Late last night, Bubba (Collin) Presley passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. Bubba had a contagious smile, amazing strength and a life that taught us all about perseverance and happiness.
I wrote about Bubba's mommy, Julie, in the past and shared how I was always struck by her strength as she literally held Bubba up and cared for him with unwavering strength and a smile on her face.
Circumstance brought our friendship together, and our family has been touched and uplifted by knowing the Presleys.
So many of you encourage and pray for my family, today please pray for Julie; Jason; Bubba's biggest cheerleader, sister and best friend Regan, and the rest of his family and friends.
It is going to be so difficult to tell the kids, especially Elizabeth who knew Bubba most and considered him a friend and fellow little hero. We will have a dance party in the car - as Julie does with her loves- and we will watch buses go by at lunch as Bubba LOVED buses. Mostly, though, we will forever think of a great smile as a "Bubba smile" and we will remember him as a friend who touched our hearts and inspired us to be better no matter what.
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| July 4th is Bubba's birthday! This year was super fun Team Bubba party!! |
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| My sweet friend Julie is such a warrior mom. |
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| Liz and Bubba have many of the same doctors and it is always fun to see friends on hospital days. |
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| The best Bubba smile. We will miss you, sweet boy. |
Allyson, this was beautiful. I can not stop crying. Julie, Bubba and Regan were just over here last week for the open house. Although they were only here for just a few minutes, they left such a special spirit and feeling in our home. What a blessing and example Julie, Bubba and the entire Presley family have been in our lives as well as the lives of so many others. Thank you again for sharing this special post.
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