amazing gift

Bud,

We missed you at Bri's party yesterday.  So much in fact that on the way home Lil and I decided to stop by to see you (with a pit stop to pick up a hot pink baby rose bush to plant, Lil's idea).  We stayed a while and Lance, Sarah and the kids came by to visit also.  As we left Lilly started with the questions.  First, who are all the other people visiting?  Are those people in Heaven with you?  Are they happy to be in Heaven like you are?  Do they like Heaven and think it's fun?  Then here comes her idea..." Mommy I got an idea, we should all move to Heaven instead of California(she just learned about CA).  We can all go, Grandpa's, Grandma's, Aunties, Uncles, friends.  Everyone would like it better and we wouldn't miss daddy anymore!"

Probably the best solution to this crappy situation ANYONE has given me!  If, of course, it were only that simple.

I would like to give you credit on this one, but I have a feeling, on this, she's ALL me.  You used to tell me "Jenn, you think too much!"  I even catch myself doing it sometimes now.  Well, our Lil is a thinker.  She put this messed up puzzle together and it looks better then I thought it would.  Of course we had a long chat while driving home about since Heaven is so great we can't ALL go at once.  We have to wait for our turn.  Then I told her I didn't plan on going for a long time and I hoped she would stay with me.  She then lightened my load by saying " that's fine as long as we can stop and get red Gatorade like daddy liked".

Damn, I'm lucky to have her!  I think back to February when I was showing pics of Lilly to Joseph's wife Morgan and she said "Lilly is truly a special gift to the world.  You can tell by looking at her that she is here for a purpose."  I remember telling you that and you beamed from ear to ear with pride. 

Who knew at that time how amazing of a gift she really is to all of us.

Miss ya more then words

Luv Ya,

Jenn