Wow 22 years, has it been that long since we have seen your
smiling face? You were always smiling it seems, at least that's how I remember
you. You won't believe all that has been happening here on Burnt Mountain
But wait, there's more! Jenny is a grandma, Heidi is a grandma, Sue is a
great-grandma, so you know what that makes you - great-great grandpa, and to 3
little ones! Zachary and Jace and Lilianna, such sweet babies that will be
playing in the creek and sliding down the waterfalls, just like all the other
kids over the years.
We are reminded of your passing every year when the local newspaper or Facebook posts (I know you are saying - what is Facebook?) about the
loss of local Deputy Brett Dickey who was killed on the same day that you left
us. Those public reminders every year sometimes make me want to say - he's not the only one to be remembered on that day! He was a great guy by all accounts, maybe you met
him - you were both at the same funeral home, folks were lined up out the door all to see the
fallen deputy. We had to make our way through the crowds just to see you. And
the poor florist shop was swamped - the day before Valentine's (the biggest
flower day of the year) and the funerals too. Funny the things we remember. Mostly
we remember you and how you were always there for all of us and we appreciate
it so much, I hope you know that.
More news for you! We all attended a wedding this weekend
for your great-grandson Kyle. The place was full of friends and family - Sue's family of 16, along
with our 14 (soon to be 15), it was a great celebration. I hope you and Inez
had good seats to watch - the rainy ceremony, the kids all dancing, the babies
being passed around, it was great fun. Your legacy carries on - did you happen to see Kyle working in the woodshop on the wedding arbor? Now that would make you smile!
Well, I just wanted to check in and let you know we are
thinking of you on this day and missing you lots. I hope you have a workshop
there to keep you busy. Say HI to Inez for us, til next time…
Papaw Tidwell 07/21/1916 - 02/13/1996
