Terry snapped this beautiful shot today in the Rob Draper Memorial cemetery in Jackson county. We took a road trip down to Gainesboro, TN to place a flag on my mom and dad's grave. On the way home we dropped by to see our Aunt Joy who is 98 years young. She got on Facebook for the very first time. Had an enjoyable visit with her. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

A very Happy Birthday to my Aunt Joy Brown who turned 98 years young today. Family and friends celebrated this milestone with a party at Helen's Restaurant near Gainesboro, TN. Aunt Joy entertained us with a tap dance and a song or two on her Casio keyboard. She is such an inspiration to everyone who knows her. I love her to the moon and back!

June 19, 2012

Yesterday morning me and sister Jane met in Gainesboro, TN to spend some time with our 97 year old Aunt Joy. Joy is the oldest sister of our mom who passed away in April and is our only living aunt. She treated us to a wonderful lunch at a place called Bethany's Cafe. The food was great and the view from the restaurant was awesome.

They had a variety of pretty flowers around the house.

This is a view of the Cumberland River from the back of the cafe.

View of Gainesboro from the front of the cafe. I'm sure the view is even prettier in the fall when all the leaves are off the trees.

After lunch I asked one of the owners of Bethany's if he would take a picture of us. He gladly obliged. To the left is my sister Jane,  my Aunt Joy, and me.

Sister Jane walking Aunt Joy out to the truck after having our picture taken. It was a hot day, so Jane brought an umbrella to shield Aunt Joy from the sun. Afterwards we drove back to Joy's house for a slice of her delicious homemade Lemon Ice Box pie. We had a nice visit and hope to do it again real soon!

Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity. ~ Mother Teresa

Sunday afternoon me and Terry took a drive down to Rob Draper
Memorial Cemetary in Gainesboro, TN where my parents are buried.
My mom passed away 5 weeks ago and the monument company went
down on Saturday to finish the engraving on the headstone. We also
took a little cherub to place on the headstone as well. It was given to
my mom when my brother Rob passed away 4 years ago. I miss them
so very much and not a day goes by that they are not in my thoughts.

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
- Anonymous