Friday, August 21, 2009

Fulfilling one of your dreams

Honey,

We had so many unfulfilled dreams. Growing old together. Watching our kids find love, marry, and have kids. Buying a cabin on a lake up in Michigan. Sailing the world.

One of the dreams you had was to take the boys camping to Yellowstone. From the first day we bought the old camper you talked about showing them all the beautiful sites and wildlife you knew from your visits when a teenager.

Last week we finally made that trip. It get's harder each year to get everyone's schedules organized - school, jobs, and girlfriends all complicate matters. But we did it and had a great time. The greatest part of the trip was being together without all the daily interruptions. It draws us together. We talk about you frequently. Found your fire building stuff in the camper....your flint and steel are sacred to me. We all agree we need to continue to do this every year.

Eric has broke up with his first love....and his heart is broken. She isn't right for him, and he deserves so much better...someone more mature...kinder. It's been hard watching him go through it, but Kevin survived it....and so can he.

Whenever dilemna's arise I talk to you....and hear your voice giving me advice. It's usually right.

I miss and love you......