What I would give to go back to this time with her. She was so full of life then. The most adventurous woman I ever met. Although my family had their issues I always loved them all. Her job required her to travel the world. This was around Christmas time. I was maybe 7 or 8 here. The first time we planned to go to Denver our flight got cancelled because there was a bad storm. She was so devastated. I slept in her bed with her that night before and she didn't usually let me sleep with her because she had so many back problems and I kicked horribly. I slept in my thermal clothes and was so excited. Since our flight was cancelled she took me somewhere fun to make up for it. When we finally got to go I was scared to death to fly on a plain but she assured me she lived on planes basically and I had nothing to worry about. At this time my Mammaw Woodrome was still alive. Those who know me know that when I was little the only place I would stay without my momma was Vickie Rogers house. I remember having a nightmare that night in our cabin and waking Mammaw Woodrome up asking her if I could sleep with her. I was afraid to wake her up. Not because she was mean but because I new she needed her rest. She said of course baby and scooted on over. Aunt Nell paid for me to take skiing lessons which I ended up in the splits somehow because I thought I was a big shot. I rode the snowmobile with uncle Waymon. Although I missed my momma she made me feel so safe. She also took, my mom, me, Brandon Tyler, and my cousin Andi to Myrtle Beach South Carolina where we went to The Dixie Stampede. I remember thinking I was going to get to meet Dolly Parton because she owned it ha. Brandon was obsessed with Barney when he was little so mom bought him a small Barney chair. Aunt Nell and Susan Michelle Woodrome had so many issues with it getting it on the plane. She was like a gypsy never staying in one place. There wasn't a summer she didn't take us to Astroworld before it closed down, the beach, or somewhere fun. I remember her for all the fun things we done but most importantly how full of life she was. She had so many surgeries between her heart, neck, back, and a few strokes but that never slowed her down. I always told her I was going to rub her head for good luck and that she was going to outlive us all. Aunt Nell is the one who came up with my name. She also would have my paper salad "potato salad" ready for me because she new it was my favorite. I also had to make a happy plate before I could leave the table. My cousin Jennifer was a picky eater and loved chocolate milk but aunt Nell wouldn't let her drink it until she ate all her food. We usually sat there a while lol. We spent every Christmas (well early Christmas) with her. She always gave us the best gifts. I would have been happy with a coloring book if it came from her. She also loved to hear me sing so she bought me a guitar and light up keyboard so I would learn to play and sing. She had the most unique gifts and I always thought she traveled the world to get my gifts but come to find out she bought everything from home cause she was obsessed with QVC. Her and I were night owls. I would sit on her love seat laying my head in her lap while she stroked my hair and ate her ice. She had to have crushed ice. Out of 23 years of me knowing her I have only ever heard her say 3 cuss words and she slipped; I looked at her with surprise and her face was every bit of red. She thought I was upset with her cause I was sensitive like that lol. She always used to joke with Andrea and my mom saying when she died they would have to fight over who gets her jewelry. She had tons of beautiful jewelry. She was always dressed up like she was going to the Oscars and always had her make up on. She had the prettiest nails. I always loved them. She got her nails and toenails done every week. This is how I want to remember her. Although she lived in Houston and I lived in Center her house was my second home. I love you and miss you Nelda Vanderford. I am grateful now that I called you a month ago to make it right. It's not goodbye forever but see you later.