I've avoided this post for a while, but it's time it was made. We lost our dear friend, Susan Irwin, in May. RC and Susan took Bryan in when he first moved to New Braunfels, before we were even married. Their two sons, then pre-teens/early teens, really took to Bryan, and he to them. RC and Susan took care of Bryan, and then welcomed me in after we were married. They were so excited when Callie was born, it was like they were a third set of grandparents! And from then on, that's what we have called them, "honorary grandparents". We love them dearly. Susan was diagnosed with a liver tumor in 2006 (or 2007? it all runs together), and was treated, and successfully. It came back in 2009, and although she attemped further treatment, it became aggressive. She passed away in early May, surrounded by her loving family. I was able to see her the week before she died, and I'm so thankful for that visit. It's so strange with her gone, though. I hear her voice in my head and still think, "I should call Susan and tell her about that", and, I can't. I HATE CANCER! Such a horrible disease. I grieve for RC, for Russell, and for Trenton. I know God has a plan, and I know to trust Him, but, it's still awful to lose someone that you think should have been able to see and play with her real grandchildren. We love you, Susan, and we miss you!
We recently enjoyed a visit with Alli and Scott, and went to Discovery Green park downtown. There are some playground things, but the best is the wide open areas of wonderful, take-your-shoes-off grass. The kids had a blast just running, rolling, laughing. What a joy!
Our dear friend Bobby (aka David Anderson), got married on June 19 to sweet Sara Gregersen. For those of you who don't know David, he is a friend of ours from college days who lived near us and actually with us when we lived in New Braunfels. During that time Callie was born and as a toddler, refused to learn "David" and instead called him "Bobby"--we don't know why, but it stuck. So, he's Bobby to us! Callie and Jack, along with Elisabeth, Hogan, Gates, and Beck Leftwich were honored to be the kiddos in the wedding. It did take a little convincing for Callie at first, because that day was her birthday, and she wasn't sure her having to be in a wedding was the right birthday present! But, we told her she was getting an "aunt Sara" for her birthday, so that was good enough for her! The wedding was beautiful and so much fun! The little boys in their tuxes, dubbed "The Little Dudes", were so handsome and the girls were pretty princesses. Sheridan and I were a little nervous, but they all behaved wonderfully and did a great job. Bryan was a groomsman, with Stephen Grove, Chris Kneip, Max Slicker, Jonathan Anderson, Michael Anderson, Josh Leftwich, and Sara's brother. We are so happy for them...we've wished that special someone for Bobby for a long time, and God was just waiting to bring the perfect girl...and He did! We are so excited to get to know Aunt Sara more and more. Thank you Bobby and Sara for letting us be a part of your special day!
