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Hello Friends and Readers,
Happy New Year to y'all. Glad to be back on blog world ( Can't stop them smiles from coming). So, I haven't posted anything since September 2011. ****Sigh. 2011 was pretty much a rough year for me. I learnt about my dad's medical diagnosis. It was a horrible nightmare.A hard period where I learnt to be strong for both of us. Coupled with school, writing was put aside so I could deal with all the issues in my life. I pray that I come to a point in my life where I'd be able to write and put my creativity to work no matter the situation.
As I type these words, I'm still in shock over the death of my father. He passed on to glory on January 10th 2012. Hmmmph!! I look at his pictures, and he seems so alive. Sometimes, I say to myself 'daddy brought me here and left me all alone'. It all didn't make sense to me when my dad started filing for me to live in the U.S.A. a couple of years earlier. I had a fun life in Nigeria, a good job and things were just starting to take shape in my life. Little did I know that God was giving me a privilege to spend the last moments of his life with him. My dad lived abroad most of my growing up years and so we had a rough start when I moved to the US to live with him. However, we worked through our misunderstandings.
Dad's gone to be with the Lord. Death is swallowed up in victory. I choose to see things from that perspective. Rest in peace Dad. I love you too much ( Same words you wrote when you wished me Happy Birthday in 1996. Never did forget them 'I love you too much').
It's 12.35am and though I sleep late, Monday is here and I've got so many things lined up for the day. 
See you soon,
Love, Debola.

Comments

Miss Onakz.... said…
Sweetheart, God works in ways we don't understand. Thank God you spent amazing times with daddy when it really mattered.
February 9, 2012 at 10:59 PM
CLEMENT said…
Death truly is swallowed up in victory! I'm sure he is smiling at you now from Heaven, I salute your courage and strength. God himself will be your comforter. Cheers
February 14, 2012 at 3:38 AM
Debbie Ade said…
Amen. Thank u Tola and Clement.
February 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Damilola said…
I didnt nt realise d strength my cousin had until her dad fell sick and died.... It is a beautiful thing u did, u honored ur dad nd God wld honour u.
April 26, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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