Happy 80th Birthday Ayi and 10th Anniversary in the world beyond. I think of you everyday, sometimes it's a fun filled memory and i will laugh hard. Sometimes the tears just run down my cheeks uncontrollably. All i know is that i miss you. Masoma and Miya have heard all the stories. You were a PERFECT father. Keep resting Ayi.

Ayi, 10 years, just like that

A year already 08/11/2013-08/11/2014.
Ayi,
I remember like it was yesterday when Cynthia Called @ 10:10pm that Saturday August 10/2013 here in Missouri and 04:10 am in Buea, and said "Mama Titi, it's over, Ayi is gone, he took his last breath 3 min ago". I screamed, and screamed and screamed. For reasons known to me and God, I decided to pray and asked GOD to receive Ayi in HIS KINGDOM. I then started making calls to those concerned and to get a ticket ASAP. I still cry, because I find it hard to believe that I have not received any calls from you just to check and chat like old pals as you did with all of your kids. But I count it all joy to know you played your part here on earth, you did almost everything you had to do except living more for us. I keep playing in my mind the wonderful moments we had. I remember a conversation we had, that day we were driving from Frederick to Greenbelt to attend the Bakweri meeting. You said" look at my daughter driving me all over America, David!!!!!!!" and I told you" Ayi there is still more to came, this is just the beginning, your next trip will be more fun , we will take more road trips". Little did I know it was my plan not God's. I also remember during one of your hospital stay in Laurel Regional Hospital in Maryland, I saw you in so much pain that I went in the bathroom and was crying, you called me by your bedside with your usual smile and voice you said" Pourquoi tu pleures? Mere, un chef de famille ne pleure pas, je ne vais pas mourrir maintenant, tout ca est passager". Your stoicism was at it's peak 24/7. No matter how much pain you were in, you never wanted anyone to feel bad. You always encourage others and tell them you will be fine. That is why even after my siblings told me the condition was not good I knew you will come over, because to me , you were my TROOPER, always bouncing back, no matter what. But I guess, this time around GOD wanted you back in heaven with the other angels. I am happy because you are not alone there, Lydie Mojoko Manyanye and all the others family members who preceded in the world beyond were happy to see you wherever Ayi is, there is joy, fun and lots of laughter. Thank you for watching over us, I am trying my best not to cry anymore because I know you don't want to see me crying all the time, but Ayi it is hard. We are all doing fine and we are all working together to keep your legacy alive. We all know what will make you happy and proud and we are doing just that. You were that father every child will like to have. My Ayi, my Mbombeeeyyy, my counselor, my HERO, My numero Uno Padre. Rest in Peace till we meet again.
Your daughter, Enanga Ikome Manyanye.

Happy birthday in Heaven Ayi. . Keep resting Father. Forever in my heart and mind

Hello Sir,
I never met you in the physical but I have met you in my dreams twice. Why you chose to visit me, you alone knows, but the message you came to give me was clear" Relax,I see what you are going through and all will be fine"
Heard so many nice things about you and it's always fun to hear those stories that made you a great dad to your kids and a great husband to your wife who still misses you like it was yesterday.
On behalf of my son, your grand child Eyole Ikome Adrien, we say Happy nine years in the beyond.
Keep shining your light on your family ♥️

9 years gone. Ayi if you can, help us calm the storm we are in. They are days I ask myself tons of questions, but I get no answers. Father it's been HARD!!! I keep giving you heads up on the way life has been treating us since you transitioned, but you are too silent. Are you really gone? Can you just take a minute and come tell me something? , I miss your phone calls, your signature big happy laugh. You were such a happy and positive person" mere il y a quoi? C' est tout?, c'est ca qui te fait pleurer? Pardon mere, Ca va aller'" Ayi je veux que ca aille, parceque ca ne vas pas Mon pere. Je suis a bout, je vais bientot craquer. Viens me dire quelques chose.Repos eternal mon cher Nganga ooohhh

Ayi, I am just sitting here and thinking about you and Ma Lydie. Some days are harder than others , all i know is you are resting and also you have some company, your girl Ma Lydie. Yesterday was just too hard, I kept calling and asking why you have been this quiet. Ayi they are things you have to guide us
I know deep in my soul, you are still around watching over us. Stop the madness, we can't, it's more than us. Ayi I miss you. Come talk to me sometime please!!!

