November 20, 2011

Good morning my babes....Do I have some news for you.....Shaelee wrote an essay for school and I was so proud of her because the essay was about you....I was telling Marie, with Dancing with Bear Publishing about it and ask her if she would like to read it....Of course, she said....Well now it is being turned into a book....Both print and E Book.....Here is the cover....

Shaelee's book for her dad

There are pictures throughout the book of mostly you and her but some of us all.....The cover is beautiful....It is in your honor my babes......I am so proud of her and I know you are too.....She is only thirteen....Amazing.....
The proceeds are to go into a fund for her to go to college.....Marie is one special lady.....We love her dearly....Marie and Dancing with Bear Publishing has been the best to us in our time of need....We greatly appreciate it and I know that you do to Tommy....

Shae and her dad

Well we have a countdown on until we move....It is about 8 days....I know you will journey with us..You will like our new place I am sure.....Feather is going to be scared to death when we move....I am sure it will be very tragic to this kitty because she is so ruined....

Shae and her dad

Well I will post again tomorrow....I love you my sweet babes......We all love and miss you....

Your loving wife and kids,
Linda, Shae, & Erik

November 14, 2011

Time is just slowly passing by......I wish you were here Tommy.....You came to me in my dreams again last night....Thank you so much......I asked you to let me know how you feel about us moving.....So last night you told me.....You said let's move to Payson......So that confirms to me that you approve and want us to move to Payson...

A flower for you my babes

As time goes by we often wonder about what would of been if you were still here.....but I know that you would tell me not to ponder on such things....But when it comes to you, my babes, I always think of you.....You are the first thing I think of when I wake and when I go to sleep.....I think of you all day long, remembering your laughter....your face.....your love.....

Your voice echoes through my mind....Its as if we are talking sometimes.....The kids tell me they feel your presence and I truly believe that because I feel you near all the time......

Our sunset

I will keep my writing going just for you......In your name every book will be dedicated.....You are my inspiration.....I know how much my writing meant to you......You always told me no matter what to keep up the writing because in your on words you stated, "Not all people are given the gift to write....you have it and I love that you can  turn pages into memories......So always..always write....especially for me."

Our love is forever

Well so that is what I shall do....I love you my babes....Forever

Your wife and kids,
Melinda, Shae, & Erik

November 3, 2011

Tomorrow will be a month since you have passed over into the spirit world.....It does not get easier, it gets harder....Tommy, our precious daughter wrote a definition essay and she wrote it to you......So today's post is very special....I am posting the note she wrote to you....It is so beautiful.....

Shaelee:  Daddy's Girl

The love of our life

 My definition of a dad

          A dad is always protective, supportive, and loving. My dad was this way toward me. My dad passed away October 4 unexpectedly and it has been devastating for my family. I miss him but he filled the shoes of being the best dad in the world by providing the protection, support, and love only a daughter needs. 

        My dad was protective of me. He would have given his own life to protect mine. He quit work when I was born to make sure I would never be harmed. Now that is a good dad, the best. He put me before his own needs.

        No matter what, my dad supported me in everything I have ever wanted to do, even if he did not approve of it. He would explain the reasons he did not approve but left the final decision up to me. I understand why he done this. He wanted me to make my own decisions and pay the price if it was the wrong one. He taught me a lot and I am stronger for it, but even if I made the wrong decision, he would be there with his hand held out to me. 

        The love my dad showed me was unconditional love. No matter what, my dad loved me. I was and still am, "daddy's girl." He showed me what true and unconditional love means. I will never ever forget how he loved me and my family. He was the best dad you could have. 

        I miss my dad and that will never change. I love him more than anything. I know he is with the Creator and waits for me, my mom, and my brother to one day join him but until then I will hold all the protection, support, and love that he provided me inside my heart. We love you dad, forever.

                                                                                                                          Your loving daughter,

                                                                                                                                Shaelee

Daddy's Girl

I cried as I read this....It is so beautiful.....We love you Tommy forever and always....Here is our sunset....

Our Sunset

Your loving wife and kids,

Linda, Shaelee, & Erik