RB EB Happenings

Father's day weekend was a mix of wonderful, some sadness, but all in all, fun. We went to Show Low, Arizona for the weekend to see John's family and spread Ray's ashes. John's Dad, Ray, passed away in April, and we miss him every single day. Grandpa Brown will be remembered and talked about to his grandson Rhett, who is Ray's namesake as well. We will always have Show Low to visit and reflect on Ray, as he loved that place up north, his little Heaven on Earth, which he looks upon, I believe, from Heaven now.  As we were saying a few words, after Barb had spread his ashes at Fools Hollow Lake, I thought it very appropriate and telling when a Momma and all of her baby ducks swam by all of us on the dock.  A sign that life is ever revolving, never stopping, and I think Dad will be with all of us, protecting his grandson and watching over us every step of the way. All the cousins, Nic , Rhett, Tatianna , Natasha, Maddie, D ani & Dominic  Rhonda, Mona & Jo...

It's not often that I write about the sad things, the things that nobody looks forward too, and certainly not many want to deal with.  The month of April seems to have been that type of month for us.  Rather than post two separate things, I'm just talking about them in one single post, because really, loss is loss.  Sadness is sadness and grief is grief.  We have had our fair share this month. During this month of April, the month of my husbands birth, which is normally celebrated (because trust me, John always says it's his birthday month, not day)...we lost John's dad, Ray, to a brave battle with cancer.  Prostate cancer which had spread into his bones this last year.  I can honestly say, I could have never wished for a better father in law.  He was so super cool, and such a great support to his son in these last few years.  I had the honor of watching John and his Dad develop a closer bond, forgive and move forward from the past and ...