Writing #InMemoryOf Nykea Aldridge (Cousin of Dwyane Wade)

I've seen on social media that Dwyane Wade lost his cousin, Nykea Aldridge and my heart was sadden. It's sad when anyone lose their life but to know that her four children are left without her...my heart go out to them all. I started tweeting in her memory this morning in hopes that he see it. I'm writing this poem right now...hoping he'll see it too. Know that I'm praying for your family. Know that I have God and His Angel's watching over you and yours. God Bless.

I wish right now was not happening
I wish that moment didn't have to occur
I wish I had taken another route
When death comes, we know not the time nor where.

On that day God said He needed an angel
My name was called and He sent for me
I know it doesn't make it any easier
I see the tears in your eyes and hear pain of your heartbeat.

I know the news of my passing hit you hard
I know that God hear our prayers and see our hearts
I went to Him and ask that He hold you close
I know my God and He will do so.

I know it seem unreal but remember the fun times we shared
Remember my laugh, the jokes I played and I'll be everywhere
You may not be able to pick up the phone and call
Just know that my love is still there loving on all of y'all.

To my children...

I know that right now this may be hard to understand
Asking where I'm at and wondering why my face...you're not seeing
I had to go to a place that God had prepared for me
Know that my love for you will forever be.

I see the tears falling from your faces, wishing I could be there
Reaching out, wanting to hold you cause I know pains everywhere
I will always be watching over you, loving you no matter what
Your mother's love is powerful and flowing down from the heaven's above.

Listen...

If I could turn back the hands of time, I would
To be standing there with you, I wish I could
Don't cry cause on my face I wear a smile
I'm home with God and my eternal life...I'm living now.

Love,
Nykea Aldridge

(Written by Leukemiona Kelley, 8/27/2016)