gratitude.

today, i am thankful for:

the stories and memory of my grandpa mpeti that i'm absolutely certain is reflected in my mother, the strawberry-kiwi cd brian b. made me sophomore or junior year of high school (full of music that can only remind me of the times), the legacy of the uncles at home (whom i never got to meet) that will continue on with my beautiful nephews, 19 years and 11 months with my grandpa forrest and his "pepto bismo" candy, the hilariously wonderful and delightful visits with betty, the stolen glances and fleeting moments with harvey booth, and lastly, for the 14 (maybe 15) years with my wonderful, fat little kitty abdul rafiki.

may you all rest peacefully, knowing that i will forever love and miss you.