This Day in My Family's History

Auntie Cherri and Ms. Summer Bloom, the grateful woman
whose life was saved just one year ago today.

Happy Saturday, Everybody!

I think it’s pretty obvious to you all that my family is known for immortalizing certain milestones, especially if we played a role in the moments.

Well, this day is no different.

Today marks exactly one year that my Auntie Cherri became a hero. Although the fanfare, the publicity and the accolades have died down, none of us will ever forget the random act of kindness and senseless act of beauty that Auntie Cherri displayed on that fateful day. As a matter of fact, when interviewed by the Culver City Gazette (I read the article online), Auntie Cherri was quoted as saying that all of the recognition she had received doesn’t mean much to her, she stands firm and strong in how she feels.

We all know about how my Auntie Cherri literally carried a semi-conscious pregnant woman across the street to safety, and then helped deliver the woman’s baby. Since that fateful day exactly one year ago, Auntie Cherri has been looked upon as a humble-hearted hero, despite continuously stating that that if there was no reward or recognition involved, she still would have reached out to the woman. Well, it seemed like everytime Auntie Cherri showed her humble side, she was awarded that much more. It began at a ceremony on March 2, 2013, when she received the Good Samaritan Award, and in from there, she was the very first guest of the premiering Dennis Hughes Show in late September 2013. However, Auntie Cherri says that the greatest accolade she received was when the woman showed her gratitude by naming her daughter Cheryl Lynn, and then asking Auntie Cherri to be her namesake’s godmother. I could tell by the look in Auntie Cherri’s eyes—she was more than honored to be chosen as a godmother!

And it shouldn’t surprise any of y’all (because it didn’t surprise us) that Auntie Cherri not only accepted the request, but she also volunteered to be a mentor to the woman.

So, on this very special day, I just want to express how good it feels to be the niece of Mrs. Cheryl Yvette Cunningham… and might I add: Auntie Cherri looks just darling in this photo right here; look at how she’s holding her little namesake so comfortably. And the little princess is resting so soundly, so sweetly.

As I close this blog, I have only one thing left to say:

CONGRATULATIONS, AUNTIE CHERRI—I SALUTE YOU, ONE MO’ GINN!!!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha