~ Lisa Pea ~

This graphic and entry has got to be the hardest I've ever done.  I've been in tears off and on all morning.  I can't decide if they are lonely sad tears, happy proud ones, or a little of both.  I do think both!  You may remember me mentioning my niece Lisa who is off to study in Spain for the next 5 months.  She leaves tomorrow and my heart already aches.  She's so grown up and has such a busy life I don't see her as often as I'd like, but it's nice to know I can pick up the phone at any time to say 'hey.'    We'll have to figure something out there as I know I cannot go all that time without hearing her.

 

She, as well as her sister, will probably kill me for this picture.  If I know them, they will tear it apart saying how horrible they look.  LOL  I on the other hand think they are both beautiful!  ALWAYS!!  Lisa on the right, Carrie on the left.  I love them both and am so proud of what they have accomplished in their lives.  I say my heart aches, and I can only imagine what is going through Carrie's head and heart.  It amazes me at how close they are.  Ohh... and her parents... OMG!!!  My son moved only miles away and it hurt... I can't imagine my sister and brother in law's feelings.  Lost without her no doubt!  Luckily all 3 of them will go for a visit in Feb. 

 

Le..... I am not even sure what to say.  I know you'll be back, but I have so many memories of days gone by.  The pictures of you as a baby sent while I was in Texas.  Cabbage patch baby no doubt!  How I longed to tickle those chunky little baby thighs, those dark eyes that sparkled and the cheeks that were so damn rosy.  You were one beautiful baby!  Remind me, did you have static head like Carrie?  LOL All the sleep overs Steve had there.  He'd kill me if I posted some of the pictures, but let me just say you've been a great cousin to him.  A great friend!  I don't know that anyone else could get him to .......

ohhhhhhh better not say, but no doubt you will laugh as you thinkof the 'dress up' days. 

 

Watching you grow up has been a blast!  Getting to know you as a young adult, even better!  You've accomplished so damn much in your young life and will accomplish so much more.  I know all your dreams and wishes will come true, you deserve them!   Your time in Spain will be an experience of a life time and I can't wait to get all the details, see the pictures, and have you home!  I want you to know the entire family is so proud of you and look forward to the growth you gain from all this.  We will miss you each and every day and hope you are having a blast!  We love you Lisa Pea... we want for you to be happy and live life to the fullest.  Have all your dreams come true!  I will miss you Le.. more then I could ever express.. but know it... Know I love you!  (and I CAN say that!)

 

Sweet trip Le... have fun.. enjoy... and learn all you can!  I am only a whisper away :)

 

Lots of Love, Hugs, and Kisses

~ Aunt Donna