Happy 73rd Anniversary to My Precious Mom and Dad:

Today would be 73 years since you vowed to take each other?s hand in marriage and love one another forevermore. Dad you left this world first and made Heaven your new home. Mom you were given more years here on earth to be with your children, but eventually God called you home.

I know you are celebrating your 73^rd Anniversary today in Heaven. ?I can see you both smiling cheek to cheek just like you did when we celebrated your surprised 50^th Anniversary at a party that your children put together for you.? On your 50^th Anniversary it was absolutely awesome seeing your sweet faces as you entered the room. Your expressions upon seeing family and friends as you opened the door were priceless. I remember your eyes filling with ?joyful? tears.? It actually took a moment for you to realize what was really taking place. It was like you were thinking ?? what is all of this about??? Once you recognized what was occurring, it became an amazingly magical moment ? one just for my loving parents.

So you wouldn?t suspect anything, we made up a story that you were getting your picture made by a photographer for your 50^th Anniversary.?? I must admit, we planned it well, and you were totally clueless. ?Willard and I had to make up a story of why we wouldn?t be able to come home.? We were very convincing and it worked!? You totally believed us!?? Regardless, Willard flew in from Texas and Bill and I came in from Tennessee and you had no idea we were even coming home. I arrived the night before.? To keep the family tradition, I even called you the morning of the party to wish you a Happy 50^th Anniversary. This made it even more believable since it made it seem that I would not be coming home for the holidays.? These memories are simply the best and I will forever cherish them.

Mom and Dad, I know that being together is how you always wanted to be and finally you are back together again in a beautiful place.?? Even though I miss and love you, I feel good knowing you are happy and at peace. I will continue to remember you as my loving and wonderful parents.? I am sending lots of hugs your way and God Bless You Both!

Happy 73^rd Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Love you always,

Your?Daughter, ?BJ Byrd

To Our Precious Mom:

We are missing you during this Christmas Season. ?It is our first Christmas ever without you. Even though we understand that God had a need for you and called you home … it still saddens our hearts you are no longer here with us.? Without your presence, there is this enormous void that cannot be restored, and our hearts will always feel our loss.

We will forever maintain your love, cherish the wonderful memories we have of you and will?for eternity?hold you close.? ?We will continue to remember the greatness you had that came from within. You were indeed an amazing caring and loving Mom ? the absolute best!

Merry Christmas in Heaven Mom.? We love you!

Your Loving Children –

P.S.?? Merry Christmas to Dad and Marvin

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Love you, BJ

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November 22, 2012

Mom & Dad ?

Happy Thanksgiving to you in Heaven.? I am preparing a Turkey Feast with all the trimmings.? We will definitely have way too many leftovers. I remember how you would prepare holidays meals for so many in our family ? for all your children/spouses, aunts and uncles and all the way down to your grandchildren.? You were absolutely at an all-time high when you knew everyone had eaten more than they really should have.? Your holiday meals were always the best. You were one-of-a kind cook!

I truly feel blessed and am extremely thankful for having you as my parents.? I love you two immensely!

Your loving daughter –

I really miss you. ?I miss calling you. ?I miss hearing your voice. ?I miss your laughter.? I miss hearing you say I love you.??I deeply missed seeing your sweet face when I came to Ohio a few weeks ago.? My visit was not the same without you being there, however, I felt your presence everywhere.?

I know you always shared my joys, cheered my victories, and were so darn proud of any and all my accomplishments.? I also know that I think of you throughout each day, will forever miss your loving/caring motherly ways, and will continue to cherish the wonderful memories I have of you.? You were such a beautiful Mom and my best friend ? simply the best in every way!

Love you much,

Your daughter ? BJ Byrd

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?? MOM ?- I picked up the phone to call Jack today and dialed your number.? I sure had an emotional meltdown.? My memories of you are simply beautiful and I often get a powerful feeling that you are beside me.? I?will always cherish the wonderful times?we shared as Mother and Daughter ?? ??I?really miss you!? Love you always ? Your daughter, BJ Byrd

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Greatly?Missing You Mom!

Love You Always – Your Daughter, BJ Byrd