Q is up before me the next morning as usual. Rather than wait for him to finish up his shower…I decide to undress and join him. After we’re dressed and ready for the day…we join Alice and Q Sr. in the kitchen to celebrate Peri’s birthday. I help her blow out her candles and she…
Rest in peace “Mama” Nadine Fuller (Day 1 – Day 47). A talented superstar singer and actress…Nadine quickly rose in fame until an unfortunate accident on a studio set led to her dedicating her life to the children of the Fuller Group home (read Nadine’s brief side story here).
Alice takes care of Peri, making sure she eats. Q Jr. and I sit down with our cake near the bar, while Q Sr. orders a drink. Alida: I can’t believe your mom was actually able to pull this whole thing off. Quincy Jr.: She’s your mom too now. I never really thought about it…
Q Jr., his parents and Peri all arrive at the wedding venue, which is located on the beach. Alice makes sure that everything is set up, while Q Jr. sits with his father and Peri nervously waiting for everything to begin. Suddenly a very colorful individual passes them… Quincy Jr.: Who’s that? Quincy Sr.: I…
It’s our wedding day…at least I hope so after I finally tell Q what’s been on my mind. I sit and wait for him to come out of the bathroom after he takes his shower. He already knows that something is up as soon as he sees me. I beckon for him to sit down…
Q Jr. is still at his production table when Q Sr. comes walking out his bedroom. Quincy Jr.: Hey pop…I didn’t even know you were here. Quincy Sr.: Yeah, I’ve been practicing for a speech that I have to give. *clears throat* We need to talk son. Quincy Jr.: What’s up? Quincy Sr.: Your mom…
Alice is sitting down watching TV when Q and I arrive to tell her the news. Q approaches her first… Quincy Jr.: Ma…we have something to tell you. Alice stands up immediately…her face worried and unsure if we have good or bad news to share. Quincy Jr.: *turns to Alida* Maybe you should tell her……
Q has another form of exercise planned for us this morning. Alida: You sure about this? Quincy: Yeah…it’ll be fun. I promise! Let’s go… Q takes off swimming and I hurry behind him trying to catch up. According to Q, right in the back of his parent’s house are the calmest waters and a beautiful…
Plans have been made for us all to go over to the Sand Bar to finish out Q’s birthday celebration. I go into Peri’s room to try and get her ready, but she’s not in a cooperative mood. Alida: Let’s go potty Peri so mommy can get you all pretty and ready for daddy’s party….
Mama Nadine lives in Key Point Village…a retirement community located on a private island in Mua Pel’am. It comforts my heart just to see her. She greets me with a big hug… Mama Nadine: I’m so happy to see you! Alida: Thank you…you look amazing! I introduce her to Q and Peri. She greets them…
