Well it's been awhile since my last post & yes I know I'm very slack. The last year has gone by quickly & with Dad's birthday coming up next week I know it's going to be hard for all of us. My kids are wanting to send a note to their Papaw, I think it's great. I know if they continue to remember him then he's never truly gone, even though he may not be here physically. I pray that they never forget how much my dad loved them & that they will be like him in some small way as they grow. I know that I learned some great things from him. That's it for now, look this week for some new things coming to his memorial site. Til next time...

Mood:  not sure
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hello again! Well 2005 is finally gone! I don't know what last year was like for any of you, but for me it was a bad year. There was a few good things but that's about it. I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Hope this year is wonderful for everyone.

Topic: Christmas is Over
I'm so relieved that Christmas is over with. It seems that we all rush around to buy presents and forget what the true meaning of Christmas is. I'm sure that more than half of the children in this country have no idea what Christmas truly is...ask them and they say Santa Claus. I'm just as guilty as anyone. Christmas is a wonderful time of year but with all the hustling around and fighting crowds it gets so aggravating. I did get to spend time with my family and enjoyed all of us being together and sharing our stories. Our Christmas wasn't the same without my dad. I still smiled and tried to be happy for my kids, but my heart really ached. I know that this was just the first of many holiday's that I'll have to spend without him & as time goes on it will get easier, but it doesn't mean I won't miss him any less. This Christmas I gave my mamaw, sis, aunt & uncle a video of my dad, something that they can watch to remember him. I didn't want to make any of them cry, I simply wanted something to memorialize my dad. To any of you reading this I put a lot of thought and time into this until I was happy with the finished product. My kids cried when they watched it, and they missed Papaw this year, but of course like kids often do they get excited over all the presents and food they forget about other things, which is good they didn't need to be sad with us adults. I hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas. I'll be gearing up for New Year's next!
Jennifer

HELLO!!!
Hello to all my family & friend that may be reading this. I thought this would be a good way for anyone who visits to type some thoughts in or just keep others informed about family happenings. I try to do that on Dad's memorial site, but it's hard sometimes. Anyway I will try to post regularly here & I encourage everyone else to do so as well. Only 2 days left til Christmas! My kids are so excited. I'll see everyone at the church on Saturday. Merry Christmas!!!
Jennifer