You were my Dear Friend for many, many years, old girl. 13 wonderful years. I had you before I had my children, You were my oldest child. We laid you in the ground, on the farm that was yours, yesterday at noon, in a casket that daddy built out in the rain the day before. I watched thru the window as he wiped the tears and the rain from his eyes as he built it. The choice to ease your pain was left to me, and it was the hardest thing I have ever done. I know in my heart that I had to do it, but the pain it caused is nearly unbearable. You were my rock.
I cried on your shoulder more times than I can count. You gave me unconditional love that will never be replaced. Your passing has hurt all of us so much. But we know you are with Trixie and ya’ll are most likely baying a hog right now. Girl, you helped us raise Leavy and he was your little brother. He paid you back in your old age by protecting you the way you did him when he was young. I know he and daddy miss you as much as I do. The memories we have of you,
I pray will never fade from our memories.
I am so proud of the legacy you have left us. I’m sure your children and grandkids will continue to make us proud. We will always love you, Ash, and you will never be forgotten.
Love,
| Cathy Ray |