Trusting you have “our” girl! Thanks for watching over us. I love you. ❤️

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday Daddy
I sure do love you!!

Special days just aren't the same with out. Not a goes by that I don't think of you and wish you could have stayed a little longer. I know you are with us and watching over us. Keep on watching over us and know you are missed and loved from here to Heaven. Happy 70th Birthday Daddy!! I love you!!

Hello darlin’
You have been on my mind since you entered my dreams last night. I know you know how much I miss you and my need to see you. You are so sweet, here I am writing you a note and here you come to the window. We are still so in sync. You always know when I need you. Thanks for always loving me and looking after me.
I LOVE YOU Myrt

Another year without you.....
Life just isn't the same without you here to keep us all in line and on the right path, in this crazy world. I miss you so much Daddy. I still love you with every breath I take. 

I see you still have a sense of humor too. I know that red cardinal that flew into the bamboo cage, at the Safari, was you. Ellie had the best time!! I would also like to believe since the parrot said hello to me this time, that was also you saying hello to Ellie and I. We both spoke to that same parrot last time we were there and he just looked at us like we were crazy. Not this time though. He said "Hello" to us multiple times. You would love that sweet Ellie to pieces. She is a small mini me and I love it!!!

Happy Special Anniversary Honey! This was a special day for you six years ago and the saddest day of my life. But I'm thankful for the full life we shared together. You have always been the only reason for my life and no matter how long we are separated you will always be the one that makes my world turn. Only good memories keep me going until we can be together again. You are still worth "Two Nickels".
ALL MY LOVE, Myrt

Hello Darlin’
I’m missing you and wanted you know that I still think of you and you are always on my mind. Thanks for being with me through the surgery. My pain has stopped and my BP is back to normal. I didn’t want to do the surgery because my blood pressure was so high but it turned out the pain was the cause of the blood pressure. That Dr Holliday knows his stuff. Your special day is coming soon and I just wanted to know that I love you.
Myrt

Hello Darlin’,
Thinking about you and wanted you know you are always on my mind. My love for you will never end. You were my “One and Done”. Forever and Always.
Myrt

I sure do miss you Daddy. Edward does too! He misses those long conversations with you. He is doing good with work and family. You know he has always had big goals. He tried his luck in North Dakota working on the oil rigs but you know Georgia boys can't handle that cold weather. Just as soon as he got out a winter storm came through and it was negative 51 degrees out there. I can see you now saying, "boy, get your a$$ home!" He stuck it out an finished his 28 day shift and came home after getting stuck in the snow twice. Since he has been home, he has gotten a new job in the shipyard in VA. He will still be a ways away but at least he is with Elliebug. He sure did miss her while he was gone. You would just absolutely adore her. She looks and acts just like her Grandma....me! Never dreamed being an old Grandma could bring so much to my life. Still doesn't fill the void of losing you though. Keep an eye on us and know you are missed every day by all of us. I love you, Daddy!!

It is time for another Christmas without you. It just isn't the same Daddy. You are missed more than I could have ever imagined. My heart is still so broken. Whoever said time heals all wounds, was so wrong. I wish you were to meet and play with Ellie. She looks and acts so much like me. I know you would instantly fall in love with her. She is the sweetest thing ever. Yes, she loves to talk as much Edward too! Come join us for Christmas. We will save you a seat always!! Merry Christmas Daddy!! I love you with all my heart.

Hello darlin
Just wanted you to know I’m thinking about you and I still miss you.
Been raining in Georgia for the last week. So dreary and I hate it. But it means the cold weather is headed in. So I’ve started cooking for Thanksgiving. The kids still don’t know it doesn’t magically appear on the table. Ellie came to visit last week. We had a good time together. She is the sweetest. Edward sure did good. Who would have thought Edward would be the one to get it right. I miss you and I think of all the good times but I still wish you were here especically when I see an older couple out together; wishing we could have had more time. That being said I’m grateful the Lord allowed me to have you for as long as I did. HE truly blessed us! I LOVE YOU!
Your Myrt always.

