August 25th.

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Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery.

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Folding of the flag.

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Presenting of the flag.

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The pavilion.

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The Gospel of Christ.

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I Stand Amazed in the Presence of Jesus the Nazarene.

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Shane speaks for the family.

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It seems that "thank you" just doesn't suffice for the love that we have received over the past few weeks...but it is all that we can say. Jason, thank you for your friendship with my husband and for the words that you spoke at the funeral. Shane B. thank you for your gift of song and for your willingness to serve in anyway possible. Pez, thank you for these amazing pictures...your friendship is a blessing. And again, for the many cards, words of encouragement, prayers, hugs, flowers, food, etc. we are grateful.
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Poor Chad.

As I was watching the Hurricane Gustav coverage this morning I got to see my good friend Chad. I was reminded of his blunder when he was covering Hurricane Katrina 3 years ago and I had to laugh. Poor Chad...This could have easily been me snapping at someone...but thankfully I am not on national news to get caught. Caleb and I still tell each other "Well if you would let me talk!" Thanks for the fun Chad. You rock!

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You are my sunshine.

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You are my sunshine, my only sunshine...

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You make me happy...

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When skies are gray...

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You'll never know dear how much I love you...

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Please don't take my Charlotte away.

I was reminded of our little girl this morning and what a gift she is...and I am so thankful that Chip (a.k.a. "Grandfather", as he wanted her to call him) got to meet her and spend the first 5 months of her life with her. I know he was so proud of her and thought of her often. He even bought her clothes on his own! He was such a sweet man and I am so happy that he got to hold her and love on her.

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