Daddy had 4 remarkable characteristics that I will like to talk about.
Daddy had a very strong concern about house tidiness, and always stressed that the house should always be tidied from morning when we get up from bed, till night when we go to sleep. He did not mind even if he had to remind us a hundred times a day about keeping places in order. He strongly believed cleanliness is next to godliness. This has gone a long way to help us implement this idea in our homes.
Daddy had a great taste. All what he bought and all his ideas were highly qualitative. Daddy believed you did not only need to be wealthy to be qualitative but that quality could be achieved through hard work as well. Daddy will go an extra mile at times just to get that quality. The rewards were great as the things he got were durable beautiful and lasted for long.
Daddy was a perfectionist. Nothing would please him if it was not properly done. That made him always do most things by himself. Mum would tell us at times to help do his ironing, say. That was usually a waste of time and energy for no sooner had we completed it than he did it again, not really pleased by our outcomes. As for his pictures just he was the king Midas with the golden touch, he will not mind spending the whole day in the lounge fitting the pictures perfectly into the album himself just because he wanted a job well-done.
Greatest of all, daddy loved us so much. He provided all that was necessary to make us happy. That sometimes involved him entertaining us himself when we were young with lovely stories, mostly fables and showing us how to dance to certain rhythms. He provided all our needs as we grew up and he still extended a hand even when we were working.
His pieces of advice made us grow into respectful God-fearing individuals. Daddy’s love could still be experienced even when in his sick bed. Though he could not do much physically in that state, daddy chose to stay alive for the time he did, giving us hope strength and courage to carry on with our activities. This was wonderful in that we got used to every stage of daddy’s deteriorating health and as he drew towards the end of his journey we could clearly see the path he was taking and we could estimate the distant left. And when he reached the end of the journey we were able to take it with courage. What else could a dad have done?
Oh Dad thanks so much for ALL
We will deeply miss you so MUCH
Papa, I count myself lucky that you entrusted me to marry and look after your daughter, Lydia. I cannot thank you enough. Interestingly, Lydia and I are now resident in the town where you studied Printing – Leeds, England. It is therefore not surprising that in many ways you lived your life like an “Englishman”. I have always admired your organised lifestyle, politeness and honesty. You were always true to your words and you had nothing to hide from anybody. You always tried to do what was right and kept your conscience clean.
We thank the almighty God for your life and the blessings. Given the life expectancy in Cameroon, you had a long life and we give thanks to the Lord for that. You also had a good quality life. You have seen all your children grow up to become independent and successful adults. In addition you saw all your 11 grand children. You were remarkably close to your children and they will always cherish the quality time you spent with them as children.
You demonstrated that it is possible to transform a hobby (photography) into a career. You showed us that photography is an art and the skill and dedication you used to take photos and arrange them into albums has left a mark on many people. You have immortalised many sad and joyful occasions and like most artists and musicians, the photographs you took will always remind people of you. You have left behind a lasting legacy and you will never be forgotten!
Most of all, you lived your life as an exemplary Christian and you died as a Christian. I have no hesitation that you are in the Kingdom of Heaven protecting us and preparing a place for your children.
Grandpa was like my best friend. I always followed him wherever he went. He took very good care of me like a father. He was a very good and hardworking man.
God has a reason for taking him away from our midst. May his soul rest in peace.
Grandpa we will all miss you !!
