TIMES FLY

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Somehow, in recent times I have developed an extra liking for the gospel musician bernice offei's song "Life is short". Apart from the impact of the lyrics on me. I find the words so apt. In a very simple way, she reminds us and emphasis the shortness or transcience of life- from birth, through adolescence to adulthood, old age and inevitably death. Probably that accounts for my recent near addiction to the song on my phone.

The deaths of Muhammad Ali in U.S as well as the death of Stephen keshi brought back memories of my dear father and friend. My father (Nana Sanja Gyankware) my friend and daughter (Sarah Ofori). It also reminded me of the words of Bernice Offei's song “Life is short" which says.....

It was but yesterday you were a baby,

But so soon you’re growing, too,

And before you know it you’ve become a lady,

Or a man with children, too.

Then your health and strength begin to fail you,

And you say “Now, what shall I do?”

Because the days and years you may have wasted

May be memories haunting you.

Refrain

So you see, my brother, that life is so short.

It passes so quickly and soon it’s gone.

You just have one life to live on earth,

So remember your Creator while you have breath

(Repeat)

You part with a loved one and say “See you tomorrow!”.

Tomorrow comes, but he may be gone.

They tell you your friend has left you in sorrow,

And your world comes crashing down.

Life is just like a little flower:

Today it’s here tomorrow it’s gone.

So don’t just chase after riches and power,

‘Cause they’ll fail you when time is gone.

So you see my brother, that life is so short. It passes so quickly and soon its gone. You just have one life to live on earth. So remember your creator while you have strength.

Life is short

Life is indeed really short

You only have one life to live on earth;

Before you know it it’s come and gone.

So make the most of it while you can

And remember your Creator while you have breath.

— Bernice Offei

May God almighty forgive us our sins and show his mercy upon us whenever make excuse to go a place worship. Life is short dear friends. You only have one life to live on earth.        

GHANA WOMEN'S FA CUP GETS SPONSORSHIP

Sanford World Clinic has announced a GH 1.1 million cedis sponsorship for the Women’s FA Cup in Ghana.

President of health facility, Dr Kojo Benjamin Taylor announced this at a ceremony on Tuesday afternoon at the Ghana FA secretariat.

This is the first time the women’s game will be sponsored in the country.

The Women’s FA Cup competition which was recently introduced into Ghana women’s football calendar is currently in the round of 16 stage and the announcement of the deal with Sanford World Clinic brought a huge relief to participating teams.

At a press conference held at GFA secretariat to make the announcement, the President of Sanford World Clinic, Dr. Kojo Benjamin Taylor revealed that their decision to partner with GFA and support women’s football in particular means more to them than just a social responsibility.

According to Dr. Taylor, about 70 percent of their patients and visitors are women so they deemed it very necessary to contribute to the development of women football and invest in the lives of young girls who are passionate about playing football as their dream career.

Dr. Taylor said, “I have seen a women’s football match and its quite motivating. The first time I saw them play I was amazed at the display of talent shown by the young girls. I must admit I didn’t expect that.”

GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi, who signed the deal on behalf of the Association, thanked Sanford World Clinic for expressing interest in the development of girl-talents in the country.

“It’s my hope that this will go a long way to ameliorate the burden on those who manage women football clubs so that they can continue to develop women football in the country,” said Nyantakyi.

The GFA was handed a cheque worth GH¢ 200,000.00 being the first part of the sponsorship package with another two parts to be paid within the next four years.