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for Michael Herring
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Gloria Herring
May 11, 2025
Michael, it is another Mother's Day without you. You never forgot. I miss you so, so much!!
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
April 2, 2024
Michael, it is the 2nd day of April and we've been having some beautiful weather that you'd really love. You'd be out working in your yard and making it pretty. Mama's and my Azaleas are blooming and looking great. I wish you were here to see them. I just wish you were here. I miss you so much.
I love you, Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
January 1, 2024
Michael, another year has gone and another one started without you. I miss you more every day, and I miss your brother.
I love you so very much!!
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
December 24, 2023
Michael, here it is...another day between my birthday and The Lord's birthday, CHRISTmas...without you. I miss you so, so much.
I heard from Rachel and Michele on my birthday.
I love you, Mamma!! <3 <3
Gloria Herring
November 23, 2023
Well Michael, another Thanksgiving without you, but Gregory is cooking Thanksgiving dinner and I wish you were here to enjoy it with us. Things are just not the same without you.
I love and miss you more each day!!
Love Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
October 22, 2023
Michael, you were buried on this date, October 22nd, 17 years ago and it seems like just yesterday at times. I've not accomplished all the things you thought I would, but at times, I push myself because I know you would. I miss you so very much and wish you were stil here and in good health.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
October 21, 2023
Michael, you've been gone for 17 years and 3 days. I put something on FB about it on the 18th and so many people responded. Some knew you and some did not. I'm just glad that some people remember you. I still miss you every day of my life. I see people throwing their lives away when you wanted to live so much and it makes me so sad.
I love you, Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
August 27, 2023
Michael, today would have been your 57th birthday, had you been allowed to live. It would have been your Papa, my Daddy's 105th. I miss you both so very much. They say time heals, but it doesn't, the wound just scabs over. I love you, Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
June 4, 2023
Michael, I had lunch with Michele today, along with Victor and Brenda. It was the first time I'd seen her in years, but that's not her fault...it's mine.
Although we had an enjoyable time, it would have been a thouand times better if you'd been here with us. Her dad has moved to Sparanburg and she went up to see him and wanted to meet for lunch on her way home. We met at the Cracker Barrel in Lavonia.
I miss you so much!!
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
May 29, 2023
It's me, again, Michael. I found out yesterday that Brittany got married last month.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
May 29, 2023
Michael, it's another Memorial Day without you. I miss you so very much. It seems to get harder each year rather than easier.
I'm supposed to meet Michele for lunch on Sunday when she comes by Lavonia from visiting her dad in Spartainburg. I haven't seen her in years. It'll be nice to see her.
I love and miss you so much, Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
January 1, 2023
Michael, another year has ended and a new one is starting without you!! I miss you so very much!! And, I love you!! The pain never goes away! Love Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
December 25, 2022
Michael, I wish you were here so I could hug you and wish you a very Merry CHRISTmas this year.
I miss you and love you!!!
Love Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
December 24, 2022
Well Michael, here it is...another year ending wihtout you. As you know, yesterday, the 23rd, was my birthday. I am now older than old dirt. Victor had some serious surgery yesterday and is now back at home. He is doing OK. I spent yesterday and today trying to stay ahead of the cold and wind damage, to no avail.
Tomorrow will be another Christmas without you.
I will never stop wishing you'd been let live, but I can't change it, now, so I have to do like you'd have done and keep trying and moving forward.
I love and miss you so very much!!
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
November 24, 2022
Michael, another Thanksgiving Holiday without you. I miss you so very much. If you were here, you'd be cooking about now for a big meal.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
November 12, 2022
Michael, another Veteran's Day has come and gone and you're not here to celebrate with all the brave men and women, of which you were one.
I miss you so much and wish you were here with us.
I love you, Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
October 28, 2022
Michael, today was your son Isaac's 30th birthday!!! Can you believe it? I wish you could have been here to help him celebrate it and all the others.
I talked to Buck Gilbert this afternoon and he still remembers you.
I miss you more every day. It never gets easier.
I love you, Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
October 18, 2022
It's been 16 years on this date that you were taken from me. I miss you more each day.
Your family has all grown up and are doing well.
I love you, Mamma!!!!!!!!
Gloria Herring
October 17, 2022
Michael, I left you 16 years ago on this date and you were still with me. I wish I'd never left you that night. I miss you so much, each and every day.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
October 14, 2022
Michael, it's been so long since I could write on here. Sixteen years ago, you were still with us, but for only afew more days. I still miss you, even more each day.
I love you, Mamma!!!<3 <3
Gloria Griffin Herring
December 27, 2021
Michael, today is my birthday and if you were still here, no matter where you were, or which war you'd be in, you'd somehow manage to call me to wish me a Happy Birthday! I love you and miss you so very, very much!!
