It is almost two years since producer, filmmaker and business owner Shona "Uncle Sho" Ferguson passed away. The Ferguson Films co-founder died on 30 July 2021 due to Covid-19-related complications. His daughter, Alicia Angel Ferguson turned 21st birthday without her father but Connie has penned a heartfelt letter to her daughter on her 21st, wishing her long life.
DOWN MEMORY LANE
"This time 21 years ago, I had checked into Parklane Clinic, getting ready to deliver one of the best gifts God has ever given me," she says. "As I sit here typing this, that morning is replaying in my head, the anxiety, the excitement, the anticipation! I couldn’t wait to hold you in my arms! Your dad never left my side for a moment!" When she arrived Connie says, her father Shona cut the umbilical cord. "He was the first to hold you before they placed you safely on my chest. I couldn’t stop marveling at how beautiful and perfect you were! And you have been that for the past 21 years!" she says.
21 ALREADY?
Connie says she is grateful for her daughter. "Dando, Bombo, Sho’s Duplicate, Miss ‘my daddy’s gonna fix my teeth!’ I thank God for you every day!" she says. "I can’t believe my baby; my last-born child is 21 today! Watching you grow has been my favourite activity. I thank God for your life, your heart, your mind, your spirit and your old soul!" Connie says she has been her rock through the worst of times. "I sometimes ask myself where you get your strength, courage, and wisdom from and then I remember that your middle name is Angel! And that’s what you have been, not only to us but to anyone who has had the fortune of your encounter," she says. "I love you so much Alicia Angel Ferguson and I am so proud that you chose your dad and I to be your parents. He is smiling and celebrating you from heaven. ‘That’s my seed!’ I can hear him brag! You wear him so well and you wear God well. May God continue to guide your steps, protect and bless you with all your heart’s desires."
