- Hello to all my people all over the world It's Ish and Pee Wee's boy, or some of you may know me as Mary's grandbaby, or simply Sean.
- One day, it just hit me. I really miss the rest of my family. Most of my relatives are gone either Indy or elsewhere (due to Katrina) and I don't hardly ever speak with them. Occasional calls and letters are simply not enough.
I have so many relatives that I haven't seen since I was a kid and some I never met. Sometimes it makes me feel incomplete.
- I have the best memories of growing up. Whalom Park, Wellington St ( I broke my toes, and Nana carried me on her back to have them fixed), Riverside, TT's car Lady ( Long live New Orleans), Dale St.,( falling off the shed roof trying to get He-Man), Dix St.,(Uncle Jim & Teresa fed Jai dog biscuits, and he liked em'), Lewis St. ( The best cookouts, breaking the factory windows, Tracey fell off the cooler), Deciding to run away ( Nana packing my bag), Mom and Dad had the best cars ( the Cordoba caught fire, while we were still in it). I love music so much because of you two, I can't keep the Ohio Players or the O'jays off my playlist (thanks dad), The Brotherhood football games, Jimmy East Express, Jai threw all the food in the fridge out the window, My favorite of all houses ( Greenhill Parkway), Kingsbury St ( we were some Breakdancing fools), The Gym at the Valley with Duane, Mario and Vondell. Running Track I was the 100 meter king, Playing basketball from morning till night, Meco B - I really miss you, I named my son after you, (BSB's forever), My Senior year at Doherty ( Tony convinced me to switch schools 3 years in), Meeting my high school love ( now my wife), Cheri's Wings n' Things, My crew, Marc, Jamille, Dana Carlos and Teral(r.i.p.), The Valley at Sherry's ( Welfare Cheese grilled cheeses were the joint), Don't eat Sherry's potato Salad, The Storebus, Aunt Pam's Gumbo ( Queen St.), Mom's fried chicken and Nana's everything. I hated the smell of Chitlerlin's and I will never like Okra no matter how you cook it. Auntie Louise's House ( Hooper St.) My safe haven, when I messed up. Being her little squirt. There are so many more, but this is enough for now.
- As the patriarch of my family here in Massachusetts I often have family gatherings, trips and parties, but unfortunately most of the people that helped raise me aren't there. My family here is so great, would love for them to be able to meet the rest of my family.
- I need my kids to know their roots & their lineage. I need to hear the stories of our elders about where we came from. I need to be reconnected with the history that has made me the man I am today. I need my people down south to see the pictures of my kids. As well as my kids to know their aunts, uncles,cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles. I need us to be a family again. Even if it is over the internet.
- This blog has a mission- the mission is simple, help me find my peoples, wherever they're at, and put us all back in touch with each other.
- My instructions are simple, post a comment or response on this page. It can be as long as you want it to be. Tell us who you are, where your from, how we're related, what you do, whatever you want. If you want me to post pics, send em'. Hopefully we can get back to being what family is all about.
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Hello out there, now that I have recovered from my cooler fall, wanted to say hello, this is Tracey, proud mother of 2 beautiful facinating children and grandmother of 4..(yes my son's a very busy young man) but he's a good father to each and every one of his.... hope to see more responses out there, this story bought tears to my eyes had to blog right away... will return with pictures in near future... Love you Sean.... and the rest of the bunch...
AUNT LOUISE HERE
:WE HAVE BECOME LIKE LEAVES' FALLING FROM THE FAMILY TREE,WE HAVE DRIFTED APART IN MANY DIRECTIONS AND I HOPE AND PRAY THAT WE WILL NOT FADE FROM EACH OTHERS HEARTS WE NEED TO STAY IN PRAYER FOR A FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER,STAYS TOGETHER LETS NOT LOSE WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN UNTO US AND THAT IS LOVE IT IS ALL UP TO US. WE NEED TO BIND OUR HEARTS TOGETHER. FOR G0D SAYS WHAT WE BIND ON EARTH, HE WILL BIND IN HEAVEN AND I AM A BELIEVER. BE A BELIEVER AND TRUST IN GOD. LOVE LOVE LOVE
AUNT LOUISE AGAIN ON FAMILY FAMILY OF IRA{YOUR GREAT,GREAT GRANDFATHER} AND AMANDA BROWN OF FRANKLINTON,LOUISIANA AND TYLERTOWN,MISSIPPI PARENTS OF MONROE,OTIS,IVORY ,BILL S.J., JOE ,AND JAMES OLA BROWN AND JERRY BURTON YOUR UNCLES AND AUNTS AND MANY,MANY COUSINS. FLOYD FORTINBERRY AND MARTHA FORTINBERRY MAGEE PARENTS OF MARY THOMAS,CURLEY FORTINBERRY, AND IRMADINE BROWN {YOUR GREAT GRANDMOTHER }
Hey Baby Boy!!! It me Chablis daughter of Mrs. NOW Pamela Jackson!!( I know exactly what you mean and where you are coming from... It seem like our generation just isnt going to have that wholeness that our parents had! I miss it just as much! We have only moved far apart but we are family hasnt come apart! I have begun the family life out here in Indiana. I am raising two beautiful children Lili and Eric! (the pics are right behing this message!) I hate that I dont keep in touch as much I would like to but you know how the everyday life consumes you! I must say that this was a great idea and i hope to hear and see everyone even those that I have not yet crossed paths with yet. Love you babe! Kiss everyone for me!!