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Griffin Herring
December 23, 2021
Michael, today is my birthday and if you were still here, no matter where you were, or which war you'd be in, you'd somehow manage to call me to wish me a Happy Birthday! I love you and miss you so very, very much!!
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Griffin Herring
December 23, 2021
This is the 15th Christmas without you, Michael, and it seems as it was only yesterday since we celebrated together. On the other hand, it feels like a lifetime.
I don't see your children and they are now all grown. Time does move on, but it doesn't lessen the pain of losing you.
I love you so very much, Mamma!!
Gloria Griffin Herring
December 7, 2021
Michael, today would have been your granny's birthday. She would have been 102. I miss you and her. I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Griffin Herring
October 28, 2021
Michael, today is Isaac's birthday. He has grown into a fine young man, and I'm proud of him. You would be, too. He loves his job and his wife. What more can you ask for him? I love you and miss you and as always, I wish you were here.
Love Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
October 23, 2021
Michael, today, October 22, 2021, is the 15th year you've been buried. It is not a good day. I miss you so much.
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Griffin Herring
October 19, 2021
Michael, as of yesterday, you've been gone 15 years, 15 long years and it seems like it only happened yesterday. I just couldn't talk yesterday, It hurt too much. It really doesn't get any better as the years go on, even though people who have no idea will tell you it does. I see Isaac "spoke" to you yesterday. He is doing great in his life and job. I miss you so much and love you so much, and as always, I wish you were here with us. Love Mamma!!!
Mary
October 19, 2021
Michael you left way too soon. You should be here making memories with your family and friends.
Isaac
October 18, 2021
Hey Dad,
It's me. I just now found this page and feel so horrible and guilty. I'm doing alright. You're really getting to me today. Gigi is right. It only gets worse. Why do I feel like this?
Gloria Griffin Herring
August 27, 2021
Michael, you would have been 55 years old today, 08-27-2021, and I wish you were here to celebrate it with me. Your Papa, my daddy, would have been 103. Can you believe that? I miss you so very much. I Love You, Mamma!!!
Derrick Graham
February 10, 2021
It sadden me to find out that (Fish) has departed us, he will be deeply missed. Nobody can replace him with all the craziness he use to do. We served together at 49th Ordinance Company in Fort Riley. We never saw color or anything we just hung out and had a ball, well you know Fish was the main attraction of a party. I want you all to know who was involved in his life that he was a great man indeed. You may contact me if you wanna hear some interesting stories about Fish. (336) 858-4152 You all be bless and take.
Gloria Griffin Herring
December 26, 2020
Michael, another Birthday and Christmas has come and gone, and I'm behind. Your baby daughter, Rachel, wished me a HB, and so did Michele. I didn't hear from the others. I wished Rachel and Michele a Merry Christmas. About an hour ago, I got word that Jeff lost his oldest son. I know how Jeff and Pam are feeling. It is the most horrible news in the world for a parent to hear. Rachele has moved out into an apartment and going to college. Your granddaughter Stella is growing and so pretty. I love you and miss you so very much. Will it ever get better?
Gloria Griffin Herring
October 22, 2020
Michael, today is bitter-sweet. You were buried 14 years ago, today, and Gregory is celebrating 16 years of marriage. You made it for 14.5 years. I miss you more every day.
I "talked" to Brittany on the 18th.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
October 17, 2020
Michael, 14 years ago on this date, you were alive and looking forward to another day, another chance for healing. I left you and 36 hours later, you were gone. I still miss you every day. Your family is growing up and older and multiplying. You'd love it all. I miss you so much. Love Mamma!!!!!
Gloria Griffin Herring
August 27, 2020
Michael, today would have been your 54th birthday and Daddy's 102nd birthday. I miss you both so much, every day, all day. If only I could turn back the time, I'd never have left you that fateful day. But, there are no If only's, or Turning back the time. I love you, My first born! Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
July 21, 2020
Michael, yesterday was your baby's 18th birthday and I forgot it till tonight. Can you believe that? I just sent her a text to wish her a belated Happy B/D and we are texting back and forth. She is so beautiful. I wish you were here to see her and Isaac and Brittany. And, Britany's baby. I love you and miss you so very much. Love Mamma!!
Gloria Griffin Herring
May 25, 2020
Michael, it is another Memorial Day without you. I miss you so much. Gregory is going to have to move out of his house so it can be repaired. Things just keep moving along, but nothing is the same without you here. I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
April 27, 2020
Michael, it is now April 27, 2020. On the 13th, at 3:30 AM, we had a bad tornado to hit Seneca. It destroyed most of Seneca's huge trees and lots of homes.
Gregory had a lot of bad damage and I had some, but nothing like a lot of people suffered. You would not believe all of the people from all over who came to volunteer their time and efforts to help the people of Seneca.
