A thank you letter.
Cars that smile more .
Paint your front door.
Bruises + buildings.
“There isn’t anybody nearly as funny, spirited, spontaneous or caring as me in the bloodline… These are the best parts of me, that I also get to serve the world with each day.”
A thank you letter.
My Grandad died and it set both of us free
05.03.25
Hey Grandad,
I write these words in hope they find you settled and comfortable in bed or on the sofa. I thought I would take the opportunity to share a few thoughts that have circled my mind recently.
Time is supposed to be telling, but for many it appears confusing. But not for me. Where there is a quantifiable separation, is better yet, a familial bond that keeps me certain. It was in the process of stitching these words together, you were also celebrated. Because I found that there is a bit of you in my every day.
Your inherent humour, generosity and interest. What a pleasure to experience it all so closely. I am really proud to be your Grandson.
- Your spontaneity has inspired me to keep everyday exciting and forward-moving.
- My understanding of what it is to be Jamaican, makes me excited about all of my travels, past and future.
- Waking up at 3am to watch Formula One has led to me to driving a F1000 race car last week, or taking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Lewis Hamilton drive in Ferrari red in Mexico later this year.
- I’ve inherited your witty dark humour. It’s become the heart of my character and amusement of all of my colleagues, friends and family. They love me for it, and they let me know. I am an extension of you.
While it might feel like your peace is overdue, it’s with each day and every year that’s passed, I’ve noticed a growing internal calm in you. Mostly present in your eyes. It’s like watching you surrender to something beyond you, instead of trying to overpower it.
It represents something that feels circular, or harmonic maybe. It was affirming to see. Those observations make me happy and trust that you’ve been seeing a promising land like I’ve grown to. I carry this hope with me every day. Being the change I want to see. That’s legacy.
There isn’t anybody nearly as funny, spirited, spontaneous or caring as me in the bloodline… And I got all of that from you. These are the best parts of me, that I also get to serve the world with each day. So, there is a bit of you in my every day.
Cold whispers might sting your ear, or tickle the tip of your nose, but may these words keep your chest warm.
You’ve shared exactly what I’ve grown to understand as the essence of family. And shall it continue to be my life’s purpose. That’s legacy.
Legacy, legacy, legacy, family.
With heavy love,Leithan
“There isn’t anybody nearly as funny, spirited, spontaneous or caring as me in the bloodline… These are the best parts of me, that I also get to serve the world with each day.”
Hey Grandad,
I write these words in hope they find you settled and comfortable in bed or on the sofa. I thought I would take the opportunity to share a few thoughts that have circled my mind recently.
Time is supposed to be telling, but for many it appears confusing. But not for me. Where there is a quantifiable separation, is better yet, a familial bond that keeps me certain. It was in the process of stitching these words together, you were also celebrated. Because I found that there is a bit of you in my every day.
Your inherent humour, generosity and interest. What a pleasure to experience it all so closely. I am really proud to be your Grandson.
- Your spontaneity has inspired me to keep everyday exciting and forward-moving.
- My understanding of what it is to be Jamaican, makes me excited about all of my travels, past and future.
- Waking up at 3am to watch Formula One has led to me to driving a F1000 race car last week, or taking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Lewis Hamilton drive in Ferrari red in Mexico later this year.
- I’ve inherited your witty dark humour. It’s become the heart of my character and amusement of all of my colleagues, friends and family. They love me for it, and they let me know. I am an extension of you.
While it might feel like your peace is overdue, it’s with each day and every year that’s passed, I’ve noticed a growing internal calm in you. Mostly present in your eyes. It’s like watching you surrender to something beyond you, instead of trying to overpower it.
- Waking up at 3am to watch Formula One has led to me to driving a F1000 race car last week, or taking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Lewis Hamilton drive in Ferrari red in Mexico later this year.
- I’ve inherited your witty dark humour. It’s become the heart of my character and amusement of all of my colleagues, friends and family. They love me for it, and they let me know. I am an extension of you.
While it might feel like your peace is overdue, it’s with each day and every year that’s passed, I’ve noticed a growing internal calm in you. Mostly present in your eyes. It’s like watching you surrender to something beyond you, instead of trying to overpower it.
It represents something that feels circular, or harmonic maybe. It was affirming to see. Those observations make me happy and trust that you’ve been seeing a promising land like I’ve grown to. I carry this hope with me every day. Being the change I want to see. That’s legacy.
There isn’t anybody nearly as funny, spirited, spontaneous or caring as me in the bloodline… And I got all of that from you. These are the best parts of me, that I also get to serve the world with each day. So, there is a bit of you in my every day.
Cold whispers might sting your ear, or tickle the tip of your nose, but may these words keep your chest warm.
You’ve shared exactly what I’ve grown to understand as the essence of family. And shall it continue to be my life’s purpose. That’s legacy.
Legacy, legacy, legacy, family.
With heavy love,
Leithan