F A M I L Y I ran into a stranger as he passed by, 'Oh excuse me please' was my reply. He said, 'Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you.' We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said goodbye. But at home a different story is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later that day, cooking the evening meal, My son stood beside me very still. When I turned, I nearly knocked him down. 'Move out of the way,' I said with a frown. He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken. While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said, 'While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the family you love, you seem to abuse. Go and look on the kitchen floor, You'll find some flowers there by the door. Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue. He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes.' By this time, I felt very small, And now my tears began to fall. I quietly went and knelt by his bed; 'Wake up, little one, wake up,' I said. 'Are these the flowers you picked for me?' He smiled, 'I found 'em, out by the tree. I picked 'em because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue.' I said, 'Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way.' He said, 'Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway.' I said, 'Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, especially the blue.' FAMILY Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So what is behind the story? Do you know what the word FAMILY means? FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN
-----Original Message----- From: saleh barka <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:39:12 To: Bamidele Ajibola Julius<[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Cc: Joscommandos Group<[email protected]> Subject: [Jos Commandos] Re: Latest list of T-shirt Bookings Please find attached the updaed list. Regards Saleh Barka '86 --- On Fri, 12/17/10, Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> wrote: From: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> Subject: Latest list of T-shirt Bookings To: "Saleh Benson" <[email protected]> Date: Friday, December 17, 2010, 9:45 AM Sir, I don't seem to be getting that formatting thing right on this particular system. lease do help add Nsi Eke to the list. Also Taiwo Akinosho below. Thanks ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, December 17, 2010 6:27:43 PM Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Latest list of T-shirt Bookings Taiwo akinosho Male 92 set Medium Tiwiex He ask me to order for him Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN From: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:34:39 -0800 (PST) To: COMMANDOS<[email protected]> ReplyTo: [email protected] Subject: [Jos Commandos] Latest list of T-shirt Bookings Updates!!! ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> To: COMMANDOS <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, December 17, 2010 9:17:04 AM Subject: [Jos Commandos] Latest list of T-shirt Bookings I got your updtate sir. I have just added the details for Snr Tony Akhidenor, hence this is the lastest update for all. Thanks ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: razaq elegbede <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, December 16, 2010 9:41:00 PM Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] Latest list of T-shirt Bookings bamidele i have updated with my payment detail, pls find attached Razaq From: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> To: COMMANDOS <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, December 16, 2010 6:26:19 PM Subject: [Jos Commandos] Latest list of T-shirt Bookings Above is the latest list, keep em coming. Thanks From: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> To: COMMANDOS <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, December 16, 2010 3:31:22 PM Subject: [Jos Commandos] Latest list of T-shirt Bookings Above is the latest list, keep em coming. Thanks ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Bolaji Balogun <[email protected]> To: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> Cc: Razaq Elegbede <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, December 16, 2010 10:59:59 AM Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] T-SHIRT BOOKINGS Hi guys, Kindly find attached my details. Will definitely make payment latest next week. Shirt's quite pretty Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Nigeria From: razaq elegbede <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:04:18 -0800 (PST) To: Abiola Abe<[email protected]>; Adurayemi Adegbuyi<[email protected]>; Bayo Akinfenwa<[email protected]>; Brian Ajobena<[email protected]>; Fatima Ore Abdullateef<[email protected]>; Femi Adeyemo<[email protected]>; Kunle Afod<[email