I still miss you every single day and wish you were still here and in good health.
I love you, Mamma!!
John Smith
April 26, 2020
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January 25, 2020
Michael, on January 24, 2020, around 9 to 10 PM Brittany had a little girl. I know no details but they both look healthy. I wish you could have been here to see all your children grow up and meet the baby, but...you aren't.
I still miss you every second of every day. And, I love you!!
Love Mamma!
Gloria Herring
January 1, 2020
Michael, here it is, another New Year. I am going to try to take a page out of your book and try to make the best of it. You kept trying till your choice was taken from you. The least I can do to honor you is try with all my might.
I miss you every day and wish you were here, everyday, pain free.
I love you, Mamma!!
Victor Griffin
December 28, 2019
Michael,
I remember so many of your antics as you were growing up. You would have me laughing a lot of the time. We made some awesome thunder runs from Md to SC and back a few times. It was definitely not what the outcome we wanted as we prayed for your healing, which never came. You are missed by many who love you.
Love like a Son,
Uncle Victor aka Old Man.
Gloria Herring
December 25, 2019
It's Christmas without you, again. It seems I miss you more each year. The only joy is being glad for the birth of Jesus. I know you're enjoying spending Christmas with Him, but it doesn't make it any easier down here.
I haven't heard from any of your family this season, but I've kept busy.
Victor took me to lunch on my birthday and we went by the house I was born in and I took pictures.
I love you and miss you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
November 28, 2019
Michael, here it is...another Thanksgiving. Thirteen years, and it is still not any easier to get through the day without you. I love you and miss you! Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
October 18, 2019
Michael, you've been gone 13 long years today. I miss you as if it was just yesterday you died. I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
July 4, 2019
Another year and another 4th of July. And, I still miss you so much, each and every day. I wish you were still here and well, and will regret till the day I die that I left you in the hospital and came home for a couple of days.
I love and miss you, Michael. Gregory went with Victor and Brenda to KY and TN for a few days.
Brittany is pregnant. Rachel will be a senior in high school when it starts back, and Isaac is married and living in Butler.
Love Mamma!!!!!!
Gloria Herring
May 27, 2019
Today is Memorial Day. You've been gone over 12 years, and it seems as if was just yesterday when I lost you. It never gets easier...NEVER!! I love you so much, Mamma!
Gloria Herring
February 3, 2019
Another New Year just started and is already in the second month. I love you and miss you.
Love Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
December 25, 2018
Another Christmas without you, Michael! It never gets easier. I love you and miss you, and wish you were here, well and whole.
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
November 22, 2018
Another Thanksgiving and I still miss you, twelve years later. Since you've been gone, I've spent most of them by myself. I'm Thankful you're not in pain, but I'd be just as Thankful if you were still here to enjoy your family and your life, like you wanted to.
I love you, Mamma!!!
November 11, 2018
Michael, today is Veteran's Day. You gave your all for all of us. Thank You!
I love you and miss you so very much.
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
October 18, 2018
Michael, you've been gone for 12 long years today. It doesn't get any easier. I still miss you as much today as then. I love you so much and miss you so much.
Love Mamma!!
August 27, 2018
Michael, today would have been your 52nd birthday. I miss you so much. It does not get easier. How many times have I made that remark?
Your Papa would have been 100 today. He would have been so proud of you and what you attained in your short life.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
December 31, 2017
Michael, Christmas has come and gone for another year. The sad part, other than you not being here, is most will forget about Christ till next year, which will be in about 17 minutes from now. I know your New Year will be better than ours on earth, but I wish you were here to be with us.
I love and miss you every day.
Love Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
December 3, 2017
Thank you, Gene Embert. I was beginning to think that no one in the world remembered him.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Gene Embert
December 2, 2017
Very sorry to come across this sad news. I served with Fish in the 49th Ordinance company back in 1992 at Fort Riley Kansas. He was one of those larger than life kind of guys. A bunch of us have reconnected lately and he was one of the guys everyone asked about. I am sorry you lost him. God bless.
Gloria Herring
November 23, 2017
Well Michael, another holiday and another year has gone by without you. But, it didn't go by without missing you, as much today as 11 years ago.
Brittany and Rachel came Tuesday and spent one night, and went back yesterday. We went by the old house on their way back home, and walked around and went to the creek, and to the spot where we had Brittany's birthday picnic one year while you were at war somewhere.
They saw the place on the porch where we had a B/D celebration with Rachel one July, when just the children were up. But, I forgot to point that out to them.
They have grown into beautiful young ladies. You would be proud of them, and Isaac.
Gregory is trying so hard to get his life back to somewhat normal...as normal as you can get with a permanent disability.
