WHAT A TREAT!

Uncle Dub and Aunt Lou;  Sept 24, 2011

Saturday we took a road trip with Jerry and Vicki into the Boot Heel of Missouri.  Donnie, Sidney's cousin, took us on a drive to many places that Sidney spent time  during his childhood. 

The  Sikeston area sure is flat!  Miles and miles of flat farmland that at one time used to be a swamp.  It amazed me to realize that someone had the vision to drain the swampland and turn it into prime farmland.


Donnie showed us an area that used to be a plantation that worked slaves.  Such a terrible time in our nations history, isn't it?

Jerry, Uncle Dub, Sidney Jr.

As we were leaving to come home Jerry stopped by the MacDonalds in Sikeston so we could get something to drink before hitting the high-way and as we walked through the door there sat Sidneys favorite Uncle Dub and Aunt Lou with their three grown children.  What a treat it was to see them there.  We had a wonderful visit with them before leaving for Festus.   God arranged our visit with them and we are grateful!

GRANDPA'S GIRLS

Grandpa sure does love his grandkids!  He shows it differently than I do, but he would walk through fire to get to one of them if he needed too.

Because we never had any daughters of our own, our grandaughters are extra special.  Now, that doesn't mean he/we wouldn't walk through fire for the grandsons, but these beautiful girls are his pride and joy!

Hannah and Grandpa May 2011

Brea and Grandpa, Christmas 2010

Sweet little Olivia, Spring of 2011

Savannah, your picture isn't here because I don't have one of you, but sweetheart, if you should read this, you should always know that you are loved very much!  There is a hole in our heart without you.  Grandpa sends his love.