A few days later, Poppy and I travelled to Oasis Springs to say goodbye to Papi. There were so many that came to offer their condolences and respects. My father was there, which surprised my stepmother, Lucile probably more than anyone else.
My good friends Daryl and Tatsuo were there as well. They knew how much my abuelo meant to me. We became close those couple of years we shared an apartment. Not only was my dad there, but my half -brother, Jose. He had grown up since I saw him last. He was now a High School senior!
But, as I gave the eulogy and looked out amongst all the people that were there, I looked down at my mother. I could see her heart breaking as she looked up at me as I shared all the amazing things Rafael Castro had done and meant to so many.
(Thank you @thelastairsimblr for not only sharing the Castro’s but Rafael. Also Daryl Pence is a creation of @thelastairsimblr. Lucile and Tatsuo are creations of @simsontherope)
