You each left, one by one and this world seemed so ugly, big and scary. I miss each of you so very much, and each day I awaken and selfishly wish you back. I know that you are now with our Lord, in a far better place, but I still wonder sometimes why I was left behind. For my children and husband, I know, and without them life would not be worth living. I thank God each day for the blessing of Joe, Dan and Chris. You will be so proud of them when we all meet again.

Each of you were a unique gift that I will always treasure, and I learned so much and am a better person for having had you in my life. Mother, you gave me the gifts of love, kindness and selfless generosity. I pray that I can be as special to my children as you are to me. Daddy, God Bless You, you made me tough and onery and those are attributes that enable me to keep on truckin despite what fate may hand me. I have many trials and many blessings. You gave me grit and stamina to remain for the blessings.

My beloved Wesley: The world's best brother, one beyond compare. Hindsight is 20/20 unfortunately, and I now see the irony of how much effort each of us put into protecting the other for so many years. You did an amazing job at keeping me unaware of the baser aspects of this world. I don't quite know how you did that, quite a feat considering your sister's inquisitive mind and penchant for trouble. I guess I kept you busy, and can only hope I brought you even a tenth of the comfort you provided me. I have been and remain so incredibly proud to be Wes' Little Sister. You inherited so much more of Mom's kindness and gentle nature than I, and I will always aspire to be as good a person as you.

Missing you, with every breath, until we meet again, Carrie

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