Defining Life

“And that is what we are here to celebrate today. A love that endures. Blessed are those that bend but never break. May your love continue to endure and may you always like each other.” I had the pleasure of speaking at my brother’s vowel renewal this past weekend in Jamaica. It was probably one of the most beautiful moments in my life. I’ve been to plenty of weddings and I have watched love flourish amongst many friends but this moment was close to home. I’ll explain why. “As I was wondering about what I would say today I was reminded that I had been preparing for this moment since Emanuel got sick all those years ago. I remember watching you stand at his side, not sure what was going to happen.” I’ve always loved my brother. We didn’t grow up together and are far apart in age, but he made sure to stay in my life. Then he created a beautiful family of his own with his wife who I am too close too to ever consider her an in law. They’ve raised two beautiful boys that for ...

“Y ou used to share everything. There wasn’t a crevice of her life you weren’t privy to, and the same went for yours.”…” One day it changed. The once welcomed sarcasm became annoying. ” As I was driving home last night a friend sent me the most eye-opening blog pos t I’ve ever read in my life. It was as if it was tailored to me. While she was sending it to me in reference to her life, I sat quietly in my car “amening” every sentence. Disclaimer: I did not read it while I was driving. Please do not text and drive. Anyway, I have no clue who published this but whomever he or she may be, they spoke to my spirit in this piece. Please bear with me while I relate.   “In the absence of a judge or jury we approach the dissolution of friendships with complete finality. There is no room for error or growth. We grew into big girls who still managed to treat our girls and the emotions they invoke, like little girls.” In my personal experience, and I’ll be completely transparent, I...