It’s Father’s Day today.
I’m not quite sure what to say about my Daddy. I feel like I have said most things. The rest, I just don’t know how to say. I love the man to bits. I don’t think he can ever do me wrong. Mom believes I always take my Dad’s side. I beg to defer. But if it’s true, then I am not surprised.
Dad has made so many mistakes – most of which he will never admit. But I know. And I think he knows that I know. In spite of all his mistakes, he’s still my boo. He says and does the darndest things. From the outside looking in, one would conclude his wife is the luckiest woman on earth. Wonder what Mom has to say about that. Knowing my Mom, her sentence will start something like, “Luckiest?? Hmm. Let me tell you what that man did to me in 1979….” 1979 is just a random year I picked, but if you probe Mom enough, I’m sure she’ll remember something he did.
I have big dreams for my Father. I’d love to help him build another clinic in a different State. I think he’s tired of Plateau State. Too many Christian/Muslim wars. Used to be a peaceful State – “The State of peace and tourism…” Wonder if they still have the same punchline. I dream of having enough money to fly him somewhere for a vacation. Since he returned from Russia decades ago, the man has not left the country again. I can’t wait to have him walk me down the aisle (and no, I am not yet engaged); I bet he’ll say something silly that’ll have me in stitches while I’m walking.
Been a while since we played WHOT card game. He always puts some money down for whoever wins. I’m never be too old to spend his money. I really miss rubbing his bald head. It’s so bald and smooth that it looks like hair never even grew there. I miss rubbing his big belly. Mom calls is “afo beer” (beer gut). Of course, he disagrees.
So on this Father’s Day, I wish Dad a day of unspeakable blessings and favors from God. May his health be completely restored. May he be blessed with long life and prosperity. May he be blessed with wisdom and understanding. May he remain my funny man. I wish all the fathers and fathers-to-be a very happy Father’s day. Most especially, I wish Mr. Shoe’s Dad & Grandad a very happy Father’s day. To them, I say, “chop knuckle for bringing up such a wonderful son/grandson.” In short, I throway serious yansh for them. Dem no fall my hand @ allll.
Oh. Speaking of Mr. Shoes, I wish him a very, very happy Father’s day (no, he’s not yet a father, and no, I am not pregnant. Thank you very much). I wish him long life and prosperity. I pray he is blessed with children that will love, honor, and adore him. I pray he’ll be a godly father – the kind God wants all his children to be. I pray he meets success concerning everything and everyone in his life. I pray he is blessed and favored in all areas of his life. Amen.
For all of you who think you are not yet fathers, don’t be too sure. You’ll be surprised what a DNA test will reveal. Chop clean mouth no dey reign again ooo.
Happy fathering.
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Be blessed!
P.S. I updated my picture site with pictures of Chidi (my boyfriend, Busola’s son). Yeah, it only took me 6 months. Oops.
P.P.S. Blogger don mess up! My blog roll has disappeared. What the frack?? Great. Just what I need right now… :@ (angry face)
Happy fathers day papa Vera. May God keep you for us all funny man,
i'm not sure what i think about the template
need some time to digest it and all
love the write up about your dad
i to want to send my dad on a trip that isn't business related
stay blessed
and as for Mr. Shoes ….
It is father's day!
and I am 3rd.
I love my Pa to death..dude is the greatest.
Nice post, nwanne m…
Nice post about ur daddie Vera!!!
yup that is what happens when you change ur template!
YAY to the prospective Daddies… and Mr Shoes!
Good one,
Happy father's day!
Lol, my dad's a doc as well, and upon that, he went to medical school in Russia! Did his residency in London, went back to Naija and decided to solidly remain there. According to him, "What will I come to the US for? To sell popcorn?"
it's new… it's different… it's pretty! i like your new blog template… been searching for a new one myself…
hurry up and fix your blogroll!!!!
Happy Father's day to your dad and to Mr. Shoes. Amen to your prayers!
will take some time to digest the template.
Happy Father's day Vera's PAPS!
New template……
awww about what you wrote for your dad (hope he gets to read it)..
New template.. I tried that sturves and some of my sturves disappered, and so I returned back to the original,, but still missing things..
It just needs getting used to.
Howdy!!
aww its great being daddys girl
i am too
like the way u described ur dad… n ur mom
moms n their memories
lol
New template! I almost got lost.
mmmm…I'm not quite certain as to what to feel about Fathers day really…
But I shall look at it in light of the future..:)
Have fun
happy fathers day, for the subsector of the male species who deserve it.
happy fathers day daddy….
u would always remain d best dad in d world
lol my blogroll disappeared when i changed my layout too, yours is nice by the way..
happy fathers day to your papi
Nice layout. Just remembered it was Fathers day in this evening and since it was too late to wish my dad Happy Fathers day, I did it through telepathy and I hope he got it.
