Lehlogonolo "Lee" Molate

My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures

Dearest Babs, 

You're in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you, Kago, Kgolo and the families my love

"Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft starts that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.
- (Mary Elizabeth Frye)

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

 

 

When we asked you help baby sit our son many years ago, you never hesitated, we had many date nights, you loved Sihle, you played, taught him soccer, he slept over at your place, he wet your bed and blankets, you would give us the feedback with a smile -  even then, you never stopped loving and taking care of him. Early Feb, I spoke to you about carrying on, on being a big brother to him, you were sympathetic about challenges we've gone through, in raising a teenager, you asked for his numbers right there and then, you promised to resume your big brother role.  Thank you son of the Kingdom, for your serving, sacrificial heart and putting other people's needs before yourself.  Till we meet again!!!

Malezo! You were my friend, my friend's husband and my brother. You and Babs were more than just people we met at church, you guys were a part of our family! From my mom to the youngest member of the family! I never planned any 'DO" without including your family! I am still lost for words for u Babs! I know how much u guys loved each other, inspired me to have such a relationship, friendship and marriage! I always thought of myself married and always wanted to be in ur circle! I saw God in ur love for each other & the kids! U guys loved life!! My love for hiking came from u guys! I will really miss Lees advises on life, his jokes, smile..... ngibalani nje! He was really a giant amongst giants! Uphumule ngekuthula Malezo!!Love u lots Babs and the girls, pray to God to guide u and give u strength through this difficult time!


To Babs family, madvudvu! I dont even know what to say to utata, mama, Vusumzi, Akhona & Asa, because Lee was more than just a brother in-law, but a son and a brother!  Ngitsi Nkulunkulu abe nani nonkhe kulesikhatsi lesinzima kangaka!

To Lees mom, may God comfort u mama through this difficut time! Silahlekelwe, ncesi kakhulu!!

Step by step Charlie, you walked with me. You made me the older brother that I did not work for, your kindness was not comprehendable. Chaluza you were the one that befriended people that we did not understand, but you will work so hard to make sure we finally do...indeed, you are our best of us.

Step by step Charlie, you celebrated my victories. School, work, parties, just everywhere I landed, you were my fan. My failure meant nothing, you chunted like I am the next best thing.

Step by step Chalie, you carried me. Roof tops, mad-houses, fights that I started with no reason, tears and anger, Chaluza you were there doing it with me, not because you were like me, because you wanted to me to know and understand that you are there for me.

You have done it all, no man can take what you achieved from you, your painting is in everlasting shine, and I smile everytime I see it and celebrate it. From this second and minute to forever, I shall keep my head high, my smile uptop, and my Lee in my heart.

#mybestman

Words can never explain how sorry I am about your lose.

Indeed good people are taken away too soon, he was a good friend and brother and I'm sure he was a good husband to you Bab's and a good father to the girls, never seen him without a smile, warm greetings and hugs always, and a cheersful conversations when discouraged, I'm deeply saddened by his passing. I'll miss him and how he protected us at the hike.

I pray that God continue to encourage and comfort you and your family during this time, always remember that you're never alone. May God strengthen you.
 

My deepest condolences to Babalwa, his two beautiful daughters, his mother, family and friends. Words get lost in a flood of tears, bt the wonderful memories of a great man remain forever. When people die we tend only to remember the good, but with Lee there is only good to remember. The constant smile, the peaceful way he always were even in times of stress and preasure, the care and love he always gave to the people around him, a hard worker who knew what he wanted in life, but a person who also know when to let the hair down.

The world is an emptier place without you Lee and you will be missed forever, but you will live forever in every heart that you touch my friend.

Till we meet again dear friend.

Roses, bibles, ties and rings

Words cannot explain how sorry I am for your lose.

Babalwa, I pray that our Mighty Father will carry you and continue to keep you strong in His strength and faith and that He will walk with you through this challenging path ahead.

To the girls your father was an amazing man who made an impact where ever he we went, what made him stand out was his serving heart, his warmth and crazy sense of humour. I pray that as grow you will come to know him and the lived through your mom, gogo and his friends because they all carry him in their hearts.

Mama, what a blessing, joy and honour I have had to have come across this awesome being. Thank you for sharing him with us.


Your pain is our pain you are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.



Nothing but happy memories mfowethu.
Love Phumelele