Letter from Di - 2005

Hi Mom,
I tried to write you many times yesterday, but it was just too hard. Tears still come
easily when I think of you. I have your picture here at my desk. It's from your
suprise 70th birthday party. Remember that one! Your wearing a light blue sweater,
one of your best colors!
Mom, you gave me so many great memories. But as the years pass, my amazement
grows for how much you also gave of yourself to others and that I'm just one of many
who have been blessed by knowing you. I've met many people in my "29 and holding"
years, but it is you who continues to be my inspiration and aspiration. Some say children
fill a home with laughter, but even with six kids, it was you who was the spirit of our
home and we all miss you so very much.
I think of you every night in my prayers and I know that you are happy in heaven holding
Jesus's hand and patiently waiting for us all to sing together again.
Love,
Di