Dear Patu
In times like this I want to talk to you about the dreams we shared, the plans we had and the goals we set. But you are no more there physically for me to see you and talk.I need you now more than ever. The storms have raged long since you left, all MET forcasts have been wrong,the rainy season has lasted too long, all detection equipment has been blown and the damage has been truely devastating to say the least.All of us like sheep have gone astray, frightened by the sound of the thunder and unending rain.In the midst of all of this i now remember you thought me to be still and hold unto the anchor the Lord JESUS CHRIST.That is the one thing I am holding dear to and hoping the storm will finally be over.Battles have been fought some won others lost but the war is not yet over. On a day like this when I need directions i can only reflect on our common dreams, the ones you shared with such passion i can hardly forget.In our ditress we made some wrong moves and have paid dearly for them.Now we are about to start all over again focussing on the bigger things and trying so hard to remember how you navigated through the storms of the seventies and eighties.I promise to be strong and focused correcting every error of the past and making ammendments to adhere to the principles of truth, integrity and faith in the God of JLE your father not loooking at our cicumtances now.I saw him lift you up from the off licence man at the brink of bankrupcy to an honorable member of Parliment. You taught me that if you could do it, I could do better.The words keep echoing in my ears in my dreams and I promise to rise up to the challenge.Your family has been shaken but not broken we shall bring it back on track united and strong to leave a legacy to the next generation.I know you are reading this help me to make this dream come true and shame the devil.