Just thinking about this morning and wanted to let you know all that is going on.  Your beautiful daughter Samantha(Sam) graduated in May with a doctorate in Physical Therapy in May, took her state boards in July and passed and is now working at AIT Women's Center in Naperville as at pt and loving it.  She came out last weekend and shared with us it was so special.  Nick is a senior at NIU Dekalb and is studying to be a PE teacher and doing very well.  He has a special girlfriend Renee and they came out 2 weeks ago to spend the day at BeeHappyAcres.  It was a special time for us.  Renee is a sweety and you would love her.  Dad and I will be celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary on September 20th and have a special dinner planned with our family. We are still enjoying BeeHappyAcres and able to do most of the yard and garden work just a little slower these days.  GramaGreat is still living at 101, some days are better for her than other, but we just are thankful for each day she is still with us,  Know someday she will be joining you, Dave, Uncle Rog and Grandpa and all the rest of her family.  Deanna and Barb are coming the end of September so really looking forward to that visit. The years seem to have flown by since you were with us at the Butterbaugh Christmas dinner at  Ed and Julies. You will always be missed and loved.  Peace Mom

Hi Mar, I think I told you we have a garden at Bee Happy Acres in you memory.  We have your squirrel there too.  Deanna posted a picture of it this summer.  It has been especially beautiful this year. I sit on the bench beside it and remember the beautiful daughter you were to Dad and I.  This month is always hard for me remembering David's death, your wedding anniversary with Dino and Uncle Roger's death too. I  know he is there with you and Dave being the cut-up he always was.  I miss his humor so much.  But on a postive your handsome son Nick is a big senior and thinking about going to Western for college and Sam your beautiful daughter is starting her junior yr. in college in Physical Thereapy. She had a wonderful summer at the EAster Seal Camp, shared many special stories with us. Just thinking about them bring me such joy. Dad and I are fine and still enjoying Bee Happy Acres.  I know you always enjoyed coming out too.  Love you and MIss you, Mom

Hi Mary, I just got done reading Deanna story about them being to Bee Happy Acres.  It was a special time for all of us and Sam and Nick always find time to come out and be with us. They are very mature adults and it is such a joy to share with them about all that is going on in their lives.  Your flower garden was very beautiful this year and I go there everyday to check it out and spend a quiet time with you. I miss you so much and Sam is becoming more and more like you everyday.  Some times I feel it is you with us. That is so special. It has been 10yrs. since David decided to take a different journey for his life.  We still miss him so much.  The little hummers are still visiting us and giving us joy and peace. My faith keeps me strong and focused on all the blessings that I have in my life and you were one of the greatest joys. Love Mom