Visiting Ruey...and Freddy's new bench

Memorial Day weekend I took the boys down to Lockwood to visit Ruey.  The boys love to go down there but its always so emotional since Freddy passed away. 

First stop, I took the boys to the house I lived in from birth to 1st grade.  Lots of memories made there.  

 

We then went to Ruey's house, went to lunch, then went to the cemetery to see Freddy's new bench.  Before we drove to Lockwood the boys insisted we pick up candy bars to take to Freddy.  It took a lot of negotiating but we ended up getting flowers for Freddy & LaNee's graves.  

We all miss Freddy tremendously.  He made such an impact on all of us, his community, and especially his great-grandkids.   Zach has really had a hard time with this. I have too but Zach is grieving hard.  When he sat down on the bench he just lost it.  Sweet Ruey just held him.  This picture breaks my heart because our strong Ruey is consoling us while we should be consoling her.  

Ruey and Freddy picked out this bench years ago. I think its perfect! 

 After the cemetery we went back to Ruey & Freddy's house.  By this time we all had tears and shared funny memories.  Not sure when it is going to get easier that he is gone.

Saying our goodbyes until our next visit . We love you Rue Rue!