Emotional Tears.....

Well...as I am write these words I am wiping the flow of tears from my face. I am a little emotional today. For various reasons. The most recent being something fairly simple, I guess. I have been watching the girls gymnastics and the award ceremony. I am proud of both the US and China. The US placed Gold and Silver, with China making Bronze. The girls are so amazing and so talented. I don't really know why the award ceremony is making my cry. I guess b/c my child is taking gymnastics and she told me the other night "I want to be in the Olympics". I am partial to the gymnasts. Also...for obvious reasons I pull for both sides....I love the US and support our athletes...but I also dearly love China. It is a beautiful country with beautiful people. I will always have huge love for the country and its people and I hope Emma Grace does as well.

Another reason for the flow of tears....I spent this afternoon/evening at the funeral home paying my final respects for my aunt. I am saddened by her loss. She was 1 of 14 children and the last remaining child. My grandfather, who I was extremely close to, was her brother. As a child, when I would spend time at my grandparents in the summer, Aunt Opal would always come over. She would always make comments as to "how spoiled I was" by my granddaddy or "how crazy we were about each other". So tonight, as I sat and watched the slide show of family pictures (many of my grandfather), it was a little like saying goodbye to him all over again. He was a wonderful man and a wonderful example of a Godly man....hard working, honest, husband and father. He always was and will always be my hero.
I originally had more that I wanted to say, but at this point.....I just cant go any further.

Rest in Peace, Aunt Opal......we will miss you!