Hello Dad, yes I can call you dad because you were as much of a dad to me as you were to all your children (biological, adopted and the numerous others)Daddy I cant believe ten years have gone so quickly without you calling me to say "Haddyza, How are you" You were indeed a man of peace and I dare to say you were indeed a pleasant gentleman as you would always say about my dad too. I can proudly say I am one of the blessed ones to have met you in my lifetime. You treated me with respect and never took side, you were true and fair in judgement.
For giving me the opportunity to be married into your family, I say thank you. For always seeing the best in me, I say thank you sir. For never joining others to always flogging me at every giving opportunity, I say e'seun daddy modupe gidi.
I learnt great patience, understanding, calmness and giving all from you
Sun re o, baba dada, Baba Omobolaji. The Baale himself. I love and miss you everyday.

Say hello to mummy and my parents.

Hello dad, happy birthday. If there is a terminus for transiting into afterlife by now you would and should have received “Uncle B” Bayọ Tuga. He held on for as long as he could perhaps, to bring you good report about yours truly. But, the NHS ‘dried him out!” they kill him in my opinion.
He constantly kept tabs same as you would.
I often wake up thinking I’ve just had a conversation with you and that in fact I would see you the next. It’s always hard reminding myself that possibilities ended almost 10 years ago!

As always, dad I missed you. I wish my thoughts can truly come alive as often as you strayed into them but, I am sooner brought back to my conscious mind that you are on another plane! Yet the thoughts are real and doesn’t leave me alone. Adisa nlẹ

It gives me joy to be here and....more joy it would have been to have you physically around. Lately I keep reminding myself “it’s a great time to be alive!”’this is in-spite of challenges the world is going through right now and my own personal battles. I yearn for your encouragement but, the thought of your doting eyes does it for me! Thank you dad. Rest easy, I am in charge!

You could have waited for another 7 years perhaps, but, it is all in the realm of "ifs" The possibilities are endless. You could have seen your grandchildren all grown into beautiful teenagers and your children holding their own in the race of life. And yours truly, battling a fast receding and balding pate and the teasing that comes with it. while you wore yours with dignity, class, epitome of the 'successful', it is not working for me! I dread the day my hairline would re-draw itself in a southward facing arc. Dad may be, if.... you would have seen mine and Yemi's children, And maybe some great grandchildren too. And perhaps find joy in travelling again at least to see how well the Lord has stretched your DNA and name. I could never really keep things from you even with the knowledge of the risk of divulging it where I wont. Every of your supposed weaknesses for me accentuate your greatness! I can't see it any other way safe, that you are badly misunderstood. Let your spirit bring back life and light into the entire family! It dimmed when you departed, but "ogo ojo o re ibi kankan...!"

I Should have done this long before the anniversary of your passing, I reckoned i was either too lazy or too overwhelmed to.... But the thoughts never stopped. And this I probably wrote May of 2018
He smile for me rather than the camera
When I feel alone as I often I do, I go back to look at old pictures, delve into the depth of my memories and search anything, down to the remotest of events that would bring back the possibles. At once, my heart fills with joy, sadness that you are no longer here physically. My eyes well up and my throat tightens and I gulp... the pains of your absence and the unappreciated joys you’ve tried to bring into my life. I keep promising myself I won’t cry again, I won’t cry again but, it comes of its accord.
I have looked at the pictures of my wedding one of the rarest few we’ve taken together. It hit me again as it often does, the depth of your love and pride in your children. While others pose for the camera you trail your sight on me, a proud father appreciating that which the Lord has accomplished through his hands. Those looks, that gaze, for me, is priceless. Nothing and I repeat nothing offers as much motivation as the thought that lies behind that look. I still miss you dad

I reckoned, today you would have been 77years old, 3 shy of your 80th. There is no running away from what bind us. Not that I want or could but, it is just so palpable, more so on a day like this. No one I'd rather share my ambitions with, no one my thought unfold. The one person that shows that much interest. I miss you too much, I wonder if I am growing at all. But I know at the appointed time I will see that 'handsome' smile breakout on your face
Nle Adisa!

This is a day i need not offer any excuse to talk about you. Today, five years ago you exited this realm and transited to the great beyond. I often talk to you in my heart and imagined your response and that 'chesty' hearty laugh when you humorously try to resolve contentious issues at home. And those your sarcastic response when we offer contrary opinion to your advise. Remembering all those times makes me smile and each time i interact with your children and their children I keep seeing you and it gives me joy. You are alive in our lives. Live on dad.

...that time of the year when the thought of you registers and assumes a more apparent 'presence.' Not one for birthday, but you'll gladly buy into any excuse to celebrate your children. I chose to celebrate you as much as time and resources permits. Nle Adisa!

I simply miss you

Dad, today you would have been a young man of 74. Happy birthday young man

A tribute to a great man is in coming in contact with all that he has impacted. Men, deeds gives me a constant reminder of you Dad. Live on Baale!

Today would have been your 73rd Birthday. Characteristically you wouldn't let on or bother to acknowledge the signifcance of that day. But we all do, and as become a family tradition, we all 'jostled' to be the first to get in a few words of birthday wishes which you always do appreciate. I will still celebrate you for as long as life permits. And in us all your dreams would "in Jesus name" be fulfilled. Happy Birhtday Dad

Miss you today And Always Dad....forever on my heart

one year on by (28/8/2014), the pain is still as real as the first time the news was broken to me. Now I realise more than ever your influence in my life.
Together we break new grounds in my life's journey until your demise. Just when the bond of father/son was firmly being consolidated, they 'would' come, and take you away from us.
Your love, beautifully woven in your expressions and that smiles and stares of a proud father who has great hope for his children. I see
you daddy. Your hope is made real in us