Dear Tracy, Since you left us on March 2, 2003 so many things have happened. Your son David is now walking without any assistance, in fact he's running! He seems to be doing ok without mom around because he's been with his dad Craig, and the grandparents have been watching him when Craig goes to work. You have done a good job being with that little guy for the last 15 months. He is quite independant and not afraid to explore his world. You have given him the ability to go on without you. He will be starting daycare on Monday and when we went to see the place with him, he just fit in so nicely with the other kids. He will be the first one to go on without you and I know he will do you proud. We will always talk about you to him and let him know how much you loved him and loved being a mom. Craig, your fiancee, really doesn't know the burden of responsibilities that faces him. Besides working full time and then having to take care of David, he will have so many other chores to do, such as laundry, cooking, taking care of the house and yard. We told him if he ever needs a break to call and let us know. Of course we will help him as much as we can. Your brother Scott and wife Lori, are trying very hard to deal with the fact that you are gone. Scott said he use to call you almost everyday and Lori was so surprised when you told her that she would pick out what the bridesmaids were going to wear for your wedding. She said she loved you like a sister and felt closer to you than she did to some of her sisters. Curtis is having a hard time too. I hope he doesn't feel guilty about Craig driving his truck that night and that you were alone when you lost control of the car. Craig told him that you always drove and if he had been along, David might not have any parents. He's been seeing a girl since you passed away. He said that you told him to ask a girl for dinner and if she said no, that meant that that girl was not meant for you. He said he tried it and it worked! The girl he's going with is named Sophia and seems to fit right in with the crowd. Even Scott and his weird sense of humor didn't drive her away. Dad and I are having a hard time realizing that you are gone. I saved your last email to us and I sure am glad that I sent the email that I did to you telling you what a special person you are. We picked out your headstone last week and it should be in place by Memorial Day. But I would much rather visit you in your home with Craig and David instead at some dumb cemetary. I know that you are not really there, only your body is. Your are in Heaven with some wonderful family members and are waiting for the day when the rest of us will join you. We love you and miss you more than you can know. Or maybe you do.

Love Mom and Dad and the rest of the family and pets at the "farm",

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