What can I say about Mama Sabet? She’s an amazing lady that brought an amazing man, my husband Sabet, into this world. She lived a hard life, gave birth to nine children, including one set of triplets, she buried four children, raised 14 grandchildren and was mother to our Agum for the first 5 years of her life. Her most important decision was asking Jesus to be her Savior and it’s because of that, we are confident we will spend eternity in heaven with her.
Due to the separation of North and South Sudan during the civil war, I only got to meet Mama Sabet in 2008 for the first time. Sabet and I had already been married for 8 years. She always told Sabet, if you marry make sure she’s a Dinka, and if she’s not a Dinka, make sure she’s South Sudanese and if not South Sudanese then African. So when he told her he was marrying me she was not so happy! But when we finally met face to face, we quickly bonded and her greatest gift to us was agreeing to let Agum join our family. It truly was a special time to spend the last few weeks of her life with her. During our last prayer night she heard Hannah praying for her and sat up and started praying! Sabet flew with us to Nairobi and the day before we left to return to USA , Hububba died. I’m so glad Hannah and I were able to be there for Sabet when he got the news. We did not want to share it until I had the chance to tell Agum and Jed.
Sabet has now returned to Tonj and will help arrange the memorial service. He will stay probably another 2 weeks and then travel to Florida.
Please pray for Sabet, Dominic (older brother in Australia), Angelina, Awomb and Maker (triplets in Tonj), Simon (Sabet’s uncle) Andria (Sabet’s dad), our children and Hububba’s 14 other grandchildren that lived with her: Sabet (14), Ater (13), Nichol (12), Aman (10), Gai (10), Deng (9), Abu (8), Katrina (8), Sarah (7), Anek (6), Nyakweng (4), Friday (4), Suzanne (2), and Amoo (6mths). We will all miss her terribly.
We are so very sorry for your loss. What an amazing lady and a blessing that you were able to spend time with her these past few weeks. Praying for Sabet and the rest of the family. So thankful she knew Jesus and is now rejoicing in heaven. Much love and prayers for you all. Xxx
So sorry for your loss. Praying for everyone. We love you and are always here for you ! Love, hugs and prayers always.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She is a beautiful woman of God. She is special and she loved so well. Love, prayers, Peace. Jesus is with you all, and she is in His Presence .
Rejoicing with you that Mama Sabet is home with her Savior. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for all the family. Much love from all of us.
So sorry for your loss.
May our Heavenly Father comfort each of you. Prayers for all of you and all the beautiful precious children, generations, that she lovingly raised.
Sorry to hear of Mama Sabet’s passing, she was a truly wonderful woman. Such a hard life with so many responsibilities for all those lovely children. Praying that they will find peace and be comforted, they are all so young. Love to Sabet and the other members of the family, may you find peace and comfort, and pray that the Lord will give Sabet the right words at this time. All our love, auntie Pat & uncle Eddie xx
What a touching tribute to a beautiful woman – a child of the King! Although so sad to learn of her passing, extremely excited at the thought of her dancing with the angels in heaven and singing praises to our God!! She will definitely live on in the lives of those she touched!! Sending hugs and blessings your way to all of you!
Love ya!
Kathie (and Mike!)
Thank you Suzy for sharing your personal story of momma Sabet and the wife she wanted for Sabet. What a sweet story. I know once you bonded she dearly loved you. Her children rise up and call her blessed. What a godly legacy she has left. Love and prayers to your entire family through this sad time. God bless.
Dear Suzy and Sabet:
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing your mother is one of life’s most difficult experiences. I think of you often and look forward to seeing you someday soon. God willing I will return to Tonj someday in the future and hope to work with you again. All of my best to you and your family.
Love,
Suzanne Anderson