Thursday, February 15, 2018
Kelly and Mark and family,
I am so sad to hear this news. Even though it has been decades since we last saw one another, this news is affecting me as though we still lived across the street from each other. It doesn't take much to realize why that is. Time cannot change the fact that we all were as much a family as any blood related group of people, and even though we didn't always treat the little ones as we should have (sorry Nic and Mark!), we all really did love each other. Sending all my love to you as you learn to live without your mom, who was one of the most warm-hearted people I have ever met. I have endless fond memories of her and your dad and the countless hours we spent playing and imagining as children. I wish I could be there in person to give you this message, but please know I am thinking of you.
