Singing

Mom would have enjoyed church tonight. It was 5th Wednesday night singing and it was really good. We had two of our little boys lead and one of the little bit older boys lead some songs. It was all I could do to keep from crying.

Miss you Mom. I love you.

Fall

We are quickly approaching the time of year that Mom really enjoyed. The cool mornings, fall decorations and holidays. It makes me miss her. This time of year would have us a Hobby Lobby or Michael's looking at the holiday decorations and talking about starting our Christmas shopping. We miss you Mom.

Wordless Wednesday

Miss you so much Mom

Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month

Every 4 minutes one person is diagnosed with a blood cancer.

Every ten minutes, someone dies from a blood cancer. This statistic represents nearly 148 people each day, or more than six people every hour. An estimated 52,310 will die from one this year. This month is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness month. My mom was one of the 52,310 this year.

What can we do to help find a cure?

Thursday Thoughts

Dear Mom,

We just want you to know how much we love and miss you. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. The sky is not as blue, the grass is not as green and our smiles are not as bright without you.

Love,

Those who love you

Rae, Mom & Dad

Wordless Wednesday

Last week Rae said that when she sees the sun shining through the clouds like this, she likes to think that it is Mom waving at her. This was taken while Mom was still with us but it made me think of her and what Rae had said.

Not Much

Not much is going on around here besides the everyday things of life. Dad and my hubby have to work tomorrow. So far I am off (no sub jobs), Rae is off and the Metroplex part of the family is off. The weather is still pretty warm and we still haven't gotten any rain. We are supposed to have a very high chance for rain this week so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Today we headed to the Hill to celebrate G-mom W's 86th birthday. We had a nice day but as with all of the family celebrations we have had, it just isn't the same. My grandmother's brother sang and dedicated a song to G-mom and Papaw and to Mom and Dad. I couldn't even pay attention to the words of the song.

Anyway, just wanted to share this picture. I took it at the Johnson's farm where we celebrated the short people's birthdays. We were out fishing at sunset.

6 Months

Today like everyday I think of you from the time I wake up til I go to bed.

I miss your smile, your laugh, your hugs, your encouraging words, your kisses.

Everywhere I look at your house, grandmommy's house or anywhere outside, I see you in the things you did there.

When I see the cows, I think of how you took care of them.

When I look at Dad, I see a sadness that will never go away because of the love you had for each other.

When I see Becca or Rae, I remember the fun times we had and then the hurt hits because we won't be creating anymore memories like that.

When I look at your grandkids I see two sweet children who miss their Memom. I see all of the things they will do that you won't be here for.

When I look at Darrell or Steven, I see two sons-in-law who although they had an idea of how wonderful you were didn't get to spend enough time with you to understand it all.

When I look at Grandmommy I see one who lost her daughter and misses her so much and I see another one who lost her very loving and caring daughter in law.

When I look at Diane, I see someone who misses her sister and the closeness they shared.

When I look at your brothers in law and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and cousins, I see a family who misses your jokes, smile and kindness.

When I look at our church family, I see people miss the loving way you were to them.

When I look at myself I see a person who has a huge hole in her heart, misses you very much, has questions for you, who wants to be the person you know I can be and to be proud of me.

Mom, we love you and miss you. We are doing the best that we can to be the people you want us to be.