Momma and dad arrived the afternoon of Wednesday, June 3rd. Unfortunately Mac and I had to work, so we couldn't be there to greet them. Our games that night were canceled due to rain (shocker), so I rushed to my sisters to get my hugs in. It was so great seeing them.
We both had to work on Thursday, so we didn't get to make it by to see them at all. I still feel horrible.
On Friday we spent the entire morning cleaning and getting ready for our one year anniversary party. Mac woke up at 4am and smoked the 50lb pig for 10 hours. It was yummy! Because my camera is still missing I don't have any pictures. Trust me though, it was very tasty! The party went well, with the exception of one minor setback, but all in all the day was great. My family was there and that was most important to me.
On Saturday we hung out all day and then the family came over to our house for leftovers. We played corn hole. What a fun time! It was great seeing my parents playing corn hole against each other. See, another missed opportunity thanks to no camera.
Sunday we all went to Church. It was so special having us all together. The message was on forgiveness and family/friends. It was a perfect message and I honestly believe that was God's doing. After church we headed back to Brandy's for Momma's biscuits & gravy. Heaven!
It was bowling on Monday. Unfortunately Marty was in school and Kevin and Mac had to work. Dad fell clear down the lanes... wish you could've seen that. I threw my back out and hit my knee with the ball as I was trying to bowl. LOL. Dad and I are broke up. Reese had a great time hanging with all of us and came out victorious as the best bowler of the day. After bowling we all went to the Silver Diner for breakfast. Oddly enough, we all got the same thing... BLT's. Reese enjoyed an entire plate of French Toast. I think it's the first time I've seen her eat all of it. She must have worked up an appetite beating all of us at bowling.
Tuesday we went to Hard Times. Unfortunately Mac had to work. We played pool and darts and munched on appetizers. That night it stormed something fierce, so we just hung out at Brandy's house. Dad and Momma were singin' and pickin'. If I can get the videos to attach I will post them here. It was nice just listening to them sing. But I knew the time when I would need to say goodbye was fast approaching. I kept putting it off, but Mac and I both had to work the next day. This is the part I hate. I got up and gave momma a hug trying to fight back the tears. When I got to dad I couldn't fight it anymore. I didn't want to let go. My heart hurt just as it did when I was a child standing at the airport gates summer after summer.
Every time I tried to let go, I couldn't. My dad whispers to me, "I love you angel. I've missed so many years." "It's ok dad. I love you too." My heart was breaking more and more. Our drive home was long and quiet. I spent that night and all day yesterday crying. It's hard to even write this without tears streaming down my face. I did speak to them a couple times yesterday and they were making good time going back to AL. I received a text around 12:15am that they had arrived home. I'm so glad that God saw them home safely.
I love and miss them so much.
