Coming Together at Last

Hi Fam,

What a month(and last)!!!  Thus far, we have had an influx of emails and correspondences in connection with the family I have not experienced in a very long time.  Family members have been able to connect to others that they have not seen or spoken to in a long time.  I was especially glad to hear from the Standard family; Michele, Warren Jr. and Venus, who stood out as a missing link to me, as Tanty Eva always spoke of  Leroy and his family.
I can see a family reunion coming very soon either this or next year.  What is more important than knowing where you came from, and where your link fits into the family history are most important?  I just learned my second cousin Warren Jr. worked 2 blocks from me in Manhattan (though I am no longer there)  it just goes to show how, maybe, we've passed each other multiple times and not even thought about that next person.  My eldest brother Julian works in the same hospital as cousin DD, lol, how's that for coincidence?  How many more coincidences are out there??????  I hope a lot more, will keep everyone up to date as more connections are made.

Tanty Eva's Farewell Homecoming

Hi Fam,
Today, we said goodbye to Tanty Eva as she is now going to join her siblings in Heaven.  She was buried next to her loving husband; Carewe. It was a peaceful and well represented send off by the family and friends.  I will continue to commit to her dream of keeping the family's history alive through the website we both worked hard on.  Take care Tanty Eva and we love you.

Celebrating Merlin's Birthday this month

Hi Fam,


Though we're mourning Tanty Eva's untimely departure from this plane of existence, we must still celebrate life, and so, we must cherish everyday we have with our loved ones.  Merlin have always been the rock and light that carries the love of the whole family in her heart, and we again want to acknowledge that out loud.  We had a great time at the Korean Garden, where Merlin and Cherrie Ann was treated to a whole new palate of foods from afar.  We laughed and joked all night and as every family should, we enjoyed each other's company.  Enjoy the pics.

Merlin, Pam, Cherrie Ann

Merlin, Eric, Cherrie Ann

 Merlin and Cherrie Ann

 Pam and Merlin

Eva Callender, Wake and Funeral Schedule

Hi Fam,
On September 3, 2012, Tanty Eva Callender passed quietly into heaven. She will be missed by all as well as loved by all forever.  You can read more about her @ at the aBbottlineage website or click on her name. Her close and long time companion Tanty Cox was notified in Barbados. Information was just forwarded to me regarding the Wake and burial:

Wednesday September 12, 2013                                  Thursday September 13, 2013
Hours: 5pm to 8pm                                                        Event: Viewing/Services
Location: 136 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY                     Hours: 9am -Viewing  10am - Services
Name: Miles Funeral Home                                            Location: Abyssinian Baptist Church
                                                                                   138th street off Lenox Avenue
After, tanty will be buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY
      

We Remember Leroy Alexander Eversley 1950-2011

Hi Fam,
It is with a sad heart that I reach out to the family and announce the departure of my cousin, Mr. Leroy Alexander Eversley ...1950 -2011. Leroy was the brother of sisters; Rosie, Ezla, Lydia & Lystra, & Uncle/Great uncle to Junior, Derbe, Briana & Niomi. Leroy lived all his life in Tobago and was put to rest by Ezla last week at his final resting place. We love and will miss him.

*IT'S FINALLY HERE* - The New aBbott'sLineage Web Site!!

Hi Fam,

Check out the New Website at the Abbottlineage This is the new, more interactive site that have been promised. Working with come collaborators, I've gotten this to be what I think, a work of promise for the future of our family's history. Submit, submit, submit, submit, that's the only way we are going to keep the integrity of this site accurate. Enjoy.

Kicking & Screaming to the #$%!! End!

Hi Fam,

Well, after 18 years and two months, Erica is off and settled in her new surrounding at Mohawk University. Here she is at the college dorm saying her farewells to us as we pulled off and allowed her to start a new chapter in life. This was a happy and painful separation as most parents experience. As adults, we know we've done the right thing by having her take this step in her life to make something of it. Life is not easy and this time of struggle and happiness is something not enough of our kids experience. The next two years are going to be eventful and a whole new appreciation of independence will also become relevant to her as to why we raised her the way we did.
We have so many people that helped mold her into this person we see today; her tias, cousins, friends, and family.
Again, it was a sad affair as to us leaving her so far but so near if the need ever arose.
As you can see from our picture below, this was a very sad day for us, we didn't want to let her go. Will we ever forgive ourselves for having our daughter 5 hours away from us, it was all so traumatic that we considered taking her back home the same day. I mean, here we now have spare rooms, not have to spend money and feel under appreciated, no yelling and worrying about where she is/was, I mean we're going to miss these things, right? NOT!! all I can say is; Hip Hip Hooray, finally! oops, forgot, this is a sad day for all, see our tears!!!! (hee hee)