I love and miss you so very much.
Love Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
October 18, 2017
Michael, you've been gone 11 years on this date, and I miss you just as much today as the day you went to Heaven. I wish with all my heart you could have stayed with us. I should never have left you.
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
August 27, 2017
Michael, you would have been 51 years old today, given the chance. Your Papa would have been 99. We all could have had a great celebration. Instead, you and Daddy are celebrating in Heaven. I miss you both so very much!!!
But, you were my first-born and no one can ever take your place.
I love you, Mamma!!!!!!!
Gloria Herring
December 25, 2016
Michael, here it is Christmas, 2016. You've been gone 10 years, two months, and 7 days...ten long, hard years without you. I miss you so much!!
I had another birthday, got another few minutes older than I was before midnight of the 23rd.
Then, we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I wish you were here to celebrate with us, but instead, you're celebrating with HIM. I would have put it off if I could have because it is hard to be without you.
I talked with Michele, Rachel, and Brittany over the last 2 days. Michele just sent two pictures of them to me, and your children have grown into a handsome young man and 2 beautiful young ladies.
I love you Michael, and miss you so very much.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
August 27, 2016
Michael, another year has passed and it would be your birthday. I wish you could have lived to celebrate it here on earth. You were taken away much too soon to suit either you or myself.
I am going to work at the old house this day to honor your commitment to hard work and doing the correct thing in serving your country.
I love you and I miss you with every breath I take, and it does NOT get better with time, just worse, but a person gets better at hiding their feelings.
I wish I could bake you a cake, and kiss your cheek, and hug you tight, but...I can't.
Brittany is having a hard time dealing with your loss. I wish there was some way for you to help her.
I love you so much, Mamma!!!
Gloria Herring
May 9, 2016
Michael, another Mother's Day come and gone, and I miss you so very much. I heard from Gregory and Michele, but I missed hearing from you. And, I saw Victor when he brought a card and 3 Carnations to me.
The 8th was also Gregory's birthday, but he didn't get to enjoy it as he felt bad.
I love you and miss you!!
Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
December 25, 2015
MERRY CHRISTMAS, MICHAEL!!!!
Day before yesterday was my birthday and if you'd had a phone, I KNOW you'd have called. You aways, no matter where in the world, or what war, you found a way to call me.
I didn't hear from any of your family and Gregory sent a text late in the afternoon.
I miss you more each day, it seems, especially at times like this. Christmas isn't the same without you. But, I'm trying.
I'm about to open a gift from an e-mail friend from England. It is a tiny music box with a little fat angel on top. It's neat.
I love you so very much and miss you.
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
October 22, 2015
It's been 9 years since you were laid to rest. I keep saying this, but it is still hard to realize you are gone. I miss you so much.
I talked to Michele today. Rachel was at tennis practice and Michele was walking the track and talking to me while waiting.
Gregory and his Rachael went somewhere to celebrate their anniversary.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
October 18, 2015
Michael you were alive 9 years ago yesterday, and now...you're gone. Nine years is along, long time without your loved one with you. I miss you so much. Time does NOT help or heal.
Michele and Brittany called me today, and I called Isaac and Rachel. I also called Gregory, but he wasn't at home.
Isaac is now going to bed early and sleeping at night. I guess the Army will do that for you.
This is the month he got married, went in the Army, and had his 22nd birthday, all just last year. It seems as if they ought to still be babies.
Michele is coming to the family reunion for the first time this year on the 31st and bringing Rachel. Brittany and Isaac said they hope they can come, but it will depend on the Army for Isaac and her boss for Brittany.
I wish you were still here with us. You'd get a kick out of Isaac wanting to go to bed early.
I love you and miss you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
July 20, 2015
Today was your baby's birthday. She turned 13 years old. She is now a teenager.
I talked to her a couple or 4 times during the day and last night.
She is just as sweet as she was at 4 years old. I wish I could have seen her on this day, but I didn't.
I love you and miss you, and I don't guess it'll ever get any better.
I wish you could have been here to help her celebrate her big day.
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
May 8, 2015
Michael, today, the 8th of May, was Gregory's birthday. We had brunch at the Hungry House and went grocery shopping.
Isaac finished his IAT training, or whatever it is called, on Tuesday, I think it was. He went home to spend a couple of days with his wife before reporting to Ft Stewart in Savannah today.
Jean Herring died yesterday, Thursday.
And, I'm still just chugging along, and still wishing you were here to chug along with us.
I love you and miss you, Mamma!!
February 6, 2015
Michael, you would have been so proud of Isaac. He graduated from Basic Training in the US Army at Ft. Jackson Thursday, the 5th of February.
Michele, Brittany, and Rachel were there, along with Mallory, his wife of 3 months and 4 days.
