the joy one looks forward to, and God forbid, no pie in the sky. The deeds verify the faith. The deeds are evidence of sustaining faith, of the exquisite joy and happiness of real faith. She had surgery for scoliosis if what she was dealing with wasn’t enough. The Harrington procedure removes all the disk in the back. They grind those up while the person is in surgery. They socket two steel rods from the top of the spinal column down in the pelvic bone. They wire the bone-fused spinal column to those rods, done in two stages, a week apart, also requiring to remove two ribs for access to the lower back, contributing those ribs to the fusing of the backbone.

After the second surgery, she aspirated and we lost her for about 11 minutes. She lost her sight. She was unconscious for two months. How does such a frame stand the trauma? It seems she knew from her Jesus, she was asked to stay.

At one point, and while she was still in a comma, we took the boys in to her room. Jonathan, full of the spirit, at three years old, declared he would protect her. He would fight off the enemy. The prayers of our children have made a difference in her battles over the years. It was the school of highest accrediting. Their credentials today, are that they are, at any cost, committed to the kingdom of God.

We had hoped to return to a field. It was not the vision our board shared. It was a human impracticality. Jessica, however, was the perfect segway for being introduced to people of all walks of life. We had the perfect advantage for discussing what constituted life and it’s meaning, and who gives life it’s ultimate defining and sanction. We begged that the people we were going to all were disadvantaged without the gospel of the Cross. They too were broken and in profound need. We were like them. People identified with Jessica.

There is so much to tell of her life. Should you wish to hear, please write.

The family grew around her. They had their years of homeschooling. They had their years of conferences and trips. Jessica enjoyed it all.

When, in a life, you commit to God to take all of your life, he applies the test. The test proves your love. Jessica was tested, it seems more than us all. But, it was her faithfulness that continued to minister to each of us. It seemed we experienced so much more, but in her faith she went beyond us.

Now it is for us, for me, to live for that exquisite qualification of pure in heart. The gifting is for all of us. I want no other. My family wants no other. Jessica led in this. It is a finished, available, life-requisite.

Dale Hedden

HUSSEY COLLEGE WARRI
Notable Teachers= late Uncle pa Hon Justice chief SA Ajuyah was one of them

Dr Alex Ekwueme - Former vice president of Nigeria who was Physics Master between 1950 and 1952.[9][10]
C. O. Lawson - Who later became permanent secretary and secretary to the Federal Government.
Justice Victor Ovie Whisky - A jurist who served as a Chief Judge of the Benin High Court in the late 1970s and later as the chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) from 1980–1983.[11]
Justice S. A. Ajuyah - Who was an English teacher.
Professor Eskor Toyor - Marxist economist
Professor S.I.M. Ogwo
Dr U. U. Udoh
Dr J. B. Akingba
Nze Sam Onyewuenyi.
Abel Guobadia - Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Commissioner for Education and later Commissioner for Finance in the former Bendel State (now Edo and Delta) between 1979 and 1983.[12]
Chief (Mrs.) Betty Efekodha - Hon. Commissioner, Ministry Of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, taught Literature in English and English Language.[13]
Mrs A.N Okocha..seasoned teacher, she taught so many years in the school, from Yoruba as a national language far back in 1988 to social studies and History in the Nineties and a strong disciplinarian
Mrs Igbesoko, The famous Geography teacher that taught SS1 students Geography in the Nineties, she retired in 1997
Mrs E.C. Pillai - Health Sciences teacher, 1961–1965
Mr M.G. Philipos - Vice-Principal and Head of the Department of Chemistry, 1968–1986
Mrs A.O. Philipos - Head of the Department of Mathematics, 1971–1986
Mr T.D. Cherian - Vice-Principal and Head of the Department of Physics, 1969–1987
Mrs Cherian - Mathematics teacher, 1973–1987
Mr Anthony Gogo Agbasoga- Notable French Teacher. Nana house Master.
Ms Catherine Onoriose - French teacher
Mrs Agbam - Home Economics teacher
Mr Ajah -
Mrs Dorus F- Fine Art teacher
HE Mrs Roli Uduaghan (née Touyo) Former student and Home Economics Teacher
Mr VRC Nwokocha VP Admin
Mr Onwuamaeze (Coach Physical Education Teacher) Late

TRIBUTE
This is my tribute to late uncle Pa Hon Justice chief SA Ajuyah rtd
Uncle it was a honor to know you, i could not express the sudden shock and disbelief at your demise, that papa is gone.
The lesson in life i learnt is do your best and leave the rest to God Almighty
I was always happy to hear his philosophical wisfom and advice.
Indeed life is not how you want it, but what God has for you,
He came from a traditional African background with extended family,every one struggled for themselves as he experienced death of His father when he was about 10 years old, He was a bridge that kept the family united between the older generations and the younger folks
He was a proud patriotic itsekiri man,from warri in Delta state of Nigeria always advocating for the itsekiri nation,He cautioned against clandestine moves against the itsekiri kingdom.
He was a great family man, he would have time to listen to you speak and later give you his opinion,or idea.
ADIEU BABA You will be missed.
As Christians we belief in resurrection, and Jesus Christ gave us hope, so we will see Papa again on Resurrection day John 5.28

