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Charles Curry Obituary
CHARLES FRANKLIN, JR. 47 of Atglen, PA on March 2, 2008. Husband of Jeanie Yim Curry. He was born in Phila., son of Miriam Linne Curry of Phila. and the late Charles F. Curry, Sr. He was the worlds biggest Eagles fan. Father of Jean Ann and Charles F. Curry, III; Muffin, Mimi and Buster, brother Dale Curry, half brother Garry Linne, in laws Melvin K. and Shelby R. Yim. He was preceded in death by his son Melvin Curry. Funeral Friday, March 7th at 11 A.M. from THE SHIVERY FUNERAL HOME, 111 Elizabeth Street, Christiana, PA. Viewing 10 to 11 A.M. There will also be a viewing at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 P.M.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Curry
Sponsored by CHARLIE'S BFF- Thomas Adair (gone but not forgotten).
PEGGY PANFILE
December 29, 2011
DEAR CHARLIE,WELL ANOTHER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR WITHOUT OUR FRIEND AND MY (HUSBAND VINCE)WELL IT HAS BEEN A WHILE JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW WE WERE SITTING AT WORK AND WE WERE REMEMBER THE LAST COOKOUT AT OUR HOUSE THAT YOU AND JEANIE CAME TO BOY THAT WAS THE GOOD DAYS THERE HAS NOT BEEN A PARTY LIKE THAT AND I DON;T KNOW IF I WILL EVER THROW PARTY LIKE THAT AGAIN BECAUSE KNOW ONE CAN EVER FILL YOU TWO GUYS SHOES YOU WOULD BOTH MAKE US ALL LAUGH WELL WE HAVE TO GO ON BUT I WANT YOU TO BOTH KNOW WE ALL MISS YOU BOTH HAD A FEW FRIENDS GO UP THERE WITH YOU TWO SO TRY TO BE ON YOUR GOOD BEHAVIOR AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS SO MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR FRIENDS UP THERE
December 28, 2011
You visited me in a dream last night.It was like old times. Thanks it was a fun dream. Woke smiling and still keep smiling everytime I thing about it. Take care my friend until next we meet.
Jeanie Curry
August 24, 2011
Hi Charlie... today is the first day of school, and summer is over. I miss you and love you... ALWAYS!
Jeanie Curry
June 20, 2011
Hi Charlie... Happy Father's Day... I spent the day with Jean Ann and your mom. Charles is in North Carolina, and Saturday was his Birthday. We celebrated Father's Day and his birthday last week in Philly with the family. Next weekend is Dale Jr. and Colleen's Wedding... it should be a lot of fun! Last week Charles and my mom buried the pheasants... we will bury the "hospital death clothes" some time this summer. Time marches on... this was not a good year - and I hope next year is much better. I love you.
PEGGY PANFILE
June 19, 2011
CHARLIE , WHILE IT HAS BEEN 3YEARS SINCE YOU WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD and it seems like yesterday .it has been 4years for your friend VINCE HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO YOU BOTH AND EVERYONE ELSE WE MISS YOU ALL CHARLIE I'M STILL TRYING TO SEE WHY THINGS HAPPEN THE WAY THEY DO BUT I DON'T THINK WE WILL EVER KNOW WHY .THE ONE THING I DO KNOW IS THAT VINCE AND I WERE VERY BLESSED TO HAVE MET YOU AND JEANIE YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS MADE US FEEL LIKE WE WERE PART OF YOUR FAMILY .IT HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME AND NEVER WILL BE TILL THE DAY I COME HOME .ITS HARD TO BE HEAR ON THIS EARTH BUT THAT IS JUST WHAT IT IS I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY AND I KNOW VINCE IS WATCHING OVER ME THAT IS WHAT KEEPS ME GONE CAUSE I KNOW THAT IS WHAT HE WANTED .BUT MY FRIEND THERE IS NO-ONE THAT COULD BE AS GOOD AS A FRIEND AS YOU WERE TO THE PANFILE'S
Jeane Curry
March 3, 2011
Dear Charlie,
Today is the day your string was cut, and you floated up to Heaven... It has been 3 years, and I miss you so much!
I LOVE YOU!!!
February 23, 2011
My buddy Charles;Coming up on 3years. Still miss you alot. Them long talks we would have on the phone. I would be in the middle of nowhere and would call.You always brighten my day. Thank you Charlie for being my friend and you always will be. Love Ya! Tom A.
Jeanie Curry
November 5, 2010
Dear Charlie,
Life goes on, and times are bad. Your brother had a back opperation - watch over him. Your mom is in rehab for 2 weeks- watch over her. Uncle Norman just came home yesterday from rehab after his opperation. The red car is in the shop...on it's last leg $2 - 3,000.00. I miss you more and more each day. Keep coming to me in my dreams. I love you.
Charlie and Tom (his birthday party)
November 3, 2010
November 3, 2010
Well Charlie we are up and running. was a minor bloop on their end. But they got it fixed.Miss the old times.Let everybody with you know that I am fine. Well later Buddy.
March 5, 2010
Hey,Charlie;You visited me in a dream last night.It was a fun dream(like old times).Think I laughted in my sleep.I woke smiling.Thanks for the lift up. Really needed it.Well later,love ya. Tom
Jeanie Curry
March 4, 2010
Dear Charlie,
Thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new.
I though about you yesterday,
and days before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
All I have are memories,
and a picture in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake,
with which I'll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
I have you in my heart.
I love you and miss you with every breath I take, and every beat of my heart.
Thomas Adair
February 27, 2010
Hi! Charlie; Haven't wrote anything lately,doesn't mean I don't miss you. Sure I have some friends,but they are just not you.But I always remember you when I pray.And sometimes you visit me in a dream.And you know how I feel about my dreams&what they sometimes are for.So you know you are always welcome. GOD bless and love ya.Until that day.See Ya! Tom
Joel and Kathy Martin
February 24, 2010
Dear Jeanie,
We are so glad that you and your Beloved Charlie, Jean Ann and Charles came to our Mom's 'get-togethers' in Abington, PA. It was quite a drive and sometimes Charlie didn't feel tip top but you all came to share good fellowship and we are so grateful! Your Mom, Dad and Uncle are also a big part of our celebrations. We miss Charlie and appreciate all his efforts to keep in touch with us. It was such a delight that you came and shared pictures of your newborn baby at our wedding in September of 1980. I can't believe how long we know each other; Tammy introduced us in 1970 and the Yim and Curry Families have been our loyal friends throughout the years. It was so special the share in Charlie's surprise birthday celebration; we can still feel his gentle presence. Please remember that we love you all and welcome your next visit to NYC-don't wait for Halloween!
Hugs,
Joel and Kathy
Jeanie Curry
February 21, 2010
Well Charlie another nice Sunday without you. Your mom and Jean Ann just left, I made a hugh pot (the big round one) full of chili and we chowed down. I even ate a decent amount, you know I don't really like chili... only made it for you and the kids. Charles came home from Ohio (8 hour drive) then Jean Ann will drive him to Philly tonight, and my parents will take him to the airport tomorrow. He has an 8 hour flight to LA, for work. I may join him for a few days... we will see. I always wanted to get out there... but he isn't exactly "Mr. Travel Guide". Basically he eats out and works when he travels, and never takes advantage of the area. I think he is missing a golden oppertunity... however I love to visit new palaces. I am going to Washinton DC with my Mom, Helen & Zack next month. We are going to see the terra cotta life size Chinese statues that are always in the movies. They are almost finished touring the United States and will go back to China... this may be my only oppertunity to see them in person. One day I would LOVE to visit the orient, China especially... but that may never happen. It should be a nice trip, not sure what else we will visit out there. We will be planning the trip to Hawaii in the next two weeks. That should be an AWESOME trip, the last time I went there I was eleven years old! We might stop in Vegas on the way back. Jean Ann can only get 2 weeks off from work.
Today is the 34th anniversary of our first date... the actual date, not the holiday weekend of Washington's Birthday. When I am done writing to you, I will email Joyce and remind her. We women are the only people left alive from that date. Rick is dead and of course so are you. That day was so much fun.. you charmed me totally and I was a goner.. so were you. As the saying goes, "You had me at hello!" My mom and I were talking about you today... we miss you so much. I don't think I will ever be able to get over your love. It still feels so fresh... like yesterday. I thought the memories were supose to get fainter... I can still see your face, hear your voice, and even smell your skin if I try very hard. In my heart I am glad of this, in my mind I'm not sure this is a good thing. How can I move on if you are so ingrained on my soul and heart? I guess this is all normal, and one day I will have moved on... and not even realized this. Time will tell. Until we meet again, I love you with everything I have.
Charlie's last Super Bowl Party (he had mini strokes earlier in the day). Charlie, Buzz, Paul, & Steve - February 2008.
February 19, 2010
Charlie cooking up a storm... his last Thanksgiving - 2007
February 19, 2010
Jean Ann and her famous race... on Monmouth Street in Philadelphia.
February 19, 2010
A Dad Sam-ich... Dale, Dad, & Charlie... Sweet!
February 19, 2010
Charlie with his parents at Christmas.
February 19, 2010
Like father, like son. Charlie and Charles - 1986.
February 19, 2010
Jeanie & Charlie on the way home from the hospital with a beautiful bundle of joy... Jean Ann Momi Curry - September 13, 1979
February 19, 2010
The World's Greatest Wedding - Jeanie & Charlie Curry - March 23, 1979
February 19, 2010
Our first vacation together in Lancaster PA, 1977 or 1978.
February 19, 2010
1961 - Baby Charles in his bouncy walker. Cool Dude!
February 19, 2010
Jeanie Curry
February 19, 2010
Hi Honey,
I just came home from your Birthday Dinner, with Jean Ann & your Mom. Charles is in Ohio working and could not be here. We had pasta, and I had veal parm., Mom had eggplant parm., and Jean Ann seafood. It was nice, and we did not cry. At one point the staff and patrons started singing Happy Birthday to someone else... and we sang to you.
You are missed. You are loved. Happy 49th Birthday.
P.S.- Tom is having a cocktail in your honor! :)
Jeanie Curry
February 19, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!!
You would have been 49 years old... my God I remember when you were 15 (I guess I knew you when you were 14 too) years old... and we fell in love. I love you sooo much, still.
Tonight Jean Ann, Your Mom, and I will go to Rocco & Anna's for dinner. I will order meatballs and tiramisu... to think of you... your fav restaurant in our area.
I will write more latter. Love Ya!!
February 16, 2010
Hi Charlie it has been a while since i wrote and a long time since i been on here but for some reason i;ve been thinking alot about everyone and everyday that goes by i wish that you and vince were here .it has been three years since vince has been gone and two for you soon and it feels like a life time .i need to get over to see jeanie but we are down to one car right now and there is to much snow for me well good night.my friend tell everyone hello please tell my vince hello and can;t wait to see you all someday your friend peggy panfile
February 14, 2010
Well Charlie it has been almost 2 years and it feels like it was yesterday. It has taken me this long to try and put down how I feel. I am not good at this but the most important thing is that larry and I love you and always will we think of you often. Larry has been sick but is doing well now. I thank God that you and your family was and is in our lives. I cant count the times you helped me get nikky to the hospital any time I called you were there and if it was not for you Del would not be here and have children of his own how could I ever thank you for what you have done for us. We had a rough spot but all I can remember is the great times we had together. What I would give for one more party with all of us together. I really wish you could have stayed with Jeanie longer out of all the people I know she should have had you longer. Things are different with you gone kinda like there is no hope left. But when I go to your house I feel you there please let Jeanie feel that also she needs it. Well I am sure you are happy and pain free now just know you will be missed until we see you again.
Love and Prayers Always
Jackie and Larry
Jeanie Curry
February 14, 2010
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!
Yes Charlie it is the big day of love today, and I woke up to a beautiful guy, and 2 sweet girls.... you guessed it... our tiny dogs. I have been snowed in for days and still can not get out of the driveway... only Charles can do it. I think he will widen the path today. Since I was stuck in the house... the only gifts I had already purchased were for the dogs! I gathered gifts for our children from the things I had at home and for your Mom too, then treated to lunch. Our tinkies have new bling collars and toys! I took photo's... naturally, and sent them to our friends. Jean Ann picked me up latter on (free at last), then your mom and we went shopping and out to lunch. It was fun and we laughed a lot, silly as usual. Now I am at home playing my music loud and writing to you. I just emailed Gail (remember her... Dales old girlfriend) and have been thinking about the old days. They were good, even the bad times were liveable... I miss you so much. I have used this site as a sort of journal/letters to you, trying to tell you about my life and feelings. It has been a long time since I have read the books of letters you left me... it was too hard... all of that love... I would cry so much... and now you are gone. This site will be gone soon and I will have to just talk to you instead of writing... I have been thinking about writing a book again... it is so hard and painful... everything is without you. Monday is the 34th anniversary of our first date... the date is wrong but it was the holiday of President's Day and we had off from school. Remember? You brought Rick and I brought Joyce... bowling... my first time. Then we went to my house (you broke the bus) and asked my parents if I could go to your house for dinner. My sister Barbara came with us... it was the first of many Spaghetti dinners in Kensington. Like I said... it could be yesterday.
