Eric Morgan Jr.

Eric, I can’t begin to tell you how much I’m going to miss you. I do not have the words to describe the amount of love I have for you, my firstborn son. When your dad and I first found out we were having you at 16 and 18 years old we were excited, but everyone else was scared for us. Somehow, without knowing you, we knew the amount of love you would bring to our life from the day I laid eyes on you. I instantly felt a bond that I’ve never felt in my life, an unconditional love that was God‘s blessing to my heart as you grew older. You would show me that while I was young. I had all the tools necessary to be your mother. It's funny how we don’t understand our own strengths and talents until we have to use them. I will credit myself with you, knowing from day one that no matter who what when where or how you would always know love and would always be loved. Whether I was modeling or in music videos or hanging with my peers, you were right there with me as my little brother most people would say. Having you at home these past seven months was a gift from God. We were able to cook together, pray together and hang out with your brother and your children. We were able to watch you play PlayStation with Fred and strengthen your bond with Max. We had countless hours together and it’s a blessing to be able to say I have no regrets. You watched me and your father buy a first house at 18 and 20 years old. You helped us both build our careers in the success that we were able to achieve in life. You were right there with us the whole way. The impact that you had on every last person in all of your families is astounding. I always wondered. How can one person be so loving and forgiving? On my side of the family you kept us close. You loved your papa Jerry and your Wowo so much. All of your cousins know that you were the go to in the family. You loved your Morgan family so much you took care of your granddad Dale and were there every day with your grandmother as comfort. You were granddad Willie‘s little twin. You love the Reid and Salaam family like your very own blood could not have made you closer to anyone. I can already close my eyes and feel your presence all around me, my angel. I will forever be changed, losing you in the physical form. I can’t believe I can’t see your smile every day. We trust God we understand his assignment, but that does not mean the hurt we feel is not important. I remember for years your mantra has always been little E making mama proud, baby. I can tell you you fulfilled that. I am so proud of you. I’m so proud of the sun you are. I am so proud of the brother you are and I am most proud of the father you are. I will continue to speak of you in present because you are still ever present in my mind and my heart rest well baby you earned those wings. I know you are in heaven with aunt Cathy and she is walking around Heaven with you. You will forever be everybody’s favorite. Thank you for saving me. Your mom always and forever Mom!