Like everyone else, this loss has shattered me. I have experienced loss before but this hurts in a different way. Reuben James, you are one of my earliest memories and you never left. It never occurred to me that I could ever have to lay you to rest...to say goodbye to you here on earth
When we were little in Kabira we were inseparable and you made sure to remind me of this when we were older, after many years and continents apart we could pick up right where we left off. You are the genesis of the spirit of adventure that burns inside me. You said jump and I followed and boy what didn’t we do in Kabira?(much to the chagrin of our teachers. The pioneers of the naughty corner. There’s no illness we didn’t bring back home from school, so much so that mum even had to remind me that I ‘wasn’t a boy’ when I’d return home with torn clothes and ruined shoes. We did it all... you did it all... a Jack of all trades (TODO TRADE!) and a master of it ALL.
As we got older, so did our escapades (But there was never a dull moment with you) I treasure every moment, every hug and kiss and word from you. Every reminder of what I meant to you. Thank you, thank you for always letting your loved ones know they were loved. I only hope you knew too...KNOW. Oh how much we love you. You stopped the world when you went to be with God. We held our breath... we might never exhale...
I’ll miss your voice, I’ll miss your laugh, I’ll miss your smile. I’ll miss being in your magnificent presence. But know this: you are not lost, you can never be. I feel you everywhere. I can’t wait to see you again. Heaven is so so so so lucky
Love you forever and always