Thankfulness....

This last Saturday (5/14/2011) we got very sad news. Mamaw had passed away. Even though you hate to let them go, you know they are in a MUCH better place. And as I keep saying, "She is up there in a corner reading when her and MeeMaw aren't visiting" Mamaw LOVED to read, and unfortunately later in life she had macular degeneration that kept her from doing what she loved to do!
A sweet sweet lady has now made her way into heaven. I miss her dearly already. But I'm so thankful to know she is happy, safe and peaceful!
I'll always remember that she made the best breakfast rice in the WORLD!, that she made me laugh telling stories about Granddaddy and that she always let us do whatever we wanted as long as we asked "our Mom or Dad" first. :)

I have just been beating myself up one side and then down the other because she never got to meet Pierce. But I know and I try to comfort myself in knowing that she is watching him everyday and getting to enjoy him just the same.
The funeral was very touching, the day had beautiful weather and seeing family that I haven't seen in years was wonderful.

I love you dearly Mamaw.

The Hospitality Committee of Ruleville Baptist Church had us a meal before the funeral! It was so incredibly nice AND delicious. It was comforting to know Mamaw had such good friends.





Mr. Gene, Daddy's long time friend....grew up with him there in Ruleville!

Cousins replicating an old picture!

Grandkids. John is way out numbered! :)
Me, John, Jamie, Traci & Heather

Mr. Duncan, Daddy & Mr. Joey. Long time friends from the plant!

Cousins on the Petrie Side:
Back Row: Billy, Marilyn, Daddy, Aunt Judy, Larry
Front Row: Aunt Janice & Beverly

Cousins on the Davis Side:
Back Row: Uncle Tommy, Aunt Susan, Daddy & Uncle Danny
Front Row: Aunt Judy, Aunt Janice & Aunt Cindy

and then them acting silly......

This built-in cabinet was just like this in Mamaw's house. I didn't realize that Marilyn had one in her house too! Fond Memories of spending the night with Mamaw & Granddaddy!

the day after the funeral....yep, that is Pierce, asleep in the swing. Don't worry, he was seat belted in!

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Just some fun ones......
First time in the big tub!


Green Beans! LOVED them! :)