I thought of you today
but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
and days before that too,
I think of you in silence
...I often speak your name
All I have are memories
and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake
with which I’ll never part
God has you in His keeping
We have you in our hearts

Hope you're with us, keeping the kids safe.

I always wish that I could somehow know that you are able to see that everyday that I am keeping my promise to raise our kids with you being alays being a part of our decisions, plans, setbacks and accomplishments. Your memory lives on as the kids grow into young adults that I hope make you proud.

Lexi and Brandon, I know what it's like to have a loving father and I know what it's like to lose him, but I can't imagine what it's like to lose him at such a young age. I met your dad in 1995. I always liked him. He had such a great sense of humor and was always ready to lend a hand if he could. He might have been a little overprotective of you guys. Like when he wouldn't let anyone drive you anywhere. It had to be him or your mom or your grandmom. He loved you kids more than anything on this earth. You were his sun and moon. His love was very evident.. It's just so sad that he had to leave you so soon. He was always so proud of you both. He will always be with you. So on Sunday, we will be together and we will have a toast in his memory.