Grammy

Sarah,

Thank you for letting me hold you last night.

Yesterday was Shirleys Birthday. She would have been 78.

I see you babe. I know when days like yesterday show up there are so many thoughts, feelings, memories, disapointments, regrets (which I think are less about what you "could have" done and more wishful hopes of what could have been).

Know that you were and are the best daughter and granddaughter to Shirley. You were incredible to her with what you had to give.

Yesterday was special. You made it special. You honored her. You made red enchiladas, bought flowers she likes, had cake and her favorite ice creams...you even had her favorite candies...Werther's Originals. You did all of this because you want her to be remembered. The kids and I sat around the table sharing memories about Shirley.

She loved you, and she loved our kiddos. And Sarah, you loved her, you were there for her. Don't forget that.

Her life was blessed, her life mattered, and her memory, her work, her love for God is revealed in you. She gave you what she had to give, and you have built an incredible life with me from that.

Sarah, I love when you share your heart with me. I want you to know I see you. When you let me hold you as you feel the weight of life, I get to know you more deeply.

With all my love,

Ned