UBUNTU
A person with Ubuntu is open and available to others, affirming of others, does not feel threatened that others are able and good, based from a proper self-assurance that comes from knowing that he or she belongs in a greater whole and is diminished when others are humiliated or diminished, when others are tortured or oppressed.
-- Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Dear Andy,
Happy Birthday, Bunny. You would be 30 today.
When I read this quote, I thought of you. You were born with a heart of gold ("no, Mummy, SILVER!") and you kept that deep river of compassion going your whole life. You knew it was all for one and one for all. That there was no way it was ok to leave someone behind or unfed or unloved. Even dinosaurs who lived millions of years ago. Injustice was black and white to you, from the beginning of your journey to the end.
You were something special and dramatic and memorable, like a summer storm that makes you pull off the road.
You were flavors like jalapeno, jasmine, and melted butter.
You were colors like orange, curry, earth. Or black and white stripes.
You were as fragrant as rain and beebalm.
You were strong like horses and tender like daisies.
You were the sounds of drums, honeybees, and crazy singing.
You were generous like the morning sun and able to receive like the ocean.
I will delight in who you were and all you brought to our lives, and miss my baby/boy/man Andy, for as long as I see, smell, touch, taste, listen and breathe.
Holding you tight, sweetie. We're all hurting, we're all giving thanks.
xox Mummoo
-- Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Dear Andy,
Happy Birthday, Bunny. You would be 30 today.
When I read this quote, I thought of you. You were born with a heart of gold ("no, Mummy, SILVER!") and you kept that deep river of compassion going your whole life. You knew it was all for one and one for all. That there was no way it was ok to leave someone behind or unfed or unloved. Even dinosaurs who lived millions of years ago. Injustice was black and white to you, from the beginning of your journey to the end.
You were something special and dramatic and memorable, like a summer storm that makes you pull off the road.
You were flavors like jalapeno, jasmine, and melted butter.
You were colors like orange, curry, earth. Or black and white stripes.
You were as fragrant as rain and beebalm.
You were strong like horses and tender like daisies.
You were the sounds of drums, honeybees, and crazy singing.
You were generous like the morning sun and able to receive like the ocean.
I will delight in who you were and all you brought to our lives, and miss my baby/boy/man Andy, for as long as I see, smell, touch, taste, listen and breathe.
Holding you tight, sweetie. We're all hurting, we're all giving thanks.
xox Mummoo
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Thank you everyone. I went through a weepy bit yesterday wishing Andy were here to feel our love. Then I realized... y\'know... he knew. And then I put it out into the universe that I loved HIM so much, forever, and the love came all boomeranging back to me. Beautiful. I went out for dinner with B&C and Drew, and we had some good loving talk. Much love and light to everyone. xoxoxo S.
Love, light and hugs to you and precious Andy, Linda
...you bring the light Sarah you truly do.......wonderful mother, wonderful Andy.....much thinking of you......love and peace,,,,
What u wrote was beautiful!!! I am crying so ,, I can hardly write. Peace to u and ur angel Andy!!
Sarah, what, a lovely, heartfelt, journal so full of love and your own personal truth, along with a beautiful reflection of the pure essence of Andy. Such a wonderful way to honor him on his 30th birthday. Happy Birthday, Andy! You are well loved!!
xoxoxo, Cherie
Happy belated birthday to you Andy!! You sound like such a special child to your mother with such a strong life force. She brings you to life with her words. Your family was so lucky to have you in it and you will forever be in their hearts...
((((HUGS))))....Julia
Absolutely beautiful Sarah...I feel you feeling Andy...your words made me think of such words that descripe my Alex. Happy Heavenly Birthday Andy...love and gentle hugs...Karen
I see the colors and smell the spices, Andy you are a very colorful and full of life.
Happy belated birthday to you.
Hugs Penny
What a wonderful tribute to Andy. Happy belated birthday in heaven Andy.
OH Sarah, this is beautiful!
Happy Birthday handsome!