Reuben Mutsalali Shibutse

One year down, too many to go.

There is a reason they say that time will heal and since you departed from our midst neither time nor reason will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles.

Papa, we will always hold you close to our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again.

We miss you each day and we are always thinking of you wherever we go. We know you are smiling down at us always.

Papa, we celebrate you in death as we did in life.You will always be treasured and remembered by your wife, children, grandchildren, in-laws, relatives and friends.

You had kind words for each person and died beloved by all.

Someday we hope to meet you and clasp your hand in the better kind, never to part again.

Special thanks to God, family and friends who have encouraged and journeyed with us all through.

God bless you all.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.