Tennille Robinson Lasley 1980-2010 You Are Our Angel Now!
In honor of her birthday WEEK and since she is definitely in heaven dropping down the snow flurries all over Texas and Oklahoma.... I had to post this a few days early!
No excuses... I have been emotionally unable to open and view these files since Tennille passed away in April. I went through the photos and others from her childhood to create a slideshow for her memorial, but after that I couldn't bare it any more. To this day and forever, I will ask God why a gorgeous, brilliant, promising, loving nurse, mother, daughter, wife and friend was taken to heaven at the tender age of 30. I cannot understand it, and it has taken it's toll on me. When we first met, Tennille was inquiring about wedding photography services for her wedding. I asked when she'd like to get together. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined forming such a strong bond with a person I barely knew and with her family. I quickly learned of her condition. A brain tumor that she had been bravely fighting for years, was back. I never once saw her cry, never saw her scared, never saw fear in her eyes. She was always hopeful, optimistic. We'd make plans for the future and chat about what we'd do first when she kicked this cancer's butt. The tale is all too common - in this battle cancer won. Tennille was taken on the wings of angels to heaven in April 2010. I was there to bring in her Dirty 30! Which she said couldn't be that dirty since she couldn't drink YET. But, as soon as she was well, we were going to have a re-do! We went to eat at a Cuban restaurant because it turns out my girl loved latin food! We laughed and joked around and shared stories from our past. In the hospital, I told her that when I get to heaven we are going to party like rock stars and blow the place up. She grabbed my hand so tight and said YES! I knew she was still there in spirit - but her physical body was being depleted. I am grateful the Lord brought me Tennille and her amazing family into my life. I haven't been able to stay in touch just yet because I am still not able to speak without breaking down. I think of you everyday Tennille! I think of your gorgeous son Dylan and what an amazing man he will become and how proud he will make his momma. I think of your grandchild (that's right - I know you are laughing right now old lady!). I think of Charles and how the love I saw him have for you is a love I have never and probably never will see again. I saw the world's most strong and dedicated parents watch their baby girl fight. I can't say anything excpet that I wish I could have stuck my hand in there and pulled that tumor out. But, after all is said, I am so grateful you got your wonderful, beautiful and perfect wedding. No one deserved it more! My love is always with you TT. Always!
I knew Tennille personally and cried so much when I found out she had passed. She was the "one that got away.". We dated for a short time and fell in love with her but never told her. I miss her deeply. Beautiful woman and she loved Dylan dearly. I miss her and always remember her. A true lady.
Rene Hill
Posted by: Rene Hill | May 05, 2011 at 05:55 PM