Going Home

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14

Returned from Bishop late last night. My cousin passed away, only 42, leaving behind 5 children, two step children, and her husband. Genyne was one of the liveliest, funny, loving, person I know. She lived out her faith daily, making it known to whoever crossed her path. We grew up next door to each other, she was like a big sister, always protecting, teaching us Hess kids. Hearing of her passing, felt like a stab in the heart. We all grieved as a family, each day is a little harder than the last realizing she's gone from this earth. But......let me be clear we know where Genyne is, she's with her saviour, her first love, Jesus. That was her goal from the beginning she ran the race. I have hope that one day I'll see my cousin again. 

All my sibling where able to make the service, we rode the shuttle to the graveside

Rachel and I 

 Jim, Mom, and Dad

 Sadie and her cousin Naomi

 Bethany (Genyne's daughter) we love Beth, every time were in town she comes walking up my parents long driveway with her two little cousins waiting anxiously for her. Spitting image of her momma

 Cousins

 (Emma and Awahnee) Rachel and I are the same age as these two, we literally all grew up as sisters, I love them like no other, be prepared to be annoyed by us, we've spend our childhood with one another, so get us in a room, and sorry we can barley contain ourselves with our inside jokes, laughter. Wish Rach was in this shot!

 So from here on out Chloe took my camera after the funeral and took such amazing shots!
Brandon and John

 Cousin Naomi

 Mom, Rachel, Sage, Naomi

 Rachel and Luke

 Daddy and me

 Raquel and Feather

 Theresa and J.R

 Raquel and Stan

 Genyne's first grandchild, who she absolutely adored, Bubba

 The Photographer her self, Coco

Had such a blessed time with my family

All my family members made it into town to attend the service. We got to visit with our grandma

 Uncle Jim and the two babies

 On our way to church, nothing like a good ol Pentecostal church service! Wow God was moving so powerfully. Even though there is tremendous sadness over our loss, there is also great joy knowing Genyne is in Heaven, where there are no more tears, pain, heartache, but everlasting peace, joy unspeakable!

 The "Hess", Slee, girls

 Auntie Rachel went on our journey, love having her around such a wonderful aunt, sister

 City girls going back to their roots!

 These two had a fun time, they also love going "home"

 Luke was there, and mauled the entire time by us all, he learned to wag his finger at us, "No, no go away" is what he was telling us! But when we were leaving, he wanted in!

 Thanks Dad and mom, for your love, opening our family home like no other I've ever seen. You both live out your testimonies daily.

 Some quick cousin time, Left to right, Jenny, Rachel, Awahnee, me, Chippy, Emma. Love you all so much

 My awesome auntie, Love all my aunties like second mommas,

 Beautiful Sage she just shines in Bishop surrounded by her family

 Bye Babs (Luke hippo sister), love you

 As you can see I'm a blessed girl. Shirley