I gave myself to you, and you gave yourself to me,
I let down my defense, you let down yours,
When I failed you did not laugh at me
When I missed, you did not walk away
How can I forget all you did
before you bade this world a goodbye? You were a father, a friend, a confidant
and most of all a man of God. No one has been able to fill the vacuum created
by your demise and everyday I bless God for the opportunity of having you as my
dad.
You groomed me and made me come
of age even when I was too little to understand what it was to be a man. You
never judged anyone but ready to listen to everyone. No wonder even as the
youngest of your folks, you were the center point, the corner stone and the
stallion.
Sixteen years long gone without
you around and I feel the pain everyday. How I wish you were here now with your
soothing words and unrivaled listening ability. Your prayers for our future is
paying off. We are going from strength-to-strength
and attaining new heights everyday.
Your values I looked for in other
men but no one is like you. I stopped looking when I remembered you once told
me that everyone on earth is different and nothing should be seen as
disadvantage in men. Everything works out for good for those that love God.
The church you planted is also
growing to the glory of God the father.
Daddy, I will forever be
appreciative for having you. Your gentleness and calmness even in the face of
tension. Your ability to interpret and analyze results. Your believe in hardwork
and forthrightness. Your never dying hope and love for the word of God. I
remember how you never let you family down at every bible competition at Gospel
Faith Mission Ode-Aje Assembly. I hope someday, I can chew the word of God as
much as you did. I will not forget your interpretation of Roman1:28 and
Jeremiah 17:11, this is a promise, and I will make my generation to see it too.
Daddy, we miss you, this
generation misses you, my little daughter and lovely wife, who never had the
opportunity to meet you miss you. You were a shining star, a rear gem, a friend
and above all a refuge.
You live in me Dad!
