Dear Readalot,
I have been putting off writing for quite a bit now. For the life of
me, I had no idea that it would be the passing of my father that would bring me
here. I should probably apologize in advance, because I doubt I have anything
funny to say tonight.
Last night, I heard my mum scream. I love my mother to bits
and I worry about her more than she worries about herself. So, I ran into her
room to find out what could have happened.
She was on the phone. From her tone and gestures, I knew something
bad had happened. However, I thought this bad thing had happened to someone
else. I waited for her to be done with her call. Before I could ask what
happened, she said; "Your daddy is dead."
I can't exactly recall the first few emotions that I felt. I only
know that the earth seemed to spin a little.
My parents separated when I was nine years old. I stayed with my
mum. For more than half my life, I wasn't really close to my dad. Life, in it's
uncanny manner, made us drift apart.
When I was a kid, my dad spoilt us kids rotten. There was almost
nothing he wouldn't do for his kids. He was a workaholic. Sadly, this was one
of the things that did damage to my parents' marriage. But, undeniably,
irrevocably, my father loved his children.
My father was not perfect. No one is, really.
But I didn't care. I don't care. Life throws so much bullshit at us.
Sometimes, we catch it and throw it right back. Other times, it hits us and
throws us down and bruises us. It bruised my daddy. It hurts me so much that it
did.
I'm probably babbling a lot. What I'm trying to say is that I loved
my daddy. Very much. I'm sorry for all the times I could have been a better
daughter and I wasn't. I'm just trying to make sure it's recorded somewhere.
Here. That I love my daddy. And I know that he loved and loves me too.
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| 1948 -2014 |
Charles Oladele Ogunleye, you're in my heart….now…always.
Yours truly, Simi.
PS: I found my brother's article this morning.
http://rainbowspotholes.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/the-night-my-father-died/
May God comfort you. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen :) Thank u
DeleteWoow so sorry about your loss!May the LORD be with you and your family at large. We love you and know daddy is in a better place. Slasha
ReplyDeleteAmen. Thanks Slash
DeleteMehn! I didn't get to meet him,neither did I hear much about him but I knew that he loved his children nd they loved him too! My condolences sis,may his soul rest in perfect peace! Love you!
ReplyDelete*Hugs*
DeleteOh Simisola....I am so sorry about your Dad. I can imagine how you feel right now cuz I lost my dad about ten years ago. May his soul rest in peace and may the good lord protect the ones he left behind.Be strong...
ReplyDelete:) I appreciate it
DeleteSo sowwyy. Wishing you God's comfort and strength:)
ReplyDeleteAmen. Thanks a lot.
DeleteMay his soul rest in peace dear. My prayers go to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBless u bro. Thank you.
DeleteSimisola it is certainly well with Brother Dele. God sees everything and shall judge all those who had the opportunity to play family with him and did not. Anyway, now that he has gone to meet with his maker, I hope eyes shall become clear and no amount of crocodile tears will change the truth and history. May his soul rest in perfect peace. God knows he truly deserves it.
ReplyDeleteAmen uncle. Thank u so much sir :)
DeleteOh simi, I wish I understood all the emotions you feel but I don't . Am sorry for your loss. And above all I pray that God gives you strength to see your family through this trying time.
ReplyDeleteAmen dear. :*
DeleteSorry for your loss
ReplyDeleteThe spirit of Yahweh is your strength
ReplyDeleteAm sure he is proud of you... :)
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