Victor, Brenda, and I went, but Gregory didn't feel like making the trip.
So were Mallory's mom, and Michele's husband and his mom.
We all went out to eat at a place Isaac chose.
Isaac looked exactly like you standing there in his uniform. He was handsome and distinguished looking.
He went back to Mallory's house to spend the night and has to be at Ft Gordon Friday evening, the 6th, by 5 PM. That is a quick turn-a-round-trip, but he wanted to go home and sleep in his bed for at least one night.
I'm hoping to get to see him March 5th when I go to Augusta, but don't know if they'll let me see him, or not.
I wish you could have been here to help celebrate him graduating.
I love you and I miss you!
Love Mamma!!
December 27, 2014
Another Christmas has come and gone and I still miss you.
Isaac is at Mallory's house for 2 weeks. He is on a Christmas break right now, then...he'll go back to Fort Jackson.
Brittany is changing schools and her major.
Rachel is growing up. I can't keep up with all of them.
Michele is still teaching first grade.
You would find this very funny if you were still here...Gus has been helping me do some work. I have to tell him every move to make, but he is an extra set of hands, and muscle.
Gregory is still hurting.
And, I'm still missing you.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
November 2, 2014
Michael, it is now November 2nd, and Isaac reported for duty in the US Army yesterday, November 1st.
You'd be proud of him. I pray God will keep him safe through all of the up-coming days, weeks, months, and years.
I wish you were still here with us.
Gregory isn't any better.
I love you and miss you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
October 2, 2014
Michael, it is October 2nd and yesterday, the 1st, Gregory and I drove down to Butler to see your son, Isaac, get married.
Uncle Victor didn't get to go because he had to work. He is now a policeman in SC. He had to go back to the Police Academy to get certified.
Isaac married a girl he's been dating for 5 or 6 years. She seems to be a nice girl, or woman.
Isaac will be 22 the 28th of this month and he is going into the Army the 1st day of November. You'd be so proud of him.
And, he'll be doing basic training at Fort Jackson and another 12 weeks of training at Fort Gordon.
If I had decent transportation, I could drive down to see him, but I don't, and don't even know if they're allowed visitors during training.
I haven't "talked" to you in a while and am having to come to the Library to do it today. I wanted to tell you last night when I got back, but couldn't do it at home as my computer is broken.
Anyway, a date late is better than nothing, I guess. I just wish you could have been there to see the man Isaac has become.
Brittney didn't come to see him married, but Michele and Rachel were there. And, lots of Mallory's family.
I love you and miss you jut as much as I did 8 years ago.
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
May 11, 2014
Michael, today was the 7th Mother's Day without you, and I missed you. Michele called me this morning and we talked about 50 minutes. She made purple hummingbird water. I can't wait to see if it made a difference to the birds.
Then, Gregory sent a text wishing me a HMD, but I still missed you.
Brittany is out of college for this year. Rachel won awards in Gymnastics, and I didn't hear what Isaac is up to. They are going to the beach on May 31st for a week.
I miss you and love you! Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
January 5, 2014
Michael, today is the 5th day in the new year. Brittany was supposed to come up today for a few days, but the weather is so cold that I asked her if she wanted to postpone it till it warms up some.
It doesn't have to be in the 70's and 80's, just warmer than the 30's and lower 40's. You know how cold it can get in here.
I'm looking forward to the visit as it has been years since she's been here.
I love you and miss you so very much.
Love Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
December 25, 2013
Christmas Day is almost gone, but not the reason. And, for 7 years, you've celebrated with Jesus, but that doesn't make me feel the loss any less.
For the first time in a long time, Michele called me on my birthday, and she, Brittany, and Rachel were going to Thomaston to shop and eat dinner. She had the phone on the speaker, so I talked to all 3 of them.
Today, I called Brittany and talked to her and Rachel, and then, I called Isaac and he actually answered the phone. We talked for a few.
Brittany is planning to come up for a vist in January, from the 5th to the 8th. She wants to bring Rachel, but I don't know if that is going to happen, or not. I'm hoping all 3 children come.
I called Gregory. He and Rachael went to the beach on Monday, somewhere around Charleston with her parents for this whole week, but Rachael is stressed out and wants to come home tomorrow.
I called Victor, and he and Brenda left to go back to FL till the 30th or 31st, visiting with their kids and to move their furnishings back up here, and they're moving to Central. I told him I'd miss him :), as I'm not driving to Central to visit. I barely got to stop by when he lived a mile up the street.
Aunt Bobbie called me to wish me a Merry Christmas and that was the first time in years.
