Give and Take
The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away.
We celebrated a wonderful Christmas this year filled with joy and family. Christmas Eve was once again spent at Granny & Papa's house. They had a delicious supper for us, and then everyone opened their gifts. It is always such fun to see the expressions on my boys' faces when they open something they dreamed of. Back home, the boys and Barry took turns reading things. Aaron read "The Night Before Christmas." Barry read the Christmas story. Then Daniel read about the journey of the Wise Men. What a wonderful evening.
Christmas morning we awoke very early to see what Santa brought. We discussed it among our little family, and after opening 3 of their gifts, the boys agreed to get dressed and take the rest to Mama's house. We woke her up and surprised her by coming in to open the rest of our gifts with her. She was so happy! My "baby sister" Sabrina the cat enjoyed the wrapping paper tremendously! Shortly before 9 AM we went to Tutter & Uncle Bob's house for the big breakfast. The house was filled to capacity on that rainy morning. The food was great, and everyone had a wonderful time. The mountain of presents were handed out, the wrapping paper flew, and cameras snapped. After everything was cleaned up, we headed back to Mama's for lunch. Granny & Papa and Walt joined us there for food and fellowship. Later, after a stop off at our house, we headed to Bob & Reba's home to finish the evening.
Yesterday we drove to Chattanooga to meet Anita there. We spent a very beautiful day with her, and enjoyed the Tennessee Aquarium. How people can look at the magnificent life forms found in the watery reaches of our world and not believe God made them is just beyond me!
Today was where we felt our loss. Aunt Ruby, who blessed me with an unexpected phone call and a song, passed away in her sleep. She was 84 years old. Aunt Ruby lived a long, blessed life filled with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, so I do find it hard to be sad. She served as a school crossing guard for 36 years. She referred to it as "working her corner!" Aunt Ruby was always a character! Whether running over black walnuts in a pillowcase with her station wagon, washing turnip greens in the washing machine, or playing phone tag with Baby Jim during Braves games, Aunt Ruby could always bring a smile. I remember taking her and Mawmaw to the movies to see "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." OH MY GOODNESS!!! Mawmaw sat with her eyes covered, and Aunt Ruby kept yelling, "Oh J.J., what are they gonna do next? Oh J.J., they're eating snakes!!!!" We had a blast, but I don't think I ever got to pick the movie again!
Aunt Ruby will certainly be missed, but what a legacy she left behind in memories alone.
We celebrated a wonderful Christmas this year filled with joy and family. Christmas Eve was once again spent at Granny & Papa's house. They had a delicious supper for us, and then everyone opened their gifts. It is always such fun to see the expressions on my boys' faces when they open something they dreamed of. Back home, the boys and Barry took turns reading things. Aaron read "The Night Before Christmas." Barry read the Christmas story. Then Daniel read about the journey of the Wise Men. What a wonderful evening.
Christmas morning we awoke very early to see what Santa brought. We discussed it among our little family, and after opening 3 of their gifts, the boys agreed to get dressed and take the rest to Mama's house. We woke her up and surprised her by coming in to open the rest of our gifts with her. She was so happy! My "baby sister" Sabrina the cat enjoyed the wrapping paper tremendously! Shortly before 9 AM we went to Tutter & Uncle Bob's house for the big breakfast. The house was filled to capacity on that rainy morning. The food was great, and everyone had a wonderful time. The mountain of presents were handed out, the wrapping paper flew, and cameras snapped. After everything was cleaned up, we headed back to Mama's for lunch. Granny & Papa and Walt joined us there for food and fellowship. Later, after a stop off at our house, we headed to Bob & Reba's home to finish the evening.
Yesterday we drove to Chattanooga to meet Anita there. We spent a very beautiful day with her, and enjoyed the Tennessee Aquarium. How people can look at the magnificent life forms found in the watery reaches of our world and not believe God made them is just beyond me!
Today was where we felt our loss. Aunt Ruby, who blessed me with an unexpected phone call and a song, passed away in her sleep. She was 84 years old. Aunt Ruby lived a long, blessed life filled with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, so I do find it hard to be sad. She served as a school crossing guard for 36 years. She referred to it as "working her corner!" Aunt Ruby was always a character! Whether running over black walnuts in a pillowcase with her station wagon, washing turnip greens in the washing machine, or playing phone tag with Baby Jim during Braves games, Aunt Ruby could always bring a smile. I remember taking her and Mawmaw to the movies to see "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." OH MY GOODNESS!!! Mawmaw sat with her eyes covered, and Aunt Ruby kept yelling, "Oh J.J., what are they gonna do next? Oh J.J., they're eating snakes!!!!" We had a blast, but I don't think I ever got to pick the movie again!
Aunt Ruby will certainly be missed, but what a legacy she left behind in memories alone.
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