When Things Are Perfectly Orchestrated... You Know That's God!

As you know, Adrian's Celebration of Life was this past Saturday... It's been the talk of the town for over a month now since his passing in March.  I wanted to dedicate tonight's blog to sharing just how amazing the event turned out and to say THANK YOU to everyone who made it possible!

This event, and everything leading up to it, was an incredible reminder of how amazing God is!  The way this entire production was orchestrated to perfection, despite various set-backs and in such a short amount of time was something I could have never accomplished on my own.  It was truly divine how everything fell into place and God placed it on people's hearts to get involved.

People came from all over to be a part of this celebration and I don't want to fail to acknowledge everyone who contributed.

      

First off, we were blessed to have a couple of special guests... Adrian's own flesh and blood.  His Aunt Paulie & Cousin Vanessa drove all the way up from Alabama... and his cousin Gwen Farris made sure that they, as well as herself, were in attendance.  They wouldn't have missed it for the world!

It was such an honor to have them there in the park where miracles would happen every Monday with this organization, with Adrian always right there at the center of it all.  I have no doubt he was right at the center of it all this weekend as well.

Friends of Adrian's, many who are still sleeping on the streets, where able to thank his family and personally give their condolences.  I know this meant the world to the family as well as the ones who loved Adrian and had the opportunity to do so.

I want to thank the directors of the Feed the Homeless Tour and everyone who contributed in some way leading up to the event.

Gail Christopher, Catherine West and Robin Duvall have stood by me since we made the organization official back in 2010.  Many have come and gone but these three have battled with me through thick and thin and I'm so grateful for them.  We were all blessed to be there for Adrian and make sure he knew how much he was loved until he breathed his last and it was important to all of us that we make sure other people know that they are loved as well.  No one should ever die out in the streets alone!

We had an amazing line up of talent who gave of their time and gifts to make a forgotten community feel appreciated.

Platinum Bar Entertainment's 

Dj Creshindo

Mica Brown

Ignatius Hines

Brutha War of "Bruthaz Grimm"

Jabias Mitchell AKA "Jabias Da Kid"

Team Jesus

Donnie James

...and special guest speaker Dr. LaTarsha Holden!

These talented performers rolled with us through every set back and gave a performance like you couldn't imagine.  The community of less fortunate were so grateful.  It warmed my heart to see everyone dancing and enjoying themselves together whether they were homeless or housed.  It was truly beautiful! 

 

     

LaTrice Scarlett came from Sports Clips and cut so many men's heads she lost count!

  

Kimberley Fennell rounded up her crew and thanks to her team at Pollo Tropical and Krystals we had some delicious food to serve!

   

Jeanette Pelt and her team at Sock Kingdom brought tons of socks for everyone!

Thanks to the Girls Giving Back Foundation we had electricity in the park.  

The John-Trell Foundation donated hygiene items, shoes and clothing.  Kimberly Neal and Tonya Renee also contributed with donations of clothing and flyers.  The Charging Station, Hydrate the Homeless team learned of the news on too short of notice to make it from Texas but they certainly helped us spread the word online and played their part even from so far away.  

We're looking forward to partnering with these organizations on upcoming events and making the world a better place together!

There were several others who contributed by helping to spread the word, coming out to lend a hand, and many who couldn't be there but would have loved to help.  I appreciate all of your prayers and support throughout this event!

WHAT'S NEXT?:  An organization has volunteered to pay the entire cost of Adrian's tombstone!!  So once those details are locked in we will post an update.  We hope to have a nice ceremony to lay him to rest in a properly marked grave and will invite anyone who would like to attend at this time.  Please stay tuned as those details are being orchestrated.