This past weekend was a very difficult weekend for our family. On Saturday, September 13, 2008 we attended the funeral of my Dad's younger brother, Uncle Wayne. That day was also the 4th anniversary of the death of my nephew, Whit. With the passing of time it makes 9/13 a day that is easier to get through.
Uncle Wayne's service was very special. Some of the grandkids spoke about their relationship with Grandad and how special it was. Each grandchild had his/her own place in the heart of Granddad and each one was special. You just knew that everytime you went to see Bettye and Wayne memories were going to be made. Beth, the best daughter-in-law Uncle Wayne had,(according to her, of course she was the only daughter-in law) gave a very touching reinactment of her time as a "Wilson" and how she always stayed red-faced around Uncle Wayne. Of course if you turned red-faced around Uncle Wayne it just delighted him and he just kept on.
Listening to the kids talk about the times at Granny and Granddad's and the memories they will always have was so touching and you knew that everything they were saying was coming from the heart. Aunt Bettye and Uncle Wayne left an awesome legacy.
Aunt Bettye and Uncle Wayne always made you feel at home when ever you went to see them. Anytime you were around Uncle Wayne you never knew what to expect. I can still hear Aunt Bettye saying "Wayne Wilson", when he would get a little too ROWDY and when she spoke that tone Uncle Wayne knew he was in trouble. Of course it didn't stop him from picking on someone anyway.
As a grandparent I pray that my grandchildren will have good memories of coming to Nana and Pops house and know that our love for them is unconditional.
Uncle Wayne will be missed but he is home now with his love, Aunt Bettye and his savior Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
September 4, 2008
Summer is over. Fall is here and Wendell and I are preparing to start following the grandkids to all of their functions that we can possible make.
Tammy's family. Rheaden has his first PeeWee football game Saturday morning in Post. He is excited and we are excited for him. D'Nae is a varsity cheerleader again this year so we will be traveling to football games on Friday nights. Pop maybe watching the game but Nana will be watching the cheerleaders. Maegen is a first grader this year so she isn't involved in any sports YET. Of course she is pretty entertaining no matter what she is doing.
Mike's family. Bailey is involved in showing sheep (who would have thought that) and she has shown at a few summer jackpots. The South Plains Fair will be her next show and it is the end of this month. We are planning on going to watch her. She is a pretty good sheep shower. Kayla is 4 years old and she can't wait until she is old enough to show.
LaShae. LaShae is feeling better. While she was sick she missed 3 weeks of school and the Coordinator at the school gave her until 8/29/08 to do all of her make up work plus stay on top of everything else. God is good.---She completed all of her make up work and took her last make up test on 8/25/08. Wendell and I are so proud of her. It was a very stressful time for her because she still wasn't feeling good and was still in pain. She had alot to deal with but came through it well. We want to thank everyone that was praying for her during her illness. Take time to thank God for your family and know that He is there for you at all times. He is our strength when we are weak.
When our vision is clouded by circustances.....
GOD SEES CLEARLY
When our understanding is shadowed by questions......
GOD KNOWS PERFECTLY
When our path is shaded with uncertainty.....
GOD LEADS FAITHFULLY
Tammy's family. Rheaden has his first PeeWee football game Saturday morning in Post. He is excited and we are excited for him. D'Nae is a varsity cheerleader again this year so we will be traveling to football games on Friday nights. Pop maybe watching the game but Nana will be watching the cheerleaders. Maegen is a first grader this year so she isn't involved in any sports YET. Of course she is pretty entertaining no matter what she is doing.
Mike's family. Bailey is involved in showing sheep (who would have thought that) and she has shown at a few summer jackpots. The South Plains Fair will be her next show and it is the end of this month. We are planning on going to watch her. She is a pretty good sheep shower. Kayla is 4 years old and she can't wait until she is old enough to show.
LaShae. LaShae is feeling better. While she was sick she missed 3 weeks of school and the Coordinator at the school gave her until 8/29/08 to do all of her make up work plus stay on top of everything else. God is good.---She completed all of her make up work and took her last make up test on 8/25/08. Wendell and I are so proud of her. It was a very stressful time for her because she still wasn't feeling good and was still in pain. She had alot to deal with but came through it well. We want to thank everyone that was praying for her during her illness. Take time to thank God for your family and know that He is there for you at all times. He is our strength when we are weak.
When our vision is clouded by circustances.....
GOD SEES CLEARLY
When our understanding is shadowed by questions......
GOD KNOWS PERFECTLY
When our path is shaded with uncertainty.....
GOD LEADS FAITHFULLY
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