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Sibling revelry
Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12:44AM 
Last Monday night during the third and final presidential debate between incumbent Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, President Obama several times accused Governor Romney of being "all over the map."
In fact if he said it one more time I was going to holler "Liar!" at the TV again.
The debate was broadcast from the Sunshine State (only one of Florida's many nicknames).
Ironically, I was not at home in the Palmetto State (only one of South Carolina's nicknames) on the night in question.
Because I have been rather all over the map myself.
From the Tar Heel State (only one of North Carolina's nicknames), where I sojourned for less than twenty-four hours (quick trip to take pictures of my babies), I came back home and began preparations for a long weekend in the Volunteer State (only one of Tennessee's nicknames).
We were to leave on Friday.
Only, on Thursday morning my beloved Uncle Sherrill passed away.
Of my original three uncles I have only one left.
Uncle Sherrill's death was not unexpected but still, it was hard news to hear. He had suffered quite a bit in the last few weeks.
So we left the Palmetto State this afternoon and as I write we are spending the night in the Peach State (only one of Georgia's nicknames), with our daughter Erica.
Early on Friday morning we'll set out for the Bayou State (only one of Louisiana's nicknames) via the Cotton State (only one of Alabama's nicknames) and the Magnolia State (only one of Mississippi's nicknames).
If that doesn't land me in a bona fide State of Confusion we will all come out ahead.
The funeral is set for Saturday. Please pray for us! We are a close family and hearts will be hurting.
My mother is the eldest of four children and her brother Sherrill -- the sibling closest to her in age -- is the first to go.
Their mother died in 1981 and their father in 1994.
So I have sibling revelry on my mind, because I was just with my three grandchildren, who find the cutest ways to love one another, and I am reminded of how close and happy my mother and her siblings have been throughout the years.
You know I'll get the pictures! And then I'll share them with you.
Meanwhile, be happy on purpose this Friday and this weekend!
Live in a State of Grace.
That is all.
Reader Comments (5)
I am so sorry for the loss of your uncle. {{{{{hugs}}}}}
The youngsters look like they are having fun and sharing their love for each other. The little grandson is growing like a weed! He has a very expressive face too.
That state of grace is the best state to be in!
So sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family.
Love the pictures of the kids!
Love the post Miss Jenny and Bless all your hearts on this weekend...
(((HUG)))
Wonderful pictures of the grandchildren J. Growing up way too fast aren't they? Thinking of Uncle Sherrill now walking in that everlasting light, where there is only joy. No more illness, just the love of the Savior. Missing him, I know, but you would not wish him back from that perfect place, where he is bathed in that everlasting light.........Love and Hugs, G.
I'm sorry to hear of your Uncle's passing, it's a difficult time for families, but just think of how difficult it would be if we didn't have family. Love those Grand babies, the prince is certainly growing.