I haven't been around here for sooooo long.... and I wish I had had the time to come with happier news, stories of our travels, pictures of the kids and their journey at adapting in Brazil. Instead, today, I come with a broken heart to share another kind of journey, the one that my grandpa started today.
Those lucky ones who have met him, even if only for 5 minutes would agree with me - what a strong man! Strong in character, strong in ethics, strong in heart and strong physically: he could lift you up with one finger and oh boy we loved that!! He used to pretend he was a tug boat and pull us around the ocean in Bombinhas.... or pretend he was a ferry wheel and turn us around while singing a happy tune.
He was a visionary, a great businessman and an entrepreneur. A lover of tango, good wine and having his family around.
No one has ever cheered for Brazil during world cup like him... or to his beloved Botafogo. No one has ever had a bigger desire to live and to see life, to travel and to tell stories, to be proud of all that he accomplished in life coming from poor beginnings. He owned his first pair of shoes at the age of 8 and today will be buried bare feet.
Vo, you have been an inspiration and the best example in my life. Hope you find peace around those who already left us as we will by keeping you alive in our hearts.
xoxo
Mari
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Monday, March 14, 2011
A little protection goes a long way...
Sururu
do Tupi suru'ru
s. m.,
Brasil,
motim;
rolo;
quebra-quebra;
da praca dos Pereiras
de Bombinhas;
da familia;
do furdunco
da uniao;
dos desentendimentos;
da espera do sino na praia;
das brincadeiras de esconde-esconde;
da casinha de boneca;
e a do tarzan;
dos jogos de pingue-pongue;
do almoco de domingo;
do cafezinho da Vo Jacy;
da saudade de tudo isso que ficou para traz...
s. m.,
Brasil,
motim;
rolo;
quebra-quebra;
da praca dos Pereiras
de Bombinhas;
da familia;
do furdunco
da uniao;
dos desentendimentos;
da espera do sino na praia;
das brincadeiras de esconde-esconde;
da casinha de boneca;
e a do tarzan;
dos jogos de pingue-pongue;
do almoco de domingo;
do cafezinho da Vo Jacy;
da saudade de tudo isso que ficou para traz...
About Me
- Mariana
- Aventura, FL, United States
- I have a few passions in my life: my family, my close friends, photography and travel! My kids - Bernardo and Miguel - bring a smile to my face each and every day (and to whomever crosses their path) - and are just awesome. Fred is my partner in crime or "pau para toda obra" and I couldn't live without him. Mom, dad and Gui are one of those special trio you're never going to find in your life: simply authentic, no matter what. My friends are not numerous but very dear to me: some from 20 somewhat years ago, some from a few months, some close some so far - but always in my heart. My photography is slowing getting better.... and our travels are just not more often due to financial and time constraints - but we keep on saving and certainly keep on planning! Oh, and food - did I mention that I love to cook??
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3 comentários:
he indeed was a wonderful man. cheers to that!
Mariana you are amazing when it comes to using a pen :)
He sounds like a great human being and lived his live for full and loving and a caring being like you are.
Wish I could be there with you helping you out through these tough times.
Hugs to you and your family baby.
xoxo
Erna
Mariana, boa noite! BELISSIMAS tuas palavras acerca do Sr. Osny Pereira. Realmente um homem de caráter, mas sem perder a ternura! Tenho certeza do SUCESSO por ele quer que esteja! SUCESSO! Grande Abraço e recomendações à família! BISMARK Azevedo.
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