Hey Pops, today was my first day of college. All summer, I have felt like no one believed I could do this but you and I’m so very thankful for your blessed memory. The entire day, I could feel you walking around with me. I was waiting on a phone call or waiting on a text when I just had to realize that you have been with me for the entire day. Thank you Pops for always believing in me. Thank you Pops for always pushing me to be the best version of myself that I could never see before. Thank you Pops for always encouraging me so that I knew that the impossible was possible. I love you Pops. I’ll miss you for forever

Hello Darlin, Happy Fifth! You always did love a fifth. The Lord’s got you covered each way you go today. I miss you and I love you. Myrt

I miss you so much Daddy.

Hey Pa,
SHE DID IT!! Tater got that diploma today ! She was the prettiest one there and she was so excited. All the family was there for her special day. I know you and the rest of her other family were there too looking down and blessing her. Our wishes for her is nothing but good things and a happy life. She always be our baby but today she is her woman. I'm so proud of her. I miss you and know that all of us had you on our mind today as well.

Hey Pops,
I literally have eight more days until my last day of school! I'm so excited!!! but speaking of excitement, nana bought a smaller chair therefore I can't be five anymore and sit with her but I think it's about time because i am graduating. lol
Anyway, I'm really excited about graduating but I'm sad because you wont be there to see me walk across that stage. But I guess JC wanted to give you best seat from the clouds so be ready on May 26th at 9 o'clock because that's when it starts. I love you so much Papa and I think about you constantly. Tell Nanny Pooh that I said hello and that I love her.
Talk to you soon Pops
Tater

Still missing and loving you. Myrt

Wish you were here. We have so many things to talk about. I wish I could have you back...just for a day or two. I wasn't ready for you to go. I don't think this pain will ever go away. I just hope you know I much I love you and miss you every day that goes by. Hugs & Kisses

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!! I woke up with you on my mind. I love you and miss you so much. I know you'll have the best birthday ever, celebrating in Heaven. We will be celebrating you here on earth with mom's famous chocolate cake that she made just for you. I will be sure to eat your piece. Enjoy your special day Daddy!! You are so special to us and missed every day. I LOVE YOU DADDY!!!

I love you, Daddy!!!

Hey Pops, its Tater or as Brantley would calls me now, Tater-Tot. Its honestly hysterical because he thinks that its an insult when he says that. Anyway, I had a good day today. I turned 18 and the family made me go to school. How rude, am I right? But after school I went to nana's and she took good care of me. She had a delicious cake waiting for me with some of my favorite snacks too. Say-Say and Uncle Bill came over and hung out for a little bit too. After we ate, Nana and I went to the computer room and just listened to music which was really nice. I then came home and dad was here and was cooking my one of my favorite meals. Annie, Alan, and Kyler came down to eat with us too and that was nice. The best part was definitely getting a text from momma saying that Brandon was going to let me call the baby. Brant said " Happy Birthday Tater-Tot" and he told me he loved me. The entire point of all that information was to say that I had a good birthday but I sure did miss you today. I wanted to go buy you a pack of cigs but I knew nana would be mad if I did so I didn't. I love you Pops. Thanks for being the best grandpops I've ever had!
-Tater
P.S.- I asked dad if he had anything he wanted to say to you and he said that he loves you and that he misses his best friend.

Well Daddy, it's been a rough week around here. A deer failed to yield the right away and wrecked my Camaro the day before my 50th birthday. Picking up the rental car was an event in itself exchanging car three times before they found one that would suit my needs for work. Today, I was suppose to pick Ellie from South of the Border. But guess what??? Ellie and Edward are snowed-in in Virginia Beach. So needlessly to say....I'm ready for this week to be over! Turning 50 was ok, Myrt made me my favorite breakfast...pancakes and scrambled eggs and bought some beautiful elephant bangle bracelets. Myrt and Brittney must think a lot alike because Brittney also bought me a bracelet with elephant cage with a white pearl in it. She is sweet Daddy and so beautiful. Waking up on my birthday wasn't the same though. I missed you calling and singing Happy Birthday Darling to me. But I'm positive you were looking down and celebrating with me. My heart still hurts and I miss you every day. Just know I love you and I always will. You are my hero and my first love!! I love you Daddy!!!

Hello Darlin'
I LOVE YOU! I MISS YOU EVERYDAY!
Myrt

I love you, Daddy!!!

