Acclaimed actress, Joke Silva, is 60.
She hit the landmark on Wednesday September 29, in a sea of gratitude to God, nostalgia reflection on challenges of recent years and pragmatic remembrance of some of her intimate ones who died in the last 10 years.
To many, birthdays are just a season of birth and life.
But the sage in her now makes hers so reflective that death, especially of the loved ones, should also get a space in her thought.
This is what makes her Diamond birhday musing intriguing, as she notes on Instagram:
“Ten years ago today on my 50th birthday, we had our renewal of vows in Freedom Park on Lagos Island.
“Pastor Tony Rapu remarried us. Sir J and I. Six pastors were also part of the team that officiated.
“In the congregation was my Mum Dr (Mrs) Abimbola Silva. She had taken a wine and white Ankara as aso ebi for the family.
“My aunties Mrs Gbemi Rosiji, Aunty Olga Miller, Aunty Fracesca Emmanuel were all there. All of them in their 80s.
“All of them are now on the other side of eternity. My almost twin sister Bisi was also there.
“She too is on the other side of eternity. With my Dad and my late daughter.
“I believe that’s what happens the older we get…the more milestones we hit. Memories of those we have loved and lost.
“However, being on this side of eternity is so good too. Challenging …definitely especially the last 5years.
“Wawoo. A massive thank you to my sons Soji @mrjacobs_jnr and Gbenga @oj_poetry, , my daughter Blessing @_blessing_douglas and granddaughter Dayo @atarahbaby for making these years bearable.
“Also my staff: Paulina, Micheal, John. Without this team these last 5years would have been impossible.
“Now the big 60 is here and I thank God for His oh so massive mercies. Yes that’s it. Gratitude for health,for love of family and friends. Thank you Lord.”
