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"Showing Up"

December 14, 2016
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Some people show up with very little to share regardless of how much they have, others whole reason for showing up is simply to add value to events. Dr. Mahabir not only showed up when others didn't but he contributed in his very unique ways, and always stood out, I was proud to have known such an icon amongst us who made a difference with his beautiful life. R.I.P  Dr.Mahabir.

MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

December 10, 2016

From Evelyn, Posted by Mike

MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below.

With tiny lights, like heaven's stars,

reflecting on the snow.  Th sight is so spectacular,

please wipe away the tear, for I am spending Christmas with

Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear.

But the sounds of music can't compare

with the Christmas choir up here

I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,

for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me; I see the pain inside your heart.

But I am not so far way, we really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones.  You know I hold you dear.

And be glad, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.

I sent you each a memory, of my undying love.

After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.

It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do.

I can't count the blessings of love He has for each of you.

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.

Remember, I am spending Christmas with

Jesus Christ this year.

Reflections

February 6, 2016

It’s already been forty days and nights. Oh how I miss my best friend and companion.

Since we met, we were never separated from each other for more than a couple of weeks at a time, and when that occurred we spoke with each other at least twice a day.

I will always be especially sensitive to a blind or visually impaired person. I have learned so much after having the privilege of being with one who overcame this challenge on a daily basis. It was my delight and pleasure to describe the scenery in detail wherever we happened to be, so he could visualize what I was seeing (painting a picture as it were).

We had such great discussions on so many topics such as medical issues, current affairs, religion, cooking, music, you name it. We laughed together, cried together, sang together, cooked together, played the guitar (yes I played as well), but I will admit he was the better player. We travelled to numerous places over the years together.

When it came to international travel, I would be the one concerned as to whether he would be able to tolerate the long plane trips. Somehow, with God’s guidance and protection, we always managed to make it to our destination and back without problems.

One of his wishes/desires was to visit my countryGuyana, and that wish was fulfilled. Even though it was a short visit, he enjoyed every minute and always spoke fondly of the experience he had.

About four days before the Lord called Bernard home, he asked me to cook a simple and special dish made with split peas “Dholl”. So later that evening he came out to the living room, and asked if I had cooked it yet, and I told him I would the following day which was Sunday.

On Sunday I prepared the meal, and set him up at the dining table. As he sat down he stated “this smells so good”. As he proceeded to partake of the meal he said “this is the best Dholl in the whole wide world”.

I am comforted that I was able to spend lots of quality time with him, and prepare a meal that gave him so much pleasure.

All of the memories we shared will be forever engraved in my heart and mind. To the most loving, caring and unselfish person I have ever met.

You will be forever MISSED! 

January 6, 2016

I was asked by my brother Joe if there was anything I wanted from Bernard's home to keep in memory of him. I immediately asked for his acoustic guitar. His guitar meant a lot to him and will to me. His guitar and music were comforting to his many alone hours.

Bernard grew up loving music and could be heard singing many love songs in the land of calypso. My brother loved to sing love songs. Bernard placed second in the island nation's inaugural televised national singing contest. I was one of many who thought that he clearly won that competition.

Bernard's sang at many events. He even included more current popular songs in his repertoire. I always wondered how he memorized the words to so many songs. But even in his diminished physical state, my brother accomplished a lot. I have tried closing my eyes to navigate the obstacles in my own home trying to see what it was like for him. Needles to say it was an impossible task. My brother overcame these obstacles, he also prepared meals, washed dishes, diligently worked out on his treadmill. Image doing all of these things yourself as a blind person. Then, teach yourself to play the guitar. Learn the words to songs, the accompanying music and commit them to memory. He did this routinely. This happened on a recent family visit with him. My wife provided him with a recording of a recently released song "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. By the time we visited a few days later, he had already learned the words and music to the song. It was my last memory of him singing. I wanted to share some of the words:

And yes, it is a love song.

When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades   
And the crowds don't remember my name     
When my hands don't play the strings the same way  
I know you will still love me the same

Rest in Peace.

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