11.15.2010

Letter to Bob

I want you to know what a privledge and an honor it was to have you share the last 10 years of our lives with us. As you know, I haven't had a relationship with my father for the last 22 years, and to have you as that role model is more special to me than I could ever express. I hope you know that, you ARE my father. Thank you for being that to me and accepting me as such. I love you and have always felt loved in return. I'm thankful that you've shared the growing up of our children, we've had some experiences, haven't we, and all the times you reminded me that children are a joy and I always asked, WHEN? I see now, with Aydens arrival, it's a circle. We all miss you, but know that you are getting the best care possible.

Sending lots of hugs and love always,

Suzanne

My father in law passed away this afternoon at 4:30. He lived a long and amazing life. He served his country in 3 wars flying airplanes, and raised 6 children while married to the love of his life for 64 years. One can't ask for much more than that! His legacy lives on in his children and their children and their children... He is at peace now and while we are saddened at his passing, we are thankful for the time we had with him. He was an exceptional human being.

Thank you all for reading all my crazy rants, sending prayers and hugs and generally just being my friends. I love you all for that. :-)

11 comments:

  1. Beautiful letter. Just beautiful. Sending thoughts, prayers, love & hugs to all of you for the loss of an amazing man. So, so sorry.

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  2. That is a heartfelt and amazing letter, Suzanne. *bug hugs* to you and yours through all of this. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. love ya!

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  3. That is such an amazingly heartfelt letter, such a beautiful tribute Suzanne~

    Sorry for your loss, K

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  4. Sorry your your loss. What a touching letter!

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  5. {{{{{ HUGS }}}}}
    I bet that letter MADE his day Suzanne! And just as he meant so much to you, you know that he'd say the same about you. There is another angel watching over you now!

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  6. I bet this letter meant the world to him! Thinking about you and your family...{{Hugs}}
    Karen

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  7. What a special letter.....thanks for sharing it here with all of us. Praying for you & your family!

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  8. Oh my gosh. I stop by to thank you for visiting me and leaving a sweet compliment .. only to discover that you recently lost your father in law. I'm so sorry, hon. It's obvious that you loved him very much and that you cherished your relationship with him. My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. I know he will be missed.

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  9. Oh Suzanne. :( My heartfelt condolences to your entire family. Your FIl provided you with many a funny story to tell, that's for sure.

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  10. Beautiful letter. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

    Mo

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  11. I am really behind- I am so sorry I missed this. How are you doing girl? ((hugs)) This is a lovely tribute Suzanne, so sorry for your loss sweetie!

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