I Get It

I Get It

I Get It 2017 July-Aug Sometimes I cannot believe I am sitting here writing about my beautiful daughter Amanda. I have trouble breathing when I tell stories about her, like she is no longer here. Then it hits me! I realize she is no longer here, and that is why...
A Lesson to Share

A Lesson to Share

A Lesson to Share 2017 May-June Today I packed up the last box for our move in two days. In 52 years of marriage we have had at least fifteen moves. Most of them were with the USAF, but some were in the years after. Each time I pack the last item, or unpack the last...
The Year Ahead

The Year Ahead

The Year Ahead 2017 March-April Every year I dread February, and this year was no different. However, now that Mandy’s anniversary has passed I feel better. It’s time to face the year and I’m really excited about what is planned. I hope I can get all...
Not Ready for February

Not Ready for February

Not Ready for February 2017 Jan-Feb As I sit down to write this letter I’m still waiting for Christmas to come. This year I’m a little less apprehensive than I have been the past seven years. That’s good. However, no matter how ready I think I am,...
The Holiday Season

The Holiday Season

The Holiday Season 2016 Nov-Dec This year I am ready for the holidays. I cannot believe it, but I AM ready.  Certainly not because of anything I have done, but just the same I’m ready.  Every year I wonder how I will survive the season with all of the memories and...
Focusing on How They Lived

Focusing on How They Lived

Focusing on how They Lived 2016 Sept-Oct The other day I was in the Base Exchange at Patrick AFB and all of the school supplies were out in special displays. A couple of days later we were in Walmart and the aisles were full of people getting everything they needed...