From Life to Life

Today was pretty eventful. I lot of running around and even more work. No calls from THE DIVA today which is very rare. I usually hear from her quite often to discuss the deals of the day.

I enjoyed a manicure and pedicure and proposed marriage to Lee Chong. Yea, I asked the lady that did my feet at the spa if she wanted to get married. The way that she was rubbing on my feet, it was obvious that she was in love with me. Whew – she did it for me. Oh yea, if anyone has a problem with brothers getting manicures and pedicures then that’s your problem. I have to make me feel the best that I can. Anyway, the day was pretty uneventful, just planning shopping and thinking. Some tight sales at Old Navy, a few thoughts of being a parent (another blog to come) and a few movie projects that are headed my way gave rise to all kind of emotions. But still the day was calm and peaceful.

Then it ended, I got a call from my aunt. She told me that one of our older cousins that I had called to check on but not heard from in a while had died. I know that my great-uncle lived in the same city as my relative, so I called to ask why he didn’t call to tell me. He apologized but that really got me to thinking even more. Will people really miss us when we are gone? Have we done all that we can for those that are here before they leave?

About a year ago my grandmother died. She was truly my best friend. Our relationship was very special. I’ll share a poem about her one day. Anyway, after she died I immediately went into business mode. Taking care of arrangements and making sure that she was properly laid to rest. All of my family kept trying to stop me and they all kept saying that they were waiting on me to break down but because I had done all that I could for her in life – death was nothing because we were both prepared.

Like anyone death hurts. They pain is deep but the realization that you have to move on must come quick or you end up stuck in a rut. I think that my boy No4Real has had that mystery figured out for some time. What I didn’t tell you was that my relative that died was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years only 90 days before. It is a testament to love but also to the fact that you must let them go (if you are strong enough) or you could follow.

I miss my two cousins. Though they were much older relatives, I always learned when I went around them. I tried to make sure that I did for them when they were up and about. I always stopped by when I was in the area. I did what I could so I don’t feel sad now. Only I look forward to all of us one day meeting again.

Tomorrow I am hosting a concert with former Destiny’s Child member Letoya Luckett. I will make sure to hit you with some pics. It is a Kartouche – this should be interesting.