Hello Heaven

I imagine as soon as you met Jesus this morning, our family was there to greet you. I imagine your mother, Granny Annie, was particularly happy to wrap her arms around you and squeeze.

(Thanksgiving 2010 Don and Ewell Sessom)

These pictures do not at all capture how I will remember you. You were strong, fiesty, and quite witty - like Gus from Lonesome Dove (as I often told you).

(Thanksgiving 2010, Uncle Ewell, Aunt Cecelia, and Cannon)

Being close to 15 years older than my dad, and me not ever knowing my grandfather (you and my dad's dad) - I always looked to you as a grandfather figure. Christmas time - well, anytime - at your big house in Brady has always provided happy memories.

(Thanksgiving 2009, Ewell and Ceclia, showing his "Sessom" grin)

You are the only family member I've watched age, and now lost - and you are the one family member I've spent the most time with throughout my 34 years. I'll miss you and will always wish I'd known you longer - especially when you were younger. To me, you'll always be Gus.

(Thanksgiving 2009, Uncle Ewell, dad, and Cannon)