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[amae]

My father was an extraordinary man. Years before I was born, he was the Deputy Foreign Minster of Ghana, traveled around the world as an ambassador, and managed to get his PhD and procure a position as a professor at Oberlin College, a position he maintained faithfully to this day. He was passionate about politics, and bettering the country from which he came from. Even after he had to flee Ghana due to the coup d'etat in the early eighties, he never stopped thinking about what he could do for his homeland, and came back numerous times so he could make a difference. He was a strong, gentle wonderful person who made an impact on all the people he met.

And to me, he was the most wonderful father I could ever ask for. When I was little he would spend each day before work watching Nick Jr. with me, bathe me, take me to school, and every night when he was watching his sports he would allow me to crawl on his knees and rest my head on his stomach when I fell asleep. He would buy me that junk food I always wanted but was never supposed to eat too much of. And he would sing to me songs that he made up, because he knew how much I loved them. If you went into his office today you would see the chicken scratch drawings I used to make for him, safely posted up on his notice board. He cared for us so much, loved us so much, and it is thanks to him that I've been able to have such an enjoyable twenty-one years of life. Even these past few months, when he was suffering so much, he always managed to smile so we could smile too.

Today my father passed away of cancer. He said he wanted to be buried here in Oberlin, and I think it's for our sakes that he said so. Words can't convey how much pain I am in now, and they can't convey how much I will miss you Daddy. I will always love you.

Comments

[yawmin.livejournal.com]

You have my deepest condolences. I do not think I could even contemplate the pain you are going through... but I have to let you know that you are deeply in my thoughts.

[eclectic-gi.livejournal.com]

Yasmin, you and your family have my greatest condolences and the words that you have for your father are absolutely beautiful. He is now at peace and loves you all just as much.

[sakusha.livejournal.com]

Oh my god... I'm so sorry, Yasmin. If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask, okay? I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Please call if you need anything, even if it's just to have someone to listen.

[saintsavin.livejournal.com]

Hugs from all of us to all of you.

Take care. Worry about yourself. We are here. We will wait for you if you need to disappear for awhile.

[jenni-the-odd.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful and amazing man.

[dr-ghost.livejournal.com]

Very sorry for you loss. Your dad sounds like he was a truly wonderful man. You'll be in my thoughts, most surely.

[90009.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. My greatest condolences.

[furikudanji.livejournal.com]

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your family has been in my thought for a while now, and will continue to be. This post struck a deep nerve within me. Please take care of yourself.

[halcyonjazz.livejournal.com]

I am deeply, deeply sorry for your loss. I can't even think about losing my father, and I'm sorry you have.

You have my deepest sympathies.

[clockwork-hands.livejournal.com]

Many condolences.

[eto.livejournal.com]

Oh Shado... I am so terribly sorry... You have my deepest condolences. If you need anything at all, please let me know...

[phoenixflorid.livejournal.com]

I don't even know what to say. I can't begin to imagine the pain you and your family feel right now. You have my deepest condolences and I want you to know that we're all here for you.

[junemermaid.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry honey, I don't know what else to say. I wish you and your family strength.

[dusky-rue.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry.

There are no words to convey the depth of my sympathy.

[okageaberdene.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry Yasmin.

[nittle-grasper.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. You father sounded like a really great and kind person. At least he was able to be surrounded by his family and friends.

[dogemperor.livejournal.com]

:(

My commisserations *hugs*

[sebychu.livejournal.com]

As many had said, I'm very sorry. Nothing can give that piece of your heart back, but I wish you only the very best. *hugs* Were all here for you.

[yuugi.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry for your loss. Nothing i can say can take your pain away but i just wanted to say you and your family are in my toughts.

[jade-sage.livejournal.com]

Yasmin, Yasmin, I'm so sorry. I'll always remember your father with extreme fondness. I'm so very very sorry for your loss.

[pineapple-goat.livejournal.com]

That was beautiful Yasmin. I know I said that to you in person, but it felt superficial. Still does to an extent. Daddy was a lot of things to everyone. The myriad of calls we got tonight testify to that. From the amount of responses I see above this one, it is clear is legacy continues on with you. I wish I could convey what he felt to me as well as you have here. But none the less he will be missed.

Just remember we are all here. Try your best in school and don't let this hold you back from anything. He wouldn't want that.

[mazokuoni.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear this.. My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Your family has been in my prayers and will continue to be so. And as many said, we're all here for you.

[killsmanygopher.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry that you are going through this. My deepest condolences. Be strong; I am sure that he is proud of you.

[ohtori-tsuki.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss, I hope that you're holding together alright. In the off chance that there is anything that I can help you with, don't hesitate to ask. Take care of yourself.

[lanisatu.livejournal.com]

I know I don't know you very well, but I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss.

[rukiaclear.livejournal.com]

Im so sorry. I feel terrible for you. Im tearing up as im typing this. Ive kept you in my prayers and thoughts the whole time. Im not gonna lie and say i understand cause i dont, Ive never lost anyone close to me, but.....

How Ive kept myself of fearing that reality that we all can die at anytime is that I dont think of death as goodbye, i think of it as see you later. I dont think thatd make the pain go away, but i think it makes the concept less scary. I think you get that though cause this post has that tone. Sorry if thats terribly inappropriate i just thought it was the best way i could help.

Your very strong Yasmin, i admire that about you. If you need ANYTHING let me know.

[usmangaka.livejournal.com]

For what it's worth, you have my condolences.

[brownbag.livejournal.com]

He truly was a great man, and I wish I could've known this sooner. You and your family are in my thoughts.