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I dialed your number today, I don't know why I did it? As the number rang, I remembered, your house was still there, but you were no longer in it.



I dialed your number today, I wanted to hear your sweet sweet voice, maybe we could sing our song or even take a minute to rejoice.



I dialed your number today, I guess that I forgot that on June 13th God placed you in his very special spot.



I dialed your number today, I don't think it was out of habit, I just wanted to let your my heart hurts so bad at times, I actually have to grab it.



Yes, I dialed your number today, I needed something, but could not have it.



I miss you so much!

MY DAUGHTER, ANDREA

AN ANGEL LEFT HER WINGS

I have this little angel. For me she left her wings.

She has no idea how much happiness she truly brings.

She brightens up my days with smiles and her laughs.

She helps me to remember all the blessings that I have.

Her face, it is so perfect, she's sweet and soft and pure.

Sometimes she can be willful and sometimes she is demure.

She tries her very hardest to please and do what's right.

She gives the greatest hugs from morning until night.

Every person that has known her sees this light within her soul

I know that in this whole great world, she has a special role.

She's helpful and considerate to everyone she knows

This light in her shines brighter as my angel grows.

When she sees someone is sad, it opens up her heart.

She wants to do all that she can, she wants to do her part.

She'll squeeze away the sorrow and make me forget about my pain.

She shows me where the sun is when we're hiding from the rain.

I know that God must love me. He showed me with His Grace.

I knew just how completely when I saw my angel's face.

And in that very moment when she came into my world.

I knew that she so much more than just my baby girl.

She would be my SUNSHINE, with a sweetness that won't end.

And since she grew up she's been by closest friend.

She would be the reason I would always try my best.

For my little angel baby girl would be my greatest test.

And when at night she finally says her prayers and goes to sleep

I Thank Him for my angel, and ask for him to always keep

A watchful eye and hand to protect her from this world

Protect my little angel; protect my baby girl.

THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS DAY AND MY FAMILY

Another day has approached us....who knows what is in store for us this day.....the Good Lord that's who....

I have decided to feature a family member as often as I can on my blog.. today is Larry Kenneth Barnes day. What can I say about Larry? Some words to describe Larry: Caring, sensitive, funny and the true definition of COMPASSION. Larry feeds stray animals. Larry visits people in the nursing home. Larry makes sure that his family history lives on by staying in close touch with his parents siblings and extended family. Larry loves Debi and Dylan with all his heart, it shows in his eyes and heart when he speaks of them. Larry takes care of the Hickory Grove Church. He paints, he cuts grass, he probably even cleans the toliets. Larry does not do all of these things to draw attention to himself. He does them because that is the way his momma and daddy raised him and taught him........Good job, Margaret and Charles Barnes, MaMa and PaPa Barnes.

Brother in law, I love and admire you, if I never told you, I am telling you now.....

I Love you and I am thankful to God Almighty to have sent me to the Barnes Family.....Love, Penny

I TOOK THE DAY OFF

I was sitting around this morning feeling sorry for myself so I took the day off. I went to several antique shops in Yemassee and Walterboro. I just made a day of it all by myself. I did talk to one of my best friends Marcia. Today she turns 59! WOW she getting old. Just kidding Marcia. The good thing about Marcia is, miles may separate as life goes along but the bond between true friends will remain ever strong....I have know her for a long time, since I first worked at Beaufort Memorial. We had some times let me tell you.....anyway, I am thankful to the Good Lord for another day.......Wind the cat and put the clock out.....love you

JONATHAN AND JOESEE'S BABY

Joesee went to the OB Dr. today. She is 7 weeks and the baby is due, ready, March 10, 2009, on Lori's birthday. What a present. The doctor said the baby has a strong heart beat. You could see in on the screen but not hear it yet. She got me a picture of it. I don't care if it is a boy or girl, just so everything goes ok and the baby is healthy. I know that come Marach 2009 when Joesee goes into labor, my mom, would have been right in that room and probably one of the first or second ones to hold it.......I miss her so much. The pain seems to be getting worse. Now I do not know if I can go through with the yard sale of all her things that were dear to her. Each time I go to her house I leave crying with a pain in my throat and heart that is almost unbearable. But just like Bobby said yesterday, what will get us through it is knowing that we will see her again one day. That our faith must remain strong because without it, life would mean nothing....Miss You mom

ANOTHER LIFE LESSON

Today is just a normal Monday...Thank you Lord for this day. Andrea is coming over and we are going to mom's to work on some stuff...It is so hard to go into her house. But then I smell the smells, and hear the sounds, and I feel better. Right before she died, she said, this house has always been a happy home. And I told her yes mom, because of you. And she smiled. She loved her family more than life itself. I know that everyone suffers from grief at one time or so in their lives, but let me tell you, a heart that grieves is so so very fragile. ..

MY HEART IS STILL LIKE MUSH!

I went to Bible Study today and then to church. Someone approached me and ask how I was doing since my mom passed away. That was all it took. I had to leave. I could not stop crying. I went to the cemetery and her headstone is still not done. I was very disappointed. Maybe next week. I wish I could touch her or smell her one more time. I wish the night she passed away I was right by her side, not minutes or seconds too late. I wish I had gotten in the bed with her in case she was scared...I miss her so much...I miss her calling me on Sundays to come and eat lunch. I miss our trips to the marts, Walmart, Kmart, steinmart and Big lots even though it is not a mart. I miss her keeping me informed about the other half of the Graves family. I just miss her so much it actually hurts on the inside....