There’s something so special about that dog you get in your 20s.
Eli was there for every major milestone in our adult lives, getting married, having our twins, and everything in between and after. We’ve lived in four different houses together, and it’s hard to imagine any house feeling like home without him.
We’ll miss his seal barks, his constant need to fetch something, and I don’t know how I’ll sleep without him curled up against my legs.
Without even realizing it, dogs like Eli teach you so much, about unconditional love, about slowing down, about how little you actually need to be happy. Some of my favorite days were spent at dog parks like Shelby Farms or Tobey Field, not because of anything special we were doing, but because everyone there is in a good mood. Calm and content, just watching their dog be a dog.
For Eli, happiness really was that simple: an open field, his tennis ball, and being together. I hope he knew how deeply he was loved, and how grateful I am that I picked him out of a litter almost 14 years ago, because something in his eyes told me he was meant to be ours.
Grateful for all the love he gave, and for everything he taught us along the way. Rest peacefully, my sweet boy.
Celebrating our Julie is easy ✨ So excited for this next chapter, and so thankful for the group of amazing women she’s surrounded herself with 💕 Cheers to Julie and Ryan!
Grateful for a full house this 4th of July! When we built this home, we dreamed of filling it with moments just like this. Making core memories with friends and family and the smell of something good on the grill. 🇺🇸❤️💙🤍
Some cities have art galleries. We have Cade ‘Coleslaw’ Coleman body slamming in a vat of BBQ sauce splashing our children in the front row. Memphis culture at its finest! Shoutout to @901ac for the genius wrestlemania sauce guard t-shirts. @mwsmokers901 turned out!
We are devastated to share the loss of Massey’s mom and our Bammy this past Sunday. Anyone who met Bev would quickly learn she loved fiercely and was always the person you wanted in your corner. I am so thankful she was in ours. Bev knew how to have the best time and treated gift-giving like it was an extreme sport. We could never leave her house without three bags of groceries, two bags of clothes, and three toys for each of the kids. Her generosity knew no bounds, which made up for her tolerance for bullshit, which was absolutely zero. She can never be replaced, and we will miss her every single day.
Visitation for Beverly will be July 11 from 4-6 with service immediately following at 6pm - Memphis Funeral Home on N Germantown Pkwy.
