Happy Father's Day, Daddy! I thought about you often this past week. Momma is doing well. I'm proud of how strong she is and I know you are too. But you've always known that about the "Drill Sargeant", haven't you?

When we were looking at the picture from your wedding Mom turned to me, tears in her eyes and said, "How did I get so lucky that I landed such a handsome man?" All I could see is that ear to ear grin you had on your face as you held her hand. You were always crazy about her. You saw all that was good and kind and beautiful in her. And she took excellent care of you to the very end. I'm so thankful that you chose her to be the one that landed you.

I see you in the little things. The sun rising over the trees every morning. The flag fluttering in the wind. A garden in someone's backyard. The quiet contentment at the end of the day. Everyday things that you never took for granted.
And I remember you and smile.
I love you, Old Man!!!
allie
Monday, June 20, 2011

Like Allie, Daddy I am sorry I am late with your Bday wishes. I can only imagine what a day it was in Heaven with all family and friends that have already gone. Just want you to know that we thought about you and thanks again for all you have done and are continuing to do in our lives. Love, Cathy
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

I know i am late... But Happy Birthday, Old Man! I love you! And thank you for all you continue to do in our lives.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Daddy, even though it has been a year that you left it seems like only the blink of the eye. Like, Allie said we have another Kenneth and he is Beautiful. Granny Debbie is definately "Over The Moon" over her First grandbaby. I think you are the one who has been helping me through this difficult time I am going through, well you and of course, God. I want to say "Thank You"
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Hey old man,
It was a year ago today that we all realized we wouldn't have you with us much longer. We saw you in so much pain at that point and I just remember wanting you to be free from the prison that Alzheimers' had you in. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Usually it's in a 'what would Daddy do' kind of way and once again, you are there helping me find life's answers. And I know you know this...because you were there.

We've got a new Kenneth in the family. Kyle and Auri have had a little boy just this week...Kade Kenneth. He's beautiful and looks so much like Kyle. Debbie is in heaven over her first grandbaby, Daddy. But then, you know this...because you were there.

We're all doing good. Christmas isn't the same without you there to be Scrooge AND the person enjoying it all ! But we are managing. Each of us have had our struggles to learn to live without you. But then you know that...because you are here, holding our hands while we walk through it.

I miss you Daddy. I didn't even come close to imagining how much I would miss you. I miss the twinkle in your eye when you made your point. I miss your voice. I miss your gentleness and understanding. And most of all, I miss talking to my best friend.
I love you, Daddy!
allie
Saturday, February 5, 2011