One year on...

Thank you Lord!
2022 started with so much anxiety about how the funeral will be. From your passing till your burial was one of the most stressful times of my life. There were so many unnecessary distractions but what kept me going was the determination that come what may, I will give you the befitting homegoing that you deserve. I am glad that desire came to pass.

After the funeral, I came back empty and drained. I tried to get back to "normal life"...focusing on my kids, work and family. But could I really? Several times without planning to, I would burst into inconsolable tears. Many times till now, I wish we went together instead of you leaving me behind. I have so many questions that will have to wait till the Resurrection morning.

As I look back over the past year, I see the goodness of God! He has indeed been a father to the fatherless to me. I feel His presence and comfort. He keeps sending people I don't expect to show me love in ways I do not expect. Indeed God works in mysterious ways. Thank you for leading us to Jesus, He is more than enough in times like this.

Just like you dad, I am determined to focus only on what is truly important and ignore the noise and distractions. I am accepting the impossibility of trying to please everyone. I will keep on striving to be the best that God wants me to be until we unite again to part no more.

Until then, my heart will go on singing;
Until then, with joy i'll carry on;
Until the day my eyes behold that city;
Until the day God calls me home.

Rest on Dad.

Happy Heavenly Birthday to my former husband, Professor David Adekunle ("Ade") Akanbi. You are so greatly missed.
In Loving Memory,
Professor Linda Akanbi

Tribute to Professor D.K. Akanbi from Prof O. A. Sofowora

To the world you were a person but to me you were a world. Daddy ,you were truest, dearest and more than a father to me. You taught me patience, endurance , commitment and love. You lead by example and always praise me whenever I did something good and pointed out my mistakes with gentle voice. You encouraged me to work hard in life to fulfill my ordained destiny.
You were a precious gift from God so much grace, beauty, love and patience you possessed. You touched so many people including myself. I remember your strength and smiles even during the darkest period in your life( at Faculty of Education Ile- Ife). You were instrumental to my appointment as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Educational Technology , O.A.U.Ife where you retired from. Today, that little Graduate Assistant you gave opportunity to then, has now become a Professor of Educational Technology. It was very devastating to hear about your going into glory . I will never forget your love and constant advice/ prayer you and your wife used to pray for me. Both of you took me as a member of your family while you were in Ife Rd 18 Senior Staff Quarters.
I will forever adore you Daddy for everything you taught me in life. Your death was painful but i will hold unto the beautiful memories of times spent with you . Over the years, I have tried to emulate you the best way I could. You taught me to be faithful and the importance of punctuality and keeping to one's word. You also taught me to take care of the students and other staff . Your life legacies: passion for God and teaching, compassion for others, self sacrifice and an uncomplaining spirit remain in my memory. I am ever grateful for the influence that your love, wisdom amity, discipline, and guidance had in my life.
" If roses were in heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in Daddy's hand for me and tell him they are from his son Professor Alaba Sofowora.
Tell him , I love him and miss him. And when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek.
Hold him for a while, because remembering him is easy. I will do it every day.
However, there is an ache in my heart
That will never go away
Adieu Daddy! I will miss you."
Professor O .A. Sofowora