Hi, I’m Francis — the author of Words I Hope You'll Always Remember. I was born in Africa and spent most of my upbringing in St. Louis, Missouri with my parents and 3 other brothers.
How This Book Came About
My wife and I welcomed our first born January, 2026. As I watch him grow, I look forward to the moments where I can teach him.
This book began with a simple thought:
What are the words I hope my child will always remember?
Not just today, but years from now through growing up, changing, failing, dreaming, and becoming who they’re meant to be.
Somewhere along the way, I realized something.
The most important words couldn't come from me.
They had to come from you.
And that became the heart of this book. A collection of words to carry with them through life, with the ending left for the person who knows and loves them most.
Because some words deserve to stay with us forever.