...and it was nice to have a tangible part of you with us. We had a beautiful day on the water even though tropical storm Beryl was looming for us the next day. We ate at Plum's, did a little swimming, some took naps on the ride home and watched the sunset on the water. Of course went to Thirsty Fish for "just one more" but waited until Saturday since we spent the entire day on the water. It was a time of healing, of being together and definitely a time of remembering all you did to make us who we are!
We came home on Monday and Addie graduated from high school on Thursday, May 31st. I know you are so proud of her, you always have been. She's worked hard, she's mature, she has a great sense of humor and she knows how to treat others. BonBon, Jacob and Anna made sure her day and especially her party were just right. They put alot of time and effort into the details just like you would've if you were here. Jacob even bought the artificial flowers and put them in water like you accidentally did for Anna's graduation.
It was a good night I'm thankful for all of the people that came to support Addie and those that continue to be there Jacob and the girls.
Then June 5th and 6th, Jacob and I took a canoe ride down the Edisto River and stayed at a treehouse on the riverbank. We laughed that you and Sally would've never gotten in the boat after the owner told us to beware of alligators and poisonous snakes. "Not to worry too much about the gators but copperheads and rattle snakes are abundant on the treehouse grounds so be careful where you step." No doubt the 2 of you would've ridden back on the van and gotten the truck to meet us the next day :)
We spent time reflecting, reminiscing, and making a "plan" as you always did when met with adversity.
I miss you more than I can put into words Sista!
I didn't know Jacob had continued the fake flower "tradition" - how hilarious! And so appropriate. I was never ever going to let Cindy live that one down. Thanks to Yakey for helping me out!
ReplyDeleteKK, you are so right about Cindy and I not having much to do with the snicky snakes on that way-too-rustic trip down a river and in a treehouse! I would have had the heebie-jeebies so bad they would have had to put me in a straight jacket and taken me directly to Bull Street!
Karen, you have honored Cindy's memory in such a graceful and humble way and you have done so much to fill some of the swiss cheese holes that Cindy's death left us. No, they will never be completely filled, but by working with our "plan" and living into our "new normal," and with God's help, we will at least plug some of those holes to the best of our ability - loving Cindy and keeping her ever-present with us every step of the way.
Cindy knows she had the best Sista on the planet! She continues to smile down on you. She was and still is so exceptionally proud of you - for all you do, all you have accomplished, all you stand for, and all that you are.
Be at peace.