Legacy Writing 365:117

It may be a while before I share some of the things that I want…and need…to share. So many words for me to absorb and rearrange and shape into something coherent. I think one of the smartest things I’ve stumbled on was the difference between grieving and mourning. That’s all to talk about later.

I’ve always tried to be mindful in the saddest and hardest times that reasons to celebrate remain bountiful. This idea was given to me as a gift in 1986, but I’m the one who has to choose to use that gift each day.

So today, I commend Jess–my nephew not by birth, but by love–for getting his Masters of Divinity from theological seminary. It seems like only minutes ago when factions of his family were pulling for an entirely different educational future for him:


Jess at seven months: Roll Tide.


Jess just over a year old: War Eagle.

We’re all proud of the fine young man you are, Jess. Congratulations.

Thanks, Lynne, for sharing your photos–and your son.

7 thoughts on “Legacy Writing 365:117”

  1. Congratulations Jess!
    Too bad that Bama thing didn’t work out, probably because he never wants to look like a scary old yard gnome again. And the look on his face in that Auburn getup is priceless.

  2. Despite all our efforts to change his attitude, he is a Texan. Thank you for the congratulations. He made it though all 96 hours while working, parenting, husbanding and taking care of me. I guess I have to face the fact that he is a full grown man.

    P. S. He loves Aunt Becky and Uncle Tom immensely.

    1. He’s a good man (but he’ll always be your little boy, too).

      And he’s loved immensely in return.

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