Saying Goodbye

Saying goodbye is never fun, especially when it is to someone who you didn't expect to loose, someone you knew would always be there. My Uncle Don was always there. Ever since I was little, Uncle Don and Aunt Karen lived in the same town, went to the same church and was always there for every holiday or Sunday lunch.

Ever since I was little, Uncle Don was always there to give me a hug and say, "hey there, Kyla". I remember my mom saying to me when I was in junior high that she thought that Uncle Don gave me more hugs than my dad! One of my favorite memories is when I was at the movies in fifth grade. It was summer time and my friend Jolana (I think it was her!) went to see a matinee. We had just forgoten to make sure we had a ride home. After not reaching either of our parents, I knew right who to call....333-5394 and there he was to save the day!

At the funeral, it was amazing how everyone said the same wonderful things about him..."he never had a bad thing to say, a wonderful Christian man, loved to play golf, a great baseball player, amazing craftsman, and a true family man."

Here is one of my favorite pictures of MY uncle Don Though it was taken YEARS ago, I always loved how my uncle don looked like the Cowboys' coach!!!

His funeral was just what it should be. It was a wonderful tribute to an amazing man, as well as, a time for us Christians to praise and thank God for the amazing gift of eternal ife. I will never forget the overwhelming feeling of the presence of the holy pirit as we sang "Because He Lives." But, the most precious part was hearing my aunt Karen, his best friend of 50 years, singing her heart out. Her strength can only be understood by the faith she has in her savior. I continue to pray for her as she goes through her everyday and nights without her best friend by her side.

Though we hated the reason, I was able to see my family and get some pictures of cousins I don't get to see often.

Here is my aunt Karen holding my cousin Beth's little girl Kylie.and here are the three sisters. Karen, Kendall (my momma) and Janene.And though they will shoot me for posting this, this is my favorite shot! It just is more "them"!

Here are Janene, her daughter Beth and Beth's two kiddos Kylie and Wyatt.

My adorable cousins, Becca (who is a senior!!!!!!!) and A.J. the 5th grader!

The beautiful Tamny family.....Amanda, T.J. and Alan

My beautiful sis and Amanda

Becca, Amanda, Devin and Kylie

And I hate that Kara Dawn and Joel never made it in my camera!

Thanks for letting me share my trip and my memeories.