Working on family tree

I have been working on the family tree since momma died. I started the account at ancestry a few years ago but I hadn't gotten very far. It has been a great tool to keep my mind busy. 

I tried making contact with a cousin to include her side of the family and share what I had found but I guess she was not interested. I grew up idolizing her. 

I've gotten a lot accomplished. 

Started a separate tree for Brian's family. It's coming along nicely and I have shared the tree with some of his family so the have access. 

Family Deaths

Momma

Aunt Debby

I lost my mom on the 2nd and lost my aunt on the 15th of this month.  Aunt Debby's funeral was the 21st. 

It's been hard losing 2 people who were so important to me and that I love so much.  It has been years since I saw either of them due to my medical conditions and I just lost touch with aunt Debby after Wendy died. 

I talked to momma pretty often but she had become reclusive and didn't go out much. 

It was wonderful seeing relatives that I haven't seen in so many years and painful at the same time. Knowing how many years I have lost not watching their lives unfold. 

Amber and Whitney have grown into such beautiful young women. I can see Nanny's hand in their sense of humor and their ready smiles. 

Momma's house has been taken care of and I am now working on paperwork. 

I had momma cremated because I couldn't stand the thought of leaving her alone. When I saw the urns I knew exactly which one was hers. When I started cleaning her house and boxing her belongings I found a vase that matches it so well. They look like they belong together. 

Rest In Peace!

RIP Momma

I lost my mother to a stroke on July 2,  she had a massive stroke a few days before and she would not have any kind of life so I removed the life support. 

Both of the above photos are of mom around her high school graduation. 

This is mom playing with me. She looks happy here. I seldom saw this side of her due to her depression. I wish I could have known her as a happy content person. 

Mom and dad. 

This is mom, nanny and me at my wedding on April 27, 1996. It was a really nice day and I have treasured the memories. 

I love you mom and I will miss you.