Well, we made it through the holiday season and I am glad to say that it is over. Don't get me wrong I love the holidays, but this holiday season was hard for me and my family. I missed my Mamaw so much!! My mom and I went to her grave and it was surreal to see her name and the dates. The last time I had gone there, it was just her name. My mom and Aunt Debbie did a wonderful job of decorating Mamaw and Pawpaw's grave - they would have been proud. Also, we went to my White-Headed Mamaw's grave as well and realized that the last flowers put there were by my Mamaw. My mom and I could not believe that it had been 12 years since White-Headed Mamaw had passed away, but the rain didn't let us forget. The day of her burial, we couldn't have the ceremony because it poured! Of course when we went, it poured rain the whole time, but we put a beautiful poinsettia for her. I know Mamaw was smiling down on us. Even though this was one of the hardest holiday seasons I have ever been through, it made me so grateful for my family! We have stuck by each other and I don't know what I would do without them. They give me strength and lots of laughter when I think it's not possible. Christmas Eve was very different without a certain laugh and smile, but I know she was glad that we were together. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Years.
Katie and Ben on her birthday.
We especially missed this family on Christmas, but loved seeing pictures and talking to them. We love you!
Sweet Kam
Precious Karissa
Adorable Evan
I know that this year has been one of the most difficult years I have had in a long time, but I know I made it because of my faith and family. My Mamaw always said, "Leigh, God does not give us anymore than we can handle." Well, we have handled it and I know that 2010 is going to be amazing and hopefully this year I can add proud parent to my list of accomplishments. Thank you for all of your support and comments, they mean the world to me.
