A Birthday Letter to Cindy
Happy 57th Birthday (tomorrow) to my sweet Cindy-Lou! I’ve been thinking about what a heavenly birthday might be like and I can’t help but imagine you, Milo, Walter, Sydney, Bubba, and a handful of others gathering and having the best time. Milo is wanting his belly rubbed. Walter is cracking a joke. You are holding Sydney and bouncing her on your knee. Bubba is wanting to go for a ride. Hopefully, Ivan and Milo don’t fight over treats in heaven. (You remember the story)
I miss you Cindy. It hurts my heart to think about, even now. Almost 3 years have passed since I’ve seen you last, but I’ll have you know that I think of you and dream of you often. I’m not sure if you have any control over what goes on in heaven, or if The Good Lord just lets me have these dreams and thoughts as reminders of your love. Whatever it is, I hope it never stops.
A lot has happened since you’ve gone, but my guess is your probably already knew that. Gregory and Heather are doing well. They actually bought my mom and dad’s old house and Mia has my old bedroom. Wild right? Ava is taller than anyone in the family and is growing into a beautiful young lady. She’s sweet and funny and a great big sister. Mia is our same auburn-haired cutie pie. She is sassy and full of life. She started kindergarten this year and is adjusting well. She is also a big sister now! That’s right, you and Mia share the “Middle Kid Syndrome” now. Your sweet grandson, Cannon Cole came into our world on New Years Eve last year. He is a replica of his daddy, right down to the calm demeanor and laid back personality.
Cameron and I are doing well. He is still driving everyone crazy if you had any doubts. He and Anna Kate are two peas in a pod most days. You would get a kick out of her and wild curls and even wilder stories. They remind me of the stories you told me of little Cameron - always pulling pranks or making off the wall comments. I am taking it all in stride. Trying to soak it all up while I can. I started this blog and have really been working on “me”. It’s all coming along and farm life is good. I think you would be extremely proud of all your kids and grandkids and the progress we’ve all made. We are all working hard to make good lives for ourselves and our families.
Old Gregg is doing good too. Times were challenging when you left, but we all made it through. He has remarried to a wonderful woman named Kim. She loves us and treats us all so well. Most importantly, she loves Gregg inside and out and takes good care of him. She keeps him active and reminds him life is short. You would approve.
So often I catch myself thinking what Cindy would say or do in situations. You see, if I didn’t convey it enough while you were here, I will now. You were such and important person in my life. You were a second mother to me for many, many years and watched me grow up and into a part of your family. I called on your for so many things. I will always cherish that. What I will cherish even more is how you became more of a friend to me towards the end of your life. I am so thankful for that. “Making Memories”, weekly goofy emails, dinner at Japan’s, a milkshake from Cookout or Hardee’s, shopping for houses online and dreaming of remodels that we would make happen. All good memories.
Anyways, I just wanted to give you this little birthday letter to let you know that you are and will always be in my heart., and the hearts of those who loved and cherished you so dearly. The numbers of people that you impacted are astronomical. I’m so lucky that I’ll get to see you again one day and we can catch up. Until then, be good. I love you so, so much!
Love Always - Doodle Bug / Lexi Lou / Lou