Robin and My Daddy

Today being Robin's birthday I wanted to write about something but being that my daddy died on Saturday, I'm at a lost for words.  Normally, I could write a good paragraph or two but I'm blank.  I saw Phil, Bernard and Mauldy today. I couldn't even come up with some words to put for my facebook status.  I want to say how much I love Robin and how much I miss her. I want everybody to know a star was born 37 years ago today. Since she's been gone. February and March have been so hard for me.  Now that my daddy is gone that's going to make it even harder. On the way taking La to school this morning, Smoky Robinson's "Really Gonna Miss You" came on.  I didn't skip it, which is what I do normally, because La loves the song. I fought back tears not wanting to cry.  Telling myself I will not cry.  I'm going to get through this.  Ready for this to be over.  As soon as she got out, I skipped to the next song.  Amazingly, at the funeral home I didn't cry.  I did have a few tears watching the dvd.  When I saw him in the casket I didn't cry.  I saw him at peace and because I feel like he was hurting emotionally; what I want for my daddy is peace.  He has that now.  He's with some of his friends now.  My daddy loved his friends.  That's all he ever talked about.  He gets to see his mother, father, sister and brother.  We always want to hold on but I can't say that about my daddy. I feel at peace knowing he doesn't have to spend another day in that nursing home away from his family and friends.  Rest in peace Robin Danielle Pooler and Bobby Joe Samuel my love for the both of you is forever. March 8, 2011

I took a picture of the magnolia tree in my backyard.  Every spring I feel like it's a sign from Robin.  When we were in high school one of our favorite movies to watch was "Steel Magnolias". Ouiser's line was , "Did you get those magnolias outta my tree?"  One of our many favorite scenes of the movie.  So every year for a few weeks I can look out my kitchen window and see my friend Robin.  I love it.