'What do a 'party animal' and a 'church girl' have in common?', some asked...

A few raised eyebrows when they saw us chatting...

Some almost tripped on the stairs in the KC block of 'Gaza' the few times they saw me exit your room...

'Ah, is he your friend?', one asked. 'Yes', I said. Silence. Stares.

For many that knew you from afar, you were 'that guy who always danced in-front of the congregation during KNUST SCC Joint Services, even when no one else was up'. I remember the incident that made me come to your room for the first time - we had just closed an SCC 'executive meeting' with the Protestant Chaplain (Rev. Paul Kwabena Boafo) and he said, "today, attendance wasn't too great at the Joint Service...is there any feedback?...even that guy who always dances when the University Choir is singing wasn't there today...the one who's almost always in the 'traditional cloth'. We all laughed. Even the Chaplain had taken note of you. Knowing you were in the same block at our hostel, i promised to check up on you. You were not too well on that day so you didn't come for the service. I remember how hard we both laughed on that day. Chaplain paa. 

I'd often ask, 'Borl33, what's with these trademark sunglasses?...and why do you like parties like that?...and what's with these 'walkings'?...'

...For some others who didn't know you too well, you were 'that Odade3 'jama' guy'...:)...I remember the few times you called before 'studio sessions' preceding the annual Old School's reunion and would say, "Juliet, tune in to Joy FM soon oh, Odade3s will be on air, and I'll be leading today's 'jama'". :) 

Man Borl33! I can't believe you're gone but i thank God for the privilege of knowing you. When I heard about your demise, I looked up your 'dp' on 'Whatsapp' and your status said "If you don't know who God is, better find Him!" I pray that through all this, though we wish you had stayed longer, God will be glorified. May others come to know our Lord Jesus Christ through it all. We've been reminded of the brevity of life.

The picture attached shows you on my 25th birthday in my parents' home...the smiles on all the faces say it all...you always had a word to make me (and others) smile or laugh out loud. After a warm hug and your well wishes that day, you asked, "Can I have a birthday dance?" :)...That's just you! Always looking for an opportunity to dance. :) I'll keep smiling and dancing to glorify God as I remember your life and our friendship. You lived a joyous life and though short in our eyes, your days made an impact. Thank you for the long chats, laughter, visits, calls and gifts. Fare thee well my brother...till we meet again.

To those of us still here:
Don't be too quick to judge...
Have healthy friendships and enjoy them...
Don't let the clutter of everyday life rob you of the joys of relationships...
Have an eternal perspective to life and trust Jesus!