Bob,

I had the honor of not only working for you while you were in Bagdad, but also of becoming good friends with you and Sally.  I respected you and loved you as a boss because I knew you were hard working, kind, and a straight shooter!  Honesty was very important to you, as it was to me.  


Our Children, Christy and Mike went to school together, and played tennis together, and we shared many fun times with my husband Jack and your Sally cheering our kids on, as well as the rest of the team.  We had dinner together at the out of town games, we sat in the heat in Phoenix and burned up watching our kids play, but it was important that we all be there.  That's the kind of parent you were.  You were there for your family, and that also was important to us.  You shared the same values we shared.


We will miss you Bob, you were a very special man, but you have left a wonderful legacy!  Rest in Peace my Irish friend!  We will meet again one day soon!


Love,

Barb         

      

    

Remembered Joy (An Irish Prayer)

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free!
I follow the plan God laid for me,
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all...
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss...
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life's been full, I've savoured much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief-
Don't shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.


This Irish prayer reminded me of my Dad.  I miss him so much.  I think he would have loved this prayer!   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
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