In Loving Memory of

Eduward G. Brakkee

I miss you very much, Dad. You left us so quickly. The children still talk about you. Mom is so lonely. I thought the crying would be over, but it still haunts me. Cancer is a terrible disease. I stay busy all the time. I volunteer at Hospice. Memorial Day has come & gone. I remember all the times we went camping, water skiing, and fun stuff like that. My old high school friend Maryanne says she still remembers when we took her & she learned. She still goes all the time. I wish you were here to help me take the kids--teach them to fish and about the Bible. Kimberlee & her family go places all the time. Your grandkids still camp. Kimberlee bought a really nice boat. I miss you more than words can tell. I wish I would have known you were leaving. You always asked me if I wanted to go with you. I want to go with you. I guess it's not my time. I still have all the kids to take care of. David misses you a lot too. Too bad you can't hear us or talk to us. That's the worst part. Knowing we won't see you for a long time. I know that you can't impact your small grandchildren as you have the ones who are adults now. Garrett needs you. He a typical teen. He's wearing me out! I can't just pick up the phone to hear your voice and tell/ask you about stuff. The little grand kids would like to sing songs with you. Holly sings so beautifully. Never off key! She has a big voice for a seven-year old. You taught me so much. Your princess that you taught how to use tools, change the oil in the car, and a bunch of other things. But you never taught me what to do to get over losing you. I love you, Dad! Forever and always.

Remembering you and missing you so much. I LOVE YOU! Your Daughter