Friday, October 4, 2002
First of all to my beloved Becky and Tyson: I am so very proud of you both for so many reasons. Whenever life hands you lemons, you combine forces and come through with the sweetest of lemonades making the many who love and cherish you, as Great-Grandpa and I do, stand in awe of your strength and courage. I know your Mom/Grandma is smiling at you from her place in heaven, feeling the same. Theresa: I know what void this will be for you. I have thought of you often, sharing this role of caretaking, know what an important part you and your Mom had in one another's life, sharing the little moments that will always be a comfort now. Jimmy: It was of no surprise when I heard of how you were able to bring comfort and a smile to so many at the service...I remember a backyard, a little boy burying his cat and how you did the same for us. It is a special gift and proof of all your Mom passed on. Susanne: Thank you for all the times you, along with your Mom, included me in the family gatherings. Your graciousness was a mirror image of your Mom's and you were both so greatly appreciated. Michael: My thoughts, prayers, appreciation and gratitude for all you do are with you now and always.
To all: in so many ways you show the best of what family can be in good times and bad. God bless.
Kathie and Great-Grandpa
