Yesterday was 8 years since Chuck has passed away. This time of year is very hard for the family. Steve and Scott are grown men but they still miss their conversations with him. Received a text message letting me know that Dennie, Chuck's sister, has been put on Hospice so that side of the family is expecting a phone call as well as myself. I would love for Chuck to see his new granddaughter. She is beautiful and a happy baby. Talia is her name but I call her Angel or Baby Girl. Time Marches On.

Five years have passed since you went to Heaven. This year has been extremely hard for me and the boys. I have moved you back to Pleasant Grove and I am so happy that I did this. I will always love you.

Chuck, I honestly thought as the days go by that I would miss you less. Not true. I miss you more today than I ever have and so does your boys. When we are together, we never stop talking about you. Still haven't seen or heard from Micheal, Eric or Shealyn. Wish you were here too tell me that it is okay. Travis and Heather always keep in touch. 

Never dreamed being a grandmother would hurt so bad.
I just keep going and without God, I would never have made it this far.

Wish I had you here to talk awhile. I would hug you and kiss you. I would also say I am sorry if I said anything that hurt you. I love you. Put you in Viet Nam Memorial last June. You deserve it.

Chuck, it has been 3.5 years since you left the boys and myself. Today is your 68th birthday. I am having a get together for Scott. He misses you so especially on your birthday because he shares this day with you. We love you so much and wish you were with us. My life has gone on but I feel part of my heart is missing. We are honoring you in June in Washington, DC. You deserve to be honored. You gave your life for your country, not in the War but as a result of the Warwith Agent Orange. I love you and always have and always will.

My two sons and myself miss Chuck every single day. Some days I cry but I am to the point where I smile when I think of him. He was so funny and kept me laughing. He died from Agent Orange which he came in contact with in Viet Nam. His last 3 years were so hard for him and I am comforted with knowing he is not struggling to breath anymore. He was and will always be the love of my life.