In June we were saddened to learn that Jason's grandmother, MeMa, had had a stroke. We were blessed in that she did not suffer, but only survived for a few short hours after the devastating diagnosis. Jason made it to the hospital in time to say his good-byes, and I know he will be forever thankful for that last bit of time he got to spend with MeMa.
All of those events happened within a few hours on a Friday afternoon, and Saturday morning Bryson and I loaded up and headed to Pleasanton. We had dinner that evening with the whole family at Joe and Cathy's. Bryson caught his first fish and was absolutely in Heaven spending the entire evening running around outside on their beautiful property.
Going for a ride with Daddy and Uncle Will!
The next day we headed to Uncle Clay and Aunt Belinda's house for some swimming and fun in the sun. Bryson loved all of the attention! We just lounged around and enjoyed the perfect temperature of the water.
Bryson also spent lots of time with Grandpa in his shop. Grandpa even made a knife out of wood for him. Bryson still carries that thing around all of the time!
Granny and Grandpa's neighbors have show goats! And what classier way to look at them than in your underwear!?!? Not sure what the neighbors thought about us, but when we are at Granny's we pretty much do what we want. :)
Playing in the camper...
...and learning to shoot a BB gun!
Bryson LOVED to shoot the gun. He was shooting at a Pepsi can...
...and he hit it- all by himself! This is their reaction right after he hit it. So sweet!
Here they are shaking the BB out of the can.
On Monday we celebrated MeMa's life with a beautiful burial and service at the Cowboy Church. All three of MeMa's sons sang and played the guitar, and I know it was just what MeMa would have wanted. What a special tribute to their mother!
Cousins
Bryson and Laynie
It was a bittersweet weekend. We lost a wonderful woman, but I got a first row seat in watching how this amazing family handled this loss with such hope and pure joy remembering the life she lived. I am so blessed to be a part of this family and to have known such a special lady.
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