I love you, watch over me, help me to heal and move on. Am I a one woman man or is it one man woman? I think it may be true... since all I can think of is you. Happy Valentine's Day my love.
Jeanie Curry
February 12, 2010
Good Morning Charlie,
You will find this hard to believe but, we have had 2 major snow storms in a row. The first left 2 feet of snow and the second about 3 feet. My front door is blocked by snow and can not open. The dogs have had a hard time, and have had to use the porch to "do thier business"! Today Charles needed to use the car, and it took him 2 hours to dig out our small driveway. I took a ton of pictures and am on my 3rd snow day! I LOVE IT!!!
Your mom is moved in and LOVES her new place. The old folks are having growing pains and need to work out their problems. I have been taking care of her as always, and take food over often. I signed up for Angel Food, which is a meat order that should last one month... we will see how it works out! Your brother just bought her a tv, her's broke and she can not wait for the snow to melt... so they can bring it up! They have been wonderful!
The kids are fine, terrific as always. We are truly blessed to have such fantastic children... they make awesome adults! I have been in touch with old friends from HOPO... funny! They all were sad to hear of your passing.
This is the hardest time of year for me... starting with the Super Bowl... to our wedding anniversary. By that time the guest book will be over and you will have to listen to my heart to hear how I feel. As you sit on the curio cabinet... I hope that you are watching me... and helping me along. I still feel the same about you and your death... I don't know how to move on more. Please help me. I love you now and forever. You were the spice in my chili, the sun in my shine, and the beat of my heart. Happy Valentine's Day!
Jeanie Curry
January 2, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Charlie it is now 2010 (twenty-ten), I remember when it was 1999 and everyone was afraid of the year 2000... nothing happened with the change. I spent New Year's Eve at Jean Ann's. Her party was very nice... tame... not like our old New Year's Eve Parties :P Do you remember the year we did not have a party due to your heart attack... and everyone showed up anyway... 30 unexpected guests. How funny! Everyone loved you so much and just wanted to make sure you were okay.
I pulled out the puna and put my wild quilt on. The tinkies and I LOVE watching the new TV... OMG.... it is awesome! I would not be able to pull you away... if only! I could just see you and Vince infront of it... never leaving! You both loved watching TV, EAGLES games will be life-like!
Your Mom will move into her new apartment in Parkesburg in exactly one week. Jean Ann and I will rest easier with her closer to us, I am sure she will give us a run for our money! I'm going to email Kathy to see if they are coming up next week after helping her at that end. They didn't get to see the inside of her new place. She will feel like a QUEEN... for about a minute... then look out! :)
Please watch over me, and guide me.. no funny stuff! I so want to feel you, I know that you are at peace and happy. Our life together was sooo good, and we were very blessed. We always knew how much we loved eachother, and the life we had. Now that I am alone... without you... it is hard... still good, but hard. I want to spend this year finishing the house (water soon... I hope... day #33) Next on my list is either ceilings, closet, windows, or basement - not sure which is more important... probably closet. Cross your fingers!
I love you and miss you constantly. I hope to be able to move on a bit more in 2010... and place you in the back of my heart... I don't know if that will ever be possible.
Jeanie Curry
December 30, 2009
Ahh My Love,
The new TV was delivered today... and the wonderful men that brought her in... put the cables in backwards. I had to call Comcast to send a repair man (former student) to fix it.... OMG the TV is hugh and the picture amazing!!! Charles will switch the HD box from my craftroom tonight... they will be back on the 16th with a high def. box... upgrade/DVR.... I also signed up for triple play... which ends up costing me more mula... always the way. I wish you were here to see this TV... you would soooo love it! I intend to put the puna down and watch a ton of movies on New Year's Eve with the stinkies, eat in bed, read... just relax. What would be awesome... is water it is day #30.. and Dave is going to try one more thing.. then I have to call a plumber. Diane stopped over and we had a great talk... Erik is moving to New Mexico with his girlfriends family. Cool beans for him, sad for the family. I have always wanted to go there to see the colors of red, brown, and yellows in the rocks.
I miss you and wish you were here. Steve came over yesterday and helped Jean Ann build the TV stand. He loved your picture ornaments on the tree, and talked about how much he misses you. It is so quiet without you, every hoilday seems to lack that spark that was you. The silly laughter and jokes are gone... you are greatly missed.
I love you.
Jeanie Curry
December 28, 2009
Merry Christmas Sweetheart,
The second holiday season without you has passed, and you were missed. We had a party at my parents house that was very nice... you would have enjoyed it! Our children went way over-board with the gifts. They gave my Dad a lap top computer, your Mom a 32" flat screen TV (I think is tis the size of the one in my craftroom) and me.... a 52 inch flatscreen. Yes, I know that is what you wanted... I guess you will have to come and watch it with me... just kidding... I think. Anyway your brother tried to call me on the phone on Christmas Eve ... it was in my purse... and I was setting out the desserts at my parents house... and he heard your voice. He was thrown for a loop and broke down. It is a bit scarry to hear you ... then always makes me smile and think of you... as if I need more reminders of you. On the 23rd I am going to AC to a show with Lisa Williams - English ... who see's dead people. I want you to try to contact me... I still don't feel you at all. Though people that come to the house say they do.... the kids and I don't. What is up with that?
Anyway your Mom is moving to Parkesburg on the 9th of January, into a new retirement houseing development. I gave her the entertainment center for either her new TV or the old one, which ever fits. I have to buy something else that will hold my new "MONSTER TV"!!! It arrives on Thursday... so I have a few days to get stuff ready!
Everybody is fine health wise... I am sure that you know Ray Garrison died last month. I just didn't realize that he was that sick. Life is short... makes you think. Oh... I don't have any water... going on day 28... well problems. Dave is trying to fix it. I may have to call in a plumber... SOON!
Love you always!
PEGGY PANFILE
November 30, 2009
HI CHARLIE IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I WROTE.I KEEP MISSING JEANIE ON HERE BUT SHE IS STAYING BUSY AND TRYING TO DEAL WITH EVERYDAY LIVIN AND IT ISN'T EASY THAT I KNOW.BUT THE ONE THING SHE DOES HAVE IS A BIG FAMILY AND THAT IS GOOD AND YOUR TWO BEAUITFUL CHILDREN.I JUST WISH THAT YOU AND VINCE COULD STILL BE HERE BUT SOME DAY WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN . THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE AND I KEEP THINKING ABOUT ALL THE GOOD TIMES .EVEN WHEN WE WERE AT THE CAMP GROUND I;M GLAD THAT VINCE AND I MEET YOU ALL .TILL WE MEET AGAIN TELL VINCE HI
Jeanie Curry
November 28, 2009
OMG so much time has passed since I last wrote to you... months. We just celebrated Thanksgiving with my parents, your mom, the kids, plus Aron & Amanda. It turned out nice... I was sick (several weeks) with bronc., and am finally starting to feel better. I have had workmen at the house all week. I am getting central air & heat. The heat is hooked up but not the air... it was raining and too difficult to do in the rain. They will finish next week. It is strange to have heat... I like it a bit chilly out.
Last month we went to Niagara Falls, Canada. We took 2 cars... in the EAGLES mobile there was: Charles, Greg, & Tosh - Nay Nay's car held Jean Ann, Lois (teacher from school), Nay Nay, and I. We had the GREATEST time! I walked too much... but that just adds to my stories. One cool activity we did, was indoor sky diving. They use a giant fan to blow you up in the sky... it was scarry and a bit difficult, but we did it! Been there, done that! I can cross it off of my list. The entire trip was ASWOME... until we were ready to pack the car up... someone broke into your car and took stuff. Oh well, insurance covered a lot of the stuff. On the way home Nay Nay got a ticket for speeding, 5 points, and her lic. taken away for a few weeks. It did not dampen the trip though. You would have loved the beauty of the falls, but would not have been able to keep up with the walking.
Time marches on, and I still love you as much today, as the day you died. I thought that time heals all wounds? I am getting through life, and am happy with my family, friends, and Tinkies... but I wish that I loved you a little bit less. I realize that sounds strange... but I feel as if it was yesterday that you were here with me. I still miss everything about you, and want you to come home. Some time we will meet again... I know this... I just wish it were now.
Thomas Adair
November 27, 2009
Hi! Just want to say I was thinking about you. Remembering the time you and Lynn picked me up at the airport Thanksgiving morning when I flew in from Cali.. And how Lynn cut my hair(shave my head)before we came to dinner.Boy they were some fun times.But than we always had fun when we were together.Miss you Buddy.But one day we will see each other again. Friendship&Love for all times.
Jeanie Curry
July 24, 2009
Happy Summer!
So much has been going on in my life this summer... it's mind blowing! The deck and EAGLES room have been painted, and still is not dry. I am living with all of the furniture in the kitchen and dining room... until next week. It is sticky out and the paint won't dry. Such is life. The BIG tree near the deck has termites and it being topped off as I type. I will have to spray it, and prolong its life.... I hope. I painted and redecorated the living room, and continue to clean the craft room... on going never ending project. Buzz or Greg are going to put 2 more electrical outlets on the deck... been wanting that for a long time. Charles put speakers on the deck and hooked up the EAGLES room... I rock out all of the time. I bought a shirt that reads, "If my music it too loud, then you are too old!" That says it all!
Next week I have a grad class at my school. It should be fun and informative at the same time. I also want to take an internet computer course this summer. Jean Ann, My Mom, and I are going to Cape Cod. I wanted to go to Boston... but no one else was that thrilled about it... so I let it go!
Charles and Jean Ann are fine. Charles is working in Virgina during the week, and sometimes comes home on the weekend. Jean Ann is giving Tosha a pool birthday party on Saturday... it should be fun. Steve is coming up today and will go home on Monday.
Your mom wants to move up here again, and I have her name in a few places. They are building new "senior housing" in Parkesburg a block from the bank Jean Ann used to work - Soverign - and that would be the best place for her. It will be brand spankin new, opens this year, and is in town... so she can walk to stores, bank, post office, pharmacy, and a few places to eat. The others are more in the "country" and you need a car to get around. Hopefully everything will work out for the best.
My parents, and your brother and all of the family are fine. Everyone is very busy and happy! It would be perfect if you were here too! Love ya always!
Jeanie Curry
June 16, 2009
Hi Charlie,
It has been over a month since I have written, and school is over. I am now on day 7 of vacation, and I think it is going to rain but maybe the sun will break through. I have been trying to get all of my medical conditions taken care of: teeth, feet, general health. All have wonderful reports.. sugar needs to be lower - as usual. I am trying to work on it, and am in the process of getting a new kind of blood testing machine that will not hurt as much.
My parents and your mom have been up twice in my first week off, it was nice. My dad, Charles, & Aaron finished painting the outside of the house. I am going to redecorate the livingroom... it has your pictures and ashes. You are everywhere in that room, it is time for me to put some of my past away, however you are always on my mind and in my heart. I think it just freaks people out when they come over and you are every where they look. So far I put some of your pictures in the bedroom. I have to take baby steps. I want the new pictures for the livingroom to be taken after your death... the second part of my life... not by choice. I also went through your clothes last month and gave 3 bags away to charity... big step for me. I am moving my clothes into your closet and chest of drawers! Yes, I am taking over... :) smile.
Friends are keeping my busy, and I have been emailing people/men on the internet. It is a bit scary, as a few want to meet me, but I am not ready for that. I just stop talking/typing to them if they get too close or are pushy. Hey 2 are cops - not sure if that is good or bad. So far it is just friendship - that is all I can deal with at this point. I plan to take this summer to relax and get myself together - physically and mentally. Wish me luck.
The kids are great. Charles has a new job - fiber opt. cable, and is in Maryland - likes it. I am not thrilled - it is a good job - and he will not go back to school. It is his life, and I am stepping back and watching him. He seems so happy. We are going to Atlantic City this weekend (small group of friends and family), Charles and Jean Ann will enter a poker tourn. - while I am on the beach and boardwalk. His birthday is on the 18th, which is in two days. Not sure we are staying over or just a day trip.
I love you and miss you every second of every single day.