Our lives go on without you
But nothing is the same
We have to hide our heartache
When someone speaks your name

Sad are the hearts that love you
Silent are the tears that fall
Living here without you
is the hardest part of all

You did so many things for us
Your heart was kind and true
And when we needed someone
We could always count on you

The special years will not return
When we are all together
But with the love in our hearts
You walk with us forever

You are forever in my heart Daddy
I love you & miss you so much!

Uncle Leo-
I'll always remember our fishing/gambling trips......
Billy

Well Daddy...my baby is 25 and his baby is absolutely precious. You wouldn't believe how much she looks and acts like me. :) I know you must have met her in Heaven helped God hand pick her just for us. Is so much like us. She is extremely smart and loves to talk like her Daddy. Any yes, she loves him just as much as I ever loved you. Her lights just light up when he walks in the room. Life just isn't the same without you Daddy. I miss you so much and my heart still hurts and feels so empty. You are definitely missed by me and many others. Wish me luck this weekend. I'm hosting the Cranford Family Reunion. Praying all goes well but you know us Cranford's...never a dull moment. Pop in and check on us. Should be a hoot as always. I love you Daddy! ((Sending lots of Hugs & Kisses to Heaven...just for YOU))

Braden Elliott
8/1/2017

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Thank you to everyone for all of the birthday wishes. I had a busy day but rounded it out sharing a shot with some family up at Papa's swing. I wish he could have been here for it but sitting up there and feeling the cool air I could almost see him in the swing with me. So cheers Papa. I'm sure you'll keep looking after me for years to come.

Today 8/2/17 is Edward's 25th birthday, Pa. Your Tater is a senior this year. All the kids are grown except Scooter and he thinks he is. We all love and miss you. Myrt

Hey pops, its Tater. I feel like I haven't written on here in so long because I find myself just talking out loud to you lately. Anyway, I have my last week of summer left before I start my senior year... Don't tell nana but I havent started any of my summer reading and I know she's going to kill me once she finds out.
Lately, I've missed your laughter. The way you could create a story for me to believe within seconds. The other day I was talking to you in the car about something and i walked straight into nanas, greeted her and walked to your room. I looked up and saw that it was just a wall now. I've never done that before to where I forget that you weren't there. Don't worry though because I didnt have time to be upset because then Brant was right there to cheer me up. You really would've loved brant. Hes loud and rambunctious but man does that boy love to be outside getting dirty. Nana and I have taught him how to eat off the vine and he seems to like them a lot. Lets hope he doesn't turn out to eat them as much as me to where it makes him sick.
I hope you're having a ball up there. Say-say planned a family reunion with your ENTIRE family so lets pray that goes well. I bet it'll be fine though. Nana and I are going to make a snow globe cake or something like that because I had to cut all your brother and sisters faces out like five times each.
Well I've taken up enough time of your night. Don't let your syrup run during supper and as always, give nana my love. I love you guys both!!
Tater

Hey Pa, enjoyed the picnic on the ground with you today.
Love, scooter.

Hey pops, its tater. I was just "surfing" the web late at night ( I'm supposed to be doing homework but... we just wont tell Nana that (; ) and i came across a DIY i did when i was like 6 or 7 but i never saw it before i did it. The DIY had steps of where you made washers into bracelets and I remembering you telling me that I needed to patent the idea before anyone stole it. Well I'm sorry to say this but I never did Pa and now someone else stole my idea. Its okay though because mine looks better than theirs. Anyway, I miss you Pa. Brant had his Easter egg hunt the other day and he was so happy running around the yard with dad but i still pity the little boy for never having the chance the meet you. The other day in church we were talking about how we have to go through bad times for us to get the real prize and I thought of Brant. Living with that man will always be a nightmare that will haunt me but I have never been so blessed to be called a big sissy. He reminds me so much of you and dad and I pray that my children one day will remind me of the same. Bubba and I were arguing over your middle name the other day and who was "allowed" to use it. It makes me giggle because I remember how much you hated your middle name yet we all want to name our kids that. Anyways, I better be getting off to bed or Nana will get onto me. I love you Pa and I miss you everyday. Tell Nana Pooh that I said hello and that dad and I miss her dearly. Also inform her that I took care of her family during her sister's passing. Give Aunt Lynda and Justin a big hug for me. Talk soon.

