May 31st...it is my grandfather Lynn Headrick's birthday, he would have been 80. May 31st, 2008 the day his youngest brother Edwin Headrick passed from this life. To the left is a picture of uncle Edwin and Aunt Shirley, April and myself. We were able to enjoy some horseback riding on our last visit in October 2007. Edwin knew April wanted to "ride a horse in Texas", so he set out to find a place to ride. He was just that kind of guy. Edwin was the last existing brother after Rob Headrick passed away in April. Being raised by my grandparents has moved what actually is "great" family members to immediate family members. Great uncles and aunts are in the role of immediate aunts and uncles. Everyone is bumped up a generation. The sad part is, there is a great deal of loss with the ages of these people whom I love so much. My uncle Rob passed away in Texas 2 months ago and now uncle Edwin. They had an interesting family history from growing up on a cotton gin in Ellis County, Texas, to teaching in colleges and preaching the gospel. As I sit here at Uncle Edwin's house in Abilene I think about how much all these men will be missed. I have missed my grandfather for 10 years and I will the rest of my life.
