Bye Bye Detroit.....steven Returns To La

[Steven]

As most of you know I left LA a few years ago and never looked back.

But I'm going back next week on the 9th.

I got a call from Mom.

Nacho (my Grandfather, who's name is Atanacio but we call him "Nacho"...no shit) has cancer.

In his kidney, which they are removing while they explore to see if there is cancer anywhere else in the area. He's in his early 90's. Thats pretty old for advanced surgery but its a literal do or die situation.

So in talking to Mom at one point she says "Mijo, I dont know what to do"

Translation: Steven come home.

Mijo (Mee-Hoe) is sort of spanish slang, for "My Son".

When my mom starts getting serious she usually switches to spanish.

My grandfather is a cool old man, has seen alot, done alot, lived a very honerable life and can hold his head up in how he carried himself. So if the worst happens and he does not make it, I will not grieve the way you sometimes normally grieve. What I will do, is stand there amongst my cousins, many of which are hardcore career criminals and gang bangers, and lift a glass of Tequilla to him and say farewell. And consequently any typical mexican family life picture or thing you've seen on TV via Carlos Mencia or George Lopez will be going on EXACTLY as you imagine it and there will be me among it all, remembering with some serious depth, that I am a Latin man after all.

Man....family stuff is a trip.

And if he does pull thru the surgery, I want to be there when he wakes up, because they took my kidney too once, and I know exactly how he will feel and how to contend with it. And I want to talk to him about it before he goes under, in case he's scared. At that age, I'd be a little scared. Mom told me another thing about that too: "Mijo, Nacho has gotten really quiet"

Translation: Steven come home.

Brenda my love, I will unfortunately be missing you on the 9th, I'll be in the air on my way back where I come from, I bought my tickets yesterday. but toast me once (Tequilla is fine) if you remember, because I would have been there to see you at CC, but I have something that I have to do....

oh, and I've decided to tell only 2 people that I'm coming back to LA.

I DO miss people, but it's tough to feel the pressure of needing to visit when you have other things going on.

I will see my God Daughter Marcie though. She is in her mid 20's and is incredibly gifted and strong and beautiful and although she's not my flesh and blood daughter she has been "my baby" since she was a very little girl and next to Laura she knows me better than anyone on earth, through both my Lost years and beyond, she has seen it all and never lost faith and once had the teen audacity to call me a "Gentlemen", which therefore became the challenge of my life.....

And I might spend an evening in Hollywood, by myself, to walk around and make quiet peace with some things. And that's about it. The rest of the time will be with the Familia.

And that's the latest news in Camp Steven.

I'll try to check in while I'm gone.....

[glc]

That really sux man, I lost my grandfather in August this year, my other grandfather had 2 strokes in October, and his wife, my grandmother, has just been diagnosed with cancer in the pancreas - primary or secondary they do not know yet, but it's bad either way. Good luck in L.A, it won't be easy, but it will be good to be among family.

Take care

[Steven]

thank you dude

[Dollardave]

Are you still gonna be posting on the board even after you move? I hope so cuz your the only other admitted Christian that I know of on the board. Don't leave me all alone!!! I'm sorry to hear about Nachos illness.

[honeymustard02]

You're a cool guy and I wish you and your family the best!!

I know we haven't talked much, but drop me a line when you get a chance!

I'M SENDING MUCH LOVE YOUR WAY!!!!!!!

[phee]

You are a good man

[kellygrrrrrl]

Steven, please have a safe trip over....

I give you and your Nacho & family my well wishes.

[Msterbeau]

Steven... Do what you gotta do man. I wish you well and hope for the best for your grandfather.

[Brenda Starrr]

Just be strong and do what you have to do. Be safe, Steven.

[Rayne]

Be safe Steven.

[pharoh]

Like I said bro, the moment you think you need me I will be there, Things get heavy and you need to talk, you got my number. You know I love ya man *hugs*

[torn asunder]

take care, man... let us know when you're back, ok?

[LuluVox]

Ah, I went to high school with a boy named Nacho Vega. His "real" name was Ignacio. Anyway, good luck in your west-coastly travels.

[Steven]

wow you guys, how cool you all are, I'm feelin the lovin....thanks much.

remember I'm not moving or anything, just taking off for awhile to do some things....

[Onyx]

It sounds like he has lived a full life, and one he can be proud of. I hope he recovers and has many more years. I'm sure he will be comforted to have you there, especially since you have been through the exact same surgery.

[Draco1958]

Steven, I'll light a candle for you and your family and send all the positive thoughts and energy I can. I wish you and Nacho the best. Take care. You show him the love and good energy you have shown many of us and he won't be scared.

[BrassFusion]

We'll miss you! Give our love to Nacho.

[ManicQueen]

Take care Steven, we'll miss you lots.

[Homicidalheathen]

Hugs and farewell.

[Hellion]

It was really cool to meet you,at Karaoke,and I hope everything goes well for you and your family.

[Fierce Critter]

I have no words, Steven.

Just let me know if you need anything. I'm good for it. See you when you get back.