I haven't blogged in a while.  Life has been super crazy as usual, but this time it has been death in the family insane.  Y'all.  My momma died.  My biggest fear since childhood happened, and my momma, or Mom, as I became older and started abbreviating everything, is no longer on this earth.  My heart is crushed.  So many people have been praying for strength, comfort, and peace for the family because I've absolutely felt each and every prayer.

I am still so so so sad though.  My mom and I hated each other during my teenage years because we were both super awful.  It wasn't just me! However, when I finished college and became her equal, we were besties.  She worked as a nightshift nurse in Jackson while I lived/taught here and helped me with my rent by sleeping the days away at my apartment while I worked.  She'd pay me a certain amount of money a month just so I could make it as a single gal on a second year teacher salary. She was my favorite shopping buddy because I hate making choices, so she'd choose all my outfits-- and usually slap my wallet hand when I reached to pay.  She was so giving and so loyal.  I can remember getting so sick after a night of being over served at a Mexican restaurant.  She didn't judge me.  She held my hair back and said my vomit didn't stink!  Barb was the best, and I will miss her so much.

I can remember the days of her stomping on MY idea of being single forever.  She had me come to the SICU at UMMC once in my cutest outfit and best makeup job so I could meet a guy she wanted to set me up with. Awk!  She even set me up on dates with her coworkers she wanted as sons-in-law.  Despite all that, I did end up with the most amazing husband.  My mom was #teamandrew from day 1 . She always described him has having the best face.  And doesn't he?  I love my sweet husband, and am so thankful for the traits he has that my father had for my mom.

Y'all, her memorial service is this Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 2:00 at Trinity Baptist Church.  If you want to come show your support and love for my mom or our family, feel free!  I'm so thankful for a mom who loved me sincerely even though I drove her insane.  What I'd give for just one more shopping trip!

xoxo, meagan