Your Nephew
Sam Ajuyah

Mary Dwyer 90 passed away on March 13, 2015. She is survived by her two daughters, Marianne Dwyer and Theresa Velasco; her grandchildren, Frank and Pilar Mendola, Tamara Christensen, Mitchell and Alyssa Silvers and Nick and Paula Kraft; and her great-grandchildren Joe, Dominic, AJ, Ashlyn, Andrew, Baylee,Vincent, Anthony, Nicholas, Kayla, Caitlin and Kyler. Services will be held at Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, Florida 33823. The family and friends will gather afterword at the home of Nick and Paula Kraft located at 1554 Foxridge Run Southwest, Winter Haven, FL 33880.
Memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to Good Shepherd Hospice, Auburndale.

Michelle Cheri Peterson was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandma, and friend. We will all miss her laugh and her smile. M ichelle was a kind and loving person, if someone was in need of something she would do everything possible to help. She had a huge heart, if she knew someone was having a bad day she would always try to make you laugh, even though she really didn't have to try that hard it just came naturally.She had 5 grandchildren that were the loves of her life and she treasured every moment that she was able to spend with them.lYou will forever remain in our hearts and our souls.

Mr. Donald (Don) Fritts, a retired financial services professional, lost his life unexpectedly March 9th. He was 63 years old. Don is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Glenn Ann Fritts, as well as his son, Brian Donald Fritts, 33, of San Francisco, his daughter Jessica Ann Fritts, 28, of Austin, Texas, and his brothers Jeff, Scott, and Brad Fritts.

Don was born on January 23rd, 1952 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Herbert and Marilyn Fritts. In 1970, Don graduated from Chatham Township High School in Chatham, New Jersey, where he played soccer, was on the swimming team, and served as Student Body President. Don continued his studies at Wake Forest University, graduating in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

After college, Don began his career in New York City, working at IBM. He took a position with Robinson Humphrey, who relocated him to Atlanta in 1982, and later served a management position with Shearson Lehman Brothers. In 1997, he became a Managing Director at AllianceBernstein Investments, where he worked until his retirement in 2008.

Don was an active member of Dunwoody Country Club, enjoyed ski trips, travelling with his family, and golfing with his buddies. He possessed a love and appreciation for music, and had a passion for aeronautical and World War II history.

Don was a wonderful, giving, and loving husband to Glenn, and a devoted father to his two children, whom he guided to adulthood with unconditional love, uncommon wisdom, and joyful pride in the people they have become. He was a caring, thoughtful, and generous man to his friends and neighbors and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th from 1:00-2:00 at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, followed by a funeral service at 2:00.

Dunwoody United Methodist Church
1548 Mt. Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

In lieu of flowers, the Fritts family welcomes donations to the Wounded Warrior Project:

Wounded Warrior Project
P.O. Box 758517
Topeka, Kansas 66675
www.woundedwarriorproject.org

A loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grand mother, sister and friend.

Mildred was a testament to the strength and power of love. Struggling through her final days to spend longer with us. She did not want to miss a thing !!

Mildred had such creativity with her gardens and art work. Her story of beating cancer the first time and creating a beautiful garden was in the paper, a full colour page ! She went on to win awards for The Tweed garden on the banks of Lynnwood Marina, Vancouver where her and Brian lived in a float home for many years. Her art work is loved by many and spread out in Canada, US and Mexico hanging on the walls of her loved ones. Mildred and Brian love Mexico and lived there for several years. They made many friends, the beautiful little town of Bucerias at Casa Anna Ruth was their home.

Diamond Johnson was born in Chicago,IL on July 18th, 1997. To the parents. Alana and Derick Johnson. Diamond was the eldest of five (Destiny, Derick Jr., Domonique, and Dillard) She attended Roberto Clemente High School, in Chicago,IL where she leaves behind many classmates and friends. Diamond was among the top students in her class ranking number 3 in her class. She loved cooking, gardening, crocheting, doing hair, and talking with her family. Diamond will be remembered as a selfless, amusing individual, we always had a smile even when times were hard. She had quiet strength, she never complained, and always looked to a greater future.

This memorial was created in the memory of a beloved son, farther an friend Mr. Anton Beal who was born in Jesup Ga, on the 8th of March 1969 and passed away on the 24th of February 2015, 45 years of age. Anton lost his battle with cance of 6 years an was called home early Tuesday morning. He's leaving behind a mother Janet Beal of Jesup Georgia, a farther Paul Beal of Jesup Georgia, an three kids( Jason Costen 23 of Collins Georgia, Anton beal jr. 16 of Savannah Georgia, Genisis Beal 16 of Savannah Georgia) Anton also leaves behind two brothers Raymond and Michael Beal both of Jesup Georgia.

In my farthers house there are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go an prepare a place for you?
John 14:2