Marathon for you

Hey Daddy,
You know what? Running a marathon is really nothing. They're people who run 50 plus miles, yes in one day. Guess you knew that, well I really never paid that much attention. I kept just hearing folks tell me that they wont do it with me or start training and bail out before we hit 10 miles. The challenge is all in your head, and once the mind is made up, the body just to have to go along for the ride and eventually appreciates the journey.
I know I have set my goals and achieved what I thought I wanted on the marathon circuit, but you have always shown me not to settle. Its been over five years since my last marathon and I have relocated out of state, menopause, new friends and a new perspective later... I have decided to keep going, because I can.
I will dedicate my next marathon in memory of you, every mile and every step. Thank you forever being by my running stride. I will run a half marathon October, a half in November and a full December 14th of this year.
I Love love and Appreciate you. Looking forward to sharing.

Your,
Pamela Ann

Joi, Peace and Happiness

Hello Daddy,

We pray for peace and I know you have it.

We pray for happiness and Im glad that you give it back.

We pray for joy we have to give to receive it.

Thank for giving your all and your sharing your love.

We love love you.

From your brother James

Just remember as a kid, how much I wanted to be like him; very smart/intelligent; studious; driven; focused; charming; loveable; talented musician, producer and writer; and so funny…we use to tell some good stories; after taking leave in the Army; 1974; I stayed w/Art and Lela for a week or so…had the best time in my life; our family is such a resourceful culture and mixture of persons/personalities of which are untouched resources…we could unite as a family and connect to the network collectively that we all have…skies the limit….that’s the vision your dad had for us as a family; to keep in touch and “take care of each other”; that’s what your grandmother, Aunt Tutta, Aunt Zee did for us…we need to instill that in our children; we have “very” extended family needing some “bridge work”…overall, I think mother and Paper Tee would be proud of us, all…

-----Original Message-----
From: James Williams <jwill@insightbb.com>
To: pammajoi@aol.com
Sent: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 7:09 pm
Subject: RE: A Thought...

Hey girl…hope things are going well…gonna try and call Lela sometime this wkend; been thinking bout her lately…I sure miss Arthur Allen J

I want to live my next life backwards: You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old age home feeling better every day. Then you get kicked out for being too healthy. Enjoy your retirement and collect your pension. Then when you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day. You work 40 years until you're too young to work. You get ready for High School: drink alcohol, party, and you're generally promiscuous. Then you go to primary school, you become a kid, you play, and you have no responsibilities. Then you become a baby, and then... You spend your last 9 months floating peacefully in luxury, in spa-like conditions - central heating, room service on tap, and then... You finish off as an orgasm. I rest my case Leave A Smile JW

Personal Best Lately

Hey Daddy O,
I went to a 5 mile running event yesterday. Did you see me?
I was free, comfortable and focused. I had a great run.
My pace was best that it ever been in a while, a long while. I end
up finishing five minutes fastest than I had anticipated.
Well, you know how I do. I gotta keep on truck'n.
I love you.

Pamela Ann

Hello Daddy,

This is my latest oil on canvas 36" x 48". Four very distinquished civil rights leaders, I call them messagers. Ali, I can relate to his messages most of all, that's why I made him the focal point. They all have been very influencial, just like you. I will continue to pursue my dreams by any means necessary.

I Love You,

Pamela Ann

Momma Is getting Out

Hey Daddy,

It's been a while. I've been hanging with Mom as much as I can. She is not letting much grass grow under her feet. We drove up to the bay area and down to the San Diego convention center. She was thrilled to meet Chris Gardner, the guy featured in the movie "Pursuit of Happiness"

On our travels we reminisced, laughed, cried, laughed some more, smiled in your enormous quiet energy. It is quite pleasant what you have given us.

She worked a couple of conferences with me. It worked out very well, she's a people person.

She's missing you so much as we all do. I am always feeling you. I appreciate you always being the beat that is so deep my heart.

Tristen and Joi enjoyed Granmer being in Florida during the Christmas holiday and it seems she was elated to be here as well. I love and miss you.

Pamela Ann

In Our Elements

Hello Daddy,
Connie and I hung out with you today. We went out to eat and she ordered one of your combination favorites. She had a tuna sandwich, toasted bread with coffe. How did you like that? We drove around, windows down, hair blowing, listening to Franky Beverly & Maze. Before we knew it, we were back at Griffin Park ... all in our elements "The Rob's." Thinking of you always. I love you.
Pamela Ann