This week has been a tough one. Two years ago on June 16th, my dear Uncle Ricky died at 56 of advanced Alzheimer's Disease. Monday afternoon, June 16th, I got the call that my grandmother, Martha Crumpler, had taken a turn for the worse. She is now with her maker, and at home with her husband, brothers, and many other loved ones who have gone before. She was not quite 80, and died of complications from advanced Alzheimer's Disease. Thursday and Friday, I spent the majority of the day, night, and day, compiling a slide show of old photographs to celebrate her life, and show the happiness of the times she had before she became sick. I promised friends and family that I would post the slide show here. So, if you wish to view it, you can download it HERE.  This week has been unbelievably difficult, but through these pictures, I was able to remember the wonderful woman she was before she was taken with the terrible illness. I will be home Monday evening. Until then... signing off.

  It's often so sad that it takes events like this to put us back in touch with people who meant so much to us in our past. I want to thank the members of Kilgo United Methadist Church, and friends of my dear grandmother. It was so kind of you all to be a part of our celebration of her life.

To the friends and family I was able to see again, thank you so much for being there. It was so terrific to see you all, even though the circumstances were not those of what we had wished.

In loving memory of Martha "Memaw" Crumpler. We love you and miss you.