We'll miss you....


Ross I met you when I was 12 years old.. I can’t believe it’s been over 20 years now.. There are so many memories of bus rides, playing basketball (ok you and mike tried & I watched) of laughter and tears.. I remember when I came home from work 2 months ago, and my momma said “guess who I hugged today” I was like what ever, and who.. she said “Ross” I said WHAT ROSS? MY Ross..(I guess I have always had that whole “MINE” issue when it comes to people I love..) Her and daddy both were like yep, he'd been at Jesse's and saw momma outside. Came right over and hugged her tight.. Asked about you then Mike.. I was MAD.. first that you couldn't have waited 5 more min for my flippin arse to get home, and then at them for telling me they saw you.. Sheesh..

BUT, THEN a week and 1 day ago, there I am at the Gate, and I hear "Regina Lynn Hunter" NO-ONE calls me out unless we went to High School together.. I was like WTH, who is throwing my name out like that.I am so glad that in the midst of that crazy week, I felt your hugs again. The smile you gave me, the kiss on the forehead and just knowing I saw you before you left this world… gave me a peace..

I have watched your momma, sisters and brother grieve.. I have watched the LOVE of your life, because truly she was.. heart-break over again.. I have seen your daughter shed tears for her daddy... and in the midst I have played ball a hundred times with that damn dog named Bucky of yours... (I keep telling Jesse I'm a steal him) Lord, the laughs we've had... the love that is there..

Today we said goodbye, and in the midst of everything I believe with my heart you were sitting right there with us. I can't tell someone else's story, I can only share what I felt.. I have held it together until mid way through the service. then my tears flowed freely... they are still threatening to fall even now...

Some Sandalwood peeps made it out.. It was good to see them, chat for a moment and hug them tight.. So many more wanted to be there, but you know how life gets in the way, obligations, out of town... but I know their prayers were filling up the church..

I want you to know, I am here, and I will be here for them.. I love you Ross.. Sleep well, and we'll see each other soon.. so I can kick you in your shin..

Always,
~Regina Lynn

PS I miss you every day, my heart and soul is with you... never doubt that the miles may separate us, but I am WITH you

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