Jeanie Curry
May 11, 2009
Hi Charlie,
Today is my mothers birthday, and yesterday was Mothers Day! My parents, your mom, and the kids came over for the day. We had a wonderful time and poured beer and diet soda on the Great One and Pop's grave. Reminds me of your funeral - when we spilled the blood (booze) of my homie in heaven. Anyway we went to see the new, "Star Trek" movie and it was wonderful! Your mom and my parents LOVED it! Then we went home and had ice cream and cake. My dad and your mother watched the Korean TV show, while my mom and I read in bed. Then my parents went to the kids house to sleep, and your mom stayed over and slept on your side of the bed. All in all it was a great time! We ate, laughed, exhanged gifts and had a terrific time.... all that was missing was you. I gave your mom flowers from you, and my mom flowers from Mary Jo. I kept a few for myself from you too.
Your mom and I talked a lot about you and it was very helpful. I gave away 3 bags of your clothes and shoes. The kids took it to my parents house and they dropped them off at your mom's. She gave them to a neighbor that helps the homeless. It was hard for both your mother and I. I kept everything that we would wear, or that was special to me.
Life goes on with tons of daily changes... and yet every single day feels the same without you. Sad and lonely. I have a wonderful life filled with everything pleasant... except what I want the most... you. Some day we will be together.. until then I go on doing the best I can without the light of my life. I love you.
Jeanie Curry
May 5, 2009
Dear Charlie,
It has been a few weeks since I last wrote to you. In that time I have been okay, and even went down the shore for a long weekend. The weather was beautiful, and I was on the beach reading and watching dolphins with my friend Denise. I was a very relaxing time. Next week is Mother's Day, and then my birthday. My parents and your mom are coming up to visit. I am not sure if Dale and the kids are coming - Shannon and Dale Jr. can not come... so maybe we should make it for another weekend in June. Dale will call me tomorrow. Kathy should be able to stay home with her children, after all it is her Mothers Day too! I have been trying to get the yard and gardening done, but it keeps raining... such is life. I will get to everything eventually. You will not believe this (just kidding - I do it every year) but I have decided to tackel my craft room again. It is a never ending battle. I want only Scrapbooking type projects to be in that room, and am moving the rest of the things in the basememt. I want Charles to build selves down there and put the tubs up high. We also have to finish painting the rest of the house... if only it will stop raining enough to dry everythihg out.
I also am going white water rafting in a few weeks, and may zip line too. That is when you hang from a line and slide down the mountain... in the Poconos! It should be fun, scary, and exciting at the same time. Watch over me please!
The kids are fine, and Aaron moved in with them for a few months. He want to save money for his own place ... he is nice so it should work out.
I miss you and am reminded of all the wonderful summers we spent together. Every time I walk out on the deck I think of you sitting there in the sun with your shirt off! How I wish that was today, here, now. You would tell me to get out of the sun because I was burning... and bake in the rays yourself. We would bar*b*q and eat on the deck looking at all of the pretty flowers and the pond. The good old days, will always have a special place in my heart...where you are sitting. Inside of me always... filled with love.
Jeanie Curry
April 11, 2009
Dear Charlie,
The kids are here, after driving 12 hours up and back to Massachuetts to buy a car. Yes, your son did it again and bought a car on the internet. It's a 240 SX Nissan. Yes it is the next generation of the black car he has in the back yard - the other car he bought on the internet. They just came back and ran into the house hungry. I fed them spaghetti and then started to boil the eggs. They wanted Easter Eggs, and I have to get them what they want or try my best. I am also making dessert now too. A fruit pizza and pudding and fruit topped chocolate cups. Jean Ann might make chocolate covered strawberries - your favorite. I always think of you when I go down the shore to our special chocolate store and that mean man makes the BEST Chocolate Covered Strawberries with 4 kinds of Chocolate. Ahhh perfection.
Anyway it is nice to see the kids so happy. I wish you were here to enjoy them with me. I also hope your mother is right, and you are standing by my side. I still don't feel you any place. I think you went straight to heaven and forgot about me. I hope you are happy and at peace. I love you.
Jeanie Curry
April 11, 2009
Dear Charlie,
Tomorrow is Easter, and I miss you so much. I guess that this will be my life, work, dogs, our children, books, movies, and trips. It is not a bad life, just lonley. I will see that family at my parents house, it should be fun. I don't think I want to dye eggs alone this year = but maybe I'll feel differently in the morning.
I'll let you know how everyone likes my tattoo. It should be interesting with my father who doesn't like them.
Jeanie Curry
March 31, 2009
Dear Charlie,
I have been very tired this week, and am plodding on through as always. Jean Ann's Volley Ball Team is in 3rd place and in the tournaments. She is excited, as they just beat the best team with only 4 players on her team, nobody else showed up for the game.
Charles is also very excited, as he just earned a 95% on an extreamly hard Math Exam. We are going out tomorrow night to a Japanese Restaurant you would just LOVE to celebrate!!!
I have been working for hours on my students grades as tomorrow is the cut off date for their report card. We have a new computer system that is a pain in the .... It won't let me work from home, so I have to go in extra, extra early and work in my classroom. I also have an 8:00 meeting with the new principal. It also will be April Fools Day! Life marches on! Oh did I forget to mention that I will be in an all day meeting and need to get things ready for my sub. Awww... so much fun, each and every day!
I love you!
Jeanie Curry
March 29, 2009
Dear Charlie,
I just washed 2 loads of clothes - hey I know you only want me to do one load a day - but it rained today so the water table should be fine!
Jean Ann, Steve and I went out to breakfast at Happy Days, after dropping Felicia off at her house. Then I went to Good Wil for 20 books - yes, I read a lot and at fifty cents a book - I can do it on the cheap! We went back to her house and Steve took a nap. Jean Ann and I watched Twilight on her new BIG plasma TV - wow - so much better than ours!! Afterwards we went food shopping. Larry called me - he accidently pushed my number because his friends at work changed his phone to spanish and Jeanie and Jackie look alike in Spanish! FUNNY!! It started to rain and hail on our way home! Now I'm on the computer and have to finish the laundry, clean, finish putting the food away, and prepare for tomorrow!
Steve invited us to his Scout Celebration - he made it to the top and will be an assistant leader with badge responsibilities. He is very proud, and Jean Ann and I will go on Sunday at 2:00. It will be nice to see his family. He liked my tattoo, and kept staring at it (I think).
A funny thing happened at the auction - we were around a lot of Amish people and they kept looking at me... it took me a minute to understand... it was my hair - pink! You would think I would be used to it by now, but I forget!
I'm going scrapbooking on Saturday, to help raise money for cancer. My friend Denise might sleep over - but I'm not sure yet. So next weekend should be fun too!
Jean Ann is planning another white water rafting trip with "zip straping" too! They attach you to a rope and you "fly" through the trees - I have always wanted to do this... as long as I can not fall out because you know I will be screaming! Life goes on, and stuff happens all of the time without you. I find it hard to believe you have been gone so long. I love you.
Jeanie Curry
March 28, 2009
Charlie,
I went to the annual Gap Auction today with Jackie and Larry. You won't believe this but I didn't buy anything - except food! No crafts, No garden stuff, No boats, No tables... kind of sad if you ask me. However I did bring someone home... Felicia. She is asleep on the punea. We watched 2 movies, ate, played a game and read. We both have a slight head ache - maybe due to the terrible weather at the auction (cold and rainy). She is finally asleep and I came to the computer to write to you. She is a lot of fun and we laughted a lot tonight.
I spoke to Dale the other night and he wants to come over for Mothers Day. It should be fun, and I enjoy spending time with the family.
Your mom has called a few times this week. I have been back and forth to the dentist and she was worried about me. That was nice, she is so sad and lonely too. Hopefully my teeth will be taken care of in the next few weeks... you know how I hate the dentist!
Anyway I had parent teacher conf. last week and was at school until 8:00 PM, and reportcards are this week. Life goes on at work, also our new principal starts soon! I hope he turns out to be a good choice!
The flowers are poking their heads up and are starting to bloom. You know what that means, time to weed, cut back and do tons of garden work. Steve came down this weekend and helped Jean Ann with the dumpster and the left over wood from construction. Life goes on.
I love you and miss you so much, words can not express my feelings.
Jeanie Curry
March 8, 2009
Hi Charlie,
I'm just sitting here all alone on a Sunday night doing my planning/school work for next week - and a silly thought occured to me. I actually never thought I would be all alone without you. Isn't that stupid, since you were always sick. However you always pulled through and I thought it would go on forever, at least until we were very old... and then we could die together. Really strange, but I actually never verbalized this.. it was just in the back of my head. I'm not made to be alone, I like the silence sometimes, I appreciate the quiet time I spend doing the things I enjoy, but I would much rather have you around bugging me. I'm glad school starts tomorrow, I guess I need to be around people.
Jo and I went out last night and had a lot of fun. It actually reminded me of my childhood, very "artsy fartsy". A small room, people sitting on the floor with shoes off and music and story telling. Fun! I even had a massage. Jo was in shock, but it was a fun way to spend our Saturday Night!
Just think, this time next week.... I'll be in Montana. They have had snow 4 days in a row, natural gas explosion, and temp. below 1 degree... hey sounds like an adventure to me! I'm starting to pack - trying to only take a small bag and a bookbag - we will see! Dale told me to call him on Friday morning - I don't know what he can do for me at the air port - who knows!
Anyway PSSA testing starts this week and life goes on, one day at a time - sometimes slowly and sometimes at the speed of light. I miss you so much.
Jeanie Curry
March 7, 2009
Charlie,
I just realized that today is the one year anniversary of your funeral. This is the last big day - until our 30th wedding anniversary on the 23rd of March. Then I will be able to breathe again, and hopefully relax.
Your funeral was wonderful, just like you. We decoratred everything in EAGLES stuff and brought tons of pictures and scrapbooks. Then we went to Rocco and Ann's for lunch. That part was a mad house - as they thought we would be longer and were not prepared. We got everything ready, and were lucky that everyone was in good spirits on such a hard painful day. The food was yummy, and we had fun. I toasted my homey in heaven with with little bottles of alcohol, and spilled your blood on the street. Like they do when gang members die, yes I saw it on TV and in the movies. You were my "gang" and my "homey". Yes, I know it is a bit unusual, but I am unique. Hopefully you loved that part of me... eventually. I felt you were smiling from heaven, on that day.
I love you Charlie and wish you peace and joy, even though you are without me now.
Jeanie Curry
March 7, 2009
Good Morning Love,
It looks like it will be another beautiful day, because the sun is out. These type of days remind me of you. Let's see, we would have went out for breakfast, shopped, came home and rested, then fooled around... or fooled around first. Ahh the good old days!
Anyway, I just wanted to say "Hello" and let you know that I was thinking about you, now and always!
Love you for... ever and ever... and ever!
Jeanie Curry
March 6, 2009
Hi Charlie,
The snow is melting, and the sun is out - beaming rays of warmth. It makes me think of you, because you loved to sit on the deck and soak up the sun. I loved watching you close your eyes and just relax, getting tanner and tanner by the minute. God we loved spending the summer together. I guess that is all over. I have your picture next to me, and you are sitting on the deck in Sea Isle City, smoking a cigar. I hate the smell of those things - unless they are cherry (which you never smoke). They are still sending you cigar catalogs each month - YUCK! Do you remember that I would ask you to take a shower and brush your teeth when you were finished smoking - that is how much I hate the smell. You would just laugh and comply... if you wanted a kiss - or anything else! Ahhh those were the days!
Dale called last night, just to see how I was doing. I'm okay... surviving life. That was nice, but I don't really talk about my feelings, not the way I write about them.
Jo and I are going out tomorrow to a live coffee house event - not really sure what it is, but should be fun. Actors and such. I had a rough day at work, the kids were off the wall by the end of the day, and I was exhausted. Not at my best, just so tired. Thank God it's Friday.
The town I'm visiting in Montana just had a natural gas explosion and 3 stores were blasted. They have 1-5 people missing and they are still on fire - YIKES!! I have my tickets and everything should be fine. Watch over me. I love you and miss you so much! I wish you were here with me, to talk to, laugh with, and yes even to fight with.... but life goes on.
I guess Tom did keep this guest book open, since I am writing to you! Thanks Tom, you are such a sweet person, always were and always will be! Love to you!
peggy panfile
March 2, 2009
Charlie,Hello my friend this has been a hard day but crazy vince new i was worried about jeanie .So it is snowing and she got to stay home for a snow day .She got to spend her day with you in thoughts talk what ever she wanted to do and i thank you both and God for making that possible .Sometimes we just need to do what we feel because noone knows what this is like to they go throw it .I miss you my friend i want to thank you so much for making vinces last days so special you and all your family .Keep trying to get jeanie but i guess again my prays are answered.Your wife is a very special friend .Well friend i miss are camp ground life when i use to ask you guys are you hungry or when we all played dice game or the fires just all of our friends getting together .Well my friend time to go so say hi to having one .
