With no memory of why he was in the hospital, the Neurology teamĬonducted an assessment and asked him a lot of questions: what were his name,ĭate of birth, and other details about his confinement. I received a call from the hospitalīecause he fell on the floor which resulted in a minor cut and bruising on his I remember the very first morning of Lolo’s abrupt confusionīecause of the many medications he was taking. He always said that his greatest treasure That was one special thing about Lolo, he was a man That was when he said theįish just “stopped coming”. Nine kids the education they needed was completed. He said it was as if the Lord knew that their obligation to give their Everything went well, until the time their youngest child finished Enough food toĮat, even a little extra to help out friends and neighbours, enough to send theįor many years, grandfather had fish ponds to provide for hisįamily. Through the grace of God that they seemed to always have enough. ![]() They nurtured and reared all of their nine children. Though, my favourites will always be the ones about how he met Lola, and how I asked him once, how did you do it? His answer, “I just had to be brave.” Hearing him talk about the challenges he had to face, growing up in a time of war, losing his father while attending college, having to leave school to take the reigns in taking care of the family’s affairs, his mother and younger siblings, it was like hearing something out of a movie. What an amazing memory he had - ask him anything about his childhood and he would be able to tell each story with the most vivid details. Lolo loved to share his life experiences. ![]() It is a challenge to speak today, to put into words the many things that I would like to say about him. It is a blessing that I am truly grateful for and will be for the rest of my life. To say that I am lucky to be one of his grandchildren is an understatement. Today, I wish to share some words about the man who has been an integral part of my life. A devoted husband to one, a wonderful father to nine, a loving grandfather to 23, great grandfather to six, and a leader to many - what a truly extraordinary life Lolo had. We wish to celebrate a man whose entire life has been dedicated to his family, his community, and God.
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