Josh, what do I say about you, my darling husband? Josh, what do I say about you, my darling husband? The last 18 years of marriage with you have been filled with love, joy, and wonderful experiences. You have impactedmy life in so many ways that words cannot even begin to express them all. I remember an experience that perfectly illustrates who you are and how you make my life better. Two years ago, we decided to have a family photo shoot. While Josh took his time getting ready, the boys and I started taking our pictures. I could see the photographer struggling to get good pictures, as we did not seem very relaxed. When Josh arrived, the photographer asked him to wait because he still didn’t have any good pictures of the boys and I. Josh immediately said, “Freda will become relaxed once I join.” Lo and behold, once we started taking the pictures with Josh, we all started having fun. Mission accomplished - the photographer seemed to be getting the pictures he wanted because he had this big smile on his face. This is the effect Josh has on me; my calm in every storm. Not only is he my calm in every storm, but he is also my realist partner and serves as my reality check. While I’m the dreamer with grandiose plans, he seems to find a way to bring me down to earth by being my reality check. We balance each other out perfectly. Josh, we know you like to be the centre of attention but I love how you make me the centre of your attention when we are together. Once you see a frown on my face, you do not rest till you get to the bottom of it and rectify the situation. Nomatter what the situation is, you are always there to put a smile on my face. Josh, you are a leader, and I admire how you take charge in every situation. You are admired by almost everyone you encounter, including our 2 boys, Sean and RJ. Speaking of children, you are the best dad they could ever have. Just like everything you do, you became a natural once you slipped into “daddy mode,” and you have continuously played that role with finesse. Although we are both strict, you always remind me that our children are teenagers and should be allowed to act like teenagers, creating a good balance for parenting. Just like every African parent, I never dreamt of my kids pursuing any other career, than medicine. I was devastated when you identified that Sean wasn’t interested in medicine, even before Sean acknowledged it. I remember him arguing with you that he wanted to take that path. After you broke it down to him, he finally came to the realisation that he was interested in another career path. Your intuitiveness and understanding of your kids are something I admire and do not take for granted. You are an excellent communicator, and people seem to hang on every word you say. I believe you would have been an excellent preacher like your dad, Rev. Bamfo. Hopefully, it’s not too late. I could go on and on about the impact you’ve had on our lives, but let me stop here and celebrate you, my king, my hero, my partner, my soulmate, and best friend. Happy birthday to the most awesome, wonderful, fashionable, handsome, and great hubby. I love you from the core of my heart and will choose you in a hundred lifetimes. I wish you another 50 years of God’s goodness and grace. Freda Ayensu-Bamfo Happy birthday daddy!!! It’s difficult to put into words how much you mean to me and the rest of our family, as your impact has been immeasurable. As my father, my spirituMessages 49
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