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GA trip and Birthday Parties


On July 9th I got the call that our dear family friend had taken a turn for the worse and was moved into hospice.  Knowing that it wouldn't be long, we made the decision for the girls and I to go ahead and fly down to GA to be there for the funeral.  We received that call that Bro. Mark had passed away only a few hours after I got to my parents house Wednesday night.  I was very thankful to be there to go show my support for the Browning family and to go through the grieving process with family and friends.  The funeral was a great tribute to a great man of God.  The funeral home viewing seemed more like a reunion than a viewing at times.  There were so many people from years gone by that we grew up with that were so dear to us.  It was great to see so many people come out and the impact that Mark had on each one of them.  

Even though our trip was very last minute, it happened to be the same weekend of 2 family birthday parties.  It was a very, very busy few days!

Lilly's 4th Birthday jump party.  Mya's lucky she didn't get "rug" burn on her stomach going down like this!


My grandmom and sweet Madelyn

Birthday girl!



 Opening presents in the special birthday chair



During the funeral the girls stayed with Chad's parents and got to go to Reece's 10th birthday party.  


On the way to the airport, we always try to stop and spend time with my Ma-maw.  She is an amazing seamstress.  Here she is giving Addison her first embroidering lesson!

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