Have you ever felt cheated and blessed at the same time?

Cindy-that is just how I'm feeling this summer.  Cheated because there are so many things I want to talk to you about, share with you, get a hug, see your smile, sit on the beach and be thankful, listen to you about all of the wonderful things going on in the Wilkerson's lives...
But mainly cheated because;
I want you to share with Addie's journey to USC and all of the excitement and trepidations that come with this next step in her life.
I want you to share with Anna being a 3rd grade teacher at Springdale Elementary.  How excited you would be and thrilled that she gets to be a part of such a wonderful school family that has supported you for so many years.
I want you to be there with Jacob to enjoy the summer and be the wonderful team you've always been.
I want you to be there with Mom to support her and be there when she needs you, to talk Carolina baseball or football, and to just get together for coffee or dinner.
I want you to call Mike and go grab a beer somewhere.
This list could go on and on, however...
I also feel blessed!
Blessed because:
I was one of the fortunate ones that got a wonderful 46 years of your love, hugs, guidance, exuberance, positive outlook...
Addie had years of a great Mom who guided her and led her to be the young lady she is today and will continue to be in the years to come.
Anna had such a great role model to become the confident, poised young lady that she is today and you gave her the strength she displays day in and day out.
Jacob has so many wonderful memories with a soulmate and experienced a relationship that many people only dream of finding.
Mom knows that she and Dad raised a loving daughter who impacted many and displayed all the love and compassion that they instilled growing up.
Mike had a great relationship and special bond that only siblings 15 months apart understand.
I feel blessed that you didn't have to suffer, that you loved me unconditionally, that you live on in so many ways and that I see you in so many things that occur in my life.  Again, I love you and miss you more than words can describe Sista!