I got some blue and white china from a E-mail friend from England, and she sent a cup/saucer, and a small plate and all of it matches a tea kettle I have. She took a picture of the kettle and searched till she found the things to match it, so...I've got to learn to like tea. I got some cash from my e-mail friend in Seattle WA. And, some cookies from Mary, who has lived in NV for many, many years. Other than that, that was my Christmas.
I bought a cheap steak yesterday and was going to cook that and some baked French "fries" and make a salad for my dinner, but I ate 2 packs of crackers and made a cup of hot chocolate. Other than that, I wasn't hungry and still haven't fixed anything else to eat.
But, that has been my day, and I was alone on my birthday, too. Gregory called me early that morning right before they left to go to the beach. And, Victor called. Again, I got a gift from WA and England, and that was it. But, the thing I miss the most of all is that you couldn't call, or visit. I miss that, as you ALWAYS called, no matter which war you were fighting that day.
Well, Merry Christmas, Michael!
I love you, Mamma!
Gloria Herring
November 29, 2013
Yesterday was Thanksgiving, Michael. I sure missed sharing a meal with you and your family.
Brittany called me right before their lunch and I talked to her for a few minutes and then, I talked to Rachel for a couple of minutes and it was time for them to eat.
The day before was Michele's birthday and I called her to wish her a happy birthday.
A week ago, tomorrow, Michele and Rachel ran in a race and Rachel won 3rd place in her age group and Michele won 1st place in her age group. Michele also received a medal for being a veteran.
I know you would have been proud of all of them.
I love you and miss you, Mamma!!
October 18, 2013
You have been gone 7 years, today. Seven long and painful years.
Brittany called me this afternoon at 1:22 PM. She had left school and went to visit your grave. She called me as she was leaving the grave and we talked till Victor came and after he left, I called her back so we could finish our conversation, and we talked some more.
Then, I called her back when I came in from helping some people move. They live next door to Wesleyan Church.
I miss you so very much and I love you.
Love Mamma!!
August 27, 2013
Michael, today would have been your 47th birthday. You were waited for and wanted, and you were the happiest baby.
You had many struggles in your short 40 years, and yet, you kept on fighting and winning the battle. If it had been your choice, you'd have kept right on fighting.
I miss you so very much and wish you were still here to fight another day, or win in the end.
I love you, Mamma!!!!
July 21, 2013
Michael, your family came for a visist this weekend. They got here around 4:50 PM Friday, and left this morning, Sunday, around 9:45, went by Gregory's, who now lives in Seneca, and picked up Isaac and his girlfriend, Mallory, and they left there around 10 AM.
It was the first visit with Michele since the first part of the year after you died. It was the first time for Rachel since June, 3 years ago. I saved her snow in the freezer that she wanted me to keep for her. And, the first for Isaac since November 2011, I think it was.
We went to the Greenville Zoo to celebrate Rachel's 11th birthday, which was yesterday, the 20th. It was like we used to go for Brittany's B/D, but I missed you so much it was hard to enjoy it, but I made myself. Gregory didn't go because he couldn't walk that far, especially the up-hill part.
We came back and Michele and Rachel took naps. I guess Isaac did too, but as he stayed with Gregory, I don't know. We all went out to supper at Arbie's and Gregory came with us and Victor showed up for a few minutes.
It was a very enjoyable visit and I hope it happens again, before another 6 years.
As always, I wish you could have been here with us. Even when you were away at war, we could talk to you on the phone when they visited.
I love you and miss you so very much.
Love Mamma!!
PS Brittany spells MAMMA like you did. She didn't come because of college.
Gloria Herring
June 2, 2013
Michael, yesterday, Saturday, June 01, 2013, Brittany graduated from high school. And, before she'd even graduated, she already had a week of college under her belt.
Gregory, Victor and Brenda, and I went down for the graduation and then, went out to their house to eat.
I got to spend a few minutes with the children and with Michele, but no one-on-one time with any of them.
Rachel can cut flips on the trampoline like you and Gregroy used to do. She has won a gold medal and 3 bronze medals for gymnastics.
Isaac is still going with Mallory and has no job. But, I'm praying he gets one that interests him and has to do with painting/art.
They are all still beautiful and handsome.
I saw Michele for a few minutes, by herself. She showed Gregory and me the garden.
She has rented your house to some people and they're keeping the yard pretty. But, the flower on your grave appears to be an Easter Lily, and very faded. I wish you didn't have a grave, but since you do, I wish it could have been here in your home area so I could at least visit it. That was the first time I'd seen it in about 4 years.
I guess that about covers it.
I love you so much and miss you so much.
Love Mamma!!
May 27, 2013
Michael, I miss you so much. Whoever said it gets easier didn't know what they were talking baout.
By now, your oldest daughter will be spending her second night in her dorm room.
She couldn't wait to move out and go to college. So, she is going this summer.
