My love
This may have been one of the hardest moments I’ve ever witnessed for you. I’ve struggled to find the words about the situation in Kabul. I can only talk about what I see on the ground here.
You had two kids (postpartum with both) and it simply can’t compare to watching your birthplace fall apart. I imagine this loss has a lot do with the nostalgia of your childhood and for that, I’m so sorry. I’ve felt your sense of loss, confusion, and hurt. I’ve witnessed you crying in the corner alone just trying to gather yourself. You’ve turned various rooms in the house into mini command centers. Trying to do everything from sponsor Afghan families to bravely reaching out to any and all connections in an honest attempt to help family members left behind. The devastation you endured the last few weeks has been undeniable. I pray that you have felt seen, heard, supported & free in your space here to be vulnerable and whatever else you needed. I’ve seen you try to put into words what this ALL means. The worst part may have been watching you try to explain this devastation to Elijah.
The silver lining, if there ever was one, being that “grandpa got out!”
We love you and we are with u always. We watched you field calls and messages from everyone we know and some you don’t. People even reached out to me to check on you and some sent flowers! I’m grateful for all of their well wishes, thoughts, and prayers. For many of them you were the only Afghan they’ve ever met and yet none of that has deterred you from finding who you are in this moment. None.
Watching you begin to pick up the pieces now, I stand in awe of your quiet strength. I find it beautiful and beguiling. Perhaps what I love most was that you didn’t overreact on Social Media or with family. I love that you took it all in first. You took a breathe and educated yourself. If for nothing else, to try and make some sense of it all. Then slowly but surely… you went to work. Since then you’ve become an advocate and a quiet soldier who’s work may not ever been recoginzed by the masses but will continue to feed YOU in ways we may never understand.
Perhaps another silver lining.
We love you ❤ we got u
My love
This may have been one of the hardest moments I’ve ever witnessed for you. I’ve struggled to find the words about the situation in Kabul. I can only talk about what I see on the ground here.
You had two kids (postpartum with both) and it simply can’t compare to watching your birthplace fall apart. I imagine this loss has a lot do with the nostalgia of your childhood and for that, I’m so sorry. I’ve felt your sense of loss, confusion, and hurt. I’ve witnessed you crying in the corner alone just trying to gather yourself. You’ve turned various rooms in the house into mini command centers. Trying to do everything from sponsor Afghan families to bravely reaching out to any and all connections in an honest attempt to help family members left behind. The devastation you endured the last few weeks has been undeniable. I pray that you have felt seen, heard, supported & free in your space here to be vulnerable and whatever else you needed. I’ve seen you try to put into words what this ALL means. The worst part may have been watching you try to explain this devastation to Elijah.
The silver lining, if there ever was one, being that “grandpa got out!”
We love you and we are with u always. We watched you field calls and messages from everyone we know and some you don’t. People even reached out to me to check on you and some sent flowers! I’m grateful for all of their well wishes, thoughts, and prayers. For many of them you were the only Afghan they’ve ever met and yet none of that has deterred you from finding who you are in this moment. None.
Watching you begin to pick up the pieces now, I stand in awe of your quiet strength. I find it beautiful and beguiling. Perhaps what I love most was that you didn’t overreact on Social Media or with family. I love that you took it all in first. You took a breathe and educated yourself. If for nothing else, to try and make some sense of it all. Then slowly but surely… you went to work. Since then you’ve become an advocate and a quiet soldier who’s work may not ever been recoginzed by the masses but will continue to feed YOU in ways we may never understand.
Perhaps another silver lining.
We love you ❤ we got u
My love
This may have been one of the hardest moments I’ve ever witnessed for you. I’ve struggled to find the words about the situation in Kabul. I can only talk about what I see on the ground here.
You had two kids (postpartum with both) and it simply can’t compare to watching your birthplace fall apart. I imagine this loss has a lot do with the nostalgia of your childhood and for that, I’m so sorry. I’ve felt your sense of loss, confusion, and hurt. I’ve witnessed you crying in the corner alone just trying to gather yourself. You’ve turned various rooms in the house into mini command centers. Trying to do everything from sponsor Afghan families to bravely reaching out to any and all connections in an honest attempt to help family members left behind. The devastation you endured the last few weeks has been undeniable. I pray that you have felt seen, heard, supported & free in your space here to be vulnerable and whatever else you needed. I’ve seen you try to put into words what this ALL means. The worst part may have been watching you try to explain this devastation to Elijah.
The silver lining, if there ever was one, being that “grandpa got out!”