Julie Hughes
March 2, 2009
Dear Charlie,
A year has passed since I said good bye to you in the hospital, as we all prayed together for God's peace. There were so many other times (when most people didn't think you'd pull through), but finally, God called you home, knowing you had suffered long enough.You were no ordinary man, you lived your life with passion......particularly when it came to loving your family! I'm convinced that it was the strength of that love that kept you going for so long. That, and a whole lot of "spunk"!
Your amazing love for your family was inspirational! I'll never forget when you bought your "little girl" the pony, or your look of determination and pride as you watched Charles' do his throws! And I don't even have words to express what a "storybook romance" you and Jeanie shared! All I know is that a love like that never dies!
I'll bet heaven is amazing! Your soul must be rejoicing to finally be free of pain! Time, in heaven, is eternal; but here on Earth, a year has passed since your loved ones last saw your face. I know you are smiling down on them and sending your love. I pray God will give them strength and uplift them each moment until that time when you celebrate a cheerful reunion once more! You are missed!
Love, Julie Hughes
Jeanie Curry
March 2, 2009
Charlie the snow is still coming down. It's light and powdery, but looks like about five inches so far. Charles just called to see if I had food. That was nice of him. I told him that I love him and he said that he loves me too. That is big for him, he doesn't like to show his feelings and emotions - I on the other hand show everything - except pain. I'm very good at showing all of the good stuff and hiding the bad. That is a good trait to have, handy in though situations like life.
I just spent an hour reading your guest book and crying, until my mother called. She tried to cheer me up and didn't ask too many questions. I felt better by the time she hung up. She too is suffering over your death, a lot of people are in the same boat. I think that I am starting to feel scared that your guest book is ending. It is a connection to you, and I don't want to lose another line to you. I could continue if for a hundred dollars - but that is a lot of money. Plus it will cost me about that much to print the book - I need to just accept it, and write to you in other ways. I also felt it was a good way for people to write their own feelings down, and see how I am really doing. I don't dwell on my pain with anyone but you in your guest book.
Two of my students parents contacted me, and they are working on the phone chain for our big project. I feel better, and can relax today. I am blessed to have caring students, thier parents, friends, and family in my life. God has been good to both of us, it is just so hard to continue without my partner next to me - but I will. I love you so much and miss you terribly. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think about you out right or say "I love you" in my head (I just do that automatically). You were my light and my joy, and I am thankful for the time we had together - though selfish and want more (in the future). Please watch over us all, friends, family, pets, and me too!
Jeanie Curry
March 2, 2009
March 2, 2009
One year from the official date of death - on your Death Certificate.
I planned a big celebration for my students today, so that my mind would be somewhere else during school. Like all good plans, they sometimes do not work out... today is a prime example. It's snowing and we have a snow day - usually a good thing, infact you and I loved these days - I would stay in my nightgown and we would... fool around all day, watch movies, eat in bed, and have a great time, not today. I started to panic last night when I got the snow day call - I wanted to let my students know that we couldn't have our celebration until Wednesday (I have an all day meeting on Tuesday), however I didn't have my students phone numbers at home.... so how do I let them know? I went into my school email and tracked down about 8 parents that I am in contact with using email... and asked them to call all the children they had phone numbers for... making a phone chain. Then two parents had home phone numbers on thier email... so I called them. The second person I called (a Dad) told me that I was the 3rd person to call - the phone chain was working and I was still emailing people! I was soooo excited. He said that they worked on the project all weekend and it should be a lot of fun! YAY!! I love technology ... when it works!
So now I can relax about school - except that I have to go in early on Tuesday (I'm always early) and write up my lesson plans for Evan my sub - such is life. I'm going to be alone on this sad date, with the Tinkies. I guess this is the way it was ment to be - accept what you can change - and what you can not change - and know the difference.
1. I will stay in my nightgown all day.
2. I will breathe
3. I will read today (what's new)
4. I will breathe
5. I will remember you (always)
6. I will breathe
7. I will play with the dogs
8. I will breathe
9. I will eat the McDonald's stuff Jean Ann brought over yesterday
10. I will breathe
11. I will remember all of the good times we had together
12. I will breathe
13. I will field calls from people that are thinking of me today
14. I will breathe
15. I will answer emails
16. I will breathe
17. I will think about cleaning my craft room :0
18. I will breathe
19. I will download more music onto my phone.
20. I will breathe
21. I will learn how to organize my music on my phone - hopefully!
22. I will breathe
23. I will burn more cd's for school and the car
24. I will breathe
These are my intentions for today - let's see how far I get. I love you and miss you on this sad day that marks the official end of your life. There is still tomorrow the day they pulled the plug on you, then there is Saturday - the day of your funeral, and the 23rd our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Many days to remember.... every day with you was one to remember. You were a pip, my pip, my life, my love, my heart, my pain, my joy. Rest in PEACE!
Melvin Yim
March 1, 2009
Charlie,
I forgot to tell you that my Dad sent you an email. I don't think he understands how to use your guest book - you wouldn't be able to use it correctly either. So here goes:
Dear Jeanie,
I know that things are hard for you right now, but try to remember that Charlie and Mary Jo are in heaven with OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. They have zero pain, and are very happy. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Dad, Mom, Mr. Lyon, and Precious
Jeanie Curry
March 1, 2009
Hi Honey,
Well tomorrow is the day, one year after your official death. As I sit here and cry and type, I think of the good life we had together. It was always full of laughter, passion, and joy. I seem to keep going back over the time we spent with each other and try to sort it out. The good years certainly out weigh the bad, and we have over come so much. I don't have any regrets... well at least not for the last 25 years. The things I do regret about our early marriage - were my fault. I let things happen and didn't know what to do, how to stop them. I have since learned so much about myself, and am a much stronger person. I think that I just wanted you to be happy and forgot that I counted too. Times are hard when two young people fall in love, and they still needed to grow up. I guess you could say that we grew up together, into very nice people :) No matter what we went through we always were 100% in love, for ever and ever, passed - until death do us part. People are calling, writing, sending cards, stopping by, and just talking to me... and I really don't know what to say. I don't like to cry in front of people or upset them and "bring them down", so I just say, "what can I do, this is my life". At times I want to just crawl up into a ball and cry for a long time, but I don't. I read instead, and think of you. I don't know if this is good or bad - it's just survival. Jean Ann is worried about me, I can tell. She almost won't leave me alone, and I just want to be alone. She brought lunch and a movie over today and tried to get me dressed and out of the house. No way! I just sat in my nightgown this weekend and read. We watched a movie, a love story... that ended with the love of her life dying. YES, can you believe it, I cried my heart out. I don't like a movie without a happy ending, I'm living with the love of my life dying in the end, I don't want to watch that or read that. Who knew.
Moving on, your mom called today. She sounded sad, and we talked about tomorrow. I just can not seem to give comfort to others ... I don't know what to say. I feel so alone inside, and try very hard to keep in control. My therapist thinks I am doing good - that these feelings are normal, I am suppose to feel sad and alone, and I do. I've always believed in the famouse saying, "What doesn't kill you, will make you stronger" and "God doesn't give you more than you can handle". So I will be an even stronger person that can handle this part of my life.
In a few days your guest book will be over, and I will miss writing to you. Maybe I'll try to finish writing "our story". I started it shortly after your death, but couldn't continue - it may be my only outlet soon. I guess that when I write to you, it feels like I am talking to you, I don't feel you around me... at all... which is natural since you are in heaven with God. Someday we will be together again. I love you now, then, and always.
peggy panfile
March 1, 2009
Charlie,i tried to write early and couln't seem to get words to say what i wanted to say.There isn't a month day or minute goes by i don't wonder why things happen in life the way they do.I been trying to talk to vince to tell him to ask you to please find a way to contact jeanie she needs to hear from you. You to had a marriage that no one else has ever had you were the best father and husband in the whole world.The best friend that Vince and i could have ever known and will never forget i won't be able to write pretty soon but i will always say hi in my prayers .we all miss you tommorrow will be a year my friend it seems like it has been a life time.Please tell everyone hello and tell vince hello .your friend peggy
Jamie Nellius
February 28, 2009
Charlie,
I'm sorry that it has taken me this long to write. I have been to this site before and couldnt seem to type the words that I wanted to say. How do you put into words what a friendship of almost 20 years has ment to me and my family. You were a true blessing. My first memory of you and Jeanie was at the campground. I knew then that these were people that I would always want to be friends with. Somtimes I would sit back and just watch you with Jeanie and it was the two of you who made me believe in true love. The way you looked at her with that smile and the way you would just say her name everyone just knew. Our families have shared many great moments together from times at Wildwood to the BEST COOKOUTS EVER!!! You always treated Felicia and myself like family. My baby shower was even held in your home. I never heard of men being at one till then. My brothers and you said well hey its time for a change.That ment more to me then you will ever know. We miss you very much and when we go over to your place or at Jean Anns home Felicia and I still seem to look for you. We know your gone but it doesnt seem real. You are the one who made me believe in miracles and to never give up. You know we agreed on many things. The one thing you know we didnt was football. Thank you for not holding me being a cboy fan against me. There are days when I sit back and think about you and Vince and how many times you guys made me laugh. Remember Peggy and the tree or Larry and the fire? Oh I could go on and on. Thank you for being a true friend. It ment the world to us.
February 27, 2009
Hi Chal,
Just wanted to tell you we all Love You And Miss You soooo much.
Love always,
Dale, Kathy,Shannon,Dale Jr., Kristi and Michael
Jeanie Curry
February 27, 2009
Well Charlie,
Yesterday was the date you died in the parking lot of Dutchway one year ago. It was a tough day for me and I broke down in school and cried - not in front of my students but when I was alone. Then I started to write, and sent an email to all of my friends. I washed my face and went on with life. I seem to be good at that, picking up the pieces and putting on a brave face and carry on. What else can I do?
I love you and miss you, more and more each day. Hopefully one day my life will be a little bit less sad, and I will go through a day without tears.
peggy panfile
February 26, 2009
Hi Charlie,Well it will be a year that you will be gone .It seems like it has been a life time i'm a little worried i keep trying to get a hold of jeanie and it been really hard .She is doing as well as she can you two have always been like two angels to me and Vince when he was here you would always make us laugh now all i do is cry for you too and my self i miss our days when we would all sit around the camp fire you and vince and larry would do some crazy things .Well friend i always knew when we first became friends we would all be friends for a long time but never thought jeanie and i would both lose our husband that is more then we can understand and i don't know if i will ever understand why things happen the way they do but they do .Well has Vince use to say never ask why just know i have no more pain .we miss you both say hi to everybody please contact jeanie .your friend peggy
Jeanie Curry
February 23, 2009
Hey Charlie,
I'm making a roast - the way you liked it - though you loved your cooking better than anyone else's. It just made me think of you, and the way you would have dinner ready for me when I came home from work. I really loved that, it made me feel like you cared. I miss you so much.
I was talking to my friend Michael today at work, trying to think about things that are nice in my life. I can take a bubble bath for hours. I can read a book from cover to cover. I can eat when I want. I can stay in my nightgown all day, and not go out. I can food shop when I want, or not food shop at all and eat oatmeal for dinner. I can dye my hair any color I want. I can clean when I want. I can do the dishes every day - or do the 4 bowls and 4 spoons at the end of the week. I can go out with my friends, when I want. But as I told her... everything else is cold, lonely, and hell. Then I told her that I didn't think that I would feel this way after a year alone, and I hope that I don't feel the same way after 10 years.
I can not see myself with anyone else. All I think about is you - I wouldn't even know what to do or say to anyone else. We were together so long, 33 years, a lifetime.
I moved 3 of your pictures out of the living room and put them in the bedroom, this was a BIG step for me. I think that people feel a little freaked out when they come in and see your picture everywhere. So now there are only five pictures of you and your ashes. I also have angels everywhere... but I always had them out... I knew they watched over us.
I'm glad we realized how happy we were, and how blessed we were. I feel good about that. I know that you would say that if you died today, you died a happy man. I tried my best to give you and our children a good life, as you did too. I think that was the key, we both wanted to make each other happy, and we did. I love you sweetheart.
Jeanie Curry
February 22, 2009
Charlie,
It's funny, but I find myself thinking about you more and more each day. You would think that after a year, your memory would fade in my mind... but it hasn't. All of a sudden I'll be walking or doing something and in my mind I will just say out of the blue, "I love you". I guess it is just like in life, we would tell each other, "I love you" all of the time. I still can see your face and hear your voice... I miss you so much.
