Friday, September 30, 2016
Hey! it's me. Addie!
Hey, it’s me. Addie.
This picture is of me in my early twenties when I was Addie
Naomi Basham. Later, I became Addie B. Dillon, but I’ve always been Addie. And I still am.
I lived a pretty good life. I was born to a large, loving
country family. I had good parents, we went to church, we went to school, I
knew love.
Along with my husband, Frank, we owned and operated Frank’s Café (AKA Frank & Addie's Cafe) in Rocky Mount, Virginia for 45 years. In
those years, I received the precious gifts of my children, Greg and Tracy, my grandchildren, Morgan and Layne, and
made so many wonderful friends.
I loved having my extended family visit during Christmas,
one of our two opportunities to gather throughout the year. Since I’ve been
disabled, Tracy and Greg have continued to honor my birthday (December 19) by
hosting a birthday party for me at Friendship Manor. So many of my nieces and
nephews, my brothers and sister, always come to celebrate the day. In some way, it has been a way to continue
that tradition.
The second was our annual family reunion. I never missed
one. They were a highlight of my life when I got to visit with my many aunts and
uncles and cousins from outlying areas. Those were great times.
I had the opportunity to travel extensively. I traveled
abroad and to many of the states in the US. I loved it, experiencing different
cultures, seeing the tourist attractions.
On December 19th, I will be 85 years old. Over
those 85 years, I experienced much happiness.
I experienced sorrow. I was a daughter, a wife, a mother, a grandmother,
and a great grandmother, and a professional business woman. I worked hard, I loved hard, I lived my life. Isn't that what it's all about?
The past few years have been difficult. Dementia is painful.
For everyone.
BUT
…
I’m still here!
Love to you all,
Addie
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| Thank you, Tracy, for your love and dedication. |
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| My twin, Alcoy (1931 - 1947) |
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