As Deep as the Ocean...

[Bandana]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

Imanni and I get back to the room and I set him up with a DVD to watch while I hop in the shower...

MY last night in Jamaica, and I have found him [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/yahoo.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/yahoo.gif[/img]

I run the gamut of emotions about this... It has been a very long time, so many things have changed, we have changed, and I am leaving tomorrow... I resign myself to just enjoy the evening, and be thankful for the time I have left...

I had spoken to Jean earlier in the day and I was told the table glass was only going to be $20US to replace [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif[/img] Jagypsy called after my shower and said she was on her way from town and wanted to drop off the money for the broken table [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img] Soon enough she was there, and we sat and talked for a while... I told her the tale of "him" and how Seveen had sent him to me that morning. I love Jagypsy, and I am so thankful for the time we got to spend together in JA [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/blushing2.gif[/img]

He had called right before she got there, and said he was on his way.
He asked if I needed anything, and I told him I would love a 1/2 Chicken and fries from Burbon Beach. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hungry.gif[/img]

So in the midst of my little bonding session with Jagypsy he knocks on the door, food in hand [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/inlove1.gif[/img]


We all three chat on the balcony for a while, and then Jagypsy makes her exit.
Big hugs, and promises to get together more often when we both get back to Cali. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70459-hugs.gif[/img]


And then there were 3...


I decide I don't want to go out that night. We try to find the number to Bar-B-Barn so I can tell Seveen thanks for the offer to watch little man, but I am gonna stay home tonight. But I can't find the number [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/helpsmilie.gif[/img] "He" calls his buddy down by Bar-B-Barn and tells him to relay the message... God I love this place... no worries [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]


Imanni went to bed early, a day on the beach with no nap did the trick, and he was asleep almost before his head hit the pillow...

Him and I watched some TV, and talked a while.

I keep looking at him, I can't believe he is here in front of me still. He has changed so much, he has dreads where before there were none, his smile is big, and he looks happy. I am happy to see that he is doing well for himself too. We are different people now, and the vibe has changed, but it is still a good vibe. One of two people with a history, and care for one another. He tells me how everyone on the beach told him Imanni look just like him. In my mind I think if they saw his real Daddy they would never say that. Then I think what a lucky boy I have, when some kids don't even have one man who would claim dem... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img]

We discuss the ride to the airport, and again he says I am taking you. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img] ok, ok [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] I tell him Swedish was coming with me on the JUTA and he says he will take her too [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif[/img] I call her and tell her not to worry about our ride he is taking us [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70371-jump.gif[/img]

Worn out from the day, I fix him a bed on the couch, and head to my room... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-sleeping.gif[/img]

[Bizzy]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

Hmph [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nahtalktoyuh.gif[/img]

[Bandana]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bizi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmph [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nahtalktoyuh.gif[/img] </div></div>

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[nattydreadgirl]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bandanna</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bizi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmph [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nahtalktoyuh.gif[/img] </div></div>

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img] </div></div>

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img]@Bandana

[Bizzy]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bandanna</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bizi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmph [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nahtalktoyuh.gif[/img] </div></div>

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img] </div></div>stay deh a raise eyebrow...mi nuh have a ting fi seh to yuh [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img]

[Bandana]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

I wake up the next morning, and try not to cry [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]


Imanni is still sleeping, and I rush to the living room. He is awake and smiling [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] He says he needs to go give the guys the keys to the boat, and he will call me later. We figure out we need to leave Negril by 1pm [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif[/img] I need coffee and all mine is gone, so I ask him to wait while I go down to the resturant and get some. He does, and I come back with a big plate of breakfast too... He does not want to eat, so we say good bye, and I head out to the veranda for my last cup of joe in JA.

I shower, and dress in my Sunday best. Long flowing skirt, and pretty top. Not too hot, and I feel pretty [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70365-flirt.gif[/img]

I try to get a late check-out but my room is scheduled for arrival, and they say no [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif[/img] They can hold my luggage up front till I am ready to leave Negril, and I am thankful.

Soon Imanni is up and we eat our breakfast. There is a knock on the door, and it is little Ricky coming to play more cars...

I let them play while I get everything packed, and then we all three head for the office. I stop by the Mini Mart with a bag of clothes and toys for Ricks Mom. I ask if Imanni can play there with Rick while I go out the the beach and try to find Carol. I still need more anklet things for my friends back home, and I have a bag of beads and hair ties to give her...

