Today Andre and I took the afternoon and went to some of the graves of our loved ones. One of the things I love most about Andre is that he understands the importance of remembrance...remembering those who have gone on before us.
It was a beautiful day. We first went to his sister Carolyn's grave in Beggs. Years ago Andre planted a tree for her right behind her headstone. We were blown away at how tall it is now. What a beautiful testament to a brother's love for his sister. I'm so blessed and proud to be this man's wife. <3
Next we went Floral Haven to visit the graves of my grandchildren, Zoey and Mikey. Oh, how I wish I could have traded places with them so they could live, yet God had other plans. As I watch my other grandchildren grow I think of Zoey and Mikey and how beautiful they must be. They are forever in my heart and I know I see them someday when I cross the great divide.
Going to my grandparent's graves in Locust Grove was I very hard for me because I miss them so much. It's been many, many years since they died but grief doesn't have a timeline. They are etched in my heart forever.
I stood at my grandma's grave with tears rolling down my face because I'm so grateful. She was not a perfect woman, she had her demons she fought but she always loved me and my family. So did my grandpa. They gave all they had to us even though they possessed very little materialistically. They were my safe place. I miss the more now than ever before.
I drove off wishing I could have them back. As we were exiting the cemetery a cardinal flew ahead of us and darted off into the trees as we pulled onto the road. I know it was my grandma's spirit telling me she's with me and all is and will be well.
