It was May 27, 1997, a warm sunny day. A young girl anxiously waiting for her party to begin. She had invited all her friends and family to her backyard pool party. There was laughter, games, and food. Everyone was having a great time and then as the night continued the family and now 4 year old girl realized her dad was missing. Where had he gone? He should be here by now! As the party came to a close and before the night was over with there was some serious news to be discovered. Around 12a.m. the next morning the Ray-ray and her mom found out that the girl's father had died. Of course young Ray-ray being 4 years old she didn't quite understand but it was a huge burden on the family and friends. As we all would read in the newspaper that morning about the accident was quite shocking. The article stated that the 23 year old Eddie was driving on a highway and lost control of the wheel hit a tree and died hours later. Police tried to state that Eddie was under the influence but soon found that wasn't the case. Despite was said everyone that knew him they knew this couldn't be true and no matter how hard it was everyone knew that they had to stay strong for the little Ray-ray. For she was the only child and his only daughter. Now she would have to go on and miss the special times in life without her father. To this day Ray-ray, now 15, hasn't quite gotten over that accident. She carries that burden with her each day of her life wondering what could have been. Sometimes she feels as though that maybe it was her fault that he died. The reason for this is because there was this theory that he went out to go pick up her gift for her birthday and was on his way back to the party but didn't make it. So now Ray-ray kind of feels she caused the death and if he hadn't gone out to go get her gift he would still be here today. Even though she feels that she knows that she can't blame herself and is slowly getting over it. She always thinks, "Why did this have to happen to my father? Why did he have to leave? Why didn't he just stay? Why can't he be here with me when I need him the most? She begins to cry whenever she imagines her future without him being there. The thought of her graduating, going to college, getting married, or having child makes her sad. For those most meaningful times in a girl's life won't be as meaningful without him. Ray-ray misses him dearly wishing she could just have one day to talk to him and learn about him. She has no memories for they are lost in the past and she has no pictures to reflect on. One thing for sure is that she loves him and no one can or ever will replace him. Even though its a little harder to coup with as she gets older I'm proud to say Ray-ray is doing great, because Ray-ray is me!
R.I.P. EDDIE (1972-1997)
~TRUE STORY
02/25/09
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I'm so sorry for this huge loss.
ReplyDeletei like how you put your personal business on the blog. I can relate because my father died also, and i didn't know who the girl was at first until i got to to the end and realized it was you.
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