We love you and we are with u always. We watched you field calls and messages from everyone we know and some you don’t. People even reached out to me to check on you and some sent flowers! I’m grateful for all of their well wishes, thoughts, and prayers. For many of them you were the only Afghan they’ve ever met and yet none of that has deterred you from finding who you are in this moment. None.
Watching you begin to pick up the pieces now, I stand in awe of your quiet strength. I find it beautiful and beguiling. Perhaps what I love most was that you didn’t overreact on Social Media or with family. I love that you took it all in first. You took a breathe and educated yourself. If for nothing else, to try and make some sense of it all. Then slowly but surely… you went to work. Since then you’ve become an advocate and a quiet soldier who’s work may not ever been recoginzed by the masses but will continue to feed YOU in ways we may never understand.
Perhaps another silver lining.
We love you ❤ we got u
California Voters!!! Please DO NOT SLEEP on the Gubernatorial Recall Election. We must maintain the drive and focus that caused the tables to turn in 2020! Let’s go!! #votenow #votenoonrecall
Once you vote “No” you’re done! It takes 20 seconds at best! PLEASE VOTE NO!!
Simply put I felt like I made it when he knew who I was. By far one of the kindest and most gentle humans I’ve ever met. Rest well Legend #Biz
I don’t know if I’ll ever come up with the right words to describe the feeling I was given this past weekend. I was given an incredible opportunity to give the commencement speech at @dillarduniversity . I want to thank the entire faculty and staff for the love and support. Meeting you all was special. I wanna thank the graduating class of 2021 and ALL their families for giving me the confidence to push through being nervous. Thank you for giving me so much hope for our future! Seeing the joy in your faces from the moment I arrived to the hugs and pictures after the ceremony reminded me of what truly matters in life. Huge thank you to Dr Kimbrough. (The Hip Hop President!) Our conversations will last me a lifetime and I meant what I said about coming back! #stayready
I was nervous because I’ve never done it before and interestingly enough I wasn’t sure if I could. I gotta admit that having the odds against me felt good. You get comfortable in life sometimes. Always playing it safe and just doing what you’re good at or at least what you’re known for. It may have been the first time since I graduated that my degree actually helped (real talk.)
I also wanna thank my wife @lifeandbread
and kids for not only giving the time & space to write my speech but also the incredible welcome home party. I came home with an honorary doctorate and your signs (taped on the front door) and hugs when I came in were the kinda love dreams are made of.
So grateful 🙏🏾❤❤❤
Link to speech is in my bio👊🏽🙏🏽
Mad love to Fred , Arthur, & Aisha for making this happen 🙏🏽
I don’t know if I’ll ever come up with the right words to describe the feeling I was given this past weekend. I was given an incredible opportunity to give the commencement speech at @dillarduniversity . I want to thank the entire faculty and staff for the love and support. Meeting you all was special. I wanna thank the graduating class of 2021 and ALL their families for giving me the confidence to push through being nervous. Thank you for giving me so much hope for our future! Seeing the joy in your faces from the moment I arrived to the hugs and pictures after the ceremony reminded me of what truly matters in life. Huge thank you to Dr Kimbrough. (The Hip Hop President!) Our conversations will last me a lifetime and I meant what I said about coming back! #stayready
I was nervous because I’ve never done it before and interestingly enough I wasn’t sure if I could. I gotta admit that having the odds against me felt good. You get comfortable in life sometimes. Always playing it safe and just doing what you’re good at or at least what you’re known for. It may have been the first time since I graduated that my degree actually helped (real talk.)
I also wanna thank my wife @lifeandbread
and kids for not only giving the time & space to write my speech but also the incredible welcome home party. I came home with an honorary doctorate and your signs (taped on the front door) and hugs when I came in were the kinda love dreams are made of.
So grateful 🙏🏾❤❤❤
Link to speech is in my bio👊🏽🙏🏽
Mad love to Fred , Arthur, & Aisha for making this happen 🙏🏽
I don’t know if I’ll ever come up with the right words to describe the feeling I was given this past weekend. I was given an incredible opportunity to give the commencement speech at @dillarduniversity . I want to thank the entire faculty and staff for the love and support. Meeting you all was special. I wanna thank the graduating class of 2021 and ALL their families for giving me the confidence to push through being nervous. Thank you for giving me so much hope for our future! Seeing the joy in your faces from the moment I arrived to the hugs and pictures after the ceremony reminded me of what truly matters in life. Huge thank you to Dr Kimbrough. (The Hip Hop President!) Our conversations will last me a lifetime and I meant what I said about coming back! #stayready
I was nervous because I’ve never done it before and interestingly enough I wasn’t sure if I could. I gotta admit that having the odds against me felt good. You get comfortable in life sometimes. Always playing it safe and just doing what you’re good at or at least what you’re known for. It may have been the first time since I graduated that my degree actually helped (real talk.)
