Karen, I am happy you started this blog. What a
great way for people to have a place to leave thoughts and memories of
someone so special. I am so fortunate to have been able to be touched
by Cindy's life. Both she and Jacob are great
models of how to raise a family, love your spouse, and be the best
person you can be at all times. Her love for others was contagious. She
could make you feel so special. I don't know if I will ever understand
why she left this earth so quickly. I think
part of my problem with that is selfishness. I wanted her to see my
daughter grow up to be an adult. I wanted to have her sitting on our
boat singing along to her current favorite song. I wanted to share one
more splitter with her under her beach house.
I wanted one more of her hand-hewn burgers or shrimp with Cindy's
Edisto Sauce. Just One at the Thirsty Fish. Boat rides to Charleston
and Beaufort Memorial Day weekend. I wanted her to help me get
through my short comings that she never judged me on,
but instead helped me become stronger. Leaving on a whim on a Saturday
morning to find snow. Throwing something on the grill on the weekends.
Copper River, Thirsty Fellow, Travinia, Wild Hare. Happy Hour at the
white house after an Airport Football game.
Carolina sports. Like I said, selfish. Above all, I know that this
was not the end for her. I just wanted her here longer. The one thing
we can all see is how she and Jacob raised two amazing young ladies.
She taught them so much about life and how to
handle people and situations with an open mind. My heart hurts for
Anna, Addie, Jacob and the rest of her family. All I can do is move
forward in thinking about all of the good she did for everyone she
knew. I don't know when the sorrow and sadness will
cease, but I will never forget her impact on my life.
If I had written before Jonathan, it would have said the exact same thing (except for the daughter part!). I weep every time I read this.
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