I hope you have found peace and joy. You will always be my love and my heart.
Jeanie Curry
February 21, 2009
Dear Charlie,
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY... of our first date. That's right, 33 years ago today we had off for President's Day, and went bowling. You brought Richi Horwath, and I brought Joyce Moyer. You gentlemen paid witht he last $20.00 from your pinball shop. Then you brought me home on the 56 trolley... and fooled with the knobs and stranded the passengers at my stop. They were SOOOO mad! We asked my parents if I could go to your house for dinner, and they said, "yes.". Your mom had just came home from a visit to Florida. We ate spaghetti and then danced in your living room. I brought my sister Barbara with me, and she danced with... Richi I think. Your mom sat on the recliner and watched us dance. Donna Summer was singing, "Love to Love Ya Baby", and you said it sounded like she was being stabbed as she moaned and groaned. I said that wasn't what it sounded like to me! Your Mom drove us home, and I remember thinking that your street was so small.... could cars drive down it? Smile!
Ahhhh.... all good memories. That was the beginning of a long love story.... one that went on for 33 years... most of them really good years .... some rocky. I love you and miss you so much.
My Mom called today and we talked about you. It is hard for me... when she tells me how much she misses you. It makes me want to cry. She said that she misses you more than she misses Mary Jo, because you both talked so much. It's funny how important your phone calls were to so many people. Think of us and pray for us.
I guess you know that Giz died and joined you and Midnight in heaven. Please talk to God and ask him to stop taking the people and pets we love... at least for a few years. Too much, too fast - though I do realize you all are in a better place.
Please give our love to everyone in heaven, and keep an eye on us. We love you and miss you so much! You are hard to forget... were such a pip... so full of life and fun!
peggy panfile
February 20, 2009
Charlie sorry a little late happy birthday .You know it will be a year soon and it seems like its been a lot longer i know jeanie and everyone misses you alot . I miss my vince too tell him i said hello it has been two years and it seems like it has been 20years .I miss you and vince you both always made us all laugh.Please contact Jeanie she misses you alot and i feel she needs to know that you are doing ok .I know that you both have no more pain but we all miss you .vince use to say he was going to a place where he would have no more pain .You both are there with everyone else we no i sure hope my mother isn't asking you all for smokes or cheating in games i miss our camping days .Well friend talk to you later .
Jeanie Curry
February 19, 2009
Charlie,
We went to your favorite restaurant "Anna & Rocco's" for dinner. It was nice. Patricio was there, that was the man that helped set up the lunch after your funeral. I should have had a 7 & 7 in your honor - but I hate that stuff. Instead I had Spaghetti and meatballs and a yummy Italian Dessert.
It was so quiet there without you. We laughed and talked (the kids and I) but I always feel so lonely. That makes perfect sense because I am alone. Anyway, it was quiet there for a Thursday night, and you would have enjoyed your fresh veal parm. - and your 7&7!
We love you and miss you - constantly!
February 19, 2009
Dear Son,
Happy Birthday!!!
I Love You very much
and miss you.
Love,
Mom
February 19, 2009
Hi Chal,
Happy Birthday!!!!
Wish you were here.
Love You & Miss You
Love,
Dale, Kathy, Shannon, Dale Jr., Kristi & Michael
Steve Leido
February 14, 2009
Charlie,
Steve wanted me to add some of the things he sent me through emails. I don't think he knows how to write in your Guest Book.
He told me that he thinks about you every single day.
At your funeral and when we talk about you he tells everyone that you were his best friend.
He told me that he loves you.
He wrote that you and I are like his family and Jean Ann and Charles are like his brother and sister.
Please watch over him and his family, as well as your family and friends.
We all love you and miss you Charlie!
Jeanie Curry
February 9, 2009
Hi Honey,
I just came back from Aunt Dot's funeral - she was so small and thin. I know that she has both husbands with her in heaven - keep an eye on her. Remember the party when she wore the long black wig and grass skirts - your mom too! It was great!! Your mom is so sad, she is the last of her family (sister and brothers) left on earth. She feels like she has 10 more years left - I hope so! We have had too much death in our family lately.
It was great to see everyone in our family - sad that we only come together for funerals recently. Aunt Marilyn and Barbara (Celeste) were there... memories - all good! Donald held it together... everything was beautiful- Bill was also there. I saw Sharon - Don's Ex - it has been such a long time... memories - all good!
I went to Weis after the funeral to buy some food and it was the first time I had strange looks from people I didn't know. Do you know why? I cut my hair short and dyed part of it hot pink. I had to stop and think why this man was smiling and staring at me (he was with his wife) and then I remembered and laughed. That is what I get for... trying to let the real me out. I'm not sure who that is, but I know she wants to smile and have fun. You would hate the way I look - probably get mad and yell at me... lets hear it... I'm waiting - too bad...silence. Most people like my new style (Shannon LOVED it), mostly the men are a bit shocked. I don't have anyone but myself left to please - all alone. Sad but so true.
I love you and miss everything.
Shannon Curry
February 7, 2009
Hi Uncle Chal,
AH where do I start?! I reallly miss you! iI miss seeing my dads smile when he came home at night from work. We didnt even have to ask why he was happy we knew he was just talking to you. You always made us laugh. Even when you got sick and visits to the hospital you would still make jokes about daddy and have us in tears. I always looked up to you. I ALWAYS thought you were the strongest most amazing person I've ever met in my life and I just wish I could have told you. Your random packages in the mail are sooo missed, the toy guns, the hand cuffs haha the EXTRA LARGE pens you sent, your great art work EVERYTHING!! You dont realize how much something soo little really means sooo much like them little things until it stops. We really did look forward to them little things you would send. We all would stand around my dad and watch him open it and knew there was a laugh waiting to happen....I loved the EAGLES outfit you sent michael and even though t does not fit him any more I still have it because it was from you I just cant part with it.
I love you My GODFATHER, My Uncle, My ANGEL. Tell Pop I miss him soooo much and I love him....
P.S. Uncle Chal Please look after my dad he is not well and he misses you unbelievably. He cant talk about you without tearing up. Look after Aunt Jeanie I know she is not well. She misses you dearly.
February 2, 2009
Hi Chal,
Just wanted to let you know you were the best brother I could ever have.I miss all your stories and your laugh. I think about when we were growing up and shared a bedroom and you would start thinking of something weird about me and start your frigging laughing and get us both in trouble. (I still remember the one in the pink tights). I really miss calling you on my way home from work so you could keep me company until I got home. I really miss you Chal. Well tell Dad I said Hi and miss him.
Love,
Your Brother
Jeanie Curry
February 2, 2009
Dear Charlie,
The Super Bowl is over and the Steeler's won. They are the only team to win 6 times! The last 2.34 minutes of the game were awsome - a real "hang on the edge of your seat" ending. The Cardinals almost did it.... but fell short in the end. I was rooting for the PA team - so was happy. Jean Ann's party was nice, and I cooked a ton of food.
Charles picked me up this morning in the red car because your car had a flat. I hope he gets if fixed by the time his school starts - and is able to pick me up. I may have to hitch a ride home with someone.
Hey you will hate this... I dyed my hair .... hot pink stripes. I think I love it... not sure. Everyone seems to like it, or that is just what they are telling me. I want to get a new hair cut... something really different. I wonder if Shannon would cut my hair? I will just go to someone around here.... my hair always looks the same... however it is how I like it. I just don't know what new style I want. You know what will happen, I'll end up with the same old cut. Such is life.
I went to walk run jog this morning and walked over 4 miles - I was the top walker today - funny. I'll probably do a 3 mile walk/fundraiser in March or April. It should be a lot of fun, I'm sure Jean Ann will do it too. I really enjoy walking, and may do some snow shoe walking in Montana next month.
MONTANA - Can you believe I am going to go there alone - on the plane. This is a BIG new step for me. I guess it is part of the new me - not by choice. Anyway I need to get good warm boots - yuck! The weather is very similar to Alaska - colder than when I went. It should be a lot of fun, and filled with new experiences.
Love you now and for... ever and ever and ever!
Jeanie Curry
January 30, 2009
Ahhhh Charlie,
It is Friday morning and I am at school very early, so I thought I would write to you. The kids came over for dinner last night, and it was nice. I made a big dinner and they ate until they were stuffed. Then Charles went home and the "girls" watched vampire movies. Jean Ann fell asleep quickly - snooooooorrrrrs-- and I watched the movies with the Tinkies. They were the first two Underworld movies, I saw the new movie (3 all together) last week. I liked them - dark - but good.
Doris is having her train party tonight, and I'd like to go. However I don't go anywhere alone, and am trying to find someone to go with me. Jo and Julie are not going, Jean Ann refuses (don't ask), and I asked one teacher that lives across from school. Her husband doesn't usually go with her - she said maybe. If not then I think Patricia is having a demonstration tonight. I didn't get an invitation - I think she thinks I am still living at Jean Ann's house. I'm not sure which party I would rather go to... train. So my Friday night will be full.
Probably we will shop for the Sunday Party on Saturday - so that I have time to cook. I feel like the sweet meatballs I make, and potato salad. We will see what I want to make.
I have papers to grade, and class to prepare for.... so I guess this is good bye for now. I love you and miss you every second of the day.
peggy panfile
January 29, 2009
Dear Charlie,Well i just read some of your entry's and as usual i'm sitting here cring i wish i could stop but it is very hard .Please tell vince i said hello,and please talk to jeanie when we were at your house i thought you were right there.She needs to talk to you .I remember the last time i was at your house for the big game at your house it took three of your friends to get vince in the house .My computer is not letting me into yahoo so i haven't got to talk to jeanie boy do i miss her.Well it will be a year since you went home and boy do we all miss you but my friend jeanie really misses you i'll never know why things happen the way they do but we miss you all of us bye for now
Jeanie Curry
January 29, 2009
Dear Charlie,
It has now been 11 months since you last spoke to me in Dutchway's parking lot. I was going to write to you on that exact date, but it upset me too much. I was upset because it will almost be one year since your death - I can not believe it has been so long. It takes my breath away and gives me a stomach ache to think about it. It is finally starting to sink into my thick head that I am all alone and this is my life. I am the cat lady - you know the old lady with all of the cats running around in her house - except I am the dog lady with our tinkies. Thank God for them - or I wouldn't have anyone to talk to or love.
This Sunday is Super Bowl time, which I consider the beginning of the end. It was when you started to get really sick, had strokes, and died twice. Wayne and Paul did not call me to come up as the threatened to do last year and at your funeral. So Jean Ann is having a Game Day with her friends, and then they are staying for the Super Bowl. She wants me to make chili - I still have the menu up from the last few games - your last. I hope that her friends will make me laugh as they usually do, and I will not remember last year (trip to the hospital, your friends showing up 7 hours early - Thank God - because they got everything ready). I'm worried about this next month and a half. The memories just keep flooding back to me, as they should. I can still close my eyes and see you, and hear your voice. I always worried about that, because people say that your forget what a person looks like and sounds like.
Anyway we had a snow day yesterday and I have some bad news... the heater broke. Charles tried to bleed it - no success. I think it is finished and will cost a ton of money - Jean Ann is calling around today to see if someone can come in to fix it. I just stayed at home yesterday, cooked in the oven for heat and read another book. Charles was nice enough to come over and try to fix the heater, then he fell asleep in the livingroom with the tinkies on top of him. I just turned off the light and went in the bedroom and read. It was nice to have him in the house with me. Jean Ann has a date tonight with Eric, so I will not see her. No I still have not met him - strange. She might invite him to Tosh and Greg's wedding in March - right before our anniversary.
I read Kathy and Dales entry and cried. Note to myself - don't read anything at school - even during your lunch time. I don't like to cry in school - she is right - I need to feel you. Maybe that will not happen until I die.
I love you and miss you, and life is hard without you. Don't get me wrong I have a wonderful life with friends and family - it is just emply and lonely without you.
January 28, 2009
God saw you were getting tired,
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms
around you
And whispered
"Come to me"
with tearful eyes
we watched you,
and saw you pass away,
although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart
stopped beating
Hard working hands at rest,
God broke our hearts
to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Love,
Dale & Kathy
January 28, 2009
Dear Chalie,
Just wanted to tell you we love you and miss you. We miss your smile,your laugh and the stories you used to tell about Dale and have Dale Jr. laughing until he cried (he misses your stories). I know your in a better place and not sick anymore but maybe I'm selfish we would rather have you here with us. Dale misses you so much , he liked to talk to you every night on his way home from work and just have fun laughing at something you would say or a story you have about him. After you died he would still call your phone just to hear your voice and laugh at your message. It is nice to know that we have another angle to watch over us. Shannon and Kristi miss you and love you , miss laughing at you laughing and your stories about Dale. Just one more thing Chal if only you could in some way let Jeanie know she'll be ok, she misses you so much.
