You were there when my mind was still forming............you were there when I began to understand my being......my existence.......my possibilities................and you coached me without resolve......your little man you called me..................................................................

I figured out who my biological kindred were immediately........and there was you...........I felt warmth from you that transcended all earthly transgression and upheavals................you made me develope my mind..............you began who I am..........my essence started with your guidance..................................................Thank you.......................

I'm older now.....and you're my golden grand gardian Angel......Mother does not understand me.............she excepts my intelligence but it scares Her...........because of my attitude toward my lighter classmates but she is proud that even tho my skin pigmentation is dark........I am there equal............she knows it and they also.............she Fears for me........................................................but I can not deny who I am becoming.......................................................................................

Nine years have now moved past my horizon..........your Health is failing and I'm at your side constantly............I don't understand.......I don't understand..............You know I need you.............Please.........

It's been 35 years now since those life changing events..........but it still seem like yesterday...................I lost the most influencing guidance in my existence.............Your influence is still engrained in my character and the essence of my soul.................without Your inital guidance I would not be...............I would not carry my present persona......Damn I like ME....................Thank you Grandmother Adline........forever beholding unto you............your will and determination lives on in me...soon the torch will be passed to another (Granddaughter).