From Golda

 

Dear Rhett,

Hi Cous! Trying to figure out what to write or say has been a challenge. I mean what can I say? You were taken from Tito, Tita, Marian, Matt & the rest of us way too soon. It just doesn’t make sense. How could it possibly have been your time? Why? Why you? Why now? Why this way? I guess 2020 has been filled with a lot of those questions & left with no answers. Or at least that’s how it seems. They say when it rains & pours, and it most certainly has.

Moments & tragedies like this really have a way of making a person think of life, it’s meaning & it purpose. But also reminds us to live life to its fullest & not take anything for granted. Cherish your loved ones & hold on to those memories for as long as you can.

You, Rhett, you truly have been doing that though. I think back to our childhood years & remember when the Bay Area fam would visit SoCal or when SoCal would visit the bay. All of us cousins just playing like kids & having a good time. None of that changed whenever we all got together. Last I saw you was pre-pandemic, back in March at the kids birthday party. It’s been a minute so we caught up for a bit. You were so happy, so full of life, and literally shining. You told me how you’ve been in SoCal, how you have loved life being there, & were so happy that you planned on staying there permanently. I was so happy for you. You have overcome so much, and no matter what you were going through, never failed to let your family know how much you loved them. You lead with kindness, love, & with a smile on your face in all you did. Hearing all the stories from friends & family about how big & loving your heart was, just made my heart warm. And at the same time, how could the world lose someone as bright as you? How would it ever be the same, especially to all whose lives you have touched - & there has been many. You were a blessing. Make it make sense?

I pray for you, I pray for your soul, I pray for Tito Howie, Tita Jane, Marian & Matt. -We are here for you Family.

You are loved. You are missed. Rest In Peace Cousin.

#Table8

️ Golda

P.S. Give my dad a hug for me.