Just Remembering

We all have dates on the calendar that impact us. 

Good dates. 

Bad dates. 

And everything in between. 

Dates where we remember people we have lost. 

I know I've written about this date multiple times. 

It's a date that always brings up memories and reflection. 

We remember Uncle David who passed away on this day in 2005 and my Grandma Bea who passed away on this day in 2011. 

Top: Me, Grandma, Michael
Bottom: Dad, Uncle Bobby, Uncle Dave (top), Uncle Tommy (bottom), Uncle Gary

Memories of the day. How we found out. What happened after. 

Memories of the prior days. Memories of the days following, including the services. 

Memories of holidays, family parties, vacations and special events that they were a part of. And ones since where we are missing them. 

Memories of bad days, good days and great days. 

Memories of average days.

We think about them every day, but especially on significant days like today, the anniversary of their deaths, their birthdays, and on holidays where they are deeply missed. 

We think about the other family members who are impacted by these loses. 

We all have different stories from different perspectives. As family, extended family and friends. 

I know I am generalizing, which I don't always like. I could tell stories, but for several reasons, I won't. We still have the stories and the memories. 

It's how you honor them in the way in which you live your life. 

Miss you both. Always in our hearts. 

My Ornament on Uncle David's tree (written Christmas Eve 2005)