My handsome brother, Ellington aka Duke, is a wonderful single dad. I am so proud of the way he is raising his daughter, Abbey. She is kind, giving and very inquisitive. Today he sent me these pictures of his new home. Even though it's in a gated community, we can be assured that the gate will be opening and closing often.
Ellington is a most loving and caring man, with a heart of gold. He has been an entrepreneur since the age of 14 and has always shared his success with others--not to mention that he had a thriving progressive church with some 700 members at the age of 23. He no longer pastors, though he remains in ministry. Ellington is an investment banker with a penchant for the piano. Jazz is a favorite.
Ladies, Ellington is also very single-not that he needs my help in this area. Believe me! Sensitive intelligent caring women who love children need only apply. :-)
Ellington (He actually hates ties!)
All Season Sun Room
Glam Abbey!
Rear Deck Lake View
Abbey with older niece, Raven
Rear House View
Abbey's older cousin, Delores, who Abbey thinks is sooo "KEWL." Delores is named after our beautiful mother who raised 12 children alone. She would have never actually have said that she did so alone. Though brilliant and industrious, she had an unshakable faith and believed in the kindness of others.
Dad takes Abbey and best friend, Taylor, shopping.
Abbey driving the Mercedes G Wagon. Perhaps Duke will now buy a GM Hybrid SUV. I chided him a bit today. He laughed--fat chance!
Abbey's other best friend, Shi-Shi
Nieces and Nephews
Nieces and nephew, Pierre, sporting a mohawk and shades
Best sister and aunt in the whole wide world! :-)
Ellington has 9 remaining siblings, 26 nieces and nephews, and many friends. Ladies who love others need only apply. :-)
"Between the past and the present there is no space; and therein is found the wormhole of universes untold. To discover the opening between the past and the future unlocks the mystery of existence and reveals the Theory of Everything."
