Ida "Kathy" Marr

Well Darling, tomorrow is the last day for this book on the internet and as Keith said, it has been helpful and I have appreciated so very much the loving thoughts that all our family and friends have put in. I keep thinking of the thing that Donna told me one day, I believe it was after the Memorial Service at Maple Rose Estates where you had so much fun and made so many beautiful things, Donna said "It does get better --- THEY SAY." I guess maybe it does but so far it hasn't. I still...

Grandma, I am slowly getting to the point of remembering the fun we had and the verbal banter we would share, without it being interrupted by how much I miss you and those times. I know I did not visit as much as I should have but it was hard for me to cope with you not remembering your Grandson. I know now that you remember again and that you are around in my heart to remind me of that. Thank you so much for the things you have given me in life, I will always remember and cherish them. ...

I just wanted to say “Thank You” to Dad for giving all of us a place where we could express our thoughts and recall fond memories that we shared with Mom. I know that it has been very helpful to me on how I dealt with the grief and loss. I am sure others feel the same, and again “Thank You”. I know Mom would have said “this is the greatest thing since sliced bread”. I use that quote all the time, along with many others that she shared with us. I would also like to thank everyone for...

Well Mom, in just a few weeks we will be having our first family reunion since you left us. It will be odd and I feel a bit apprehensive. I know it will be hardest for Dad but we will all be here for him and take good care of him. Life is busy as the days continue but you are always in my thoughts. Eddy says it gets better after the first year but I am not sure I can agree just yet. It's taken this long just to be able to write in this book, and not tear up when the topic comes up that...