May 14th, To My Tata

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Some historical events the world recognises: Israel's Independence day; Fiji's first coup - And by your own cousin I might add.  


May 14th.
Your birthday. 
A year away from 70 today, Tata. 
Wow.
Before what people know you as - a spiritual mentor, 
a work colleague, a retired civil servant, a leader, 
a man of faith... I am blessed to know you first as my Tata.
There has never been a time in my life where I questioned that. You carried all roles that you were assigned to - Vanua, Lotu, Matanitu while being our Tata - all with so much GRACE and discernment. 
What an honour to witness it first hand.
Everything about my life and encounters with God is inspired by your relationship with us as our father, 
with me as my father.
Vinaka na veisusu vinaka.
However big, however small, 
I'm grateful and proud of the life you both have built for us.
 It doesn't look like a lot on the physical at this point, BUT my goodness Tata, 
I've never felt richer just BC I still have you both alive preaching demon- scattering sermons in this day and age. 
Realest preachers I know. Thank you. 
For preaching to me with your life and deeds, for believing for more when we've but given up.
I gain more faith everyday because you believe; because you obey; because you listen.
If I'm at least half as graceful as you are, when (or if ) I become a parent, I will be glad. 
You are the momentum we need when we are dry and empty. 
You remind us to keep looking up.

Happy 69th Tata. 
Levu tiko madaga nomu veisiga ni mataka.

Love
Di  Lo. 


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