I miss you Ayi. I wish you were here. Just that smile or a hug will do it for me... Life is hard, I need you

Ayi, it's that time of year. Merry Christmas in heaven. Every holiday your absence is so heavy. Missing you my darling father. Continue to restin peace ✌️✌️✌️️️️

He was born 9-7-1943, he was laid to rest on the 9-7-2013. He would have been 78 years today, he was laid to rest 8 years today. Very few people have that privilege, to exit the stage of life the same day they walked in. Ayi you were our trailblazer, you played your part, now you can rest. As usual we are celebrating your birthday. Enjoy your day in heaven with the other Angels. We thank GOD for your life here on earth. Love you father. Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Heavenly birthday Ayi. Thank you for continuing to watch over all of us. So much has changed in this crazy world since you left. But I'm sure you know. Can you imagine the global pandemic? You were always an academician. I'm sure you are up there discussing with your friends what could have caused this. In any case, I just wanted to say hey and happy birthday. I know you are looking out for all of us, even keeping us safe from the pandemic.
Love you Ayi
Always
Ischiles

Happy birthday Ayi. Today would have been your 78th birthday. My September birthday buddy. I miss you too Ayi. I can only imagine how big and better birthday celebrations are in your Father's house with angels. Just so you, September birthdays have not been the same since your departure from this earth. Love and miss you Father aka pere.

Happy 8th Angelversary Ayi. 8 years since you got your heavenly wings. This is one wound, time has not healed. Continue to rest my sweet father. I miss you everyday.

Here we are again Ayi... 8 years gone without you! I want to write you a letter but words have failed me. I wish you were still here. We all miss you...I miss you terribly! Few days ago I was having a really difficult day. While waiting for a taxi, i started talking to you. Before I realised, I was almost home after walking a considerably long distance providing you with updates (mostly venting to be honest ) while people looked at me thinking I had lost my mind. I know you could hear me. I love you Ayi!

Ayi this is what I wrote 7 years ago. I miss you Ayi every day. Some days, I think of you, with a smiles, some days I can't help but just cry cry and cry. I remember our conversations and I feel so lost. 

A year already 08/11/2013-08/11/2014.
Ayi,
I remember like it was yesterday when Cynthia Called @ 10:10pm that Saturday August 10/2013 here in Missouri and 04:10 am in Buea, and said "Mama Titi, it's over, Ayi is gone, he took his last breath 3 min ago". I screamed, and screamed and screamed. For reasons known to me and God, I decided to pray and asked GOD to receive Ayi in HIS KINGDOM. I then started making calls to those concerned and to get a ticket ASAP. I still cry, because I find it hard to believe that I have not received any calls from you just to check and chat like old pals as you did with all of your kids. But I count it all joy to know you played your part here on earth, you did almost everything you had to do except living more for us. I keep playing in my mind the wonderful moments we had. I remember a conversation we had, that day we were driving from Frederick to Greenbelt to attend the Bakweri meeting. You said" look at my daughter driving me all over America, David!!!!!!!" and I told you" Ayi there is still more to came, this is just the beginning, your next trip will be more fun , we will take more road trips". Little did I know it was my plan not God's. I also remember during one of your hospital stay in Laurel Regional Hospital in Maryland, I saw you in so much pain that I went in the bathroom and was crying, you called me by your bedside with your usual smile and voice you said" Pourquoi tu pleures? Mere, un chef de famille ne pleure pas, je ne vais pas mourrir maintenant, tout ca est passager". Your stoicism was at it's peak 24/7. No matter how much pain you were in, you never wanted anyone to feel bad. You always encourage others and tell them you will be fine. That is why even after my siblings told me the condition was not good I knew you will come over, because to me , you were my TROOPER, always bouncing back, no matter what. But I guess, this time around GOD wanted you back in heaven with the other angels. I am happy because you are not alone there, Lydie Mojoko Manyanye and all the others family members who preceded in the world beyond were happy to see you wherever Ayi is, there is joy, fun and lots of laughter. Thank you for watching over us, I am trying my best not to cry anymore because I know you don't want to see me crying all the time, but Ayi it is hard. We are all doing fine and we are all working together to keep your legacy alive. We all know what will make you happy and proud and we are doing just that. You were that father every child will like to have. My Ayi, my Mbombeeeyyy, my counselor, my HERO, My numero Uno Padre. Rest in Peace till we meet again.
Your daughter, Enanga Ikome Manyanye.

