Happy Anniversary, my love. You are missed and thought about every day. I still cry, selfishly of course, that you are no longer with us but enjoying Heaven and we pray we will, too, one day...and that we'll live with you and Gordie and all of our family members -- forever! I bring your name up in conversation on a regular basis. I still talk to you every day - you hear me right? I pray God lets you hear me and that you come to visit us often. Rebecca and I believe you do.
By the way, Rebecca is expecting her fifth child on her own birthday. Her kids are really growing up fast. Lorelai will be 7 next month, Ronald Asa EMMETT is 5, Samson Virgil Tyler is 4 and Finn Sawyer is 15 months.
Peggy has worked at two nursing homes since she left Bryan Center. She currently works in Raleigh. She and Tony have started a catering/food truck concession business and are growing in popularity; I maintain their business website. Deanna's holding at 2 girls and a boy; Crystal has 2 girls and a boy. Brittanie got married and will be slipping out of that union. She lived in Germany for awhile and California and has been back about to NC for about two years.
Chrissy is still working for the federal government and has 6 horses now. She loves to ride. Amber's holding, for now, at 3 handsome boys and Tabitha now has two precious boys.
Rob's got a position with a good company but travels a lot. His oldest, Robbie Jr., turned 20 this year - Wow time flies! He and Denise are maintaining their offspring at 3 wonderful boys.
Tammy still bowls whenever possible and enjoys Samantha, John Wayne Jr. and Brandon. Samantha has 2 girls and a boy.
Michael is hoping to have one or two children one day. He is a supervisor of the apartment complex where he lives in Chapel Hill. He's talking about going to Uruguay to meet his dad. You were a good dad to him and to Gordie and I thank you for that. I pray that Michael will not decide to stay in Uruguay and I pray for his safety.
Richie and Kathy are doing well and are buying a home in Tennessee. Kayla is enjoying motherhood with her daughter Emma. Josh seems to be enjoying life.
Shannon has a steady beau and seems happy.
I'm getting ready to begin a children's storybook writing course. This is a huge undertaking for me. I won't be able to progress to the next teaching module until I pass the exam for each class. Oh Boy! I pray I'll be successful in writing books and actually sell them.
I have only one remaining Aunt - Aunt Lillian - and no more uncles. You may run into Uncle Elwood. I know you two enjoyed time together. When you see him, please tell him that I miss him and Aunt Lillian is getting by pretty good. Kenny and his wife are keeping her busy with their trophy business and taking her to Ocean City. She has to have surgery towards the end of this month - her heart - you may not want to tell Uncle Elwood that, though.
Loretta and I are going on a trip to Kentucky in August with my widow's group. You know I've never been to Kentucky. This will be a first! We'll be travelling by tour bus and heading to some shows and visiting the Shaker Village while we're there. I'm hoping for great food and a good time!
Peggy and Tony came over yesterday and power-washed some of the house. What a difference....it looks great!
Once again, Happy Anniversary or Happy Graduation....you passed all of the tests and graduated. It doesn't help us that you are not here, even though we know you're in Heaven. It's depressing and lonely without you. I love you now and forever. YOU ARE MISSED!
Talk with you later today.