Mahajhi Webb

I f there is any way I could describe my father, it would be as a successful man. Anyone who knows his story knows that he had a rough childhood; everything that could go wrong pretty much did. He faced many difficult years, but that never stopped his dreams or his passions.

Skipping ahead, it’s obvious where his true joy came from: three little kids popping up in the 2000s. Anyone who knew my father knew how much his children mattered to him, more than anything else. Sometimes I look back and wonder how he managed through all those years. We really came from nothing back then, and the way he transformed our lives was nothing short of magical. He pushed forward in a career he was genuinely passionate about, which, in my opinion, was one of the most respectable things about him.

I personally have no idea how it started, but another anchor in my father’s life was his wife, Shajohnna. They were truly two peas in a pod, loving each other to no end and without fail. At times, it even made me feel a bit embarrassed seeing them fawn over each other. I can still remember the smile he wore on their wedding day, the professional suit he was so proud of, and just how much sense it all made.

He was a very loving and loved man; I think everyone can agree on that. Although his life may have been rough at times, and maybe even bleak, he remained a shining example of perseverance and good character.