Saturday we prepared for our Leslie family cookout at my granny Hester's. It was a beautiful fall day with lots of sunshine and little humidity. Many of my cousins had to miss the cookout this year, but it was refreshing to see, hug, and converse with those who came. Braxton had started walking the week before, so it was fun to watch him roam about with my second cousin Avery.
Sunday morning the weather was overcast and rainy, but I was still excited to get out of the house and go to church. Each time were home I look forward
to walking through the doors of Community United Methodist Church, because I know I am going to get more hugs, smiles, and hellos from people I have known since I was a young child. Plus, I got to hear my sister and Chris sing "In Christ Alone" and we were able to participate in the Lord's Supper which is always a blessing. After church we enjoyed Bar-b-cue with my Aunt Sandy, Uncle Brian, cousin Colby, and my dad. I was able to see my best friend from high school Sarah and her children for about an hour. They live in Danville, Kentucky but were home for a family reunion, as well.
Sunday night we ate dinner at the Compton's. I grew up babysitting Trevor and Julie, but at this point in my life they are more like my surrogate family. We always laugh a lot, eat a lot, talk a lot, and play a lot.
Monday we spent the morning with my family and my granny Betty before going to the hospital. We were able to visit my grandfather each day, but today was the most difficult. He cried, I cried, Sam cried, and then we cried some more. It was hard to leave him as each time I wonder if I will see him again. My grandfather has been the patriarch of our family. He is the strongest individual I know. The amount of courage he has shown during his fight against cancer is indescribable. Our visit was a time to cherish, but extremely painful.
We finished our trip with one more visit to my granny Hester's. As usual, it was an entertaining, fun, and encouraging visit.
I love my family and look forward to seeing them again soon!!! I also look forward to our late October visit to Lexington. Fall should be in full swing, which will be a real treat!!
1 comment:
It looks like you had a great trip to KY! I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather, I'm glad that you were able to spend some time with him. Hopefully we will see you in October!
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