An Open Letter In Memory of Sherry Amore..
My Dearest Sherry,
I know as I type this open letter you are in a realm beyond the stars.
Yesterday morning Almighty God allowed you freedom from your illness, pain, and despair however to the ones like myself who do love you the challenge of your absence will always be there.
In the year 2000 we met and a whirlwind of love & adventure began for us. You were the sweet southern girl from the small town Folkston, Georgia about 45 min ride outside of Jacksonville, Florida. I was the young man living in Seattle, Washington just out on a journey to see what the south looked like. (Smiles)
We fell in love with one another and for 5 years despite the odds we built a bond that remained. I watched your children Jakara & Bernard Jr. grow from a little girl and a baby boy to now strong young people ready to take on the world.
We traveled together & on your 28th birthday you got a chance to fly out to Los Angeles where we enjoyed a wonderful time even got a chance to see what would be the last time the cars rolling down Crenshaw on Sunday afternoons cruising.
You came to Seattle in 2005 when I was to sick to travel to Georgia and gave me comfort when my father passed that same year. Whatever our differences I always loved and remained in love with you as you did with me.
The last we spoke I can now see in your own way you were telling me "goodbye" but only in the sense of being physically here on earth to talk, laugh, or even fuss at me when you saw a need.
My heart aches as I write these words knowing you are away and praying that your soul is truly at peace. I gave you the name Sherry Amore as I looked at you & always saw just that, love. You always loved me in spite of some of my crazy stunts trying to impress or make you laugh. I did my best to give you as much comfort and some luxuries as I loved seeing you happy. Despite my pain, Amore I pray you're happy now. I thank Allah for you, your love, time, and attention towards me. You were my Christian angel and I looked forward to you planning a ministry of your own. You told me so many plans you had and you didn't know it but I quietly resolved to myself to help you even to my last breath to see you succeed.
Your success now is elsewhere all I have is memories but I carry them with the utmost of care. When I found about your illness I quickly went to prayer as you did for me so many times. The world went to prayer for you all the way in the Holy Land as I contacted friends everywhere asking them to pray for your recovery.
Right now Sherry along with me the world mourns your passing. There will never be another you.
Thank You Almighty God for sharing this great woman's life with me & those whom she touched.
May Allah (God) continue to bless her children and family during this time of transition.
Thank you friends from FB and all over for your love, concern, e-mails, & letters.
Your words of encouragement gives me the strength to do more of the mission laid for me.
I will always love you, rest well Sherry Amore. Your "BooBear" will forever long for you.
Yours Always,
Isaac Ezekiel Muhammad