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Finally, I want to appreciate the love and support of my family. To my son, Folabomi, few years from now, I hope you can lay your hand on this book for inspiration. I know you will do better than me.
To my wonderful and adorable daughter, Diekololami, your intelligence at your age marvels me. I see a lot of myself in you. From your conception, birth and to your infanthood, you endured this PhD process with me. I remember writing one of articles while your mother was on the hospital bed few days before your birth. Now you know what ‘My Daddy’ was doing those days he could only speak with you through Skype.
To my dearest and loving wife, Adedoyin, this is your victory! Where do I start from? I am not sure you knew what you were stepping into 4 years ago when you said ‘Yes I do’. I remember barely 3 weeks after our wedding ceremony, I had to stay awake all night to finish one of my papers and you had to sleep on that bed alone. In 4 years, you have gone through two pregnancy cycles, lived in four different countries with me, and have successfully completed an MSc degree yourself. You have learnt to ‘adapt to’ the many ‘changing climates’ of my life. I just want to say thank you for all support and firm belief in me!
To everyone out there who has supported me in one way or the other in the journey of my life, I say thank you. Whenever you come across this book, let it be a remembrance for the good moments we shared, the connection we had and above-all, the faith that weeping may endure through the night but joy comes in the morning.
The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. To God alone be the Glory!
Now on to the next book!
Olufunso Somorin Wageningen Netherlands 01 December, 2014
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