Tammy posted a condolence
Friday, August 5, 2011
One of my favorite family memories was when it was decided that instead of buying our Christmas exchange gift the following year, we were going to make them. The names drawn and I got Uncle Jack's! I was so excited....even though I had no idea what the heck I was going to make. (I never inherited any of the talents in this family!) Finally, after months...and months...of deliberation, I knew. I was going to build him a tackle box. There was a lot of pressure, him being such a great carpenter and all, but I knew how much he loved fishing and that he loved me, so I felt he would be happy no matter how bad I messed up. Well...I don't know if he ever used it, but he dang sure acted happy and proud of the work I had done...just like I knew he would! He was awesome like that. :)
And to top off my favorite memory...Aunt Earline drew MY name. She hand made me a wall-hanging of hot-air balloons floating in a cotton-white sky. It was so perfect and lovely!
That was the best family Christmas ever!!!
I love you Uncle Jack. I know you're at peace...and in good company. Say hi to mom for me! :)
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