Happy Birthday my husband! Another trip around the sun and I still miss you so much! Time goes by so quickly anymore things get blurry. You are never not on my mind and I know you watch over me because I feel you keeping me safe. I love you and can't wait for us to be together again someday.....

We will always remember you on January 11, it must have been a cold, chilly, day that you were born. Missouri is usually pretty darn cold this time of year. We have friends who have 10 inches of snow on the ground. Missing you, as always. Take care and know that you were a great addition to our family. Xoxoxo Mary Lee

Happy Birthday Dad. Another year goes by and I just do the best I can to like a full life and work to deal with the situations that I presented with based on all the knowledge and lessons you taught me in our time together. We are having a big party weekend in Vegas this weekend for Jill and I and I would give anything for you to be there celebrating this moment with us but as always you will be in my thoughts on a daily basis. Love you.

Dad...it has been a while since I have been on here, but there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or wish you were here to ask a question to or just hear about what you have been up to. Jason the kids and I were able to stop and visit Wendy on June 7th. It was so great to reconnect with her and for her to meet Aria. Before that Tyrel and his family, mom and my family were all able to visit Maine together. Both of those visit were so wonderful, and I have hope that someday we will all be able to gather together as a big group. Because of you we are all a family and that is such a blessing. We may not see each other as often as we would like, but we are all connected and tied to each other and you. You live on each and every day in Mom, your kids, your grandkids and your great grandson. I love you and miss you so much Dad.

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This date always sneaks up on me and I am never quite prepared-8 years seems like only yesterday-just a few days ago, I was thinking about our last get together here in Mansfield. All if you surprised me with a get together and snacks from Chick-fil-a. Missing you always. ML

Well, here we are, another year has passed. This day is still so vivid in my mind, I can't believe it's now 8 years. I miss you just as much as ever and can't wait to feel your arms around me again. I love you forever!

I still think about you often, Uncle Teddy. Thank you for all of the special times we shared together when I was just a kid. I remember you as happy, loving and kind. I'm sure your kids and grandkids have the same great qualities. Love, Cindy

Happy birthday old fellow, so sorry we cannot celebrate with a big family get together. I am alone here and dearly miss each of you- just had a piece of Red Velvet Cake on your behalf and for me being a good patient at the doctor’s office today. Frank is treating us both. Happy day. Love, ML

I've been thinking of you a lot recently, Ted.

Today I thought of all the birthdays we spent working together. And how we would celebrate by buying each other Mexican food for lunch, which usually turned into a 45-minute lesson on life. Those memories won't fade.

Miss you my friend, Happy Birthday.

-Jon

Happy Birthday to the best husband ever!!! I miss you so much and just can't wait to be together again so I can feel your arms around me..... Another year has gone by without you but as always, things happen, good and bad, but you know that and I love that you are still right next to me while I continue on my life journey. I love you forever!!! 

Happy birthday dad. Just wanted to leave a quick not and wish you happy birthday and say thanks for all you ever did for us. I still relay on the things you taught me growing up. Love you and hope you have a great birthday party up there.

Happy Anniversary. I sure wish we were face to face saying that. It's been 42 yrs now and I'll keep counting because we didn't choose this... I miss you so much

Happy Thanksgiving Ted. I'm looking for a recipe for stuffing....if you were here I would already be smelling the deliciousness in the house. Not anymore. I love you so much and can't wait to be with you!!!

Can’t believe how quickly the years have gone by, still remember our last get together, Memphis Red Hot and Blue in Fort Worth. Many family members gone now-surely hope you are all together again. I miss all of you. Sending much love , Mary Lee.

Hi I can’t believe it’s 7 years that you have been gone. I love you so much still and always will . Sometimes I feel like it was just yesterday when you left us because I still miss you with all my heart and soul!
Until we meet again in heaven

7 years, can't believe it's been that long. Still questions I have and guidance I need. I will continue to look for direction from you. Love you dad.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Ted....I sure wish I was with you... you see what our world has become. On a positive note, we have a new Great Grandson!! Baby Damian Jr is just an adorable little blessing in disguise but you know this already, right? This year was so crazy and busy it went by so fast. The one thing that never changes is I still miss you so much and can't wait to see you again. I love you forever and ever... Love, Helen

Miss you a lot today Dad! The world is still in chaos and I don’t think that will change any time soon. I know things in heaven and that you are with Aunt Bev, Uncle Lee, Grandma and Grandpa, and all of our other loved ones. Miss you and love you forever.

