“Lord, You seem so far away A million miles or more, It feels today And though I haven’t lost my faith I must confess right now That it’s hard for me to pray But I don’t know what to say And I don’t know where to start But as You give the grace With all […]
‘Love leaves a memory no one can steal, but death leaves a memory no one can heal!’ (Author: Unknown) Monday, 11th January 2021, is a day I will never forget! I have heard many stories about people losing their fathers; I least expected that I would also lose mine so soon. I don’t know where […]
Our father was the smartest man we have ever met. He was logical in his thinking and methodical with his work. He made us want to do better; he told us stories of waking up at dawn and studying when his other friends were sleeping. He definitely made it clear that success did not come […]
It is with deep sorrow, sadness, shock and denial that I write this tribute. How can I be referring to you in the past tense instead of the present tense? I wish I was writing “Patrick is” rather than “Patrick was”. Patrick your life was full of family inclusivity. You were a family oriented man […]
“Like as the waves move towards the pebbled shore so do our minutes hasten to their end” Shakespeare Sonnet 60 Time with you was short but packed with so many great experiences and moments. My brother Patrick, I am bereft of words as I write this. It still hasn’t fully sunk in yet. What can […]
“That crystal is an expensive, valuable and precious heirloom. Hold it carefully!”, you warned. Oh Lord! Alas, it is shattered! I am very sorry dad, I tried but it fell and I can’t put these smithereens together. Oh, Patrick! Lord Jesus, would you heal our broken hearts and help us put together what is left […]
MY BELOVED BROTHER I hold onto your memories. The ones that are so dear I will keep them close to my heart You did so much for me, so much more than I ever did for you. I hope you will forgive me, for all the things I didn’t do. I wanted to do everything […]