DEATH, THE JOY ROBBER !

By Frimpong Emmanuel

14th September, 2021

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. Death in everyone's journey is inevitable. Death is the end of life for everyone. "Death has no hands yet it snatches so viciously. Taking who and what matters, leaving spaces that may not be filled and even if filled , would still not be completely whole. We think of all this and understand how true the saying "what death holds, life cannot take" because all death took away cannot be brought back. Even if it comes back, it's just in our memories".

It was one fine Monday morning on the 14th of September, 2020, because there was a lot of happy moment together with me and my family... My fathers little princess was turning 5 months old. It has always been His dream to have a baby girl so He can call her "My Little Princess". Alongside the little girl turning 5 months old... Daddy's elder son was starting his National service on that very day. Even though, my father wasn't well on the subsequent days, He had several conversations with the family ahead of the 14th September. Just imagine a small family about to have all these wonderful times on that special 14th September, 2020.

I woke up very early as a happy child starting work at my post for the very first time. Mom from nowhere came to me, telling me my dads condition has worsen so I should take him to the hospital. I quickly called a car and I could hear my dad sounding very different.

My Dad has always been our superhero, He's a young and energetic young man with so many dreams. The smiles He wears on the face are real having a loving, forgiving and a helping soul. He had always pamper us to the best of His ability, and we got so attached to him.

One word from him that keeps me going all time is,"I will do my best for my family as I am alive". He kept on fulfilling his promises to each and everyone one of us in the family... No wonder, we used to call him "Agyapa" (Good father). Aside Us, My dad had a lot of people He was catering for.

On the 14th of September, 2020, when his situation got worse early in the morning around 5:40am sharp. We called car to pick us to the Central hospital. One our way to the hospital, I realize His breathing was hitting slowly.....slowly, I had no idea he was dying at the moment. Daddy, Sitting in between Myself and younger brother couldn't not recognize us calling him, telling him He will be fine.

Unfortunately, He laid his head on my shoulder, I was happy thinking, he finally heard our message. But I didn't know DEATH, has laid his cold hands on my father.... Hmmm. DEATH HAS ROBBED OUR JOY within the shortest possible.

After getting to the hospital, straight to the emergency ward... I took my Dad out, put him on the stretcher bed, pushing him through to the emergency ward. He never talked or made any movement whiles on the bed. I was thinking maybe he feel asleep.

My heart starts to shake, my feet started catching cold and I didn't know why.. Hmm,

The Doctor started checking his pulse and heartbeat only to realise, He's lifeless...

The Doctor said: " who is he to you" , my Dad, I replied... Unfortunately, he passed out not long ago... Wow, It was so shocking at the moment, whether to cry or shout.

How do I break this news to my Mom who's is carrying a 5 months old baby... It was a tough decision and a very sad day...

Death took away our Joy, Death had no mercy for a father who has a 5 month old Princess... Death they say, has no respect for anyone.

Within the shortest possible time, I was filled with so much tears and pain within me... Oh Daady.. Why... Less than 50 years of your entire life has been dedicated to hard work... But you fought so well

Today marks one year anniversary of your demise, we miss you already... Continue to rest in the perfect peace of the most high, Mr. Andrews Frimpong.... Until then, we shall meet in Heaven, someday

RIP TO ALL GONE SOULS