[Bandana]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bizi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bandanna</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bizi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmph [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nahtalktoyuh.gif[/img] </div></div>

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img] </div></div>stay deh a raise eyebrow...mi nuh have a ting fi seh to yuh [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img] </div></div>

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[SistahD]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bandanna</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good Morning peeps [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif[/img]

Lawd, mi hope mi never offend Boundie [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

I am uploading all the video, and I will post them this morning and write as much of the story as I can at lunch time.

Hopefully the report will get finished today [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif[/img]




Imanni's first day by the sea [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]


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LOVE the clips!!



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[Bandana]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

Imanni is content to play with Rick, and I go check out of the room. They send Dwight for my bags and tell me they will hold them till I am ready. He had called and I told him I had some things to do here, and then I would meet him at Bar-B-Barn.

I head out to the beach and Carol is not there today [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif[/img]

There are some other ladies, and they greet me, and ask where the pikney is.
One of them puts one braid in my hair, and the other has the anklet things I wanted. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]

I give the beads and hair ties to the ladies, and bid them farwell. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wavey.gif[/img]


I collect my pikney, and we walk the road to Bar-B-Barn...

[Bizzy]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

No video of Imanni a play inna yuh clothes an get reasy fi go out ?[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif[/img]

[Bandana]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bizi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No video of Imanni a play inna yuh clothes an get reasy fi go out ?[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif[/img] </div></div>

unno hear something?? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img]




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[nattydreadgirl]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bandanna</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bizi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No video of Imanni a play inna yuh clothes an get reasy fi go out ?[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif[/img] </div></div>

unno hear something?? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img]




[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img]




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OK OK dont talk....POST!!! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

[Bandana]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

We get to Bar-B-Barn, and he calls to say he has the car and is going to go shower. He will be there to get me in about a 1/2 hour... I go into the gift shop and get the things I had her hold for me, and some other things as well. Imanni is running through the shop, grabing things he thinks he wants: snorkel set, beach toys etc. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70388-shameonyou.gif[/img]

I try to make him sit in the chair but he ain't having it [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/nahtalktoyuh.gif[/img]


Finally I see him enter the shop, and I say "Thank GOD" [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif[/img]
Will you take him to the car while I finish this transaction?? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]

Sure he will [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]


I finish my shopping, take one last picture of the beach and head to the car. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crybaby.gif[/img]



He's got Damian's Jamrock CD playing when I get in the car [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]

I have an old friend by my side, and old friend in the stereo and an old friend called Negril. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]

We head back to NBCC to get my luggage, and drop off my cell phone for O'Neil. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70409-waytogo.gif[/img]


I make one last call to Swedish and tell her we will be there shortly to get her.

I get to see Jagypsy one more time when we stop to pick up Swedish, and I hug her real good and tell her how jealous I am that she gets to stay [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]

But alas, I must go [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cry.gif[/img]

We all pile in the air conditioned car and are on our way...


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I take a few pictures along the way, but my heart is heavy.
Mostly I just sing along to the lyrics and watch the countryside slip by...













Every once in a while I look at him and we smile [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]

[Bandana]

Re: As Deep as the Ocean...

I am ok, I keep telling myself I am ok...

I think of all the reports I have read of tearful departures, and I say a silent thank you that I am not emotional today [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70384-praying.gif[/img]


The Jamrock CD finish, and I look through his collection [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/agood.gif[/img]


There is one labeled "Reggae Mix" and I ask if we can play it. He puts it in and I am digging the first song... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/dance01.gif[/img]





Then it happens...





I hear the first few notes, and I know I am a gonner... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img]


Toots and The Maytals – Take Me Home, Country Roads

I turn my head and let the tears fall silently...
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Almost heaven, West Jamaica
True ridge mountains
Shining Minko River
All my friends there
Older than those ridge
Younger than the mountains
Blowin' like a breeze

Country roads take me home
To the place I belong
West Jamaica, my ol' momma
Take me home country roads

I heard her voice
In the mornin' hour she calls me
Said son you remind me of my home far away
And drivin' down the road I feel a sickness, I sure did
Oh yesterday, yesterday

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All my memories, oh, gathered 'round her
My old lady stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine
Tears gone from my eyes

Country roads take me home
To the place I belong
West Jamaica, my my momma
Won't you take me go home country roads

[Bandana]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co5Av5EK5Y8

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