Missing you today, but know you and Bev are busy helping others in heaven. You both were such a warm caring family and your families are doing well, as you watch over them. Peace and love, Mary Lee

Miss you, Uncle Teddy. I hope mom has found you in heaven and you can share some little brother-big sister love. Take care of each other.

How can it be 6 years since you left us? I miss you so much and selfishly still wish you were here with me. I just want to feel your presence, so I will see you in my dreams tonight and until we are together again I love you 

I quoted you today, Ted. As I often do. I miss you.

Love you. Miss your guidance everyday.

Hippo Birdie to you! You know what I'm talking about. Miss you still as much as ever.

Happy Birthday Dad! Wish you were here during this crazy and chaotic time. Miss you so much. I love you!

Another year, but a very difficult one for so many-know you are watching over your family. Prayers for Bev. Much love, ML

Happy Birthday Dad.

Love you.

Happy Anniversary Ted. I can't believe it's 40 years ago we got married!!! I miss you so much and I can't wait to see you again. I love you....

Today is July 17, but what I going to write, was written on the 9th. Being at the cabin, your favorite place leaves me with no wi-fi. I can't believe it's been 5 years since I've been able to see you or smell you, hug you or hear your voice. I still talk to you everyday and at times still have those fleeting moments when I think of calling you for something only to realize you're not here. I relive those several weeks often and still go through what if's time and time again. The thought of going on now that I'm retired brings out anger and sadness because this was supposed to be our time, just us loving and just enjoying each other. I know when the Lord says it's my time, I know you will be there waiting for me. I love you so much!

5 Years. 1825 Days of still trying to get over the fact your gone and left us way to early. Still wanting to ask questions and advice everyday and frustrated that I cant. Trying to get over regret I still have some days for not doing more just for fun or going to the cabin but working instead. Been a tough 5 years is some respects and had many wonderful things happen in the last 5 years but still stings that you are not here to see or be a part of them. I know your watching and looking over us. Love you always.

Well Dad, it’s hard to believe that it’s been 5 years since you left us, since I last got to give you a hug, and since your grandkids got to spend time with you. These last 5 years have had many joys and hardships. I miss you desperately. I find myself thinking this would be easier if Dad was here. You were always such a great example of a selfless giving heart. We talk about you to the kids often so that they will never forget you even bough they were so young. Even though Aria never met you she hears stories of Grandpa and see’s your picture daily. You are missed but never forgotten.

So, on to the 2020 year and it’s crazy . As the new year dawned the world went from celebrating a new decade and the wonderful things that would happen to being essentially put under house arrest while the world lists jobs and loved ones. This we can all thank to our new buddy the novel coronavirus. This nice new virus decided to leave its home in Asia and travel the world infecting everyone. We have new been in a state of emergency for this pandemic for about 5 months. Thank you new decade. We are learning to wear masks anytime we are in public. The kids will have to wear masks at school and we are constantly praying that the hospital system doesn’t get overrun as we try to reopen society. This balance of trying to save lives from the virus and keep things closed with trying to save lives of people more affected by the closures that are taking drastic measures is exhausting. Jason struggle daily with how much to be out and what to let our kids do, not so much for their safety, but because we do not want to accidentally give someone else the virus. Our kids have had to learn that they need to not hug, touch, or high-five people. They have to water a mask in public and not touch their faces or other surfaces. I can just say it’s been hard and much of 2020 so far sucks.

On a happier note, Liam is turning 10 in 11 days. I’m not sure how it happened so fast. He is a great kid. Loves people and will talk to whoever will listen. He loves baseball, soccer, basketball and pretty much anything outside.

Adrian is still our child of passion. He feels his emotions very strongly and can be very hard at times, but he can also be one of the most loving and empathetic kids I know. He wants to do everything Liam does and will try out anything.

Aria, is a fiery redhead. She has her two brothers she is trying to keep up with, but isn’t as wild as them. She loves babies but she will stand up for herself. Example, she got tired of a kid yelling at her at school so she hit him with her shoe.

I love you and miss you Dad.