Ayi this time of the year makes it even harder to know you are gone. Father you know what is going on, i am worn out. Keep looking after us. I miss you Ayi.. Merry Christmas in heaven my father.

Happy birthday Ayi. Today would have been the 77th. I celebrate you everyday, and thank you for being so present. A couple of days i played one of our multiple conversations in my head. I cried, then i laughed. Thank you Ayi, continue to rest and watching over us. Oh September birthdays are so different now. Remember you always started then we followed, today we are celebrating, because the tradition stays, death will not change anything. You are gone, but still very present. Happy birthday Ayi. Love more everyday. Just wish you were here to see how far, we've all come. I see your hands in everything happening. "Mere, un chef de famille ne pleure pas. Essuies-moi ces larmes". Ayi ce jour je eure parceque tu me manques. Trop de choses a te dire pere. Merci pour tout❤❤❤

Happy 7th Angelversary mi padre. I love you Ayi. It's been u years ince you got your Angel wings. I miss you Ayi. Whay can i say?? You know. Till we meet to part no more Ayi

Ayi i am here again. Missing you more everyday. How i wish you were still here. "Mere, il y a quoi?" Ayi i miss you. Ayi talk to me. Father i need you. I miss my weekly calls, just to ask me how are things?. Keep watching over mama and us. You were our pillar, but God has been faithful. We are holding on. It's been a rough 7 years. The good( many additions to the family), the bad( OMG) and the worst( tell me about it). You know all Ayi. At the beginning you were coming to me in my dreams, but you just cut off. What happened?? Fid i mess up on something you told me? If i did Mbombeee , i am sorry. Ayi i need guidance and direction, i am so lost at times. I just seat down and cry, you know the part you played on my life. My pain is that i did not have time to say a proper goodbye. I had hope even after your Dr.told me the organs were failing, i had hope things would turn around. Ayi rest in peace. Just writing this brings back so many memorieseis. I miss you Ayi.

... just when I think the grief is beginning to subside, a memory hits me in the chest out of nowhere and knocks me back to my knees once again. Ayi I miss you!! Everyday I wish you could hold on a little longer... then I remember how same time 7 years ago I cried to God in prayer that He shouldn't allow you to suffer. I remember the conversation we had in the hospital ward few days before you passed.
... it was a few minutes past midnight when the nurses administered your last dose of insulin for the day and you went back to sleep. Shortly after I passed out by your bedside sitting on a stool, with my hands supporting my head on the lower part of your bed. I still cannot figure out how you did it but you got up served me some rice which Mama had brought to the hospital that evening with two slices of Morocco woke me up, asked me to sit on the bed while you placed the food on the stool then asked me to eat. Embarrassed at the fact that I was meant to be looking after you and not the other way round with tears in my eyes, I said "Ayi I'm not hungry". I sensed you were getting upset so before you said another word I picked up the plate and started eating while crying. You wiped my tears and promised me you will be fine. I believed you... because you were a fighter! Only for things to go completely south few days later. Ahhhhh death!!! That was who you were... loving, giving... genuine always looking out for us.
We went on to have a conversation that I hold very dear (I hope I am doing what you asked)... I wish you were here Mbombe!
There are so many memories I wish we created together. I'm so grateful to God for your time here on earth but I wish you could stay a little longer... to watch me grow.... to enjoy the fruits of your labour!
You worked extremely hard to provide for Mama and us all. You should have been here to share in the Joy's of our successes.
Ayi so much is going on... please lead us dear Father... you must be feeling terrible over all the chaos. Worry not Ayi, the majority of us are still holding on to values you instilled in us your whole life. We've got Mama... we've got each other.
Sometimes I sit and wonder what your thoughts are of me... I'm I meeting your expectations? I'm I going the direction you would have wanted? I'm I making you proud Ayi?... then I burst out crying or sometimes laughing depending on the memory of you that shines at that particular moment. Today I called your name out loud and it broke my heart into a million pieces because I felt cheated! You ought to have been here so you can also call me every day and ask how my day went like you did with my older siblings. You ought to have been here so I can call you for us to joke about the difficulties of life. Still, I'm grateful i have beautiful memories to hold on to. I'll never stop thinking of you and talking about your time here on earth. Keep resting Ayi. I love you so much ❤

