The Adventures of Tristan

She would be proud of that.... I love you Mommy!  Have fun with Jesus and Gram and Gramps and Uncle Johnny and all of your people!  I love you so much!  Save me and T a seat!  

  Bye Bye Prestonwood!

Here is my Facebook post... I just can't say anything more or I will start bawling: My mom always loved this photo. I think she loved this gift from me and T so much because it had a piece of so many of you. I read it while I was with her this last trip, and the words you shared and the love you showed meant the world to her. So this birthday, her first heavenly birthday... I'm going to soak up those memories and remember her with a happy heart. There have been some brutal moments and crying that I didn't see coming (like at Hobby Lobby when I saw the Almond Joy on the shelf) but also some great moments in knowing where she is. To wish her back, would be to wish her out of heaven. I'm not sad for you Mama, I know you are living your best life. So on this first birthday without you, I want you to know I will be ok. I will RACK as many people as I can this season in your honor. T and I will do our best to shine as bright as you... and just think, now you never have ...

They didn't quite have the outcome they hoped for... and I don't think Tristan wants that dislocated shoulder (thankfully it popped right back in) But they had fun regardless!!

You lived the dash well Mama.  You made the most of that dash in between those two dates. You were kind and funny and caring. You ALWAYS had time for me, gave me your all.  So many memories flood my mind, and I'm thankful for each and every one. I'm grateful that Kelly and Lee were with you. I'm grateful that I had last weekend with you.  That you help my hands, and my face and told me you loved me. I'm grateful that you still new me.  When I got home I begged God to take you every single night.  And when He did, I cried out because I wanted you back. I don't know how to stay here without you.  You were the ONE person that loved me unconditionally, only as a mom can.  I'm glad it happened in December. It's my favorite month for so many reasons.  On your birthday, this year I will spend with friends but going forward, I will serve. I might even get a t-shirt made. I will give and I will be kind every Dec 11, it will be my floating holiday and I wil...