Maxine Bragg

Tim! I had not heard anything about your mother's passing. In fact, just yesterday when looking at some treasured photos, I saw a picture of you at the lake and thought of you and your mom. I hope you and yours are fine and that your mother's passing was gentle -- for her and for you, too. I think of all of our parents' crowd now on a perpetual boat ride ... all laughing and enjoying being together again. Love, Judy

Dear Braggs,

I only just heard from Uncle Paul and Aunt Jean Crawford about uour mother's death. I am so sorry for your loss, but knew she'd been "hanging on" for a long time. Now she's back where she belongs with your dad, and my parents. Bet they're having a laugh and a bourbon! and talking about going fishing. Seems like yesterday I was being hauled up to your dad's office to get my teeth drilled or to have Ludie clean them. Your dad was always so father-like to me; I wan't...