Happy Father's Day, dad.
Miss you a ton on days like this.

Missed you yesterday Dad. Talked to the kids about you and how it was your birthday. The boys had soccer and you would have been so proud to watch how hard they worked. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about and miss you.

Has been a difficult year, missing Jenna, missing you and losing many old friends, but we take each day and rejoice, doing OK for old guys. XOXO, ML

Happy Birthday Ted. I can't believe this is the 5th birthday since you left for Heaven.... I love you and miss you still as much as ever.

Happy birthday dad,

Another year gone by so fast. I have thought about you more the last 2 days as I drive a truck across the county and it reminded me of so many of these trips we took together either buying a truck or moving someone. I wish you could have been here on this one but I know you were watching to make sure I made it safely. Until we can take another trip together I will always remember those. Miss you and love you.

It seems like it was just last week that I had written anything here. The thought of you being gone for 4 years seems impossible. Life for me now is still "one day at a time". That is what my mom would tell me when I was having an especially hard day. Now she isn't here to tell me and comfort me like she used to. I still miss you so much and it still sucks. I love you forever!

As I sat there packing last night for our yearly golf trip to Cleveland I was reminded how fast time flies by and that it has been 4 years already. It is days like that when it hits home again that your not here to share these special times with as we always had a great time flying to Chicago to meet up with Art and Jason and make that 5 hour drive to Cleveland and spend some quality time together. It makes me grateful that my friends and family still put some time aside every year to continue this tradition that we started and to celebrate the times we had on those trips. I miss you as mush as ever and know you will be shining down upon us this week as we add another year of memories. Love you .

This day always sneaks up on me, guess it must be old age or too many things going on. Planning a trip to see Bev and Lee, she is not well and could not travel to Jenna's memorial, so I told her we would come there for a short trip. I know God is watching over you and Jenna and others family members. He is a just and loving God with special plans for each of us. Peace be with you each day. Love, Mary Lee

This day of the year will never be the same again. Almost 4 years have passed and still I struggle to come to grips with the situation I find myself in. I assume one day it will change and get better but i am lost for when that might be. I try to make the day as good as possible for my girls but I cannot help but feel a deep void that can never be filled again.
I have a sad soul this day every year.

Ted, I often think of you and all the laughs we shared. I also reflect on your advice and the lessons you have instilled, all of which continues to serve me to this day. It’s funny, I thought of you a lot this week—now I remember why.
Happy birthday my friend.

Dad as I sit here remembering your birthday and celebrating it in my heart I am reminded of Gods blessings. Even though you are not here to celebrate with us anymore I am blessed that you are my father and I am blessed with all the memories of our experiences and joys we had together over the years. I love you and miss you each and everyday.

Happy Birthday, brother. We are still missing you as we walk down that trail of old age. Each day takes it's toll on our bones, muscles, joints, and mind. Surely hope that you are watching over Jenna and will keep her by your side with you there-that was a big loss for us. Peace be with both of you. ML

Happy Birthday to my best friend forever!!! What I feel now is the same as ever, I still miss you so much and I can't wait to see you again. I thank God everyday for our kids because I don't know what I would do without them. P.S. Give my mom and dad a big hug for me :)

Happy birthday dad,
This last year had some difficult questions and decisions to be made and I would always be left wanting your advice and wondering what you would say. I made the best decision I thought and hope they would be the correct ones. I still catch myself asking you questions and looking for answers. Miss you everyday.
I love you dad.

I can't believe you have been gone for 3 years. There isn't a minute of any day that I'm not thinking of you. I miss you all the time whether I see something or hear something that reminds me of what we had for so many years.... True Love, only once in a lifetime... I long for the time when I can be with you again.
I love you always!!

We are still saddened that you are not here to enjoy getting old with the rest of us. Frank has developed Parkinson's and if moving very slowly. I am just slow because of age. Wish you could have shared our 50th with us-it was very quiet-not many couples make it to 50 anymore. I too, often have questions for you, but we muddle through and do our best. Missing you often. Love, Mary Lee

Still in disbelief most days that your not here anymore especially when i have a question I cannot find the answer too or need to lean for advice. There are still so many things I would and should have asked and learned. Thanks for everything you have ever done and continue to do and one day we can sit down and go over things again, Miss you everyday. Love you Dad.