A Letter to Mom 2023...

Mom,

It's been 12 years since you left.  So many things have happened in my life since that day. I know I speak to you often and you guide me by the remembrance of lessons you taught me.  But I still like to write to you a few times each year.  I miss you so much.

Professionally-

I was promoted to Senior Vice-President the same year you transitioned.  Two years later, I was promoted to Executive Vice-President.  After 10 years of having operations EVP responsibilities, I was asked to take on more responsibilities, which includes running the company's Real Estate Department.

These past 12 years professionally have been challenging but rewarding.

Personally-

One of my biggest pains is that you never had the opportunity to meet our grandsons, your great-grandsons,  Vecus, Lorenzo, and David Jr. (DJ).   Let me just say, little boys are crazy😂.  I'm amazed that you and Dad did not send me packing when I was a youngster.  The “now known as young adults” are doing well,  and still finding their way.  I'm always amazed at how situations with children reflect how wise their grandparents, you, our parents, were when you were raising us.  “Life occurs in tight circles or wide ovals”-Vecus

Married life is complicated yet simple.  The principles are simple, the execution is complicated.  We are doing well.  I've matured a lot since the last time you and I spoke in person.  I've grown to realize that even though I might be smart and wise beyond my years, I'm still pretty dumb at times.  The cool thing is that I realize that now, and I work on being less dumb every day.  I now know that's what you always tried to teach me.  It has taken me 40+ years but I understand😉.  I say all that to say, we are in a good place and I'm thankful for that.

Physically-

I have great days and ok days,  less bad days than last year.  We now know I'm dealing with some long-term Covid issues that damaged me internally.  I struggle with that emotionally at times,  but I am your son, a fighter.  As I write this letter to you, I'm on the treadmill fighting to get back healthy.  Just know I will never stop fighting to get/stay healthy.

Emotionally-

Strong.  Anissia is super supportive and has been the gift of life for me.  Plus, you know how stubborn I can be.  I refuse to be negative,  I choose to remain positive.

Financially-

I remember one of our last conversations... I listened.

Spiritually-

I'm in a good place.  My spiritual journey from 5 years old to now has taught me so much.  It has enabled me to have internal peace with so many things.  I have you and Dad to thank for exposing me to so much while I was young and then being supportive of me when I went out searching.

To sum it all up, we are doing well, me and Anissia are doing great, life is tough but good.  I still miss you every day.  And If I'm being honest, it's not sweat that's falling from my eyes as I write this letter to you, but I'm ok.  We toasted it up to you last night with your favorite drink,  Apple Martini... Continue to Rest in Peace.  

I love you,

Your son Vecus Jr.

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