I wanted to say this at the Homegoing for Cherie Stewart, but time was too short and my face was too long. I still keep reaching for the phone to call or text. And if I could talk to you just ONE more time, I would say this: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll. I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. Giving Glory & Honor to GOD, thanks to the Pastor & First Lady of New Solid Rock Baptist Church, and to all of those family and friends that have come from far and near---Good Morning. I’d like to take a moment to tell you about my BEST friend. For all of you that had the pleasure of knowing Cherie, you experienced the presence of a TRUE Angel here on Earth. Whether it was from the touch of her hand, hearing her laughter, viewing or reading her Artistic works, or having the comfort and compassion of her listening ear-she was instilled with and paid forward her legacy of commitment, Faith, charity and love. Of these things, the footprint on MY soul was her love. What an AWESOME opportunity to have a best friend who appreciated my presence on the planet. Never judged me, never disrespected me, never minimized my dreams, (no matter how outlandish); and embraced me for who & HOW I am. And for those that know me personally, that’s NOT an easy task. From the blue comb in her back pocket meticulously fixing her hair, from spending the weekend at Bumpy’s house with a truckload of Nestle Quick, or one of the MANY feasts @ Ma Callie’s house. From doing the Happy Feet to Sardines and Pork & Beans @ Sharon’s, or watching TV on the phone for hours at a time. Cherie was ALWAYS there. For every wound, every surgery, every treatment, the birth of my daughter, the passing of the Love of My Life, I cannot recall a time when I didn’t feel Cherie’s love. Her friendship was my blanket in winter and my lemonade in Summer. Her love was my hiding place when people and things tried to get the better of me. She always pointed me to Christ and proclaimed that worrying was not necessary or an option, because she & I were “Daughters of the Most High.” My wish, my hope, my prayer for ALL of you gathered here today for this Celebration of LIFE, that you carry with YOU what my BEST friend ALWAYS gave to me. commitment, Faith, charity and love. Of these things, the GREATEST was UNCONDITIONAL love. To be ABSENT in the BODY, is to be PRESENT in the Spirit. Farewell to your Earthly home, Dutiful Daughter, gr8 Big Sister, Fun Time Aunt, Cherished Niece, Patient Teacher, and the BEST BEST friend anyone could ask for. Faithful Servant, job well done.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:48:39 +0000
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