"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.