Mon pere. Ayi, September birthdays are not the same without you. It is hard, i was thinking with time it will get better, but NO. I miss you everyday more. Happy birthday Ayi. I know in heaven celebrations and cakes are bigger and better. Please just take a minute and look back at all we've been through. Keep watching over Rosita and us. Missing you this day is an understament. I just tou need you for one more day, so i can tell you everything. I' am just overwhelmed. Continue to rest in peace my dear father.
Love you for ever. Happy birthday my father, my angel. Rest in peace

Ayi this is your sixth birthday in heaven and still just like the first one its not easy. Time passes by so fast! Today I reflect on how you lived your life and the lessons you taught us everyday. As i grow older i try to put those lessons into perspective when i can. This day like all other ‘ 07 Septembers’ brings with it a fresh round of hurt, grief, pain and tears.
Not a day goes by without me thinking about you and how things would have been so different if you were still here. Alot has changed since you left us... you should still be here. We still need you Ayi...I still need you! But i know you would not trade your place in heaven for anything!
Thank you Ayi for never failing to come through when we need you. I love you so much and happy 75th in Heaven! Continue to watch over Mama and all of us.
As the songwritter would put it “Its been a long day without you my friend, and I’ll tell you all about it when i see you again. We’ve come a long way from where we began, and I’ll tell you all about it when i see you again”.

Mon pere. Repose en paix

6 years gone by like that. Continue to rest Ayi.

Today marks 6 years since u left earth. I wish I knew where u are. I hope u are watching over us and guiding us. Have u seen daddy? U 2 had a great friendship. How about Yvonne and Ma Lydie? I hope u guys are having a big old family reunion. We miss u guys and always will

Happy birthday Ayi. Keep resting.

5 years, yes 5 years. Gone by so fast. Forever green in our memories and hearts. Continue to rest sweet angel of ours.
Amen

Ayi, donc vrai, vrai. Le mois prochain 5 ans. Heyyy Mon pere. Je veux te parler, Ayi please answer me. I need your inputs

Ayi, on dit quoi mon pere??

Happy 4th Angelversary my numero uno Padre

That date is coming again Ayi. Forever green in our hearts. Rest in peace

Welcome back to the world Ayi.

Happy birthday Ayi. We miss you. Words fail....

Happy birthday Ayi. Love and miss you. Rest in peace.

Yo. Pap's. For real ? This is terrible.

Ayi, 3 years today, still hurting like it was yesterday. All i know is that, you are in a better place. But then, take a look at what you left behind. I need your input. i really do. i've done some of the things, you wanted me to do, so now you do your part. i need change.

Ayi, Ayi, toi meme, tu sais.

Pere, retournes toi et remets l'ordre dans la taniere. you can't let things go this way. Notre unite etait ta fierte.
Mbombeyyyy, reponds moi

What is life even?

Pere, Il y a koi? Qu'est ce qu'Il ya lieu de faire? Reponds moi. I wanna hear from you.

Ayi, Ayi. Missing and loving you. Hope you are resting in your new home.

Ayi, just missing you every day more and more. Love you my dear darling and loving father. Rest in Peace

Happy birthday Ayi, today would have been your 72nd candle. Hope you had a great birthday celebration in heaven. Miss you my dear father and keep being that my special Angel in heaven.
Your daughter Nganga oohhh.

2 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, yeap. Till we meet to part no more. Rest in Peace Ayi.

Ayi today Aug.7th 2015 makes exactly 2 years that I had my conversation with you. You were on your way to the hospital and you told me "Mere ca va aller", little did I know, it was the last time I was talking to you. So much have happened, and I know, you know. Rest in Peace father.

23 months, since that day you took your last breath. RIP my dear father, I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that tears won't bring you back, but please , forgive me for my headiness, it's my own way of grieving. I know you don't like seeing me cry, but that's how I cope with you not being here physically anymore. I love you and thank you for always being by my sides anytime I need you. Love you Ayi

Mbombee, Ayi, Pere, ou es-tu? tu me manques. Viens on cause, trop de commerages mon pere. Il ya quoi mere????Qui m'appelera mere? Ayi I miss you. But rest, cos you deserve it. It was time to part ways physically, not emotionally, because I feel you protecting me every step of the way. Come and tell me all is well.