December was a rough month. It started out that way and it ended even worse. On 12.29, my husband's Uncle Jimmy was found passed away in his home. He was only 53. It was the strangest day because I was on call for my Volunteer program and it was quiet. I received a call around 2pm from my director asking where am I and have I heard the news. HUH? I had no idea what she was referring to. Then she asks me how old my
FIL is. That freaked me out. Apparently dispatch received a call about Uncle Jimmy and my
FIL is the one who found him and told the police NOT to call me so I didn't have to see the scene. But before I knew all that, I thought something happened to my
FIL so I literally threw my kids in the car and raced to my in-laws house. I left them in the car and ran into the house yelling for my MIL since her car was there. I wasn't getting an answer and was getting scared. Then she came from outside... looked at me and started crying. All this time I still thought it was my
FIL... then she says it is Jimmy. So I decided to dedicate this post to Jimmy. Kit used is
The Four Seasons: Autumn by Alessandra Designs @
Digitals.
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Jimmy - a man of many faces. The big bad gruff with attitude and dirty jokes... the sweet softy who had my boys pictures in frames...the one who gave me a hug on my wedding day... the silly one who thought we wanted a dog the size of a horse...the generous one who gave cash instead of gifts because he didn't want to shop...the one who refused help...the one who died alone. Jimmy, thank you for all you have given this family. You will be missed and will ALWAYS be remembered.
9 comments:
Sarah love, I was just on my way to bed when I saw your name at the top of my blog roll.
I am so sorry for your loss of your uncle Jimmy sweetie and will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I SO enjoyed reading your tribute. Uncle Jimmy sounds like an uncle that everyone should have. He shall remain forever with you by way of your PRECIOUS memories and within your heart.
BIG, BIG HUGS darlin',
Linda *hearts*
Very sweet tribute. It is a wonderful thing this scrapbooking. How else could we put such stories, pictures, and moments together, so that others can share our lives, but even for a moment. Love and hugs to your family from mine.
Sorry for your loss, Sarah!! Beautiful layouts...glad you have the memories to make such an awesome tribute!!
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers!
I'm so sorry for your loss, Sarah! What a great way to tribute him. I can tell he will be missed. You did a great job on the layouts, I'm sure they will always mean so much to you.
Wow! What a crazy day! I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a family member just stinks, but is even harder during the holidays. Fabulous tribute to a man you cared for. Loved reading about your Uncle. People like this always leave a footprint in our lives forever!
I am so sorry for your loss. You've really had a hard end of year. If you need anything, let me know. Great LOs of him. Makes wonderful memories!
Sarah - I'm so sorry to hear such sad news from you.. No one deserves it less! These are beautiful layouts and such a sincere and wonderful tribute at the end... Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers..
Thank You Sarah.
You've captured him perfectly.
Chris
Although from different places, but this perception is consistent, which is relatively rare point!
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