1 Chapter 01 The beginning

May 1,1986 a baby boy was born.

It's me, Marcus Thompson thanks to my parents Marry Ann and Melvin. My oldest brother was on Earth three years before me who goes by Kevin. Now word from my auntie Liz is that when I was born my brother said, " LOOK AT HIS EARS!" she said. I guess my brother was ready for a little brother after all let him tell it.

I was being raised in 1st Ward a historical Town in Houston. My family had a house on Houston avenue and Crocket St, Not to far from downtown Houston. The house was connected to a church called Maddie Lu which we attended every Sunday. Or whenever they had an event going Christmas parties, Easter, Halloween. My mom and dad actually got married in the same church. Back in those days I loved church, everything about it. From the singing choir, the perfumes, and that everyone was family. Even if we weren't blood it could've made a difference. The real congregation that I truly loved. It's was just something about the environment I would never witness again.

I remember the daily bread that survived with the Welches grape juice. My God, it was something about I just loved. The way it sticks to your tongue, and the juice just softens it before it goes down smooth, "EPIC!"

I could remember my dad in the choir singing with the rest. He loved the Lord and praises him no matter what. I would always watch him, deep voice glasses on looking shape. The Incredible Hulk singing with the others with joy. My pastor Reverend Pradia was the best. He messages remind me of a hummingbird whispering to flowers. In hopes to spread his word throughout the fields of plants willing to grow. His wife was a very sweet woman. And my goodness did she make the best Kool aid with fresh fruits. Just talking about this brings me back in time. I had plenty friends in church. The laughter after service could fill any stadium with echoes of happiness.