I also wanna thank my wife @lifeandbread
and kids for not only giving the time & space to write my speech but also the incredible welcome home party. I came home with an honorary doctorate and your signs (taped on the front door) and hugs when I came in were the kinda love dreams are made of.
So grateful 🙏🏾❤❤❤
Link to speech is in my bio👊🏽🙏🏽
Mad love to Fred , Arthur, & Aisha for making this happen 🙏🏽
Been too long since I’ve been able to do a proper press tour. Missing these interactions with the fans. #tbt to #theintruder press tour at my Alma mater @univofmaryland and the mecca @howard1867
@ meagangood
Been too long since I’ve been able to do a proper press tour. Missing these interactions with the fans. #tbt to #theintruder press tour at my Alma mater @univofmaryland and the mecca @howard1867
@ meagangood
Been too long since I’ve been able to do a proper press tour. Missing these interactions with the fans. #tbt to #theintruder press tour at my Alma mater @univofmaryland and the mecca @howard1867
@ meagangood
Been too long since I’ve been able to do a proper press tour. Missing these interactions with the fans. #tbt to #theintruder press tour at my Alma mater @univofmaryland and the mecca @howard1867
@ meagangood
Been too long since I’ve been able to do a proper press tour. Missing these interactions with the fans. #tbt to #theintruder press tour at my Alma mater @univofmaryland and the mecca @howard1867
@ meagangood
Been too long since I’ve been able to do a proper press tour. Missing these interactions with the fans. #tbt to #theintruder press tour at my Alma mater @univofmaryland and the mecca @howard1867
@ meagangood
Been too long since I’ve been able to do a proper press tour. Missing these interactions with the fans. #tbt to #theintruder press tour at my Alma mater @univofmaryland and the mecca @howard1867
@ meagangood
#aboutlastnight
The kids were so excited for this one to come out! Thank you @paramountplus for sending this package of @pawpatrolmovie goodies for the kids! The Chase paws were the favorite!!
It’s been a tough week and this couldn’t have come at a better time! Joy, smiles, and popcorn stuck in the couch!
#pawpatrolmovie
#paramountplus
#aboutlastnight
The kids were so excited for this one to come out! Thank you @paramountplus for sending this package of @pawpatrolmovie goodies for the kids! The Chase paws were the favorite!!
It’s been a tough week and this couldn’t have come at a better time! Joy, smiles, and popcorn stuck in the couch!
#pawpatrolmovie
#paramountplus
#aboutlastnight
The kids were so excited for this one to come out! Thank you @paramountplus for sending this package of @pawpatrolmovie goodies for the kids! The Chase paws were the favorite!!
It’s been a tough week and this couldn’t have come at a better time! Joy, smiles, and popcorn stuck in the couch!
#pawpatrolmovie
#paramountplus
#aboutlastnight
The kids were so excited for this one to come out! Thank you @paramountplus for sending this package of @pawpatrolmovie goodies for the kids! The Chase paws were the favorite!!
It’s been a tough week and this couldn’t have come at a better time! Joy, smiles, and popcorn stuck in the couch!
#pawpatrolmovie
#paramountplus
#aboutlastnight
The kids were so excited for this one to come out! Thank you @paramountplus for sending this package of @pawpatrolmovie goodies for the kids! The Chase paws were the favorite!!
It’s been a tough week and this couldn’t have come at a better time! Joy, smiles, and popcorn stuck in the couch!
#pawpatrolmovie
#paramountplus
#aboutlastnight
The kids were so excited for this one to come out! Thank you @paramountplus for sending this package of @pawpatrolmovie goodies for the kids! The Chase paws were the favorite!!
It’s been a tough week and this couldn’t have come at a better time! Joy, smiles, and popcorn stuck in the couch!
#pawpatrolmovie
#paramountplus
#aboutlastnight
The kids were so excited for this one to come out! Thank you @paramountplus for sending this package of @pawpatrolmovie goodies for the kids! The Chase paws were the favorite!!
It’s been a tough week and this couldn’t have come at a better time! Joy, smiles, and popcorn stuck in the couch!
#pawpatrolmovie
#paramountplus
I’m honored as is my better half @lifeandbread . Thank you @baltimoremuseumofart
Always good to be home. Always good to be amongst folks from which I can learn a thing or two. #dmv
Thank you @questlove
A MUST WATCH. TREAT YOURSELF.
@summerofsoulmovie on #hulu
