My Loss- One Year Ago

May 28th, 2010 was a day that I will never forget.  It was a Friday and I had just got off of work when I received the call no one likes to get- I remember driving on the freeway and hearing my sisters voice on the phone crying, telling me that Our PawPaw had died.  It was like complete silence in my car, it seemed as I was driving on the freeway alone, no cars, no one around. Lonely!  All I could think of as the tears were rolling down my face was is my Dad okay?  How about Granny?  I know its tough losing a family member but this was my dads father, my Granny's husband of 60+ years...I can't imagine losing my parents or my husband so I just wanted to make sure they were going to be okay.  As I got off the phone I tried to call my dad and he didn't answer..I just knew he wasn't taking this well. I left him a voicemail telling him that he will be ok and I just wanted him to know how much I love him and we, together as a family will make it through this tough time.  I met with my sister and we headed to my Granny's house where we all sat on the back porch talking and crying and just remembering PawPaw.  We took turns sitting in his chair and comforting eachother.  That was a long day that I will always remember.  So Its Memorial Day Weekend. How Ironic is it that my PawPaw was in the Navy and WWII Veteran who served in many other wars,  passed away the weekend we remember those who fought for us?  It makes Memorial Weekend that more special for my family!

 

We had viewing Saturday, Sunday we had service at the church and Monday, Memorial Day was spent buring our PawPaw and saying our final Goodbyes. As tears roll down my face now...I still remember it like it was yesterday!  I miss you more than ever PawPaw and I know you are watching over our family! I love you so much.





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Wonderful News that Makes Me Happy-

Recently I found out that one of my best friends who happens to be my sister in law is.....EXPECTING! Yes, she is PREGNANT and we couldn't be more happier for her.  She is due Early Jan. 2012 and I just know she will make a great mother and I am mostly excited to meet this Little Baby along with being by her side through this journey.   Her and I have become so close over the last few years and knowing that she is getting to experience this wonderful gift that GOD has created and she will get to feel a LOVE that she has never felt before just makes my heart happy!!  We already call this baby, Sweet Pea and I am saying it's going to be a BOY! I just have that feeling and Momma J has that feeling too.  Momma J is what I will refer to when I speak of my SIL. Congrats to her and our family. Babies are such a blessing and I can't wait to have another one in our lives.  Momma J- I love you and I am so proud of you!!

Aunt Yaya with Talan. She will be a great Momma! Congrats!

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Dear Momma J-

Thank you for being you and never giving up on yourself.  I am so thankful to have you not only as my sister in law but my best friend. I am so grateful for our bond and friendship that we share.  When you are feeling scared, upset, happy or just there..I will always be here for you no matter what.  Pregnancy is a crazy, whirlwind journey and whatever I may do to help you through I will try my hardest to do.  After pregnancy becomes motherhood and the journey doesn't stop there...Just know I will be there.  I am already one proud AUNT and I thank you for giving me another baby to love.  I can't wait to hold and meet SweetPea.  Tons of love to you and this family!

I love you, Cary and Sweetpea. 

Brandy

And to Sweetpea- I am Your Aunt Boo!