What a joy to see a family unite to celebrate the 70th birthday of the “cardinal pillar” among them on which the family could then be said to rotate and revolve around!

When the celebrant had the opportunity to travel abroad many decades ago, she never forgot about her humble background.

She never had that selfish attitude of becoming the sole fortunate and prosperous member among the family to obligatorily court respect, prostration, and obeisance from her siblings and children. However, she assisted most, if not all, her siblings and two daughters to join her, believing that it does not take a lone tree to make a forest.

She even helped her mother, now deceased, to spend time abroad with the family.

A lone tree risks snapping when it comes under strong wind more than when it is among many trees in a dense forest. With this Akan proverb in mind, she decided to assist not only her siblings and children but equally some outsiders.

Her siblings, children, grandchildren, husband, and in-laws, also not being ungrateful, are demonstrating their appreciation for her continual kindness towards them by organizing a memorable 70th birthday for her that will leave a lasting imprint in the minds of many.

Many of them have flown from Europe and the USA to Ghana to not only participate but also organize the birthday party.

How I hope many a lucky member of Ghanaian families would emulate the celebrant to selflessly be of assistance to their family members with the family members also being appreciative as is in this case.

Happy birthday to you, sister, mother, grandma, wife, mother-in-law, friend, and however affectionately one wants to remember you.

How I hope this great occasion solidifies the Basoah family. Awo Serwaah is proud of you wherever she is.

May Almighty God graciously add many more prosperous and healthy years unto your age on earth by the intervention of His beloved Son Jesus Christ. Amen.