So Long, Dad....

Letter to my Dad

Dear Dad,

Been exactly 1 calendar year since you passed on.

Didn't know I was gonna miss you now that you are gone.

How times flies, but guess what? I ain't folorn.

Some peeps are angry ‘cos they wonder why I didn't cry at your graveside.

I forgive them; I guess they aren't aware we shared unique moments way before your passing by your bedside.

When you poured you heart out to me and trusted me well enough to confide.

Truth be told, then, I couldn't place my reason for the lack of tears.

Probably because over the years, I hardened myself while handling/facing my fears.

Or because I was angry at the brevity of life and the reality of mortality been near.

One year later, I can define why I didn't cry.

‘Twas simply because I was overjoyed, that you held on long enough to accept Christ so as to reign with Him in the sweet by and by.

For me that was/is a big deal 'cos you didn't die, all you did was; to another address fly.

Since you left, a lotta things have happened, wish you were here to witness them.

Yemisi is married, happy and guess what? Her man's name is also Michael (you must be smiling)

I hear you asking what about me? Well Tehilah is my Queen, she's everything and more you prayed for me to have in a soul mate.

My only regret is you won't be around to sit on the front row (in church) when I look into her eyes and say *I DO*

I recall you always asking “shey ise nlo dada? maa se jeje o” (Hope work is going fine, take it easy o)

Well Dad, work is great, though I got distracted a while ago due to office politicking and some detractors but guess what? After the crisis, I came out a better man and god vindicated me.

Also, Dad, God blessed me with a German Machine for my last birthday.

I get tempted to race other cars on the freeway, but I promise you to be responsible when I'm on the wheel.

Mum is doing great, I know she misses you, nevertheless she's holding up fine.

Ministry has been a lotta fun too, family members in PCU are simply awesome, wouldn't trade them for anything.

My Pastors have been awesome, helping me grow one phase at a time.

My love for books is so great now that I deliberately avoid walking into bookstores with cash or my debit card.

Funny enough, I still select books and go back to get my card to purchase...guess I'm an addict, a good one tho'.

Lately, my favorite disposition is the one I learnt from my Pastor, it’s called Prosuke...

Prosuke (in Greek means the picture of a man lying face down before God waiting for instructions)

Truth is I have learnt that when I navigate through the waters of life based on God's instructions, I am immune to calamities.

In summary, since you left, things have been great, Proverbs 4:18 has been a consistent reality.

Truth is, I know you have taken your seat amidst the cloud of witnesses (Hebrews 12:1) watching my every move.

Please do me a favour, kindly tell King David to send me an email

I wanna learn the deep things he did that caused God to call him a man after His own heart.

So long Dad, wish you were here.

I know I told you before, but once again, I'm sorry I caused you heartache during those teenage years of mine.

But guess what, I'm doing well(there's room for more) and I know you are/woulda been proud of me.

I love you Dad, If Christ tarries, I'd see you in some 100 - 120 years’ time.

So long Dad,

Femi

PS:

I finally let go of the anger I developed when you didn't buy that bicycle years ago

But do talk to talk to an angel to inspire someone to sow the new Range Rover sports into my life, It costs just about $56,000.

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