Nurturing at its best - empathy, goodness, etc.

As we bid a good man, great nurturer - Judge Frank Caption goodnight in a bit.. 

Like we say back here in Nigeria, his was a life well-spent. 

Fare thee well, sir. 

#legacy
#shift
#mindfulness
#nurturing
#spirituality
Selah

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