"All things you ask for in prayer, you will receive if you have faith"...Matthew 21:22

Dearest Michael~

We just celebrated our second father's day without you...I can't believe that is even possible...it feels as if you are here, or you should be here and I wonder where you are.  The boys are expressing their feelings about you and not losing sight of the fact that they are who they are because of YOU.  You truly were a wonderful dad and somehow I think you continue to be so.  I hope that your spirit is watching over Matt & Joe and me, too, of course...I am thankful for all the father's days that we did have together...I am thankful for almost every day in between too...though we both know that EVERY day was not perfect...but that was one thing that was so amazing about our love...we knew it wasn't perfect and we took it one day at a time...so my love, wherever you are please know that I am grateful to you for that love and I am grateful to you for the two amazing boys/men that are a product of that love...I miss you~Forever love, Karen

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Be strong, be strong in heart all you who hope in the Lord...Psalms 31:24

Dearest Michael~Well, here I am, a little over a year later back at this...and what a year it has been!!  I couldn't write on this blog for such a long time...there were so many things going on in my life that I couldn't find a way to sort it all out.  We had your celebration on the first anniversary of your passing, and like your visitation and funeral, there were so many things to do and so many people who wanted to celebrate YOU...I know you found that amazing because you never did think that people really cared about you like they did...at least you didn't until you got cancer...then you allowed yourself to see that others thought you were pretty darn amazing!!!  And you allowed the love in and you allowed yourself to love...what a beautiful gift that was...for YOU and for all those who loved you...who still love you...we miss you, my love...not a day goes by that I don't talk to you a million times...or remember something you said...something that brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart...I miss having you here, but I know I carry you in my heart, always...Forever love, Karen

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake,
or watch, or weep tonight,
and give your angels and saints
charge over those who sleep.


Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ,
rest your weary ones,
bless your dying ones,
soothe your suffering ones,
pity your afflicted ones
shield your joyous ones.


And all for your love's sake.
Amen.