@ ashanti, happiness, blackbeauty, athaba...

HIYA!!!

I'm not expecting miracles, money or the like from anyone. All i ask is just two things really...

1) just write down what sickle cell means to you...you could write 'nothing' or 'f**k all' as replies. Those kind of replies are just as good as a detailed reply as it means that there is work to be done to get the message across to everyone and i guess to show people that sometimes ignorance isn't bliss.

2) If you don't know....GET TO KNOW!!! If you guys were living round my way i would invite you down when the event happens as i am sure it would be an intresting eyeopener for anyone, even myself. Even though i couldn't give you a dictionary definition on sickle (just a nyjababe style break down ) ...i could sure as hell tell you the effects it can bring to the carrier and family. If you guys could do that for me, i would really appreciate it and know that i have somehow made some people listen and take time out to find out about sickle cell.

I would even be in the same situation as most people if my bro didn't have it. I would only hear a little mention of it in school, but thats it. I ask myself if i would feel as strongly about it if this was the case and i think i would at least know a bit about it. But where there's a will there is a way!!

my brothers sudden death has affected me in more ways than one emotionally and mentally, in a way i am happy that he died in his sleep as if you guys ever saw the kinds of pain he went through during his life, especially being a very active person, you would know what i'm saying and agree it's probably one of the best ways to go. Even though we were like 10 years and 1 week apart we were twin spirits and to see someone going through a crisis cuts you like a knife-just knowing that you can't do shit but be strong for them. In that sense I'm just happy it's over now and he's up there guiding me through life with his spirit....and being himself by chatting up Alliyah