protected]>; Matthew Agada<[email protected]>; Olubukola Ajike<[email protected]>; Osahon Ajari<[email protected]>; osahon mike ajari<[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; Adebayo Adewolu<[email protected]>; Bolaji Allison-Balogun<[email protected]>; Dupe Balogun-iginla<[email protected]>; Ononuju Bob<[email protected]>; Sylvester Aye<[email protected]>; Austin Chukwuoha<[email protected]>; Bruce Emel<[email protected]>; chijoke udoji<[email protected]>; jeffrey Jaiyeola<[email protected]> Cc: Abubakar Danjuma<[email protected]>; Damola Jolaoso<[email protected]>; dele fayomi<[email protected]>; Aga Emokpae<[email protected]>; Buki Eyetan<[email protected]>; Emeka Anoje<[email protected]>; Emmanue Ehimika<[email protected]>; Hughbo Emuobho<[email protected]>; Abu Grema<[email protected]>; Rantiola Franklin<[email protected]>; Abu Grema<[email protected]>; Ajayi Oluwagbenga<[email protected]>; gbenga komolafe<[email protected]>; Alhassan Haruna<[email protected]>; Holartoobusoon Ejembi<[email protected]>; Victor Idem<[email protected]>; Yetunde Ijamakinwa<[email protected]>; Ejembi Joshua<[email protected]>; Olawale Jebutu<[email protected]>; Jubril Muili<[email protected]>; Olushi Kayode<[email protected]>; Gbenga Komolaafe<[email protected]>; Lanzema Mayaki<[email protected]>; Lasun Obakeye<[email protected]>; Siji Otenigbagbe<[email protected]> Subject: Fw: [Jos Commandos] T-SHIRT BOOKINGS Guys am sure some of you have gotten this mail, if u r subscribed to the group mail, but if not then i guess the info is useful. please lets all support our alumni, even if u r not in lagos, please place your order and we shall keep till u r able to pick up or make alternate arrangement. long live command jos, long live cojosa i have attached the t shirt for all to see. if in need of more info pls mail me. Razaq 92 set 08033081930,08029971353, ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: razaq elegbede <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, December 15, 2010 9:37:28 PM Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] T-SHIRT BOOKINGS Bamidele pls find attached an updated list, am yet to pay, but will do that first thing tomorrow morning Razaq 92 From: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> To: COMMANDOS <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, December 15, 2010 3:55:41 PM Subject: [Jos Commandos] T-SHIRT BOOKINGS Those that have interest should follow suit and update this attachment and send their details so we can do it. Thanks ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Sadiq Olashina <[email protected]> To: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Sent: Tue, December 14, 2010 1:36:49 PM Subject: Re: [Jos Commandos] T-SHIRT BOOKINGS Good Afternoon Bamidele, I have paid 10,500 into the account. This is for the Tshirt and the Levy. Attached is the template as directed. Well done Sadiq M. Olashina --- On Tue, 14/12/10, Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> wrote: From: Bamidele Ajibola Julius <[email protected]> Subject: [Jos Commandos] T-SHIRT BOOKINGS To: "COMMANDOS" <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, 12:23 Hello All, I have created an excel sheet for t-shirt bookings and it is in the mail attachment. Pls indicate your interest and state your specifications. If you can, then update the excel sheet; otherwise, just state them in your mail and we will do the updating. Please, if paying to the account, do enter a complete information so as to allow easy collation and verification. Thanks we can see the quick format and other details in the mail below: Dear Commandos, In line with our plan for the year end/new year party, we have completed arrangement for the production of the Alumni Shirts. The production of the shirts are to be customized and we require the following information: The year of graduation will be inscribed on the left arm of the shirt. 1. Size (XXL, XL, L, M or S) 2. Sex Male or Female 3. Year of Graduation 4. Quantity required 5. Option of Inscribing your name at the back cost additional N500.00(N5,500) with name Each Shirt cost N5,000.00 As agreed during the general house meeting the dress code for the year end/new year party will be the new Alumni Shirts! To order the shirts please update the information on the attached data and send the mail to Bamidele Julius [email protected] or call him on 08025232323 Other members not in Lagos can also book for the shirts Payment is to be made to the following account: Beneteruk Ent Intercontinental Bank A/C number 0253001000002832 We all need to complete the payment before 25th December for all the shirts to be available for the event. Whilst wishing you an exciting year end season, we sincerely look forward to active participation from every member. Have a wonderful time Saleh Barka ’86 CSSJ Alumni Association, Lagos
