Born to Life December 13, 1982
Born to Eternal Life September 10, 2008
A beautiful Life gone from earth; a wonderful Spirit received in Heaven
Christy-Kimberly Efeti Monono was born on December 13, 1982 in Washington, D.C., to Ruth Bokwe Ayukesong and Henry Ngale Monono. At the age of three she moved to London and lived with her Aunt Anna, Uncle Emmanuel and her cousins, until she returned to the United States at the age of 13 to live with her mother Ruth and brother Quentin Ayukesong in the Chicago area.
Christy graduated from Schaumburg High School with honors and received her Bachelor’s of Science degree with honors in Community Health from the University of Illinois-Champaign. Shortly after graduating college she left for California and settled in Hollywood to pursue an acting career. At age 23 Christy was diagnosed with leukemia and struggled courageously for two years with the disease.
Christy enjoyed movies, dance, cooking, the beach, and children, but most of all, she enjoyed the company of people and time spent with her brother.
Christy left us to be with the Lord on September 10, 2008
She will forever be cherished by all who knew her.
Battle Ahead
Poem By Christy-Kimberly Efeti Monono
As I look at the battle ahead, a cold storm beats me like an abusive husband. He breaks my bones and left perceptible bruises. This is all too familiar to me; this storm has been here before. It left me bruised; it tortured my soul and tormented my mind. I miss the summer breeze, my feet beneath the sand.
As I look at the battle ahead, a hurricane rushes in. Like an intruder in the night it invades my space and threatens my life. This is all too proverbial for me; this hurricane has been here before. It left me frayed and without a place to call home. It has caused me to be in great strife. I miss the warmth of my home; the life that once was is no more.
As I look at the battle ahead, an earthquake knocks me off my feet. Like a bully in school it shatters my world, it damages my body and leaves me in pieces. Like a jigsaw puzzle it is perpetually difficult to complete. This is all too memorable for me; this earthquake has been here before. It left me broken and devastated my spirit; it left me buried under a mountain of stress. I miss stability and the sensation that comes with being safe.
As I look at the battle ahead, an incurable disease assaults my insides, feeds off my cells, engulfing them like a bad storm, a miserable hurricane and a torturous earthquake. This is all too familiar to me; this disease has been here before. Like a bad boyfriend he broke my heart, left me an emotional wreak and fooled me into thinking he was out of my life forever. But a year later shows up and wants to kiss my sweet insides that he loves so much. He is deflowering me, suffocating me, and poisoning my mind. I fight him off and end up in a rebound relationship that also has its ups and downs, but eventually loves me, heals me and makes me whole.
My Ex: Cancer
My rebound: Chemotherapy/Radiation
My hope: Survival
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