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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Philippians 1:3


I thank my God for all the memories I have of you. Philippians 1:3



It’s hard to believe it has now been 10 years since my Big Daddy left his earthly home. I think about him every day and miss him dearly. So much has changed since he left us. Since his passing I have had many experiences that have made me think, “I wish Big Daddy could be here to see this”.


Just to share a few….


Big Daddy was a big golfer and loved to take me to play golf. I’ll never forget him taking my Dad and I to his favorite course….Stoney Mountain. It could quite possibly be the worse course I have ever played. But, that was the thing about my Big Daddy...to him it was no different than Pebble Beach. Anyway, we went and played. As usual, he was decked out in his plaid pants and played with his bright orange ball. Even though the course was horrendous, I can honestly say it’s a round I will never forget because I knew how much he enjoyed our golfing days and how much he loved showing his buddies that his granddaughter could play golf (he thought I was a lot better than I actually was). He began getting sick during my first semester in college and died the summer after my freshman year . So, he never got to see me play college golf. I know he would have loved that. Although he was unable to be there like he was during my high school tournaments, I know he was always looking down on me in college and didn’t miss a shot.


I also wish Big Daddy would have been able to meet Jeff. Not just because he’s my husband but mainly because they were so much alike and had a lot in common. Both are huge Bama Fans. Big Daddy would have loved to be able to talk football with Jeff. They both also have about the same amount of patience…which is not a lot. They both like to be the first person to arrive everywhere we go. They are also the only two people I have ever known that do not have a food they dislike. They both love everything. I know they would have gotten along very well. I am sure most of their conversations would revolve around Nick Saban, the National Title Game, and they would probably be counting down the days until football season begins.

And finally I really wish he would have been able to meet the rest of his great-grandchildren. When he passed, he had 4 great-grandchildren. Now, he has 10. I often think about what it would have been like to tell him we were expecting twins. He would have thought that was so neat. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren all so much. I wish Libby and Logan would have been able to know him. They would have loved him as well. I’m sure he was smiling in heaven when Jeff put those first Bama t-shirts on their little bodies!


Big Daddy was a great man and loved by many. In a couple weeks, the whole Elmore clan will head to Athens to watch the football field where he coached, be named Ferman Elmore Field. Wow! What an honor! We are all excited and proud. I wish he was here to see this as well. We miss you Big Daddy and look forward to the day we will meet again!


Here is the link to the article about the field dedication:
http://enewscourier.com/local/x1243781784/Stadium-will-be-dedicated-in-memory-of-beloved-coach

Monday, August 2, 2010

Some things never change....

Today we got to spend the afternoon with my friend Amanda and her little one Lindsay. Amanda and I have been friends since we were about two. It's strange to think we have been friends for almost 30 years. It seems like yesterday we were playing house, watching Dumbo's Circus on the Disney Channel, and putting on our cheerleader outfits for Friday Night Football. Amanda, myself, and our friend Meg were practically sisters growing up. We spent so much time together. When we were young, Meg's mom (a.k.a. Mama Guice) kept us at her house while our parents were busy teaching school. Some of my most vivid childhood memories happened at the Guice house with Meg and Amanda. We would always bring our baby dolls and play "house" all day. Almost 30 years later, we are basically doing the same thing. Amanda and I were pregnant at the same time. She was about 2 months ahead of me. Then, Libby and Logan decided to enter the world a little early and ended up being born 5 days before Lindsay. Last summer we got together for a "playdate". Not much playing went on though. There was mainly a lot of laying around going on. Here is a picture of the girls meeting for the first time.

Logan, Lindsay, and Libby

We got the girls together again this summer. This time there was a lot more playing going on. It took awhile for everyone to warm up but they had a lot of fun once they did. Here's are some pictures that Amanda took...Wow....what a difference a year makes???
Logan, Lindsay, and Libby

Libby

Lindsay

Logan



I am so glad we were able to get together again. Amanda and I both teach school (just like our mom's did) so it is hard to get together throughout the year. We hope to see Amanda and Lindsay again soon but if we don't, we know there will always be next summer's playdate to look forward to!