Hey Daddy,
Just dropping in to say I love you and I so wish you were here. You are missed so much by so many....especially me. I still feel here you here with me. I just wish I could have one of those Daddy hugs though. My heart has never hurt so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and wish you were here. You were my first love Daddy and I will always love you. Lots of hugs and kisses being sent to heaven just for you. - Love your baby girl

Hey Honey, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. Just reading some of the memories in your memory book. It sure does bring back a lot of memories both good times and bad but I realized just how lucky we were to have made it through all we did and still had the love and respect we had for each other. I will never forget that you were the ONE AND ONLY LOVE OF MY LIFE. Thanks for loving this redheaded, freckled face, skinny girl and making me the love of your life. YOU ARE MY HONEY FOREVER> Myrt

THANK YOU LORD!!!......YOU ARE SO GOOD.

HELLO DARLIN', Wanted to tell you and sister ya'll did good yesterday. Wendy got a good report and its looks like things might be going her way for awhile. God knows she needs a break. Scooter and I saw you this morning spreading the good news. You are so missed but even so, we all feel your presents each and every time we need you. You are always there. Things are still the same, you are always looking out after all of us. Many thanks for the comfort you bring to me each and every day. I couldn't make it without you. Your love for me is still my greatest treasure. I love you more than words can ever say. You are still worth two nichels!!! (Remember). Love, Your Myrt.

Angel wrote: "I so love this child... He just gave me a white feather and told me it belonged to his papa. He said he's been in this house all day long. I know my daddy held my precious baby in heaven before he came to be mine... I'm so thankful for a family that shares stories of my daddy with Brantley, thankful that altho he doesn't get to grow up with his papa, that he knows my daddy loves him and is constantly watching over him."

Hello Baby, Just thinking about you and I wanted to come sit with you but Daniel and CJ are up there burning leaves; and you are probably up there spinning your tales with them; so I decided I would just jot down a little note. I enjoy seeing you and I see you having been making the rounds. Everyone loves it when you come to see them. We know are still taking care of us. Thanks for always loving us and looking after us. Please remember Wendy needs you the most right now and if you and the Lord can help give her peace of mind, that would great. She really needs to sit on lap and you tell her everything will be ok. No one can tell her but you and make her believe it. I love you and you will be forever missed. Good night my love, Myrt

Happy Birthday to the best Daddy ever!!! I miss you so much. The days just aren't the same without you. Enjoy your birthday in Heaven with all those Cranford boys. I love you Daddy....don't you ever forget that either. (((HUGS)))

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARLIN, I LOVE YOU, MYRT

Happy Birthday Papa! How does it feel to be 21? I miss you papa. It would be really nice to have someone to talk to about everything that's going on here lately, but I know that you are watching over me so that makes it easier. It's still so weird for you not to be here. I still expect to see you on the porch or see you on your scooter by the chicken pen when I pull in. Mom finally let me drive Brant around for the first time and it reminded me of when we would take trips together. I'll never be able to eat a pomegranate without remembering you and our motorcycling trip down to Bryon to get them or be able to stop thinking about you when i eat an ice cream cone with the peanuts on top. Mom would get so mad when you would "interrupt" school with your ice cream visits, but honestly you were a better teacher than her but don't tell I said that. She never let us take breaks the way you did and you can make a better bowl of cereal than she can too.
I'll forever miss making roasted marshmallows with you over the kitchen stove or having scooter races up and down the road. Hope you are having fun with your family up in Heaven. Tell Nana I said happy birthday and that dad and I miss her too. Take care. I love you
-Tater