Happy Fathers day to Vera's daddy!…Wait..Why aren't you a doctor?
Funmie: Thanks, love. What the heck happened to you? Thought we were supposed 2 meet in church?
Kafo: Yeah, I know the feeling. My dad seriously needs a break. He just seems to work and work and work. As for Mr. Shoes… well… hehehe. How dare you not know how you feel about my template?? U berra like it oo!
Dante: Awww. Lucky you. I wish your pops a very happy Father's Day. You're both very blessed to have each other.
Tinu: Actually, the blog roll disappeared before I even changed my template. I knew I'd lose stuff, and I replaced everything else, but my blog roll has been missing for the past 2 days.
Bagucci: Hehehe. Yes, yay to them ooo. One day, their children will be telling them Happy Father's Day (Mr. Shoes included).
Blogoratti: R u wishing me a Happy Father's day?? Well, thank you oh. I will not refuse it. Wish you the same.
Vic Moreau: Really????? How cool!! Like joke, like joke, your pops and my pops fit be friends ooo! Anyway, my dad, too, has just disregarded any idea of relocating. Can't say I blame him.
Diamond: Thanks, boo!! You don't wanna know how long it took me to finally find a blog template that I like. Something was wrong with all of them. Too bright. Too dull. Too many colors. Too artsy. Weird picture on top (like a frog, a cupcake, a snail, etc…), lol. I finally found one. Glad you like it. And thanks for saying AMEN.
Chayoma: LOL. All of una wey dey take time to digest template, hurry up oo! I fit just vex change am again.
Life of a stranger: Actually, my blog roll disappeared before I even changed the template. I had to save all my html codes, so I could redo them. Too me the entire day. Thanks 4 the well wishes.
Sweetness: Abi. Moms (and women in general) are very good at remembering the sins of their husbands. My mom will never forget any wrong my father has done. This, of course isn't particularly a good thing. lol.
Doug: LOL @ almost getting lost. Only you oo! Well, yeah, look @ Father's Day anyway you see fit, my dear. I wish you the bestest Father's Day ever.
Yinkuslolo: Ese, my dear. I'm sure the fathers appreciate it.
BBB: Yes, ke!! He sure will. God be praised.
BSNC: Babe, actually the darn thing disappeared before I got a chance to even change my blog list. Oh, well.
Ms Dufa: LOL @ the telepathy. For your sake, I hope it worked. If it did, biko give me the koko, so I can start my own telepathy too. Actually, what I'd love more is to be able to teleport. Chei… that one go just be perfect 4 me.
I remember ur last post about him, it was so sweet and funny. Happy fathers day papa Vera. Did u get ur sense of humour frmo him?
blogger fucked your blogroll up huh? sorry…i didnt realise it was Father's Day until my dad complained that my mum was not back from church till after 2pm.LOL. Happy Father's Day to all fathers on blogville, (esp Black007)…hope i get to listen to the show tomorrow
Aww Happy fathers day! Loves the post!
I want gist on Mr shoes..thanx!
ooooh nice template! hehehehe it'll take some getting used to tho.
Happy fathers day to popsie.
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Loving your new template babes!!!
It looks posh and urbane!!!
It is not enough to get new template oh! lol…when my blog roll disappeared, I almost stopped blogging…
I think I know what your dad did in 1979, gosh…
Beautiful one for your Dad. May God grant you all you need to see your desire for him come to pass…
Beautiful write-up about popsie. That "afo beer" part cracked me up, seems all dads have dat one in common…LOL
Adaeze: Thanks, love. I most certainly did get my sense of humor from him. My mom is funny too, but she doesn't come close to my dad.
Baroque: Yes oh. Blogger screwed up my blog roll, so now I have to start compiling lists again. Wait, what's new with 007? Did his wife give birth? Darn lack of a blogroll!
Ms. O: LOL. See your mouth like gist on Mr. Shoes. Look, make una contact Mr. Shoes yourself ooo.
Tigeress: Thanks, my dear!! I'm glad you like it. Will check your post out ASAP.
No Limit: It looks posh and urbane, huh? Just like me. Hehehe.
Rita: My dear, the disappearance of my blog roll has been very annoying. Even if I don't get to comment on all the blogs, I still wanna be able to see the list, you know. Plus, I hate having to do the list all over. Oh, well. It's gonna take more than a lost blog roll to stop blogging. AMEN to your prayers.
Beulah: LOL. My dear, the thing tire me oo. It's like if a man doesn't have afo beer, then he has not landed yet.
i like the new face of the blog. Hope your pops had a happy father's day. Um…maybe you should add me back on your blog roll…before i resort to guerrila warfare (aka prank calling you and things of that nature) lol