Sorry for those of you who aren't. It's just that it is a family bond so thick it can't even be explained. Uncles that are larger than life. My best childhood memories are when we went "down home" for funerals or to Uncle Bill's farm for reunions.
Although the circumstances weren't the happiest, I got to share the Dye family experience with my kids on July 4. While the girls are too little to remember, it will no doubt be something that Moses always remembers.
The night before, we went to Port Cape (makes my mouth water just typing that) and stayed at a hotel.
One happy girl enjoying a cookie from MaMa:
A boy and his Great-Granddad, no doubt sharing some deep thoughts over breakfast.
A Great-Granddad and a Great-Great-Uncle explaining their relationship to Moses. "I'm your Granddad's brother."
A Great-Great-Uncle meeting one of the newest Dye babies. "Does your Granddad ever tell you she looks like a Dye? Like from way back. Like Delbert, and your Granddad, and (chuckles), probably me."
A boy with sensory processing disorder overcoming a big wall and feeding a horse. A time of healing for a little boy who needed to know there are people in this world that love him unconditionally.
A little sister who tries to keep up.
A Great-Uncle prepping the grill for some famous barbecue.
Killing flies. Outside.
A Great-Great-Niece who seemed to know she needed to snuggle this Great-Great-Uncle.
Six of the most fantastic, most loved people in the world.
As proud as I am to be a Dye, I am even prouder to be a member of God's family. And so glad to know that we will meet up with so many in the Dye family- even some I have never met- in Heaven.
1 comment:
beautiful remembrance of a very special day.
to Uncle Bill-'love you bunches,
and I'll see you later'.
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