I head Gregory sound happy for the first time in a long time Sunday afternoon. It was only one word, but...I'll cherish it, as it is a very rare thing.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
May 12, 2013
Today was Mother's Day, Michael, and if you'd been here, you would have wished me a good one. I got a text from Gregroy, but didn't hear from anyone else.
I miss you so very much and each holiday that comes around is just as hard as the one before.
I love you, Mamma!!
Gloria Herring
May 8, 2013
Michael, today was Gregory/Blue's birthday and Uncle Victor, Aunt Brenda, myself, and Rachael's parents, went out to eat.
We went to a place called J. Peters. It was expensive, but you get a lot of food. They left my burger raw, so I took it off the bun and asked them to cook it. They cooked it to perfection, and when they brought it back, I had a whole new plate of food.
I brought most all of it home. I only ate half the burger and part of the fries.
I also received Brittany's invitation to her graduation on June 1st. We all did. It had pictures all over it and she is beautiful!
I wish you could have been there with us. I love you and miss you so much.
Love Mamma!!
Victor Griffin
March 20, 2013
Michael,
Brenda and I have been married 43 years today and yet it only seems like yesterday. You and Greg were little kids when Brenda and I met. We were blessed to have had you and Greg in our life during that time. Vic Jr and Chrissie's young ones are growing like crazy and have lots of things going on in their lives. Man we miss you here, but you are in a far better place than we are at this time. I am proud that you considered me "your old man" and a friend. I still remember the night you brought the Dodge Demon back to Ft Meade, we had some fun that night with PFC Gary.
Love you and miss you,
Victor and Brenda
Gloria Herring
March 17, 2013
Michael, here it is, March 17th and your oldest daughter will be 17 today. She graduates high school this year, and is eager to go to college.
She's not going to Clemson like the two of you talked about, but is going to a smaller college closer to home.
I heard from her and she said Rachel won 1st place in a gymnastic's competition. Isaac still hasn't decided what he's going to do.
I, and Uncle Victor, have been helping Gregory move his stuff. He had to sell his house, at a loss, or lose it, so he sold it. I don't know where he's going to live, but he has to have everything out of his house by the 26th. He still can't draw disability.
I still miss you desperatly, and wish you were still here.
I love you, Mamma!!!
January 1, 2013
Well, here it is, another year, and without you. I picked up a package at the PO yesterday, and it had two different beautiful pictures of Brittany in it. They are her Senior pictures. Can you believe it?
And, Rachel wrote a beautiful letter to me and drew a pretty picture for me. She has the same artistic talent Isaac has.
The letter she wrote was so-grown-up sounding from the last one she wrote to me a long time back.
She said I should have done something good for my birthday, because I was older than dirt.:) I haven't answered her, yet, but I will.
I love you and miss you so very much!!!
Love Mamma!!
December 25, 2012
Another Christmas, Michael, without you...6 of them, and they don't get any better.
Gregory and Rachael had lunch here. Later, I talked to Brittany and Rachel, And then, Michele called me back. I'd called her first, but didn't get an answer, so she called me back, and then...before we got through talking, Victor and Brenda came for supper and I ate...AGAIN.
Your Mamma needs to go on a diet BIG time.
I love you and miss you so much, but you had a seat at Jesus's birthday party table.
It can't get any better than that, but it doesn't make it any easier for us. I love you!!!!
December 23, 2012
Well, Michael, another year and it is my birthday, for less than an hour more. Brittany sent B/D wishes right after midnight last night, and called me this evening.
In her message, she asked if I was a year older than dirt. It was funny. I told her I was only a day older than dirt.
When she called me, she said her mamma wanted to speak to me and Michele wished me a H/B.
Then, Rachel got on the phone and wished me a H/B. I asked her if she knew how old I was and she said she didn't. I told her I was one day older than dirt, and she said...very grown up...That's what I figured.
Gregory and his Rachael took Victor, Brenda and myself out for my B/D. Then, we all went back to V&B's and sat around for a few and then...they left and V&B took me home and went to her parents.
Lynn L. called just like she has for many years, and my friend from 8th grade on, called.
I got messages from my new E-mail friends from near Seattle, WA and from Oxon, England.
Judy, from across the road, called.
If you had been here, it would have been perfect, but...I guess it was as good as it'll ever get without you here to call me.
I love and miss you, Mamma!!
November 12, 2012
Michael, today is Veteran's Day. If you were here, we'd be honoring you. In your place, I've tried to honor others.
I love and miss you so very much.
Love Mamma!!
October 28, 2012
Michael, 20 years ago, your son was born. You were the proudest Dad around. I think you'd be proud of him today, 20 years later.
He is taller than you or Gregroy and good looking, and sweet. He will be a good and great man, but he needs some encouragement to believe in himself.
