Reasons to be Thankful

Okay, I'm going to get serious again. I pray that my husband doesn't get mad at me, but he sent me a email a minute ago about the holidays. As most of you know, he lost his Dad this past March to cancer. It all happened very fast and totally took us all by surprise. There are times that I still can't believe he won't be here for Christmas and the many other family functions. Nicholas still talks about him. Any time we see a white truck, he asks about Pops. Any time he thinks about the lake or fishing, he mentions Pops. I'm so thankful that in his short life he has such fond memories of his Pops.

Here is some of Jason's email...
"I spent to much of my short adult life thinking Dad would be there for me into his old age. I did not see him enough, talk to him enough, or hug him enough. We should come together as a family and accept differences no matter what they are.".... "The day will come when the only thing left will be memories. "

How true for all of us. The day will come when all we have left are the memories. What will you remember? Please I pray, don't let petty differences come between you and your memories. I may not always agree and like everything about my family, but they are the only one I have. I love you all so much and I hope you know that! Now I'm off to pack so I can go make some more memories for me, Jason and the kids!

PS...Nicholas is so excited about going to Grandmomma's and Grandaddy's house for Thanksgiving. He has asked everyday when we are leaving.