Today We Said Goodbye
Vivian Odessa Matthews
July 5, 1931 – January 25, 2013
I'm a deep-fried Southern belle, married to a cowboy boot wearin', Harley ridin’ Texan Prince Charming. I am the always proud and frequently exhausted mom to two 8th generation Texans My childhood was spent at my Granny's side learning to cook with cast iron, butter and that special southern ingredient -- love Today, I share my passion for food, family and photography with thousands of monthly readers on my blog, A Southern Fairytale. I love cute boots, my Canon camera, belly laughs with friends, the beach, my family and ellipses..."
Hey y’all… I feel like I should blow some dust off this poor place. This past Saturday, I had big holiday baking plans after teaching a few friends how to make my double dark chocolate dipped candy cane cookies to take to their Christmas parties, but that evening I got positively put down. The flu…
Twelve Years 5 cities 8 houses 2 amazing children Nathan, You’re my best friend. My biggest supporter and my constant cheerleader. You believe in me even when I don’t. You make me believe that I can do anything I want, if I’ll only try. You are Monkey’s favorite playmate, and the most wonderful role model…
Let’s set the scene shall we: We arrived home around 7:45 P.M. yesterday. Ahhh the sweet glorious bliss that is home. Mom, Dad, I love y’all but it is so good to be home! Around 9:30 Shut up, I know. It’s going to take me a week to get back to 8:00 bed times. Nathan…
No, seriously.Monkey is a full fledged streaking exhibitionist.He is also totally anti diaper. He has perfected not only the strip, flip and roll (similar to stop drop and roll, but one saves lives and the other annoys moms) technique of diaper removal featured below. He has also fully mastered the strip off all clothing and…
The Birthday Princess.Mom! It’s Princesses and it’s HUGE!!! Her reaction to each gift was priceless.Due to the rain, the pinata was inside. I cut the top off and tossed it into the air, the candy flew everywhere. These kids are better than any vacuum.The kids who would stand still long enough to take a picture.Taking…
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Oh Rachel….honey, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. And this photo is incredible. I am with you in spirit.
Sending big bear hugs and chocolate.
love,
erin
Thank you so much Erin. <3 Love you, friend. I have the biggest hug for you.
So sorry to hear this. So glad you were there.
My heart breaks with this news. Keeping you in our prayers. Hugs to hold you, shoulders for your tears, hands to hold to help guide the way. Your picture speaks a million words, thank you for sharing.
I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you. It looks like you shared one of the most beautiful moments together. May God keep and comfort you during this difficult time.
Rachel, I am so so so very sorry for your loss. Sending you love from Little Rock 🙂
Thinking of you and sending along more virtual hugs.
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I am so very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers coming your way.
I’m sorry for your family’s loss. hugs and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss Rachel! Your family will be in my prayers and I’m so glad you spent a lot of time with her these past few weeks! xo
My sincere condolences, Rachel. God’s peace to you.
Rachael, my prayers are with you and your family. My heartfelt sympathy on your loss. She will always be with your family in spirit.
She was blessed to have such a loving family by her side. God Bless you all.
I’m so sorry, Rachel.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful photo. Thinking of you:-)
So sorry for your loss Rachel. Thinking of you and your family.
my thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family on your great loss. cherish those memories, and create new ones every chance you get…
Oh, Rachel, I am so sorry for your loss. My warmest wishes and sincerest condolences. I wish you and your family much strength and healing.
With love and a big hug,
Christina
So sorry for your loss.
Oh, that picture radiates with love, deliberate love. I ache for your pain, but see clearly the love that will live on in all of you.
So sorry for your loss! Sending hugs your way! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! -The Six Sisters
Thinking of you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I have already told you how special of a lady you are and I am happy to have connected with you in this cyberworld we live in today. But I will make sure to tell you again, I am so sorry for your loss, and I do hope all of your fond and loving memories will carry you through this difficult time. Hang in there sweet friend. xoxoxo
I’ve been thinking about you and your family! Sending big hugs and love! xoxo
I’m so sorry for your loss. {hugs}