Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Poppie


There is so much to write about, yet there are no words that can explain our feelings...

As I sat back and just watched Josh's mother and siblings together this last few weeks, I kept thinking about how much they care about each other and their feelings. When a decision needed to be made, they made sure that everyone agreed, and not just "yeah sure", it was every single one of them truly cared about the others feelings. I watched them work together to give their father the BEST. I am proud to say I am a Smith. Yes, this is my family, but I feel like there is so much that I miss and wish of my own family.
I feel saddened that such a devastating thing has to happen for eyes to be opened and truly see what little things mean SO MUCH.


Bob was an awesome father in-law. Some things I remember most are when I was having bad anxiety after my grandpa passed away, and he gave me a blessing to be comforted. I remember him teasing me at Lagoon cause I was just sitting watching him play skee-ball. I remember how often he would just stop in to check up on us. I remember many dirty camping trips where we would return from 4-wheeling with "raccoon eyes" from following each other. I remember the sock competition to see who could find the cooler socks to give. There are many memories we'll never forget...


Poppie, we'll miss your hugs, your smile and your teasing. We'll miss the camping, the awaited fishing trip, and just sitting out in the shade in the summer time, but you will never be forgotten.

We love and miss you Dad, Bob & Poppie!

4 comments:

Bryant and Crystal said...

Jessica YOU are the best! I watched you and all that you did to help out with the funeral and all the time you spent sleeping over and being there for our family right after everything happened. I was telling Steve about this the other day.I am so greatful to have you, Britanie and Bryan as brother and sister in laws. Thank you for everything you do!

The Green Family said...

that is so sweet! what a great tribute. I remember after loosing grandpa just wanting to write all my memories while they were fresh and hopefully never forgotten. I learned so much from the funeral - mostly how much Josh is like his father. : ) You will always have the memories...

summerdreams said...

we love you Jessica and we are so glad your part of our family!

Jessica said...

You are exactly right Jessica. It is so unfortinate that it takes things like this to make us realize who and what is important in our lives. It too made me think of my own family and how important each one of them is to me. Still thinking of you guys and I hope things are getting better.