"Keep Your Enemies Closer"
Several years ago, when Sista’s husband passed away, Nellie “crashed” the funeral procession. After having witnessed Nellie crash a couple of other funerals in the past, Sista knew that Nellie would try it at her Johnny’s funeral. Soon after Sista had been seated in the front pew of the church, she turned around to find Nellie. Of course, she didn’t have to look far for there was Nellie, sitting in the second pew next to Sista’s children, black and all. Two of Sista’s children were forced to sit in the third row because Nellie took up the last two spaces in the second pew.
Sista was livid, but calmly got up, threw back her black veil, went over to Nellie and whispered, “Nellie, I don’t want to get loud in here, but make no mistake, I will if I have to. If you don’t get yo rump up, there will be two funerals in here. You ain’t even kin to us.”
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Fixins: Soul Food
Discuss: Is there a Miss Sista in your family?
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"Deliver Me From My Enemies"
As I write this letter, hot stinging tears are starting to blur my vision. Charlotte, I can only imagine the shock you must feel while reading this. I've not told you the shocking part yet. Milk for now. Believe me. You couldn't handle the meat right now. I apologize if it seems like I'm teasing, but I'm trying to sort through mess myself. You do not know how many times I wanted to come to you for help.
There were times when I would pick up the phone to call you only to place the receiver back on the cradle. Maybe if I had the courage to have done so, I would be home raising my children. At least I would be enjoying freedom. Perhaps I should end here and let you digest what I've written so far.
It's chow time anyway. Not that that's anything to look forward to. I could really sink my teeth into a nice piece of grilled salmon with some mozzarella cheese right about now. Most of the meals here look like oatmeal and tastes like cardboard. Write me back soon and let me know how everyone is doing. I'm sure I will be the main topic at next year's family reunion. Are you going?
Write back soon.
Love Always,
Ramiyah a/k/a #019582321
Book Club Meeting Guidelines
For Kicks & Giggles:
Dress: Comfortably
Fixins: Soul Food
Discuss: The Hiawatha Jones in your family
For Healing Ministry:
Share stories of betrayal and abuse. Give words of encouragement