One week ago, the head stone designed by your brother, my husband arrived to mark where your body is resting. How does one sum up in just a few words what an entire life entailed? I wish each grave had a book by it...a book written that those walking through the cemetery could read....because each and every person there has a story to tell.
We miss you. We miss you teasing Joshua and Austin. We miss being able to invite you to watch their games. We miss going to games to cheer on you as the coach. We miss having to make food without anything green in it. We miss having to ask you to turn down the music because you have it up too loud. We miss seeing you walk to work as we are taking Joshua and Austin to school. We miss being able to call you and invite you over to enjoy the firepit with us.
Someone has stopped by and left a few golf balls in the dirt. You meant so very much to so very many people. Your family was bigger than who lived within the four walls of your home. You were loved.
We are so thankful for the time that we had with you...and we look forward to the day when we will be reunited with you in heaven. Until then, we grieve our own loss...not yours...because you have gained.
Love to you,
SJJA (Scott, Jennie, Joshua, and Austin)
Such good thoughts
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