The Hudson's: You Will Be Missed

I'm sad to report that a week ago today my uncle lost his battle with cancer. He fought so hard up until the very end but I'm glad he no longer has to suffer. He was an amazing person that always made those around him smile/laugh. Sometimes it still doesn't feel real. When I look back at important times in my life- graduations, birthdays, holidays, trips to camp- he was there. I will always treasure the bond that we had. I feel we were pretty close for an uncle and niece. I'm thankful I was able to hug him one last time and tell him that I loved him the night before he passed. It's been a tough week for the whole family/friends. I continue to pray for my aunt, cousins, grandmother, mother, and uncles as they try to deal with his loss as well. I can't imagine losing my husband/father/son/brother.

Looking back on the laughs is what helps get you through times like this. My memories of Pooh Pooh include- Barnard Bashes, the spray on hair running in his eyes, pee wee herman dance/laugh, weekly trips to Kristophers and the grilled cheese incident and sugar packets, being at my softball games but chanting football cheers (ie: push em back push em back waaaaaay back), the ride home in the camero when the "clutch" messed up, getting in the river when the water was up and he was holding richard and I b/c of the current and told us the water might get warm for a few seconds, the infamous cat call rrrreeeeaaaarrrr, always saying "what" while trying to look so innocent, the chuck taylors with budweiser shorts and fishing hat at camp, JD!, beer chime mugs, "clogging", hearing the story about roasting a large "marshmellow", James Taylor concerts, and so many other stories that brought a smile to our faces and will continue to do for years to come.

I love you and miss you dearly uncle Dick. But I know you are in a better place watching over and protecting all of us!
~*~ Years ago at Camp Clogging w/Elaine... Not sure What he did To Me~*~