'The good deeds of a righteous man always yield bountiful harvests for his descendants'. No good deed ever goes to waste. In the right time and season, the harvest surely comes'.
Valentine ONUNKWO (2019).
My Big Fish, it's been three long and eventful years since you bade this sinful earth goodbye and assumed your position in the committee of 'the Church triumphant' in heaven. Like the General you were, you excelled on all fronts, conquered territories and defended your family till your last breath. Among all fathers in the world, NONE could compare to you. You were a SPARKLING DIAMOND in the midst of THORNS, A PRICELESS GEM.
Living with you for the last 5 years of your life prepared me to face the raging storms of life with strength, tolerance, absolute confidence in God and proactively. You were never one to condone indiscipline or to pamper anyone beyond reasonable levels. From an early age, we all learnt to be responsible for our actions and that we wouldn't get everything we desired. Your famous line was 'work hard and get it for yourself.' That was a huge filip for me to keep striving towards self reliance.
That earth shattering infamous call on the 7th October, 2016 still resonates in my head. In a flash that day, it dawned on me that I had become a husband (to mum) and a father to my younger ones. Nothing prepared me for the turmoil and the difficult decisions to be taken almost immediately. When I am at the crossroads now, after invoking my counselor, the HOLY GHOST, I sometimes subconsciously take the course of action you would have taken if you were there. Your broad assessment of events, interpretation of situations and swift decision making was LEGENDARY. This approach has bailed me out of several challenges.
You left us in the hands of the ALMIGHTY FATHER. YOUR LAST WORDS - LET GOD TAKE CONTROL was PRICELESS. These 3 years have revealed that we now have a guardian angel and the ALMIGHTY GOD is INDEED IN CONTROL.
THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU, I was a young man struggling to find his feet. Today, I am a man, a PROUD HUSBAND and FATHER. By the way, my baby looks so much like you.
Adversity, occasioned by your sudden demise has made us stronger and a formidable unit. You are FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. Keep watching over us from your Station in heaven.
Sleep on My Big Fish, 'Douglas' Theophilus Osita Chuma Elias-Onunkwo, Shield of the Masses.
Te amo. Arrivederci.
Your Boy,
Valentine Okey Osita-Onunkwo
Valentine ONUNKWO (2019).
My Big Fish, it's been three long and eventful years since you bade this sinful earth goodbye and assumed your position in the committee of 'the Church triumphant' in heaven. Like the General you were, you excelled on all fronts, conquered territories and defended your family till your last breath. Among all fathers in the world, NONE could compare to you. You were a SPARKLING DIAMOND in the midst of THORNS, A PRICELESS GEM.
Living with you for the last 5 years of your life prepared me to face the raging storms of life with strength, tolerance, absolute confidence in God and proactively. You were never one to condone indiscipline or to pamper anyone beyond reasonable levels. From an early age, we all learnt to be responsible for our actions and that we wouldn't get everything we desired. Your famous line was 'work hard and get it for yourself.' That was a huge filip for me to keep striving towards self reliance.
That earth shattering infamous call on the 7th October, 2016 still resonates in my head. In a flash that day, it dawned on me that I had become a husband (to mum) and a father to my younger ones. Nothing prepared me for the turmoil and the difficult decisions to be taken almost immediately. When I am at the crossroads now, after invoking my counselor, the HOLY GHOST, I sometimes subconsciously take the course of action you would have taken if you were there. Your broad assessment of events, interpretation of situations and swift decision making was LEGENDARY. This approach has bailed me out of several challenges.
You left us in the hands of the ALMIGHTY FATHER. YOUR LAST WORDS - LET GOD TAKE CONTROL was PRICELESS. These 3 years have revealed that we now have a guardian angel and the ALMIGHTY GOD is INDEED IN CONTROL.
THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU, I was a young man struggling to find his feet. Today, I am a man, a PROUD HUSBAND and FATHER. By the way, my baby looks so much like you.
Adversity, occasioned by your sudden demise has made us stronger and a formidable unit. You are FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. Keep watching over us from your Station in heaven.
Sleep on My Big Fish, 'Douglas' Theophilus Osita Chuma Elias-Onunkwo, Shield of the Masses.
Te amo. Arrivederci.
Your Boy,
Valentine Okey Osita-Onunkwo
