Thanksgiving without Julie 2012
The family was all there, except John and Martel. It is never the same without Julie. Julie's spirit was felt around the table as we sat around the big table. Mom had it in the basement, the same yellow walls, mismatched tables,plates glasses and utensils. We get along better, Sue and Brenda and I, She would of wanted it that way.
John was not there, Julie was his balance, kept him centered, pray for John and Martel as they live without Julie in there life.Brenda and Rick's children are beautiful and smart, all things have worked out for all of us siblings. Angel, Sue's oldest daughter drove up with Chris her boyfriend and Ra Ra and Anika. Micheal was with his father, who just passed away today, he needs some prayers too.
You can see the emptiness in a parents eyes as they miss their Children who have gone before them at a holiday, their light is shadowed by the sadness. We prayed, talked and ate well. Mom made beef ribs,Soul food style Mac and Cheese, and several deserts. I know Julie is in a bettter place, but Thanksgiving and Christmas were her favorite holidays. Dad and Mother sat alone together, Father is changing, less vibrant, the same man just getting older.
The whole family went to Snug Harbor, in North Muskegon Michigan, and walked on the trail. Julie loved this stuff, we embraced the moment. Brenda and Sue's kids climbed the hill looking over Lake Michigan.
Brenda Sue and I talked like we were small children it was nice. Julie was proud too see the peace from above.
The family was all there, except John and Martel. It is never the same without Julie. Julie's spirit was felt around the table as we sat around the big table. Mom had it in the basement, the same yellow walls, mismatched tables,plates glasses and utensils. We get along better, Sue and Brenda and I, She would of wanted it that way.
John was not there, Julie was his balance, kept him centered, pray for John and Martel as they live without Julie in there life.Brenda and Rick's children are beautiful and smart, all things have worked out for all of us siblings. Angel, Sue's oldest daughter drove up with Chris her boyfriend and Ra Ra and Anika. Micheal was with his father, who just passed away today, he needs some prayers too.
You can see the emptiness in a parents eyes as they miss their Children who have gone before them at a holiday, their light is shadowed by the sadness. We prayed, talked and ate well. Mom made beef ribs,Soul food style Mac and Cheese, and several deserts. I know Julie is in a bettter place, but Thanksgiving and Christmas were her favorite holidays. Dad and Mother sat alone together, Father is changing, less vibrant, the same man just getting older.
The whole family went to Snug Harbor, in North Muskegon Michigan, and walked on the trail. Julie loved this stuff, we embraced the moment. Brenda and Sue's kids climbed the hill looking over Lake Michigan.
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