Love,
Kathy
Those we love
can never be more than
a thought apart,
For as long as there
is a memory,
They'll live on in your heart
Jeanie Curry
January 19, 2009
Dear Charlie,
Hello love.... I have written to you again this week, and it hasn't shown up. I think they are rejecting my writing, and I'm not sure why - this has happened twice. Marietta had the same problem. It was a nice LONG entry - oh well such is life!
I just read Peggy's entry, and she told you about the party. I invited her and Russ over for dinner. It was hard to pin her down for a time... incase the weather turned and Russ had work on Sunday - early. So we made it for 3:00 - they arrived at 2:30 - figures! :) I forgot to make the pork chops and remembered at 1:30 - I was still cooking them when Peggy and Russ arrived. She looked at all of the food I had made and said, "How are we going to eat all of this?" I said that Jean Ann and Charles were coming over and they are BIG eatters! Then people started to arrive. Jean Ann, Charles, Michele, her 2 girls, Peggy's friend from work, Jamie, Felicia, and Roger. The house was full and we had a good time! I made a ton of food (naturally) and everything turned out perfectly except the rice krispy treats - hard and strange. Funny because it allowed me to joke about breaking your teeth. I sent people home with food and a memory of a good time. Peggy cried (several times) and had a nice time with her family and friends. Jackie had to work and could not attend - don't know what happened to Richard and his wife Betsy.
That was the good news and now for the bad news. Aunt Edna died - she has now joined you, Aunt Debbie, Tiny, and Gram. The place must be rocking up there! I didn't expect her to go, expected it to be Aunt Dot - who is talking and doing better. Donald had a Birthday Party for her on Sunday - I didn't go. It was too much (emotionally) on me - she is down to 74 pounds again. I remember what she looked like when we went to see her - I don't need to go through that again. She is in my thoughts and prayers. I will talk to your mom to see how it went, Dale and Kathy went.
Now for some other bad news - the EAGLES lost yesterday by 6 points. They were doing okay - then went down hill. In the second half they started to pick up and were ahead by one point - then in the final moments they lost. It was very sad at Jean Ann's house. Silence. I just kept reading. I read an entire book - Peggy brought me some romance novels. I never read this type of book, we had our own romance - never thought I needed it with you around. As a matter of fact - you were FULL OF ROMANCE - and I had to fight you off (smile) and run fast! I sure do miss that. ANYWAY I need romance and fantasy now that I am all alone. Sad but true - funny it all reminds me of you and our life together. We went through so much together: love, loss, passion, laughter, sadness, happiness - all the good stuff life is made of - all the past. I'm glad I have so much to think about and remember. You were always such a pip!
Tom Adair called the other day - I wrote all about it in the entry that never showed up. He had an operation and was in the hospital for 3 weeks. They found other things wrong with him, but it sounds like he is doing good. Tom is still in physical therepy - but I think he will be walking without a walker soon. He has lost a lot of weight and is cooking from the Biggest Loser Cookbook - remember we used to like to watch that show. Jean Ann and I are trying to eat healthier - most days it works - not this weekend! I still have a ton of goodies left from the party. I might just throw it out - hey where are you when I need you? You were always good at eatting.... and so much more!! Anyhow.... I was looking for something in your t-shirt drawer and found the shirt Tom made for you 20 years ago. God it brought back so many good memories. We talked about it, and Lynn, she has several children now. I wish her luck, we were such good friends once apon a time.
I have off today - MLK Day! Tomorrow is a historic day - first black President of USA - Obama. Time for a change! Amen!
Love you Always - think of you constantly - getting through day by day, moment by moment without you.
peggy panfile
January 18, 2009
Charlie,Well yesterday we went to jeanie's house and she gave me the most beautiful birthday that i've had since i was 16.Jeanann was there charlies was there they are beautiful we were talking about the good old days at the camp ground.the only thing that was missing was my friend and my husband but i felt like you were all there .jeanie gave me the most beautiful gift of all a cook work.I just wish i didn't cry all the time.Tell vince i said hi his birthday is next friday.By the way the eagles are going to win.I seen the eagle room yesterday I told russ i try not to cry so much but i think that is going to be harder then it sounds.I pray everyday for it to get a little easier for your family and they are very close and that helps.I seen my girls that was really a surprise.The party was the best day cause i was with my friends. Your jeanie is one of the best friends i've ever known.Well tell everyone hello.
Jeanie Curry
January 12, 2009
Charlie,
I forgot to mention yesterday, the EAGLES only need to win one more game (Sunday) and they will be in the Supper Bowl! I wish you were here to feel the excitement - and to see me in the room with the game on TV. True, I have a book open and am reading at the same time.... but it still is an improvement. The kids try to answer my questions... I know I am a bit of a pain in the neck... but I think they enjoy me there. I think..... It's funny how things work out, it took your death to make me watch the game.. because I wanted to, not because I was forced. It helps me think of you, and feel closer to you, and the things you loved.
I love you now and for EVER!
Jeanie Curry
January 11, 2009
Dear Charlie,
I just came home from the kids house, they "kidnapped" me for 2 days! HA HA!! We had an ice storm yesterday, so I stayed there and we watched the EAGLES today. Guess what, they beat the Giants! Kathy will be a bit... sad! They are still in the play offs! I wore my new EAGLES shirt from Uncle Norman, and the good luck charm worked! You would have enjoyed the game, did you see it? I don't know if those things matter to you any more.
Jean Ann just got a new flat screen TV - BIG!! You would flip, the HD makes everything look awsome - especially the game!
I am okay. I love you and miss you.
Jeanie Curry
January 7, 2009
Dear Charlie,
I have some bad news, though you probably knew before I did - as it happened yesterday when I was at work. Midnight died. He had cancer for about 6 months and slowly starved to death (I think). He kept eatting like a mad man, but the weight kept falling off. Midnight had cancer of the mouth/jaw, which pushed out his eye. Our beautiful cat turned into a horror movie canidate. I realize he is up in heaven with you now.... seems like everyone is joining you up there. The night before he died, Midnight climbed up on me and slept while I read. I knew he was dying and told Jean Ann - she said that he always looked like that but I knew. He was never in any pain, and thought he was BEAUTIFUL until the end. It is a good thing he could not look in the mirror! HA HA!!
I guess you now have Melvin in your arms and Midnight on your lap... or your shelf/stomach. Hey in heaven can we lose all of our weight and be thin again? I sure hope so!
Jean Ann is starting to feel better, I have been here for 3 days taking care of her. She thinks she can go to work tomorrow. Charles will take me to school and then take your car to the machanic. The windshield wipper broke, and I think I need an oil change.
All of the paper work is in to my lawyer, now it is up to him. This will be very hard on me.... please give me strength. I love you and miss you every moment of every day.
Jeanie Curry
December 30, 2008
Charlie,
Okay, for some reason the entry I wrote yesterday did not go through. I have bad news though you probably already know that Gram died yesterday on the 29th of December, 2008. She was 94 years old and had a good life. The last few years.... she didn't know everything that was going on around her. The nurses noticed that her hands were turning blue as she sat in a chair, so they put her back in bed. She took a deep breath and died. What a nice way to go! She is now with you, your Dad, Grandpop, Aunt Debbie, Melvin, Tiny, Rick, Vince, Mary Jo, The Great One, Poppop, Kathy's parents, My Grandmother from Hawaii, and tons of other friends and family that have passed.
Hey, the EAGLES beat the Cowboy's on Sunday. It was a killing, Charles was yelling and screaming. They now are in the play offs! I stayed in the room and read while the game was on, Jean Ann made Little Chicken for us. YUMMY!! It would be awsome if they were in the Super Bowl. I am going to put up the EAGLES tiny Christmas Tree in your room, and leave it up all year. I wanted to do that last year, but you wanted it down. I'm going to put your Hawaiian Santa next to it. I bought EAGLES plastic candy canes, and Shannon bought 2 EAGLES ornaments - one for her Dad and one for you. I think they should stay up all year. Someday I may put all of the stuff away - or give it to the kids - but for now it is all the same as when you left this earth. I could put up silver stars for my..... Cowboys! AWWW just joking!! :0 You know how I LOVE my Cowboys!! Kiddddddinggggg!!!
As I am typing I glanced into the living room and your life size Santa is next to the tree which is next to the TV, that you sit on. Life has changed for us. I lead a quiet life with the dogs and our children. I miss you and am just trying to survive.
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!
Jeanie curry
December 30, 2008
Dear Charlie,
I've just come back from the court house. I cried several time. I had to get a short cert./probate for your death. It was hard on me, but everyone was very nice. Charles took me, then we went to lunch at the Chinese Restaurant where we had your surprise 45th birthday party. It is nice to spend time with him, he was sweet to me... because he knows I was crying earlier. I have not broke down in front of him in months. Then he took me to get a hair cut and buy a few (5) new tops. One for New Years Eve and a few black shirts for funerals.
Your mom called when I got back home, and Grams funeral will be on Friday morning. I hope the kids will come down and pick me up at my parents house and go with me. I don't want to do it alone. I feel okay about her death, she is joining the people she loves and she had a nice long life. Not like you, and your death. But I am glad you will all be together.
Today was hard on me. I love you with all of my heart.
Jeanie Curry
December 24, 2008
Well Charlie,
Today is Christmas Eve, can you believe it has been a year already? I am up early, and didn't sleep well last night. Oh well, such is life. We are going to my parents house tonight for their annual party. It should be fun. I finished 10 cookbooks to give to family and friends - do you remember the one I was working on and kept showing you on smilebox? I have more half made and will finish them this week. They were quite time consuming and expensive (ink), but worth it to me. I feel the need to finish anything connected to you. I guess I hoping it will bring me some feeling of closier - it hasn't so far, or I am not seeing it.
The kids at school gave me tons of gifts - none big - one big. You can really see the way the bad economy has affected gift giving. I have a lot of homemade candy and cookies - but you are not here to eat them. You would always devour my treats (litterally and figurativly :0), and I am going to take a lot to my parents. It is not fun without you. Charles complained that I get more stuff/junk than any other teacher. That is not true, but we walked out of school behind 6 teachers and they had 2 gift bags in their hands and Charles had a BIG trash big filled with gifts. The day before we brought home a lot too! I have piles of seperated gifts on the floor in the dinning room. You know the drill, I pick out what I like, give Jean Ann what I think she will like, then give the rest away too! Hey I did get a few Yankee Candles - you always loved them!
I'm starting to feel a little sad again. I guess it is only natural - I am so lonely and miss you desperately. The kids want me to sleep over their house tonight and wake up somewhere else on Christmas. This will be the first time in my life that I will not be home for Christmas Morning. I don't feel good or bad about it - life goes on. I have to give the Tinkies a bath soon, so that they will be dry by the time we leave for Philly. I may have to blow dry thier fur - don't really want to. I still have one dessert to make, and wrap/gift bag all of the presents. I also want to vaccume before we leave. I love to come home to a neat and clean place! I tried to buy a new top for tonight, but could not find anything I like. So I will wear something old.
I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you and our last Christmas together. I'm so glad we were sick and spent so much time with each other - it was wonderful. I remember telling you how much I was enjoying our recoup., and you smiled and were all over me. You know what I mean - I REALLY miss that :0! You were a handful, a pip - and I LOVED you/LOVE you very much. We went through so much togeter (good, bad, & ugly), it is hard to believe it is over. I don't want it to be over - no one asked me.
Well as they say, "It's time to make the donuts - or should I say Pineapple Upside Down Cake"! Always know that you are in my heart - very close to the surface. I know that one day we will meet again.
Rest in Peace My Love,
peggy panfile
December 20, 2008
Dear Charlie,Well i see jeanie has wrote and told you that we made cookies we did have fun it was something we had planed for a while.The funny part was we had flour every where but we got to talk about the good times when vince and i first met you all.She met my friend and i'm glad that she thinks he is good for me but Vince's is always with me and when i went to your house it was beatiful i could feel you and vince every where i walk and i remember the last day i was able to bring vince to your all house and your friends helped me in with him .Thanks well i can't write to vince but i talk to him i told him about the time you came to our trailer after he went home and the landlord was on the roof well that is enough i hope jeanie soon feels you watching over her and the children and his able to talk to you like i do to vince .Charlie i'm happy but i miss seeing you and vince .Well say hello to everybody and i will say hello here for you your daughter and son are the best and jeanie they miss you very much .Tell vince that i miss him please and that i will see you all some day your friend peggy
Jeanie Curry
December 20, 2008
Charlie,
Today is Saturday, and only 4 days until the first Christmas without you. The last time this happened to me I was 13 years old and had not met you yet. I guess that was a long time ago, a lifetime.
