Look at those cheeks....scrumptious!!!!
This morning I got the call that Jeff went to be with Jesus. I can't believe he is really gone. No matter how much i tried to prepare myself for this it seems it was in vain. In the words of Hailey "my heart burns". Telling that sweet child that her daddy was dead was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. I wish I could take all of her pain from her and take it upon myself. She cried for a long time when I first told her and then had lots of questions but since then has not cried again. She is handling it with so much grace for someone her age and I can only thank those that are praying for her, me and the rest of my family. We have some tough days ahead. We head home tomorrow morning bright and early to make it there in time for the visitation. Then the funeral is Saturday. Hailey has written her daddy a letter and we will attach it to balloons and let it go at the funeral for the winds to carry up to heaven to him. Please keep us in your prayers...we need it.
Jeff you had one of the sweetest gentle loving spirits. You reminded me alot of Pop and I know he would have been proud of you. I still haven't wrapped my head around the fact that I will never hear your cute little giggle again, see you smile, watch you with your girls,or listen to you play the guitar. You were always more of a brother to me than an uncle and I will always laugh when I think about you running around as a kid in your underwear with your guitar using door knobs as a microphone. I promise to talk about you often and always let Hailey and Lauren know how much you loved them. I love you and will miss you everyday!!
p.s. Hailey is stoked that you get to meet Jimi Hendrix now. :)
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm glad his lil girl is doing well, it seems like you've got everything taken care of. She's lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteYou both are in my prayers.