Donna Booker Family Friend

I first met Lindsey just before her first birthday. We had moved in across the “court” from the Freemans, and our first visitors were Lindsey and Ty. Even though I was 8 months pregnant, they would come over to see if I could come out and play. Once my son Avery was born, Lindsey was in heaven. She was no longer the baby of the court, she was one of the big kids (even though she was only 1, she thought she was 5!).

Lindsey and Avery were two peas in a pod. Fourth of July parties with them running around with black powder on their noses from picking up popped fireworks, Lindsey teaching Avery how to ride a bike, getting covered head to toe (and everywhere else) in mud when the fire hydrant leaked, and making snowmen the one year it snowed in San Antonio. When Stevie was born, she was so excited! The gang of 2 became 3. She was always a wonderful sister with such a huge heart.

Everyone else has written about that smile. It is truly indescribable unless you experienced it. It seemed to start at her toes and work its way up. That throaty laugh, which was so funny coming from a little girl, would make everyone else laugh. You couldn’t stay angry with Lindsey, no matter what mischief she was into. She would smile and giggle at you, and as a mother of boys, would melt my heart.

I am so honored to be a part of the Freeman’s extended family. Lindsey’s wedding day was just what I expected: classy, traditional, but a little wild and just a lot of fun. She was so radiant and happy, and when I last saw her at Avery’s reception, she was absolutely glowing with her pregnancy.

It breaks my heart she left us so soon. She left behind a legacy much larger than anyone of just 30 could imagine. We will always love Lindsey, and when we think of her, even though it still brings tears to our eyes from the tear in our heart, we will soon be able to smile once again. Remembering the smile, the laugh, and the fun and love she brought to all our lives.

Donna Booker