impact

we are impacted by so many people around us...those we encounter everyday, those we see/hear through media, those who helped us become who we are today. today and november 30 mark the days that two special people who impacted our lives left this world for one even better.

i would have counted it a huge honor to have known lee's mom. i see what i can imagine are glimpses of her in my husband and his siblings, as well as our nieces and nephews. hearing the laughter that follows the stories describing her sense of humor and practical jokes always makes me happy because i can tell how much she loved to make those around her happy.

my granddad was a man who taught us about working hard, loving those closest to you, and laughing as much as possible. always willing to lend a hand, he never met a stranger and never left a task unfinished. he was so proud of his family. plus, he (the biggest auburn fan around) willingly visited tuscaloosa, al. TWICE to show his support and love for me.

these two special people will continue to impact our families and lee and i. God blesses us with such close and intimate relationships that we can continue to witness glimpses of them in a laugh or a moment. their legacy lives on through each of us as we pass on their stories and share their wisdom with others.