Well today is May 8, like all other days I find myself missing Katz.  I find that the some days are harder than the rest and this seems to be one of them.  Today would have been Katz 48th birthday, so I stay busy finding things to do to make the time pass so this day will pass too.  But I also do not want to forget her on this day so to honor my wife, my love I flew and flag over COP Bande Shardee .  I plan to fly this flag only one day a year to honor her.  The second thing I did was to build a porch and build swing to go on it.  So this morning I found myself sitting on the porch swing, and drinking a cup of coffee.  Both things Katz enjoyed doing.  I remember when we visited her sister in Portland we sat in their porch swing and would talk about our life. 

And as time went on today I look back over some old E-mail Katz sent me one was when I was in Iraq during her birthday, I had sent her flower to wish her a happy birthday.  Today I had flower placed on her grave once again from someone else had to do it for me because I wasn’t there.  So little time with her to celebrate such great events in her life, which to me was way too short. 

So for all of you that are reading my post thanks for letting me talk.  And I ask you on this day, if you have a swing sit outside and enjoy the day, have a cup of coffee, read the paper or a book.  Remember Katz for who she was and how she made you feel.  I OK to be sad and miss her, but know she wanted you to be happy and enjoy your life and your love ones.  And thought she is gone how she made you feel will always be there if you just look inside. 

Three years ago today, Lisa and Thomas were wed in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Swannanoa, N.C.  Our thoughts today, as on other days, are of and with them both and of the brief time they had together.

Joyce and Marv Katz

I've posted two videos of Lisa under the "Gallery" tab that I thought visitors here might enjoy.

Marv Katz