Well, eight years ago today I got up like any other morning, not realizing that this date would be the one God would choose to take you to be with Him. I had two years to prepare my heart, but I never really was “prepared” for the life I have come to know without you. You are missed every day! I still cry at times when we go somewhere I know you would have enjoyed, but especially when I see our son leap over a landmark and conquer a goal, which happens frequently! I know you would be so proud of this child of yours. He has become a man so very quickly! I am amazed at his maturity and grasp of life, the values and morals he embraces, and the fact he loves and serves the same God as do we. Oh, you are missed! Did I ever tell you thank you? Thank you, for our son, our home, the condition in which you left us so well cared for? You did an amazing job. My children loved you, as did everyone who got to know you. It is said quiet waters run deep. This is how I always saw you. You didn’t speak until you had something worthwhile to say. This is the way of your son. Our child is a quiet man, reminding me much of you! He looks at me with those dark eyes of yours, and it melts my heart. Thank you for this sweet child. I do believe you are with God and you both watch over us. I can feel you, sense you, and believe you do the same with us. Thank you for watching out for us. I miss you! And though forces have come between you and I to keep us apart, it has not hindered the love I still have for you. Now and always yours, Joy