This and That

"Aye! Aye! Aye! Aye! This is our game 7! This is our game 7! Getcha mind right!!
Lindsey Hunter - Detroit Pistons (huddle before game 5 of the 2004 NBA Finals)

This is a two part blog right here.

Yesterday, I decided to stop in 7 11 and I guess I was in an observant mood. There was this lady who was of larger size that was in the checkout line. And this is just something I wonder....I can't speak for this lady because I do not know her or her situation. But if you are of larger unhealthy size, there is no reason why you need to be in 7 11 buying two phat hot dogs, doritos, hostess donuts, and a nice cool glass of special flavored Sunny D. If I was overweight, all I would eat would be lettuce, baked fish, and some multi-vitamins. I would be in the gym practically everyday. I'm very health aware, and I notice folks eating habits. Sometimes I feel sorry for those and I want to help them. But ya know, people have got to want to change before anyone can help them.

I was leaving the Walk to D'feet ALS in DC today, and on my way home I felt the presence of God in the form of my passed grandfather. I can go and talk about the postive effect my grandfather has on my life or I could talk about their being only one Spirit; the spirit of God (and that Spirit being only of love, happiness, and life). But instead I will talk about the conversation that was had. I felt my grandfather in the car with me and I remember my mother saying if the Spirit is around you, say hello and ask what does it want to talk about. So I said, "hey papa!" I told him what was on my mind as far as me having the desire to move back to Detroit and being frustrated that it hasn't happened yet because I miss my family. He told me to be patient and it will come in due time. Then I told him that I missed him, and I began to cry. And that was a first for me. Ya know, besides my grandfather's funeral, I haven't really cried because I know he is with me. That moment made me realize all of the things my grandfather taught me in life.....put God first, be strong, be a rock, help those less fortunate, love, and think.

I haven't been to my grandfather's grave yet, so now I know that is the first thing on my agenda the next time I go to Detroit.

And after saying all this, people enjoy your life, love your family, spend time with those you love, take care of your body because its the only one you're gonna get, be a good person, be humble, and don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk (lol).