Lamont, you came to my rescue and how could I ever thank you properly? I’m so much better now. I’m walking, talking, driving, blogging, and exercising… I’m thinking, reasoning, and planning for my future because of the love and support you have extended. And, now I’m moving on. You stepped in there when I was lying in a coma. You and your wife, Janez, stayed with me in the hospital, talked to the doctors, went to my apartment, packed everything and tried to salvage my life for me so I could have something when I woke up. I’m really glad you had faith that I would.
Well, I did wake up! And, now that I’ve been given this second chance by the grace of God, I’m able to move on. But, not without acknowledging you before I go – You made a huge sacrifice for me, sharing your family, feeding me, providing for me as if I were your child when I couldn’t do for myself. I know it must have been hard on you, both financially and emotionally. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I know you’ll be rewarded for your kindness and your generosity.
Janez, you really stepped in there on my behalf! What a great wife and partner to my brother, you are!!! And, you are a sister in law that is “Beyond Category.” (As my old friend, Bruce Wright used to say…) I know that when you said “I do” to my brother, you didn’t foresee having to care for his sister as part of the deal too. Well, all I can say is I don’t take for granted anything that you have done, and I am forever in debt to you. (Yes, we will continue to have our different perspectives on one topic in particular, and I will continue to respectfully disagree.) But, having said that… I love you with all my heart. You are one special lady! My brother knows what a prize he has, and I know it too.
This experience has brought us closer together. I’m glad. You’ve been more than a sister in law to me, you’ve been a friend. Again, I thank you!
Malcolm, thank you so much for letting me use your room while you are in the Navy. I’m giving it back to you now. I love you and I’m very proud of the accomplishments you have made. Keep up the great job you’re doing.
Niayah and Sherdina, thank you both for sharing your parents and your space with me. And, I thank you for helping them take care of me. I’m glad I was here to see you get all dressed up for the big Ring Dance. You both looked beautiful! I especially enjoyed getting to know both of you. That part of my recovery process was a lot of fun. And, being here to see you both grow up to become young women has been very special. One bit of advice for you both – You are leaving the 11th grade, and going into your senior year next year. Take it seriously, and go out with a bang! Boys are great, I know. They’re crazy about you now, and they’ll be crazy about you later too. Right now, focus on your school work, what you plan to do with your lives in the future, and getting into a good school for college. Make that your priority, and I promise you – the rest of your lives will be exciting and sweeter than you can imagine.
With all my love, respect and appreciation,
Aunt Camille
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