Kentucky Family

Last week we received somber news of the death of my uncle, Carroll Benedict. Carroll fought a short yet intense battle with lung cancer. As a family we mourned, yet as funerals do, his death brought many of us together for the first time in many years. Carroll will be remembered fondly.

Cousins, cousins, and more cousins.

A picnic in the kitchen.

Gus and Gabby crack themselves up. Must've been an inside joke.

For years Carroll gifted Derek with Chevron trucks, tankers, and semis every Christmas. They are still a favorite today as Owen, Gus, and Corinne scramble to make the next vroooommmm...

The ultimate playroom. Complete with no recalled toys dated 1971-1981.

Our hearts are with the Benedicts during this difficult time. Hopefully, the addition of little Marin, the Guatemalan baby girl that Jane Layton is adopting will help fill the void they all feel right now. Whenever God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window. We love you all and keep you in our thoughts.