The Cousins.

I mentioned Gayla on Tuesday. Now to the rest of my cousins.
First there is Renee. This poor girl cannot afford real clothes and is forced to wear what seems to be nightwear. I try to give her money but she is so proud she refuses.
She used to babysit for us and then we pretty much destroyed her wedding. I remember playing on a microphone, not realizing it was on and the whole place could hear us. Luckily she forgave us. She has three grown children, and I am not sure how many grandchildren. Is she really that much older than me? Renee has inherited Kenny's work ethic, I think she has worked as long as I have known her, either at Sangamon with Kenny or at the State.
Then there is Amy. I was so happy a few years ago when Amy started going to church. She is so sweet, and has her dad's sense of humor more than anyone else. She has two great kids, and her daughter may be part elf or smurf. Luckily her son is normal. Her husband is an incredible hard worker, doing extra work to keep his family going. He is a real example to his son, and to me. Amy is a lot of fun, and has put up with the adoption joke for years.
Kim is married to Todd, a great guy but very quiet, and they have two kids.
Kim made me cry the other night on the telephone, twice. She has matured into one of the sweetest people, complimenting me in the midst of her own tragedy. She never ceases to say nice things about this blog, and about others. This is a trait she has gotten from her father. I believe that someday people will say of her, "she knew no enemies and no one ever spoke against her." Just like her dad. The four girls have grown up from my cousins to my friends. They have great families and our beautiful young women. Even Renee.

So thus ends my week of blogs for Uncle Kenny.
To Anna and the girls, stay strong, keep your friends and family close, and keep digging up memories of Kenny. They will sustain you. He was great and I will miss him, in case you have not noticed.