Happy Birthday, Daddy! On your special day, I want to express my admiration for the unconditional love you shower on all of us, your discipline, and the infectious laughter that echoes in our home. You are the most amazing father. I can’t help but smile when I think about those cherished childhood moments, especially our adventures to the poultry farm. Your wise words, such as “Hard work pays off, and laughter is the best medicine,” have become life mantras for me. Your personality, the perfect blend of Mum’s strictness and your cool, laid-back vibe, is what makes you uniquely you. I take immense pride in the enduring love you and Mum share, setting a beautiful example for all of us. Your ability to weather storms, like the tough times in 1981, and come out even stronger speaks volumes about your resilience. Thank you for being you, and I wish you a birthday as fantastic as you are! Okyne Daddy, Today as you celebrate your birthday, my mind is flooded with thoughts about what truly defines you. Your personality is like a burst of sunshine that brightens all our lives—your infectious humour, that magnetic charisma, and goodness, the way your eyes light up with that special twinkle, it’s just heartwarming. Isn’t it amusing that, after all this time, I’ve never heard you speaking Twi? Your enthusiasm for life is downright contagious, and those moments when you’re passionately into something, turning that twinkle in your eyes into a full-on fireworks show of joy, are pure magic. And oh, your stories! It’s a treasure trove that I absolutely adore diving into. The way you transport us back in time, especially with those tales from Ghana and other parts of Africa, feels like we’re on a thrilling time-travel adventure with the best guide ever. What really makes me proud are those instances when your narratives become our family’s living history book. Your experiences and the wisdom you’ve gathered over the years make you more than just a great parent; you’re like the sage of our family. So, here’s to you, Daddy, on your 90th! May your day be filled with the same warmth, joy, and love that you’ve been generously showering over us throughout the years. Here’s to the man who effortlessly turns every moment into a celebration! Kwame Opoku 27 The Birthday Journal
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