june 8, 2023
“Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” ~ Unknown Not quite all the Terry first cousins, but it’s about as close as we’ll ever get since our grandparents died in 2009. Michael Terry is the … Continued
august 28, 2017
“Relish everything that’s inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light and everything. And that makes for a full life.” ~ Anthony Hopkins This is my oldest cousin, Michael. He’s a teacher and minister in … Continued
april 25, 2016
“I’m not interested if you’ve stood with the great. I’m interested in whether you’ve sat with the broken.” ~ Unknown Saturday’s family soiree ended with a weenie roast, smores, and bonfire out by the sycamore tree. The boys had … Continued
march 4, 2016
“Death, as tragic and difficult as it is to accept, has a way of helping us put things into perspective. Relationships that have been taken for granted suddenly take on greater significance. Even our words become more meaningful. Things that … Continued
february 21, 2016
“The heart that truly loves has no room for grudges.” ~ Ghanaian Proverb Funerals are strange things really. Overwhelming grief in the midst of boundless gratitude. Between the tears are laughter, stories, and heartfelt hugs. I will not lie … Continued
february 13, 2016
“Stuff is just stuff. Don’t hold onto material objects, hold onto time and experiences instead.” ~ Unknown The family adores my cousin Michael. He’s the oldest of the Terry grandchildren, son of the oldest Terry child, my late uncle … Continued