My dear BB, I honestly can’t remember exactly when we met—I’ve just known you forever, most likely through Francis and the long friendship he shared with my late brothers. Over the years, you became family in the truest sense. You are calm yet firm, sweet, and truly an amazing human being. It is difficult to fault you in any way. In Fante, I would simply say ɔyɛ onipa—you are a good person. Becoming in-laws only deepened what already felt natural. From the very beginning, you called my son, Raul, your son, and that spoke volumes. To this day, he says he has two mothers because Auntie BB is one of them. When Raul and Ewuradjoa eventually met, connected, and chose to marry, it felt like our two families were coming together all over again. Professionally, we have also shared many meaningful experiences. Raul and I once ran a customer service training company, and with your HR background, you collaborated with us on several projects. Before you had your office at Christ the King, we trained staff at Fidelity Bank while you were working there, and later worked together on joint training programmes. More recently, about three years ago, we planned and delivered a one-day training for priests in the diocese, covering both customer service andHR. The response was overwhelming, with requests coming in from outside Ghana. To this day, you continue to collaborate professionally with my son from time to time. As you turn 60, what stands out most to me is your wisdom and character. You carry a wise spirit, and I deeply admire the way you raised your daughter—considerate, confident, free-spirited, and every inch a lady. I truly could not have asked for a better daughter-in-law. Spiritually and as a human being, you continue to inspire me. Your discipline, commitment, and generosity of time—especially to the youth at St. James—are a blessing to many. My prayer for you is simple and heartfelt: good health, long life, and abundant joy. May God bless you richly, and may this new chapter be filled with peace, fulfilment, and the joy of many grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. Love, Ruth BB, having known you since we were both teenagers, I can certainly say I have been privileged to observe you create a fulfilling life’s journey over the past several decades. This is further exemplified by your faith and relentless dedication to God and the service of your church. The attention and unwavering love you gave to your mother, especially after the death of your father, were clearly noticeable and unsurpassed. Thank you for supporting your sister Isabella and your other siblings as you navigate the management of your family estate. Despite your busy schedule, you always find a way to make your duties as a wife, mother, and grandmother appear seamless. One of your most admired attributes is your creativity and your ability to manage business development, professional progress, and growth. As a result, we are proud of your accomplishments as a pacesetter, an effective community leader, and a mentor to thousands of young men and women in Ghana. By the grace of God, you are celebrating a major milestone filled with wisdom, resilience, and a life of accumulated experiences. This represents a pivotal moment—a time for deep reflection on your fruitful past, as well as an opportunity to embrace your current passions, strengthen relationships, and explore new possibilities. As Socrates once said, “The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing.” As you embark on the next chapter of your life, I am confident you will continue to make us proud. For those who don’t know you well, I say: stay tuned. BB, if I had to choose one word to describe you, it would be altruism. As Proverbs 9:11 states: “For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you.” Happy birthday, and cheers to you! Paanii The Birthday Journal 29
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