Sleep has eluded me. The bright, vibrant colors that have painted my moods since birth have settled into a dull null, and I don’t know if I can keep going like this. Kai deserves the best version of me, and I do too. I call up the sadness hotline and…
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Rest in peace, Quincy Wade Sr. (SV Side Story – Day 19.2). Quincy was a Military hero to many as well as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was often the glue that held his family together, showing them toughness perfectly balanced with love. He will be missed…
The house is finally quiet, exactly what I was looking for, but it doesn’t take long for my grief to begin to envelop me. Now that I have my classes, I decide to get a head start on some of the homework. I manage to get through work for one…
I answer the door, shocked to see daddy standing there. Prosperity: Daddy! What are you doing here? Quincy Jr.: I needed to check on you. I know how close you and pop were. Prosperity: You flew way out here to see me? Quincy Jr.: That’s what dad’s do. I stopped…
Back in Sulani, Quincy Wade Sr. passes away quietly in his sleep. He’s lived a good, long and healthy life, but his heart broke when he lost his beloved wife, and he couldn’t bear being without her any longer. I receive the call very early in the morning. Clouds of…
I’m grateful for a full night’s sleep and a quiet morning. I have a few moments to think of only myself, and I attempt to enjoy it to the fullest. I start with a decent breakfast and even take the time to workout. Just as I’m beginning to work up…
A white Winterfest is something I’ve never experienced before, so I’m eager to get out there and play in the snow. I bundle Kai and myself up in our warmest clothes, and we head outside. A guy is standing at the bottom of the stairs when I arrive. Prosperity: Hey…
I wake up early on Winterfest, missing my family, but determined to make the day great for Kai. I take some time to decorate the front room, then prepare myself some breakfast…which doesn’t go so well. I could use a lot more practice. I sit down to eat while watching…
I pull out a mop and begin cleaning while Kai stands there crying. Prosperity: Why are you crying? I should be the one crying because I actually have to clean this. Kai: *cries harder* Prosperity: I’m sorry, okay. Next time you want to mix colors, let’s put it on canvas.…
It’s moving day for Kai and me. I get up extra early to pack up our things and get Kai ready. Pop-pop warms up left-overs for breakfast. I greet him with a big hug before we sit down to eat. Quincy Sr.: Sweetheart, I want you to know that if…