We weren't home from our trip for even 24 hours when Aunt Cindy called asking me to rush to the hospital to be with her, Uncle Craig and Kayce. I literally ran out of Life Group and made it to Vanderbilt in less than 30 minutes, but I found out when I arrived that she had unexpectedly passed away. We spent the evening holding her precious hands, praying over her and trying to wrap our minds around what was happening. It was honestly one of the saddest things I've ever experienced. The days that followed were very difficult too. The girls process things much differently from each other. Charley tends to hold things in, but Carter really gets into her feelings and has a hard time coming out. She told me she got upset at school and asked to talk to Mrs. O'Reel (the counselor)...bless! Craig and I tried to stay strong for them. The funeral was beautiful, but also incredibly sad. We took Camryn to the visitation, because she always puts a smile on people's faces, and for weeks after she would say "Kayce...in her bed!" It was so innocent, yet so heartbreaking to hear over and over.
Kayce was so incredibly special to me and our entire family. Kayce loved her birthday and always enjoyed getting phone calls and messages. She turned 39 while we were in Boston, just 4 days before she died, and we called and the whole van sang to her. We had the best conversation and you could just hear it in her voice how much she loved it. There is definitely a void in our hearts and at her spot around Granny Martha's kitchen table, but we also have peace knowing she's dancing in heaven.
No comments:
Post a Comment