im Desha Harris Pams grandaughter and Jai daughter and uncle seans niece
and i love my family
Hi all, this is Karen, Julius's wife. We have two handsome boys. Jakkar is 12 and Chadd is 20 and getting ready for fatherhood, yes we are going to be grandparents. Hey Sean Chadd said to give him a call, his # is 508-363-1473. We have Shaina living with us and she is a nut. Later
Hi its me Yajaira niece of Liza Harris & Sean Harris. Although i'm not biologically part of the Harris family for 17 years I know enough about them to feel part of the family. I felt a great connection on my visit to Indiana with many members of the family. I wish I i would have had the chance to meet some of the relatives from Lousiana, god bless you all. I think this was a great idea but then again it's coming from a great man non-other than SEAN HARRIS. I LOVE YOU ALL AND TAKE CARE!
whats up it's chadd how u doing me good call me some time (508)363-1473 peace
Alright, Well it's Tiffani Brown...the oldest daughter of Dougles Brown and Michelle Matias. Also the oldest out of my sisters, Kathryn and Miranda, and a brother Antonio. Auntie Pam is my Godmother and I am the Godmother of Chablis' daughter Lili. I am 20 years old and waiting to be 21 in August. Will not be looking forward to going out and partying for my birthday, but yet I am waiting the delivery of my child with Omar in September. I am still in Nursing school and plan to finish in August. I am strong willed and determined young woman because of the family that I grew up with. I love you all and I am glad that we can all keep in touch this way. hugs and kisses to all.
This would be Carla's little sister!
I love your list of memories Sean :)
Love,
Stina
This would be Carla's little sister! & Desha's auntie.
I love the list of memories Sean!
My comments won't go through... hopefully this time it will work
Love,
Stina
whats up its chadd ur pic u not cool e-mail me at majorthug21@aol.com or majorthug45@yahoo.com
Hey,
Doug here ! Reading this stuff can make a grown man cry! Hey Trace what up.
still trying to figure out what apt number on wellington st I think maybe 301?
anyone remmber Laz jumping off the sixth floor balcony !!
Miss y'all
talk to you soon.
u dont look good in the pic
Hallo I absolutely adore your site. You have beautiful graphics I have ever seen.
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Little Brother! Its your Godsister Stephanie Grady! Your kids are beautiful. I cried reading your page...in fact I am crying as I write this. I miss you all. I remember my extended family, all the good times (and the bad). I can't believe you are a man. I remember us as children. Crazy and Free. I love what you wrote about family, and although we didn't share blood, but we shared life and love, forever. I agree, our generation needs to tell the next one their history, their family, their lives. I had my son (Aaron, 13yrs. old) read this and he was amazed. Keep it up. I'll send some pics A.S.A.P. Pray for us. Hurricane season is about to start!
Love you always,
Big Sista Steph
Orlando, FL.
Hi Baby, Finally got on, I can't get on at work, so Iv'e gone back a bit.. But I wanted to say hey to everyone out there and let you know that I'll stay tuned... Love the blog love you all truely truely miss the GOOD old.. love love and more love.
Nice job SUN.
Yes , it is I.Your Mother.
I miss the family also. I am here in Indy, but most of my heart is back there. Don't get me wrong, I love my family here, but as we get older, things seem to get farther away from us. I am sorry that we haven't been able to connect with more family, but thanks to Katrina, we are scattered. I will see who I can connect you with.
One thing is for sure,
God looked out for us.
Yes, I made some terrible mistakes as a parent, but I always loved you. I love
my grands (all of them),
and my daughter-in- heart(your wife).I can never apoligize enough for my mistake. But, I have given my life to Jesus, and I know he forgives me. You know I am not, and never was the brightest bulb in the box, but one thing I know is that I love the family. Prayer is all I have to offer.
Yes , memories are so important.As we grow, we tend to forget somethings.
But never forget to put God first, and everything else will fall into place.
To all the family and friends who read this, Love to you all.Yu will always be in my prayers.
Remember JOHN3:16.
Anybody who doesn't know it, look it up. (<{
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