Addi, Levi, Lila, Jaiden, Hallie Kate, and Hannah's Granna

Thanksgiving has come and gone and we certainly enjoyed being with our family. Aunt Marie left yesterday morning, after a 10 day visit. We enjoyed having her and I only hope that life is as much fun for me at 85. We also had the honor of having Paul's parents spend the holidays with us. Charles and Genie got to see Alabama and Auburn fans in action!
There was some sad news over the holidays, as well. Greg Terry, age 41, dropped dead unexpectedly on Thanksgiving morning. We attended the funeral yesterday. I think it might have been the largest funeral I have ever attended. Please remember the Terry family in prayer. Greg was planning to be married on January 9th. He also leaves behind a young daughter that he was raising. He died much too soon- but then again, death has no age restraints.
Also, last night we learned of the death of little Helen Gray. Helen would have been 3 on December 23rd. She was killed in a car accident yesterday as they were returning home to Georgia from a Thanksgiving holiday visit to family. Her mother, Kristy, has a broken back and is in serious condition. The father, Brian, was treated and released. They were rear-ended. Kristy and Brian were college friends of Katie and Jared and Emily. We have known members of the Gray family for years, and we attended school with Brian's aunt. While I do not personally know Brian and Kristy, I follow their blog. It is funny..when you read about people's lives, you feel like you know them. Helen was a little red-head, and things about her made me think of Lila. I just physically ache for this family in their loss. Just from reading the blog, I knew how adored she was. Her grandparents doted on her, as well as the extended family. As her aunt commented on FB, she was the family's bright star. She is now a beautiful angel, but the earthly emotions that her family will have to deal with are going to be painful. Pray for this family.
If you don't know it...I love you all!
Susan