A few things have happened since my last post...Order of importance...
Sadly, on January 18, 2012, I received news that my cousin Damon had suddenly passed away. Such a shock to my family. A "gentle giant" he indeed was. His charisma, his chuckle/laugh when he spoke...he will be missed. RIP Damon.
Being home for the services, I started to think. We always wish we were meeting up under different circumstances, yet, when the circumstances are more favorable, we have every excuse in the world, "I'm too busy," "I'm too tired," etc. Okay, so yes, there are genuine and legitimate reasons for absences....let's just say I took a long hard look at my itinerary. You have to MAKE the time. That's all it really comes down to. Thanks Damon.
Returning home, to my routine was quite shocking...in a good way. I was literally, returning H O M E-to MY apartment that I had just moved into the day before my cousin passed away. Let me tell you, turning that key and walking into my place was very liberating. It was a reassurance from God- I was doing SOMETHING right. Even now, as I write this blog, I look at how everything is slowly coming together. The bathroom set, the kitchen set, certain living room pieces I have my eyes on...I'm blessed. Thank you God.
That's where I am currently. I still love my job. I have friends there. My friends that I already had are still strong. My family is great. They're getting stronger and stronger. I had a chance to talk for a few hours with my oldest sister when I was home in January. I needed it. The love. The bond. The laughter. Life is pretty good...NOT perfect, but damn good. *smile*
In honor and in celebrating the life, the legacy and the music of Whitney Houston, I send love to everyone. To those for me, and against me. To those who have come and gone and are yet to come...and yet to go. I send love to y'all because, it is because of every single one of you that I am who I am..in so many ways. Through every encounter whether brief or long, I was able to take something away to better myself-to live the best life that I can live. And since I'm currently living this life, SINGLE....
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I NEED A VALENTINE, SO I INVITE YOU ALL TO BE MY VALENTINE!!! XOXOXO
In memory of...
Damon D. Drewrey
5.5.73 - 1.18.12
Whitney Houston
8.9.63 - 2.11.12
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God(please forgive the f-bomb above) is love. Love is family + friends.
Mel
