From all bad things, good things must come
So, I'm sure you all have noticed my lack of posting lately. Actually, I know ya'll have noticed because my faithful readers are never ones to be subtle.
Last Saturday, September 23, my Memaw passed away. She was 83 years old.
It has been a rough couple weeks and I can't thank you all enough for your thoughts, prayers, phone calls and emails.
Fortunately, I am a strong believer that good things can be found in hard times. And my faith held true once again.
I realize this statement might sound a little odd, or just down right twilight zone-ish, if you know me. But it's true. And the best thing, is that it seems as though the feeling is mutual.
Aubrey is not the kind of girl to hand her affections over to just anyone (sound familiar?). According to her mother, Mandy, she is rarely, if ever, trusting of new people. And yet, not 20 minutes after meeting her, she extended her little chubby arms up toward me in a request to be held. And I happily obliged.
She ran around for two days yelling my name if we weren't in the same room, gave me hugs and even handed me her slightly chewed cheese. She's an absolute doll.
I'm hoping I get to see a lot more of Aubrey now that we've met. I'd like to spoil her to pieces.
My cousin Josh, me, Aubrey, and Mandy.
Last Saturday, September 23, my Memaw passed away. She was 83 years old.
It has been a rough couple weeks and I can't thank you all enough for your thoughts, prayers, phone calls and emails.
Fortunately, I am a strong believer that good things can be found in hard times. And my faith held true once again.
Meet Aubrey. 
She is the good thing that I was discovered with the passing of my grandmother. Aubrey is my first cousin once removed. This little girl instantly won my heart.
I realize this statement might sound a little odd, or just down right twilight zone-ish, if you know me. But it's true. And the best thing, is that it seems as though the feeling is mutual.
Aubrey is not the kind of girl to hand her affections over to just anyone (sound familiar?). According to her mother, Mandy, she is rarely, if ever, trusting of new people. And yet, not 20 minutes after meeting her, she extended her little chubby arms up toward me in a request to be held. And I happily obliged.
She ran around for two days yelling my name if we weren't in the same room, gave me hugs and even handed me her slightly chewed cheese. She's an absolute doll.
I'm hoping I get to see a lot more of Aubrey now that we've met. I'd like to spoil her to pieces.
My cousin Josh, me, Aubrey, and Mandy.
posted by takin chances at 10:11 PM
7 Comments:
Awwww, she is a little doll. That's so sweet. I'm very sorry about your grandmother. I've never been there so I honesly don't know how it feels, but I am sorry.
Sorry to hear about your loss, I lost my grandmother the day after Easter 2 yrs ago. Ironically the next yr on the day after Easter, my Emma was born. Things happen like that. She is a cutie and have lots of fun spoiling her!!!!
Awww, Stef! That almost made me cry.
You know, kids are a darn good judge of character. You shouldn't be surprised that she liked you.
I love the way you said "her chubby little arms." I can see it now. Soooo cute.
And she is a doll.
Lurve you!
She is bootiful.. I can see how she won your heart... and you can definitely tell now that you have a great heart.. or she wouldn't have come to you..
Hey Boo,
Aubrey is a doll..she looks just like Josh...I have a great idea...why dont we invite them over for Christmas with Josh's insane father...would make for a really great long chapter in your book...I wanna see more pics..are you holding out on me ??
Love you.
I'm glad that you found the bright star in a dark sky. She's beautiful. These sad times actually are the most "bonding" and some of the happiest.
I'm here if you need anything or if you just don't want to do something.
Aubrey is adorable! I'm sorry for your loss. It's rough when you lose someone you love.
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