Hello Darlin' Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. If you don't watch out, you are going to catch up with Me. I'm sitting here at the computer wishing you a Happy Birthday and You are right outside the window. It's 9:12pm 2/28/17 I was wondering why I hadn't seen YOU today but here you are. We are still in SYCN. You always know when I need to see you. You must be waiting on the cake I promised for you tomorrow. You are still outside; Just waiting to come in for a bite. Truth is I'm not baking it until tomorrow; and then that scooter is the one making the cake this year. Daniel and I chose a coconut cake this year. It's been along time since we had one of those. I guess you will be bringing all those Damn Cranfords . Can't wait to see them. I understand you have a lot to talk about tonight. Hear you are telling Wendy everything is gonna be alright and that you are there with her each day looking after her.( Uncle Leo said he's has some contacts up there so for you not to worry (HE"S GOT THIS)). You having a good laugh about that dead beat dad making some time? Couldn't have come at a better time. Wish you were here to snatch a knot in all these kids. They have all gone mental. Guess you spending the night with me; you are still outside dancing around. Sarah found a street In NC name Leo Cranford Rd. them rambling feet have always gotten you in trouble. I miss you baby and l love the fact that you are always with me. Don't think I can make it much longer without you keeping me sane. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLIN' BIG 67 !!!!!!!!! Myrt
10:41 pm and you still here. Love It......

I miss you so much. I could really use some time in your lap and your unmatchable wisdom right now. I am so scared, Uncle Leo, what happens if I dont make it through this time in my life? How will Zach ever get straight? What will happen to Ansley? I have never been more scared in my life. I want to thank you for saving my life. I have no doubt you are the miracle that spared me. I hate I am stressing Aunt Peggy and mom out so much, they do not need all this worry. I am being as strong as I possibly can, I know that is the family genes, sometimes I wish I could have a breakdown and get it over with but then I know, who will be there to help everybody when they need it. I sure hope you, Granny and the big man upstairs stay with me as we get through this next phase. I love and miss you more than I ever thought humanly possible. Please kiss Granny for me. Please stay by my side, I need you

Hey baby, great to see you last night. I went to store today and as usual you picked the best card ever. Thanks for the card and flowers via Sarah. She's still picking up your slack. The girls are trying to take care of me. You will always be my valentine and I will never stop loving you. Miss you everyday. Myrt.

Hello Darlin' just a note to tell you I Love You and ask you to
Be My Valentine ? You are always and forever on my mind. I miss you. 
Yesterday was nice and I think Pa's Place is looking pretty good. Hope you are enjoying it. See you in my dreams. Love Myrt.

Hey papa it's tater. I've been thinking about you a lot lately. Ive been having a hard time lately but I've came to the conclusion to leave it with God. If you could help out too, that would be great. Sometimes I feel like people only listen to you. I miss you pa. I feel like I haven't seen you in forever. I love you. Talk soon
<3 tater

Hey baby I know why you have not been here in the last few days. Sarah and I and Daniel went to have dinner with uncle bud today but he passed a few minutes before we got there. Aunt Billie was very upset but they all did pretty well. They will make arrangements tomorrow. All of you Cranford's look alike. It's really hard each time. But I've already been missing you. On the up side we are great great aunt Peggy and great great uncle Leo. Presley has a beautiful baby girl. And that makes kathy a great grand meme. Times are changing so fast now. I know you will be busy but I'll see you later this week. Got something to talk to you about. You are still the love of my life. See you In my dreams. Love ya, Myrt

Hey baby, BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!!!
I started up to see you but the wind was blowing and it made it colder. You will just have to come to see me.
I MISS YOU and I LOVE YOU! Myrt

Hello Darlin',
Thinking about you . I just wanted to tell you I love you. And I wanted to remind you, today is tater's birthday. She is 17. Can't believe she is almost grown. Miss you everyday. Myrt

I LOVE YOU!!! Myrt

Hello Darlin', Well Christmas has come and gone. It was a busy couple of days but the only thing missing was YOU. Thanks for coming everyday to say you were still with me. It means the world to me. Thanks for helping the boys cook that ham. They did a good job; it was very tasty. The whole family was together and I think everyone had a great time. Of course the kids got way too many toys but they are only little for a few years. I got Pa's Place cleaned and raked up and you were really decorated for Christmas too. Hope you liked it. You will always be foremost in my mind and heart. I still see the sadness in the girls eyes when Christmas comes because they miss you not being here holding them on your lap. YOU were OUR WHOLE LIFE! We'll never forget that we loved the GREATEST MAN EVER!!! December 22nd would have been our 50th year together unfortunately we weren't able to share it here on earth but I know you were here in my heart. YOU WILL FOREVER BE MY ALWAYS. I LOVE YOU, HONEY, Myrt