To Have & To Hold

By

G.A. Blackburn

The best day of my life, was when I stood before the world and God

Held your hands in mine and looked into your eyes,

I said “I do take you Katherine as my lawfully wedded wife”

“To have and to hold from this day forward” for the rest of my life.



Thank you for choosing me to be your one to share an eternity of love.

“To have” each other is our gift from God, the greatest Blessing from above.

“To hold” you in my arms and Heart and soul, makes my life whole.

From that day forward our journey began and

We are now one for eternity on a path that never ends



Katherine I love you forever and gave you my heart and my soul

You are all the universe I will ever need, our bond will always be

“To Have and to hold” each other, our Destiny.





R2 June 11,2022

Both of us growing up in California, loved the coast and the beaches. We loved introducing each of the children to the sun, surf and sand. Here Sharon dip's her toes at Dana Point.

A few years ago Gerry and others were invited to participate on a board at Griffith Observatory.  I drove there but found myself totally lost in the crowd.  Didn't know where to go or who to see.  But I remember spotting Kathy across a crowded room and I knew everything would be OK.  She had it all organized.  She was that way.  Kathy was always helpful in times like that.  Always such a wonderful lady, so loving, caring, and kind.  I miss seeing her.

I miss you so much that my heart hurts. But that’s because we shared so much love. Thank you for being the most amazing grandma I could ask for. 

I will never forget the smile on your face when I introduced you to my daughter, and told you she was named after you. I’m so glad she shares your name.