{"id":3563,"date":"2021-06-20T12:32:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-20T12:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adugyasidennis.com\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2021-06-20T12:36:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T12:36:08","slug":"happy-fathers-day-to-all-great-men-in-my-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adugyasidennis.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/20\/happy-fathers-day-to-all-great-men-in-my-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Fathers&#8217; Day to all Great Men in my Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"6233v-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-offset-key=\"6233v-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6233v-0-0\">When your life is formed by many fathers, you have difficulty with who to showcase as a father.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"ai3q2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ai3q2-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ai3q2-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"cprem-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cprem-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cprem-0-0\">Happy Fathers&#8217; Day to <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"41m0e-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"41m0e-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"41m0e-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"8fj6p-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8fj6p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8fj6p-0-0\">John Amoako Adu-Gyasi, gave birth to me into the Adu-Gyasi&#8217;s family.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"99v4a-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"99v4a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"99v4a-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"p2ok-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"p2ok-0-0\"><span class=\"diy96o5h\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-offset-key=\"p2ok-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"p2ok-0-0\">John Amoah<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"p2ok-1-0\">, my father-in-law. A special one. The man who gave me a car cleaner when I did not have a car. The man who sees me as a superman, capable of doing everything. He go shy you big time. You have been a motivator. A reader I always wish to match.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"b818t-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"b818t-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"688ne-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"688ne-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"688ne-0-0\">Owoahene Kwame Fredua (Ex. W. O. I), one who fathered me into sonship and formed boldness with all the compliments. You should know where the first fruit from my groins came from.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"6m4kk-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6m4kk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6m4kk-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"f4o6q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"f4o6q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f4o6q-0-0\">Reverend Isaac Kankam Boadu of Grace Community Church, the irreplaceable father in spiritual things I have. I know naming Adom after you is still not enough. Your contribution into my life is beyond measure and God will bless you. Your knowledge in the affairs of life is excellent and causes me to learn more anytime I visit.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"dlfl3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dlfl3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dlfl3-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"8pfm9-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8pfm9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8pfm9-0-0\">Samuel Adu-Gyasi, the reason I still desire and count myself with Adu-Gyasi and also wanted to maintain it through generations after me. You are a true reflection of selflessness. I know had it not been because of the kindness you had for your family, you might have gone far.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"4779b-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4779b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4779b-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"fad6r-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fad6r-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fad6r-0-0\">Paul Adu-Gyasi, for your respect for me. Considers me as a peer to contribute to family affairs. Thank you for always giving your all. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"96bsl-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"96bsl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"96bsl-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"31oul-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"31oul-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"31oul-0-0\">Godwin Kojo Ayenor, an Uncle who saw me from infancy to be no where less than where I am now. He acted on what he believed in by giving me his suitcase when he had to travel to Cuba and also the attires he used to graduate from his Master&#8217;s degree. What he does not know is that I could think of my Ph.D. after making three babies because I knew he had gone through that path. I am not sure what would have become of me if I made it to your Ph.D. graduation.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"3p99q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3p99q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3p99q-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"brg2d-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"brg2d-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"brg2d-0-0\">Pastors and Apostles; Moses Agyia Manu, T. K. Tandoh, R. C. Ackon, Reuben Adrakpanya, Kpakpo Papa Fio, Gideon Obeng Darko Debrah, Akwasi Amponsah, to mention but few, and all Elders and Sunday School teachers I have met in the Church of Pentecost from Wenchi, Sunyani, Kumasi and now <\/span><span class=\"diy96o5h\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-offset-key=\"brg2d-1-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"brg2d-1-0\">Kintampo Area Cop<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"fguld-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fguld-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fguld-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"d3s7t-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d3s7t-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"d3s7t-0-0\">Msg. Anthony Kyeremeh (the man who first took me to Accra and showed me what Akomfem khebab is), Fr. Kwame<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"391kt-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"391kt-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"391kt-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"64dkk-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"64dkk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"64dkk-0-0\">Ali Nakyea and Abdallah Ali Nakyea, these are still blessing me as fathers.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"6lkim-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6lkim-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6lkim-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"2k88g-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2k88g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2k88g-0-0\">Prof Seth Owusu-Agyei, Prof. Sam Kofi Newton, Dr. Kwaku Poku Asante, Prof Gordon Awandare, Prof. Ben Gyan, Dr. Kodjo Gbenyo, Prof <\/span><span class=\"diy96o5h\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-offset-key=\"2k88g-1-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2k88g-1-0\">Kwadwo A Koram<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2k88g-2-0\">, Prof. Michael Wilson, Dr. W. K. B. A. Owiredu, Prof Mohammed Mutocheluh for their contribution into my life and research career. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"7in35-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7in35-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7in35-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"enuh4-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"enuh4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"enuh4-0-0\">Prof. A. O. Michael Good, Prof Michael Capello<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"fed7q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fed7q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fed7q-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"7ka15-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7ka15-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7ka15-0-0\">Richard Bannerman, Mr Asante, Mr. David Dosoo and &#8230;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"ejrk9-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ejrk9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ejrk9-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"79c3p-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"79c3p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"79c3p-0-0\">I have just realized, I am getting into trouble, so to all fathers I have known in <\/span><span class=\"diy96o5h\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-offset-key=\"79c3p-1-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"79c3p-1-0\">Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"79c3p-2-0\"> (GAMLS\/GABMLS), Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC), The Church of Pentecost and all I have encountered on earth.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"7pios-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7pios-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7pios-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"ets5t-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ets5t-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ets5t-0-0\">The greatest of my fathers&#8217; day wish goes to those who have fallen asleep, awaiting the coming of the Lord. Among these, is Mr. Ellis Agbeko (W. O, Setor, Eseenam and Edem know), the man who housed a stranger and gave me a family I will forever want to keep. He gave me another home. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"3lf14-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3lf14-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3lf14-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"dlqfp\" data-offset-key=\"ae07p-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-offset-key=\"ae07p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ae07p-0-0\">Now I am sure, readers agree, I should not have started at all, because, even with this unexhaustive list, I may still run into trouble.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"ae07p-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your life is formed by many fathers, you have difficulty with who to showcase as a father. \u00a0 Happy Fathers&#8217; Day to \u00a0 John Amoako Adu-Gyasi, gave birth to me into the Adu-Gyasi&#8217;s family. \u00a0 John Amoah, my father-in-law. A special one. 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