Lewis Dale “Lou” Kitzmiller

We're thinking of you Bonnie Bell and we love you.

Papa-
I will truly miss you more than I am able to express. These past 9 months you and I have gotten closer than we ever have been. I cherish the fun moments that we have had and times that were also not so good. You and I were always able to work through whatever situation was going on and was able to laugh at the end. I will always remember what you told me that past few weeks prior to your death..."You're daily goal is to make someone laugh at least once. When you have done that, you can say that you have made someone's day better."
I remember you and mommy telling me stories about when you would come home from sea all I wanted was for you to put me to bed. I only wanted you- its ironic so to speak that at the end- the only thing that would soothe you was the sound of my voice and me telling you "I'm right here papa, everything is ok."
You have taught me so much through out my life time- things that have no words to express. You have taught me that no matter what, to look at the bright side of things, laugh and most importantly trust God. I want to thank you for being the BEST FATHER that I could have ever asked for. I know that you are now with your heavenly father and the love of your life. She didn't leave you here to suffer without her...she let you stay here to take care of some unfinished business. Business that could not have been accomplished without going through what you and I went through.

You gained a special connection with Kodie as well. After mommy passed Kodie would lay next to you be so happy. I will always remember her saying "Mommy, Honey is so crazy! You're so silly Honey!" Thank you for giving up yourself and putting a little piece of you in her.

I love you and I miss you so much already!
I will always be your ballerina and your Bonnie Bell.