Monday, December 29, 2014
I wish I had had the opportunity to get to know my 3rd cousin more. What I remember most about her was the beautiful, generous,wide smile, her bright eyes and how happy and bubbly she was when I used to see her as a child. I used to think she was the most beautiful, yummy brown girl I had ever seen! Most of my memories of her are from when she was in her "tween" years. She reminds me so much of my daughter, Atiyya. Unfortunately she and Atiyya never met. There is a phrase that Muslims say when someone dies, and it is: "Truly, from Allah we come, and to Allah we return." I have hope in Allah's Mercy that my cousin will return to Him. I pray that He guides and protects her daughter, Kaila, and that He give the family patience and comfort during this time. My mom, Aunt Vernice, has said it well below, that Allah IS the Most Great, and He is the Most Merciful, and is able to do all things. (Thanks soooo much for the pictures, Malik!) Keep the rest of the family strong ya'll. Look our for our cousin Vanessa and her mom Aunt Bea. TO KAILA: I haven't gotten the chance to meet you, yet, but I hope you will continue in the good footsteps I know your mother had been directing you. Be a testament to how she raised you: do good to others, help before you are asked, remember and act upon her many lessons, keep her love in your heart, strive to be the best young woman you can be and accept the guidance of your Lord. I love you little lady, even though we don't know each other. Maybe one day we will. - Cousin Jann
