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- In addition to her constant support, love and guidance, she is
also a fabulous Registered Nurse who has watched over the entire
process and educated herself on our situation. I am convinced
that neither her father or I would still be on this earth if not for
her quick actions in time of trouble. I Love you Sue!
The kindest, most giving person I have ever met. She comes
from strong roots and has been the rock of our relationship! Love
from your "Mister" Melissa - You have been our
rock and strength during these most trying times. Supporting
me, your Mom and everyone else around you has been incredible to
watch! You also seem to know just when to push the right
buttons! You make us very proud and I am anxious to see your and
Mike's lives grow together starting in September. Oh - and the stuff
with the business - UNBELIEVABLE!! Love, Dad
Melanie - Thank you for your
encouragement and support and doing whatever you could when you
could. Your frequent trips, calls and encouragement are much
appreciated. I understand it is difficult to be so far away and that
you and Fred have other commitments and issues. I do
appreciate the help you gave early (researching, making meals etc.)
and your efforts now. Thanks to Fred for all the computer help
and my love and support to both of you! Love, Dad
Michelle - You and Richard
have been a God send this trip with all your cleaning and support
and mostly putting up with my moods! Your support and
encouragement is much appreciated! Knowing you have
all of your issues and keeping yourself together is the most
important thing you can do right now. We are all so proud of
what you have been a been able to accomplish with your life against
unbelievable odds. You are one of the kindest, most
compassionate people I have ever met and Richard seems to be a good
influence on you. I wish you both the best and it was great
having you with us on your mini-vacation. Love, Dad
My Two Sets of Parents - My
parents both died at a fairly young age after having taught me right
from wrong, given me strength and courage and nurtured me into early
adult hood. They were wonderful parents and I cherish their
memories. They surrounded us with love, guidance and
discipline. (Does anyone today know what a 12:00 curfew is?) See
Aplastic Promise for more on my Parents. Sue and I had been
married only a few years when my Dad died and I was devastated.
Not only did she help pick up the pieces but she brought along her
own parents to help. They have truly been like a second set of
"Mom and Dad" to me and countless others. They opened
their home to more people than any place I have ever seen and
dispensed love, humor, kindness and fellowship. I wrote a song
dedicated to them which can be heard in the music section.
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