The kids at school are wonderful, most do not know about you - which is best. The students that do know always look at me to see if I'm okay - or sad. I don't like to upset them. On Monday I am having a Mexican Christmas Celebration in my classroom. Remember, I do this every year and serve Mexican Hot Chocolate - I'm not making cookies this year. It should be a fun, exhausting day! I've already started to get Christmas gifts from my students, and won't have you here to eat all of the goodies! I guess I'll bring them to my parents house for Christmas Eve - though I am making the desserts.
I think I am doing a bit better - I seem to be having longer periods of happiness - but still long sad times. I've been cooking dinner again, that is always a good sign. Jean Ann comes over to eat and takes a platter home for Charles. He finally finshed this semister and signed up for the last 3 classes in Winter. Then he has to transfer to another college - for the 4 year program (2 down and 2 to go). Charles has a cold - but won't admit to being sick. Silly - when I have medicine to help him! He switched TV's with from the Eagles Room to our bedroom. Now I can watch TV in bed! YAY!! On the way he chipped 2 dressers - such is the price I have to pay! :) Jean Ann is good - as always. We are going roller skating and to Game Day in a few hours. It should be fun, I don't really want to go but Jean Ann will get mad. I'll call her and see if she will let me bail out. I doubt it.
I have not heard from your mother lately. She left her cell phone here, and can not call me. I will see her on Christmas Eve. The last I heard she was still working and loved her new job!
Once in a while I get an email from Shannon and Kathy - never Dale. I think he is like you on the computer! I guess they are all fine.
My Dad had a tooth pulled the other day and is feeling much better. Mom is good - they are both exactly the same!
I love you and miss you. My lonely days and nights are here to stay. I try to fill them, but everything is still hollow without you.
Celeste Nazario
December 19, 2008
Dear Mr. Curry,
Wow, it's still so hard for me to believe that you have left this life for the next. I drive by your house everyday and I smile. Although the house looks empty from the outside, it's bursting full of wonderful memories inside.
I can remember when I first met you, Jean Ann introduced me and I couldn't believe you were her father because you looked so young! You were such a handsome mad...especially when you grew a goatee!! ;o)
Remember Jean Ann's 25th birthday party! That was so much fun! It seems like every event held at your house involved food...lots and lots of food!
I miss seeing you at the bank. You always made me smile, whether it was a kind work or a mean jester at the person in front of you who just took 10 minutes to fill out the deposit tickets! You always made me laugh!
I always admired you and Jeanie's relationship! She loves you so much!! When I drive by the house I think of her often, wondering if she is okay, how she is dealing with the huge void she is faced with everyday. I certainly can't relate to her pain, but I know one thing is certain, God is good and his mercy lasts forever and ever.
Jeanie says she doesn't feel you. I think she is looking in all the wrong places for you. Because you are everywhere she is. Like in the car when she's driving and she hears her favorite song, you know,the one that you really hated, she thinks of you and laughs. Or when she's at the grocery store and looks at all the junk you loved to eat and she would yell at you for eating, you're there too. Or when the Eagles make a stupid mistake...which they done a lot of this year, you're there yelling and cursing right along with Jean Ann and Charles! See, we know that you've move on and you're problem giving Gabriel a hard time in Heaven, but in a sense you are still with us, each of us, in your own special way.
If all of our tears could form a stairway to Heaven, Jeanie would of been there and back a thousand times already...bugging you! :o) You are missed by all who you touched and just know that your family is so loved and thought of often. Time and distance is between us now, but your memory and legacy will live on in our hearts forever.
Until we meet again,
Celeste Nazario
P.S. You should see my son David, he is SOOOOO handsome!
Renee(Reenie) Iovino
December 18, 2008
WOW! Just got done reading your entries. Now that I'm finished wiping my tears, cleaning up my eyeliner, (I was looking like Mz. Tammy Faye Baker for a bit), I'm all done blowing my clogged nose,taking a double puff of my inhaler and getting my breathing back to normal.......I am now ready to write you and let you know you are in my prayers. I didn't know your Honey all that well, but knew that you were "Best Friends" as well as being husband & wife. That makes things so better in life and a bit tougher when someone passes on. It also makes the rest of us realize how much we take OUR loved ones for granted. We think that we'll have each other & be together forever. I am glad you've continued "Living" your life and experiencing new things. Keep keepin' on Jeanie. I remember back in the day, chattin' it up with You & Donna at the famed "YORK" Shop. No matter what problems Donna would have, you always make her feel better. You were always so positive (SOOO much sometimes it would make me laugh.) You were Li'l Miss Sunshine. Brightening up someones day. It was Great! I hope you can keep up your strength for yourself like you did/do for others. I'll stop writing for now only because I must now go and pop a few Tylenol due to the massive headache I acquired from reading such incredibly touching, heartfelt thoughts. Big Hug from Me to You. Take care Jeanie. Love, Reenie
Donna Meyer-Iverson
December 16, 2008
Jeanie:
Your and your families' entries bring tears to my eyes, not out of sadness, but seeing how much love was in your family. You were truly blessed to find your soul mate. Charlie was an amazing person and the two of you together are the epitomy of happiness.
I am not a religious person, but I am very spiritual and I truly believe Charlie is there with you, every moment of every day. You could not be as strong as you are without a little bit of him to guide you. Your last entry speaks of you feeling him watch over you.....just know he is there.
You have an amazing family and your strength is each other. Don't ever lose sight of that (I'm 99.9% certain you won't).
It's hard to believe we met 35 yrs. ago and you and Charlie had each other for 30 of those years. That is awesome. From your entries, you guys had a wonderful life together. Like I said, some people never get a fraction of what you had. Me being one of those people. It brings tears to my eyes again, just knowing you guys and being a tiny part of your life.
Be well, take care and let's not stray too far from now on. I have really missed you!
Your friend always,
Donna
Jeanie Curry
December 9, 2008
Dear Charlie,
It's been 9 months since you have passed away. Nine long months, the same amount of time it took to make Jean Ann and Charles. How strange to think of you as gone. Where are you? I never feel you, see you, or hear you. I thought you were going to haunt me. This weekend I'm going to Cape May NJ, to see the town all lit up for Christmas. Jean Ann and Denise are going with me, hopefully we will have a fun and memorable time. Anyway we are having lunch at a haunted house - maybe you could stop by.... and join us. Jean Ann would freak out!!!
Last weekend I spent a lot of time with Peggy and her boyfriend Russ. We had a lot of fun, baking tons and tons of Christmas Cookies. It started to snow and Peggy .... wacked out.... and Russ drove me half way home. Jean Ann met us at the windmill restaurant in Morgantown. I really liked Russ, and Peggy is soooooo happy! We kept saying that you and Vince were watching us, it was nice. Then at bed time I kept thinking you were watching me and I couldn't sleep. Were you there with me? It was so nice to see Peggy this happy and relaxed. I told her that Russ was a keeper.... I hope they stay together for a long, long, long time.
On Sunday during the Eagles game, Jean Ann's roof blew off! The roof to the guest room, most of the wood stayed. She emailed me the pictures, life goes on.
We had Thanksgiving at our house, and it was nice. You Mom slept on your side of the bed, and Uncle Norman was on the puna. Then on Black Friday we went shopping. My mom pooped out and joined us at a decent time when we went to Walmart. I stood in line for over an hour to get Jean Ann a computer. It was so worth it. I didn't get much. I don't know what to get the kids for Christmas. Jean Ann got a small fold down flat screen TV/DVD/Radio for under the cabinet in the kitchen. I will pay for half. Charles doesn't want anything... that makes it hard. I might finish the cookbook I was making when you died for everyone. I don't know if I can handle it = I'll try my best. I bought a Christmas tree to replace ours = it is a different shape - but I decided that I liked it. I put your life sized Santa next to it. At night in the dark it scares me and I think there is a man in the house. Then I remember... it is just Santa. I didn't put up as many decorations as usual but it still looks beautiful. I have one more box to look through and I put one box back down the basement.
Charles signed up for his last 3 classes = and he is leaning towards engineering. Do you remember when he was little and would line up his match box cars in size order? My Dad would say that he was going to grow up to be an engineer. Fun memories, we had a good life together.
I finished my last Grad Class last week, and have to get the paper work in, and I'm a "Master of Education". Life goes on.
I am starting to feel the sadness of the holidays without you. I just can not believe you are gone for ever and ever and ever. It seems too long, how can I survive without you? What will I do? Life goes on.
I love you and miss you more and more each day, I am so lonely without you sitting next to me. I miss your laugh, smile, the way you loved our dogs, your cooking, your complaints, your funny ways, I guess you could say that I miss everything about you. My heart and soul will always belong to you.
Jeanie Curry
November 8, 2008
Dear Charlie,
I brought you home last week and put you on top of the entertainment center, just like you wanted. I still need to put a picture in the poem Marietta wrote and the wooden urn. I'm not sure which pictures I want to put there, I have so many that are my favorite. I wonder if I will feel you now - I still don't. I believe you watch over me, but just don't feel anything. I've been home on my own for 3 weeks, and it's okay naturally it's sad too. I guess that is to be expected. I need Charles to switch the TV from the Eagles room to our bedroom, so I can sleep there. The tinkies and I have been sleeping in the puna - we like it anyway! But the house would look better without a bed in the middle of the living room! :)
Good news, Little Dale just got engaged - in Sea Isle City - his family held up signs that said, "Will you marry me?". Reminds me of the way you were when we were dating - romantic. Shannon just bought her own house, near her parents - she is having a house warming party soon. No news on Kristy. Your mom loves her new job and is chopping and cooking her hear out!!
I have decided to have Thanksgiving here at our house. It will be hard on the family, but I cook better here. You see your picture is everywhere and sometimes it makes people sad. Sometimes it makes me smile and sometimes I cry. So many memories.
Last week we went to New York and had a great time. The Martha Stewart Show was amazing. The set was truly a work of art. You would have loved it - were you watching? Kathy and Joel were so nice, we ate out a lot (toooooo expensive for my taste) and went to the zoo for Halloween. It was a lot of fun! Then yesterday Jean Ann and I went back to NY/NJ for a school trip to Ellis and Liberty Island. I had flashbacks of last year, and me calling you several times from our trip - telling you all of the events. Remember they called the SWAT team on us? Nothing exciting happened this time - smooth trip - but long 13 hours! I feel asleep on the bus - first time! I'm still a bit sick from bronc. - I was out of work for 5 days. I just stayed in bed today and rested - our favorite thing. It wasn't the same without you - no one to snuggle with, okay I had the dogs but really not the same thing! I miss you so much, some days are harder than others - today is a bit hard.
Next weekend I am going to Ocean City to scrapbook. We took Friday off, and Denise is coming with us. It always is a ton of fun! I want to pack up tomorrow, so that I am prepared and relaxed. I also want to put the folding table up in the dinning room so that your plants will get the proper sun light. It is hard keeping them alive without you. I took some to Jean Ann's house and hope she waters them.
Charles is fine, doing good in college. He has to take one more semister of 3 classes and then transfer to another school. By that time he will have to make a decision about his career choice. I have about one more month of Grad School, then I will have my Master's Degree. You were excited about that.
Time marches on and I try to keep busy. Work is okay - our principal quit and will leave at the end of November. Oh I do have news - Elliott got married again and is having a baby. I don't remember where they live, but it is the girl he has been dating off and on for years - you remember he would talk about her every now and then. I wish them luck. He says that he thinks about you all of the time. He contacts Jean Ann.
I'm sure you know this but, the Phillies won the World Series, maybe the Eagles will be next. Also we elected a wonderful President of the United States and he is black! Life is Good!
It's getting late and time for me to go to bed. I love you and miss you constantly.
Jeanie Curry
October 17, 2008
Dear Charlie,
You won't believe it, but last weekend I went White Water Rafting with Jean Ann and a few of our friends. I was scared and excited at the same time. Guess what, it was SOOOO MUCH FUN!!!! We rode the rapids for hours and rowed our hearts out!! If you were watching, then you know what happened. I am trying new things as much as I can - slowly yet as much as possible. You won't believe this but on Halloween I am going to be at the taping of Martha Stewart's live holiday show. Jean Ann and I have to go as statues - that is the theme of the show. I emailed for tickets and was picked for this show - can you believe this!! It is a dream come true!! I have 4 tickets and have asked a few friends. I hope you will be the angel on my shoulder. Maybe you are the one that gave me the tickets and made sure I didn't get hurt on the raft.
