Amigo, I’ve always admired how you are always really ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Always smiling and in a good mood—a person you can trust and depend on, always. Hmmmm, we’ve shared so many great memories—from our days at the Law Faculty and Law School to working life in general. You were one of the few people who truly understood me when I came back home to Ghana. Study group meetings, the debates, the prayer meetings… you were always present. Thank you for always being there, both professionally and personally. A strong strength and tower of help. I pray that God continues to bless and keep you as you enter your new age, with grace, favour, good health, and financial success. May God bless and keep your family always. Amen. Esine Amiko, I love how respectful and helpful you are—always there when someone needs you. I have so many fond memories of having you as a wonderful roommate in secondary school (Augusco) and during our first year at University of Cape Coast. Thank you for being such a great friend I could always rely on. Happy birthday to you, Amiko! May all your dreams and wishes be fulfilled! Best wishes, Ferra Akafia, You are humble, very smart, and always have that demure smile about you. You’ve been such a great influence here in East Legon Hills, where we’re near neighbours. When we were building in Ghana, you offered great advice and kept an eye out for us. Truly a great guy! Thank you for being so down-toearth and fun. Wishing you good health, long life, joy, and plenty of opportunities to travel the world without fuss. Best wishes, Eleanor Amiko, I love your placid nature, how accommodating you are, and your wealth of knowledge. I cherish our time as roommates, especially preparing groundnut soup together to the envy of our floor mates (they know themselves). And of course, you are a dancer—in your own way! Thank you for being someone I could always count on for support and advice. You are very reliable. As you enter another decade, I pray for God’s blessings and blissful days ahead of you. Dom Jordan Michael, One thing I really love about you is your humility. You’ve built such a solid and successful career, yet you remain down-to-earth, engaging, and sincere—just like when we first worked together as young lawyers at a private firm. Although there aren’t one standout memories, I’ve always appreciated how personable and approachable you are. I wish you a wonderful birthday and a glorious next phase of your life and career, filled with purpose and satisfaction. May the Lord keep you safe and guide you along the providential path He charted for you even before you came to be. Hannah Happy birthday, Michael, I just wanted to say howmuch I admire your drive—it’s truly inspiring. I’m eternally grateful to you for being such an awesome neighbour at East Legon Hills, even though I’m a very absent neighbour myself. You played a key role in getting me set up with my building, and I just followed your lead. You are genuinely a very good human being, and I pray that the heavens reward you in good measure for all that you do for humanity. Kimbo The Birthday Journal 45
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