The kids arranged for all of us to meet at Brick Oven Pizza this evening to celebrate what would have been Mike's 54th birthday.  I know he would be smiling seeing us mark this day in this way.  We all miss him terribly.  I vow to never let the kids or grandchildren forget how he was the heart of our family. He was the smile on our faces, the laughter in our conversation, and the loving arms wrapped around each of us.

I'm grateful we can continue to lean on all of you for your prayers and support.  After looking at the recent posts by me, it's pretty evident how difficult things have been and continue to be.  Everyday is a struggle to get up and move forward.  I'm thankful for the promise of heaven and all of your friendship in the meantime.  By the way....the blog from these past two years has finally been printed into a book.  A legacy for generations to come on how our Heavenly Father and His saints, helped us stand during a fierce storm.  In my heart, I know God gave us extra time to prepare to let Mike go..because of your faithful prayers.