To the man who called me Kiddo or Sis-

Ugh!  It's only 7:30 this morning, and it's such a gloomy morning so far.  I guess it's fitting as it fits my mood.  Three years.  Today marks three years since you've been gone, and everybody's world was turned upside down.  Not literally everybody on the planet, but everyone who knew you was and still is deeply affected by your loss.  There's still a shock factor that you're really gone.  We all still miss you very, very much.  What's that song by Diamond Rio?  One More Day...I would love just one more day to see your face, hear your laughter and one of your corny dry jokes, and end the day with one of your famous bear hugs.  The problem with that is that I know I'd be greedy and want another and then another and then another...I'm sure tears will flow down the cheeks of many who loved you and miss you so badly.  I'm sure there will be moments of silence and reflection on the man you were.  You were the best!  

To catch you up on what's been going on in my world this last year...Well, there was this thing called Covid-19 that shut the world down for a bit.  Many business closed or had limited service and hours.  Travel was restricted or banned.  People were required to start wearing masks.  Some even wore gloves.  Oh, wait.  It's still among us, but now there is a vaccine and hopefully, soon the numbers will go down and we can get back to some sense of normalcy, whatever that is.  Millions of lives have been lost worldwide.  Personally, I lost my friend Faith, and the kids lost their Pappaw.  Both were due to Covid-19 complications.  So far, we've been really lucky to not get it.  By we, I mean myself, Trevor, Janet, Tori, and Evan.  Speaking of Tori and Evan, I've got some exciting news!  I'm also sure you were kinda done with hearing about Covid.  Yeah, I get that as I'm tired of living it, but alas, I digress.  Tori and Evan got engaged Christmas Eve and are getting married in November!!!!  I'm so excited for both of them and their future.  They're so cute together.  :)  Trevor has been staying home and staying safe.  You became a great grandpa as Erin had a baby girl.  Steve and Beth moved to the Dallas area.  I miss them and feel sad every time I drive by their old house.  Except for the pandemic (Covid), I had a pretty awesome year personally.  I bought a new car and on my own!!!  How that happened I can only guess God has something to do with it.  I have been gainfully employed for over a year now as a professional pet sitter.  I also published another book!!!!  It's my 4th book, and I'm super proud of it.  :)  It has a sequel as soon as I write it.  ;)  haha

Yet, with all this news, the good and the not-so-good, we miss sharing our lives with you.  Every holiday, every sports event of your grandkids, every birthday there's someone missing.  That someone is you.  They all miss you.  We all miss you and wish you were still here with us.  February 17 marked your 67th birthday.  We didn't forget but wish you had been here for us to celebrate.  You'll always be missed.  You're gone but definitely not forgotten.  

Love always,

Sis

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