I wish you could be here to help him celebrate his big day.
I love you and miss you!!
Love Mamma!!
October 19, 2012
Michael,
I remember with great fondness the time that Vic, Jr and I spent with you that weekend in Birmingham. I was thankful for what you shared with us about your faith and that you wanted your children to know that you were going to a better place if you did not win that battle. That clip that Vic recorded of you talking was used in part of a news clip in the Tampa Bay area. One of the local news guys that I know came to us and Chrissie, Vic and I and wanted to interview us about you and why we were doing Rock-a-thons for Leukemia & Lymphoma Soceity. It was a good clip and I became friends with him after that. We miss you and your smile and laughter but we will see each other one day.
Love you and miss you,
Your old man, AKA Pop
October 18, 2012
Michael, six years ago, today, you left us and went to Heaven. You didn't leave because you wanted to, but because you were given no choice.
The only good thing about it is...you are in Heaven, but I miss you so very much, everyday.
I went with Victor to Pickens and then...he took me to Spartanburg, and it was a full day, but I still missed you.
I love you so very much, Mom!!
Gloria Herring
August 27, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Michael!!!! You would have been 46 and your Papa would have been 94.
I wish you could have been here to celebrate your special day with us. I have to take Gregory to the doctor and have him there at 8 AM, and we may go eat afterwards for a celebration for you.
Your Uncle Victor and Aunt Brenda are now living in SC and are house parents at Collins Childrens's Home. It is not an easy job.
I love you so very much and miss you more each passing day. It doesn't matter that you're in heaven, the missing here on earth is still hard because you're not here.
Love Mamma!!
July 21, 2012
Michael, it is almost 2 hours past Rachel's 10th birthday, but I called her around 8:20 PM on her birthday to wish her a Happy Birthday, and she is so sweet and beautiful.
She told me she'd been missing me, and I told her I missed her, too.
She said they went to the PO, but my card didn't get there on time, so I hope it gets there today.
I asked her if she thought I'd forgotten her since she didn't get a card and I called so late and she said she KNEW I wouldn't forget.
Do you remember how I used to call first thing on the morning of their birthdays? Well, I can no longer do that in case I disturb someone, or wake them up, so I wait till later in the day to call.
Rachel said she is going to see a play and eat pizza for her birthday, but not till today. I told her to have fun and she said she was going to.
I told her not to tell anyone, as it was a sort of secret, but that Uncle Victor may be moving up here and if he does, he might loan me a vehicle and I could drive down and visit, and she said that would be great.
As always, i wish you were here to see your children grow up and your mamma grow older.
I miss and love you, Mamma!!
June 17, 2012
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!! This would have been your 20th year as a father, a role you loved...most of the time. Isaac will be 20, Brittany just turned 17, and Rachel, who was just four and a half when you left us, will be 10 in July.
You would be proud of all 3 of them. They are handsome, pretty, and smart. And...nice.
I love you and miss you and wish you were stil with us.
Love Mamma!!
Brittany
June 11, 2012
I miss you bad right now. :( You came to me in a dream the other night. I hated waking up. :( I love you.
May 28, 2012
Today is Memorial Day and I wish you were here to be honored in person, instead of forgotten like so many of our service men and women. But, your family remembers.
Isaac graduated from high school Saturday, the 26th. You would have been so proud of him. Now, I believe he'll go on to bigger and better things with a little encouragement.
All the kids are growing up. One day, they're in diapers and the next, they're in cap and gown, receiving a diploma for 12 years of their life.
I wish you could have been there to join in the celebration with Isaac.
I love you and I miss you, Mamma!!
April 5, 2012
Michael, you would have been married 20 years this month, and I wish you'd been here to celebrate it. Michele said she took flowers to your grave on Tuesday.
I wish you could have lived to see your children grow.
I miss you so very much!
I love you, Mamma!!!!
January 1, 2012
Dearest Michael, it is almost the end of another year, and coming up on a new one. I wish you could be here to celebtate it with us as you wanted to live so very much and fought as long as you were let fight.
I am praying that the new year will bring new and better beginnings for us, and that I can improve my way of life once and for all. It is hard to always have to make do, and be a have not instead of a have. So, I'll keep praying, and I'll keep missing you.
It has been 5 years, 2 months, 1 week, and 5 days since you died, and it isn't any easier than day one.
I love you so much, Mom!!
January 1, 2012
Michael, it is the beginning of a new year, and has been 5 years, 2 months, one week, and 6 days since you died, and I still miss you each and every day.
I already wrote something for you, but it disappeared.
Love Mom!!
December 25, 2011
Michael,
We still miss you more than you know. You have been blessed because you are no longer sufering. We will see you again one day.
Love you,
Your old man,
Victor aka Pop
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