So most of my family was down here this weekend, one of my peeps was getting married. This joint was nice. She rented a nice Yatch, had her closest friends and family members come through, and off we were to this island. I had never been to a wedding like this before because the ceremony lasted five minutes and half the attendees were drunk before the ceremony.
So here I am looking all sharp and people come over to say hello and ask me about my journey here in FL and all of a sudden come Uncle Joe. Joe is crazy; he’s the glue that keeps my family together. My folks are crazy but Joe is so crazy that you just have to pay him attention. His voice matters no matter how troublesome a situation maybe Uncle Joe got a solution for you. So this homeboi approached me and we’re talking about life, sports, politics etc… and here he comes asking me about marriage and relationships, kids, etc. He’s like B (he used my nickname actually), when will you invite me to something like this? When do I get to come to Florida and celebrate with you and your wife? At this point, I have tuned him out, so I’m like ‘soon as I know, I’ll send you an invite.’ So he and I shared a few more laughs and then I made my way down to the dance floor where auntie Leonne was showing off her dance moves. Shawty 78 but she can still move. She still thinks Bolero is the ish. Lol.
So while I was at the studio last night, I kept on seeing this number pop on my phone ID, so I ignored it because I was busy. So when I got home around midnight, I jumped in the shower and by the time I got out, I had like 15 miss calls, from various family members. Uncle Joe had passed away, yesterday afternoon, about an hour after he landed back home. The autopsy should reveal more but from what I am getting, he died of a heart attack. They’re taking him back to Haiti next week but there’ll be a service in the States for those who cannot make it to HT.
It’s funny how things just go sour when least expected. Earlier in the week my little brother had gotten himself in another situation, which once again, I had to bail him out of, and now this…I guess I’ll be heading to Washington sooner than expected.
RIP JOS
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2 years ago
Yo PB
ReplyDeleteRM told me last night about this thing man, when is your folks going to catch a break? I remember last year you guys had 4 deaths in the family, not including your brother CJ who had to get his arm amputated. I feel for you kid. Banm bri when you feel like talking kid.
I love you man; you may be far away but c'est toujours one love bro.
B,
ReplyDeleteI know it's been a while since we have talked, but you have always been in my thoughts. Death is never an easy thing that anyone can cope with. My condolences to you and your family. Hang in there B. life is not gonna get any easier, but we still can control it! God Bless!!!
M.U.
Wow B, am sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and yours. Life is so unexpected and can be so unfair. When it rains, it sure pours...
ReplyDeleteI love you babe
DB
My condolences to you love. I won't say I know or can even imagine what you feel but what I will say is I'm here.
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Hey there!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear, my condolences. They say everything happens for a reason but one can never find reasons for such tragedy.
May you and your family find comfort in the Lord who is our strenght especially in the most difficult times.
Stay strong and do the best you can do. If you need a shoulder, hit me up.
You always seem to brighten people's days through your blogs, actions, or on the phone, so I hope in the midst of all this you find some sort of peace and comfort. I hope you smile reading the notes here. Well, we laugh with you when it's fun here and obviously we're crying with you at this moment.
Take care of yourself!
OMG B!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. Tragedies happen when you least expect them. I'm glad that your family was able to have a last laugh with your uncle and that you all will value the latest memories of him, as it was a happy time.
May his legacy live on...
May you and yours find strength and comfort in the Lord in thru this time of sorrow. My prayers go out to your little brother as well, for a Breakthrough in his life.
God Bless!
RAP