Today would have been your 78th birthday. I've cried my tears already leading up to this day. Momma, today I will honor you by listing 78 things I am grateful for. I'll hug your grand babies a little tighter for you. I will think of you and smile. I love and miss you so much. Rest easy Chuck Etta.

Those simple, cold Sunday nights watching Once Upon A Time with you, drinking hot chocolate... Those are some of my favorite memories with you.

One year, Mom. I can only guess that the reason I got through it is because of the backbone you helped me grow. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you several times and I miss you so much...I don't know if I will ever heal. It's hard to navigate without your guide. Rest easy Chuck Etta. I love you.

Miss you today! I love you to pieces!

Just thinking about you

"Be a Kid while you can because one day you won't have the option to be one." That's the lesson you taught me from the time I could remember. You are my best friend, and my Homie. Forever and always no ifs ands or buts. You where one of the most important people in my life and I'll never forget what you've done for me. Love you forever and Always.

                        ~Love Homie ❤

You've given me a lot of advice over the years, but the biggest piece was the one left unsaid. Grab life by the b*lls and make things happen. Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today. Life isn't a stay in the Hyatt hotel, get up and handle your business. Sometimes, you have to start off one place to get to where you want to be. I just wish it didn't take this happening to make me really take that advise to heart. With courage and a bright attitude, I accept this mission. You never taught me to sit around and wait for things to happen... and you weren't a fan of my pity parties since because nothing was getting done. I love and miss you Nanacakes.
Love, Boo boo.