DDDela`s Musings

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt In many parts of Africa, including Ghana , a disturbing reality persists: a considerable number of physically challenged individuals find themselves resigned to a life of begging on the streets. Often overlooked or ignored by society, these individuals face daily struggles that many of us can scarcely imagine. Occasionally, compassionate passers-by may extend a helping hand, offering a bit of kindness amid their hardships. Yet, despite these acts of charity, a vast majority of persons with disabilities remain trapped within a cycle of limitation and despair, with few daring to challenge the societal barriers that confine them.   However, amidst this bleak landscape, there are exceptional stories across the globe of resilience, courage, and triumph that serve as beacons of hope and inspiration. Among such stories is that of Nick Vujicic ( Nicholas James Vujicic), an Australian-Ame...

I had no clue you had taken ill on August 28, which coincidentally was my 4 th wedding anniversary. Somehow, I had missed a call from home, hence my not being in the known about your worsening ill-health. While at my study, in the early hours of the following day (around 2am – 29 th August), my phone rung. Reaching for my phone, I noticed it was yet another call from home. I suddenly felt uneasy, sensing that something unpleasant may have happened. The call brought the unfortunate news of your sudden passing in a health facility a couple of minutes earlier. I was lost for words, and for a while, I could not hold back my tears. In spite of multiple premonitions earlier this year of your imminent departure, and despite your advanced age, I had prayed and hoped God would grant you a few more years, especially so since I had some unrealized plans up my sleeves, with you and mum in mind. But a las, your sojourn on earth had ended. I am saddened but also grateful to God for blessing yo...

  The late Mr. Prosper K. Dunoo was born on November 10, 1932, to Mr. P. K. Dunoo of Atiavi and Madam Victoria Dornor of Ada Foah (both deceased). He was named after his father, inheriting the "K" in his official name. After initially herding his father's cattle at Wute, Volta Region, Mr. Prosper K. Dunoo’s educational journey began in 1948 at Wute Evangelical Presbyterian Primary School. Due to his late start, he initially trailed his younger sibling, Mr. Moses Dunoo, but was promoted to join him in class three. As a devout Christian, Mr. Prosper K. Dunoo was baptized in 1945, at Wute, and later confirmed at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church at Atiavi in 1954 by the late Rev. A. K. Abutiate. To access better educational opportunities, Mr. Prosper K. Dunoo and his sibling relocated to Atiavi, continuing their education at Atiavi L/A Middle School from 1953 to 1956, obtaining Middle School Leaving Certificate (MSLC). He furthered his education at the Normal Techn...