Love is complicated.
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Peace!
>What’s Playing on the iPod right now: “A Change Gonna Come” – Sam Cooke
Been dealing with some family drama. My stepfather passed last Saturday and we had the funeral today. Even though he was sick for awhile, it still came as a shock. This man had been with my mother for 20 years. I remember Coach, that’s what we called him, would always be ready with a smile and was always willing to help you however he could. When I was in college, he would come by the dorm with a sack of grocery and take me out to dinner. He loved my mother and took care of her. I couldn’t have asked for a better father. Thinking about all the times we spent together, I composed a poem to honor him. My sisters and I read it at the funeral. Here it is:
BONUS DAD
With this ring, a man took a wife
And three little girls were included
That man entered all of our lives
No one was ever excluded
It takes a special kind of man
To walk into a ready made family
But he assumed the responsibility and loved us all
Always with a smile
And a story filled with wisdom
He gave correction with a smile
Quick to offer assistance
A strong, gentle teddy bear
The Rhett sisters were truly blessed
He was there for weddings, holidays, celebrations
And graduations
Our children were his grandchildren
He showered them with adulation
And as we grew and moved away
We took comfort in the fact
That this man would take care of our mom
And always have our backs
He may not have been there at our births
But he was there to nurture and guide us
We got a double dose of love
The Rhett sisters were truly blessed
Never considered a stepfather
Loved as a parent
This man is known as Coach
Our Bonus Dad.
This man was a major influence on my life and I will miss him. What a man, what a man. What a mighty good man.
Peace.
>What’s Playing on the iPod right now: “This Love” – Maroon 5
I’ve been making progress. I’ve been losing sleep, but I’m making progress. About a couple of weeks ago, I decided to start waking up at 5 a.m. to get some writing done. It’s the only time when I have no distractions. The kids and hubby are asleep and my mind is free from my usual check list of things to do. I’ve done good ya’ll. I have written two additional chapters since I started this.
I write in longhand (I love notebooks) and then go back and type it. I have 52 typed pages which equals 13,591 words. But I’ve written a lot more than that. I’ve have got to finish this book. I want to be able to say that I accomplished that much.
Other updates…………..
* Took a Royal Caribbean cruise with the fam. A week of total bliss. Wish I could have stayed on St. Thomas Island.
* My nephew graduated. Hard to believe the B-Boy is 18 and going off to college to play football. I am so proud of him.
* Bought my dream ride. Now I have a car payment but it’s all good.
* Hubby is applying for jobs all over the region. We may have to move. I’ll have to explore how I feel about that later.
* Book club drama. But we are still keeping on. Just read “Orange Mint and Honey” by Carleen Brice. This book is excellent! I host this Saturday.
That’s all for now. Peace!
>What’s Playing on the iPod right now: “Spotlight” – Jennifer Hudson
I know it’s been a minute but bear with me. A sister been busy. But that is no excuse, I am suppose to blogg about writing and I have done very little. But there is tomorrow and the chance to start anew.
Anyway, I am loving, LOVING the new Jennifer Hudson song! Girl killed it on this track. It has a nice mid tempo feel to it. I have it on repeat on the iPod.
Writing updates soon……………. I hope.
Peace.
>What’s Playing on the iPod right now: “Heaven Sent” – Keyshia Cole
It’s been a minute………but here are just some random thoughts floating around in my mind.
Did you see the season finale for Grey’s Anatomy? Loved it!
The Lakers are in the Western Conference final. Yeah!
My birthday was yesterday. Turned 39. Next year, I have got to throw a party!
Went to the Katt Williams concert with baby sister. Laughed until my head hurt!
Still working on my novel. I’ll have to post a words written count soon.
My nephew graduates this month. The B-boy is all grown up.
Too many thoughts and not enough time. I’ll try to make time to post later.
Peace.
>What’s Playing on the iPod right now: “Should’ve Let You Go” – Keisha Cole
And so it begins. I’m going to let you in on a secret. I am a writer. It’s true. Granted, you won’t find anything with my name on it in Barnes & Noble, but I am a writer nonetheless. I have been studying this craft for a few years now and I have finally gotten to the place that I can actually say, “I am a writer.” Do you know what qualifies me to make this claim? I simply write. Now, to get to the status of published author will take time, perseverance and a little luck. I invite you along for the journey.
What can you expect here? An update of my struggles to complete a novel, talk about music (old school R&B mostly), dealing with marriage and motherhood, discussions about the NBA, random thoughts and various topics. Basically, whatever issues are going on that day.
I hope you hang out with me.