My parents are here for the weekend, and we are going to the Renaissance Faire on Saturday. I want to take pictures of everyone eatting a big turkey leg! That will be so funny. I miss you so much, and think about you all of the time!
Since the holidays are coming I'm getting more and more worried. It was always our special time. What am I going to do without you? I am all alone on the inside, but always have people around. I am trying to get around and through this difficult time - without the one I love. Who would have thought I would have to do this? How was I to have known? How was I to prepare? How can I do this without you?
I love you so much!
September 28, 2008
Notice of Change of Address
Dear Family and Friends,
Please be advised that I have moved. I received a call from God, the Chief Architect, the other day, and He informed me that my new home was complete.
You all know that I have been working on my building, sending up my timber packing up and getting ready to go. I knew that my mansion needed some finishing touches and the Chief Carpenter, Jesus Christ, had to inspect it and give the final approval. March 2nd, 2008 He let me know that I could move in. He told me to go ahead and change my address!
Well, my new home is finished and what a sight it is to be-hold!!! It is located on an exclusive estate behind a beautiful Pearly Gate. It's just over the other side of the serene celestial shore. Of coarse, you know the streets are paved with Gold and every day is Sunday, just like you've been told. I can walk and talk with the Master with not a worry or care.
There is peace here, joy, happiness, no pain or heartache, no more pills or doctors, no strife or discontent, only sweet serenity. I can dine at the Master's bountiful table and sing with the Heavenly Choir. And best of all, my Heavenly Father is here in all of His Glory! And oh yes, I have my own white robe and wings. I could go on and on about my new home, but instead, I am going to pray that you get to move here yourself some day... Before I go though, let me give you my new address:
Second Star to the right -
The other two stars are Melvin and Dad
Love You All!
P.S. I don't have a telephone, pager, email, organizer or cell phone, but you can always call on God. If you don't know His number, read your Bible. It's listed on every page.
Mr. Charles F. Curry Jr.
649 Gap Newport Pike
Atglen, PA 19310
Love,
Your Mom
Jeanie Curry
September 28, 2008
Well Charlie,
It is almost 7 months since you last spoke to me. I've been in our home all day doing school work. I had to take a break and write to you. Your pictures are all around me, and I think of you all the time, sometimes this makes me smile and sometimes it makes me cry. We had a nice life together and I can not believe it is over. I really thought it would go on for a lot longer. God had other plans. I know that you are pain free and filled with joy, but I am so lonley and miss you so much. You are everywhere around me, but I don't feel you. Your mom told me that she feels you all of the time, she is lucky.
The holidays are coming up, our favorite time. First is Halloween, remember last year we gave out candy at Jean Ann's house. It was fun and you got a kick out of the little kids and their costumes. I have pictures to help me remember, and never forget.
Then Thanksgiving - we always had it at our house and you and I cooked for everyone. I'm not sure what I'm doing this year. I don't know if I want to do it at our house, or Jean Ann's. I don't like her oven or stove. But there are so many memories here - mostly good. Everyone will be thinking of you. We talk about you all of the time - good of coarse! :)
I'm especially worried about Christmas - it was our favorite time. My doctor wants to help me with this - I am starting to feel torn up inside and so alone. Maybe it is not good for me to be in our home, maybe it is too sad, or maybe this is the way I am suppose to feel. You were my life and we were devoted to each other, everything has changed and I have no direction. I just survive and get through things, from one thing to the next. In one way I want time to pass quickly and in another way I want it to stand still. Life is hard without you. Some day we will be together again, but until then I need to find myself. I feel like I am starting all over again. It is very strange. I don't know what to do or how to feel.
I love you.
Jeanie Curry
September 12, 2008
Charlie,
Tomorrow is Jean Ann's Birthday. Can you believe our baby is 29 years old, has a good job, nice house, and wonderful friends. I remember the day she was born, and you fell down the steps and cut your leg on a nail. The ambulance ride was very exciting for you, while I was in the back laughing. When we got to the hospital they ran to you with a wheel chair, and left me in the back. It was so funny! This was when you fell in love with working on an ambulance and dreamed of becoming an EMT. You and I were very lucky because all of our dreams came true. I still love you and think of you every day. I wish things were different, and you were here with me. Some day we will be together again! Hey, I'm watching "Ghost Whisperer", where are you. Remember you told me that you would haunt me... so far I haven't heard from you. I want to see you and feel you, maybe some day.
Anyway tomorrow we are going to Shady Maple for breakfast at 6:00 AM - CRAZY!! Then latter on we will have a game day. It should be a lot of fun. My parents are also coming up for the weekend. Hopefully Charles and my Dad will fix the three small leaks in the basement. Then the clean up crew can continue. I hope everything will be finished soon!
Your mother just had a birthday, and started a new job. She is helping at a pizza place that is only 2 blocks away. So far she really likes it, and I hope it lasts.
Charles is in his second semister, and his classes are hard - at least the Math is. After he finishes these courses he only has 3 more courses to graduate from this college. Then he has to decide what he wants to do, and transfer to a 4 year college. He has a lot of thinking to do in the next few months.
I started a new Grad School Class last week. It's kind of funny, Charles and I are both in College at the same time. In December I will also be a graduate - and have my Master's Degree. Then I will get a raise, and will continue with my education. Life goes on.
I am worried about Christmas and all of the holidays. It was our time, and I will miss you so very much. Dale called me last week, before the first Eagles Game of the season. He wanted to know if we were watching it in your Eagles Room - we weren't. He said that the flood was you, and you destroyed all of the Christmas lights so that I wouldn't have to put them up. Remember you wanted our house to be seen from space! :) Is that true? They took our tree, and McNab - so things are not the same. I guess they never will be again.
Midnight has been sick, we don't know if it's cancer or a bad infection. He is having trouble taking the medication and has cost over $500.00 so far. I hope we can cure him, unless you want him with you. I don't think it is his time yet.
Watch over us, we love you and keep you in our hearts and prayers.
I love you!
Jeanie Curry
August 13, 2008
Charlie,
So much has happend in the last few weeks. After I came home from a wonderful summer vacation, there was a flood in our basement. Due to the fact I wasn't home for over two weeks, they don't know how long the water sat, they call that "black water". Which means it has mold spores and everything must go. Once again I lost everything - even the washer, dryer, and freezer. They all work but they sat in black water and must be trashed. The hardest part was losing your life size McNabb cardboard cut out. Remember when we saw it at Signature Pizza Restaurant and you wanted it... BAD. You and Jean Ann searched on the internet and found it - even though I thought it was way too expensive. It gave us so much pleasure - it decorated the bank when Jean Ann worked in Parkesburg and Jennersville when you had to sit for 4 hours and have your blood cleaned, and then had a transplant, and vol. there. I don't remember if I ever took it to school. Then they trashed the Christmas Tree we searched for together. Remember we wanted a thin, full, lit, tree so that our dogs wouldn't eat the pine needles and get sick. It came from QVC and we loved it. I cried when they took those two things out, because they were yours - or attached to you. Then I had to walk away and just think. How do I handle/process the things that happen to me? I scrapbook or record our memories. So I picked up my camera and started to take pictures.
They stood Mc Nabb up in the truck and it looked like he was watching everything that was going on. The people who are cleaning out the basement are so nice, and feel really bad for me - everyone does. Luckily I had 7 big rubbermaid tubs in the basement with winter clothes and Christmas decorations that did not get wet. That was a blessing. I also took somethings to Jean Ann's house - your life size dancing Santa and the old fashioned Santa you bought me - they are safe and I will have to look for HUGH tubs to put them in. I don't know if my Mr. & Mrs. Santa were ruined or at Jean Ann's.
Today they took the last of the things and one of the trash bags broke and black rustolium oil based paint leaked all over the basement, Eagles Room, Porch, and deck. It's even on the lawn. They tried to wipe it up and smeared it worse, then used the hose and of course nothing happened - oil based paint. They took pictures and will contact me and want to bring an industrial pressure washer to wash it up. I know this won't work - or it will peel up the paint in the eagles room, which already started to peel when they kept walking through with wet boots. When I saw the long black line of paint and the look on the young men's faces all I could do is.... laugh like a nut. It is like the cherry on top of the cake. I thought what else could happen. They thought I was a bit... crazy. I told them it is only paint, even though we just painted all that stuff 2 months ago. It's all just stuff.
Did I tell you that we had a bad storm last Sunday and it hit the computer (broken) and that strange TV isn't working.
Then Midnight hasn't been feeling well, then he was better, then worse. Charles took him to the vet, he had a fever and an absessed tooth. He was opperated on today. They took out the tooth, but think he has cancer. Your sweet cat may have cancer. I can't even process the thought - it's too close to your death. I guess if the worse happens, he will be with you. It will take 5 days to get the test results back, and it costs a lot of money, so did the computer. I know that God would not give me more than I can handle.
You probably know this already but Kathy's mom died on Saturday. She probably is up there with you, she was always so nice to us. The viewing is tonight, your mom just called and told me. Dale is taking her, and the funeral is tomorrow. She will be burried in the same grave yard as your Dad, but you probably already know all of this.
Tom called today, he misses you very much. You two had so much fun together. We (the kids and I) always loved spending time with Tom and Lynn. Those were the good old days. Remember they are the ones that started us on camping. Remember that night in his truck.... FUN!!
Jean Ann picked up Midnight and he is feeling better, and wants to eat. Always a good sign. Maybe he won't have cancer. My parents are coming up tomorrow to help us with the house and my classroom. School starts in a week, and I don't feel ready.... in so many ways. But you know how much I love the children, and they cheer me up and give me strength.
I hope you are watching over us, yesterday I found the pants you wore to the hospital the night you died and your wallet. I'll put the bag in the closet next to your Dad's bag. I cried in the laundry room so that Jean Ann wouldn't see me. I know she knew I was crying.
Charles has his finals tomorrow and is doing so good in school. He seems so serious about this, and it isn't like him. I'm so pround of our children, we did a good job. I see you in them every day. Your facial expressions, and actions - good and bad. I miss it all - the good, bad, and the ugly (wasn't that a movie).
Charlie you were my life and I'm trying to cope though God keeps putting bumps in the road. I'm trying to understand what he is teaching me. I love you.
Jeanie Curry
July 31, 2008
July 31, 2008
Dear Charlie,
In 2 days it will be five months since you died. Everyone has been very nice to me and invited me to join them this summer. I just came home from vacation in Cape Cod MA with my mom, dad, Hilly, & Paula, you would have loved it - except for the 13 hour bus ride. It was very different from the Jersey Shore. It reminded me of the Poconos, country where we live, and the shore all rolled up into one. On another vacation I visited all of he places we like to go to down the shore in NJ. The condo we stayed in overlooked the last place we vacationed in Sea Isle City. In a way it felt like you had something to do with us renting the new condo. I remember how you enjoyed sitting on the deck with Mary Jo and my Dad, looking over the beach and ocean. It was perfect, because you always hated the sand. It was the last time you and Mary Jo were down the shore, and now you are both in heaven. My mom says that she lost 2 children in 4 months - life has been hard for us without you. I don't know how the holidays will be -they were always our favorite times. I try to remember that you are in a much better place and maybe you are looking down on us. I read the letters you left me, and they give me comfort while I cry at the same time.
The kids are doing great. Charles started to go back to college and is getting A's & B's. I know how proud you are. Jean Ann is doing well at work and has been doing a lot of home improvement things at home. I have been staying with them. The Tinkies are fine, and thriving. Life goes on, but nothing is the same. I am trying to be positive and find my way. I figure that God must have a plan. Who knows what he has in store for me. I have to make a new life and combine it with the old life. It's not my choice, but the hand we have been delt.
I love you and miss you so much.
Jeanie Curry
June 17, 2008
Charlie,
We just celebrated the first Father's Day without you. It was hard on all of us. It was a quiet day spent with our children and my parents. We survived it, but I couldn't help thinking about last year and the big dinner we made for our family. We bought you a new grill, and your Mom and my Mom took the cardboard poster hanging from the ceiling in Home Depot. It was sooo funny! You loved that grill and kept polishing it everyday. One of my new goals is to learn how to use it. On Mother's Day, Dale and all of his family (mine too) came over and he grilled a wonderful meal. You would have loved it. Both of our families were together, having fun - I hope you were watching.
Tomorrow is Charles' 23rd Birthday. He is such a good person, you should be very proud of him. He is considering a career change, and I hope it leads him in the right direction that will make him happy.
I bought that door you wanted for Jean Ann & Charles' house. She picked out a dark green with brass hardware, and my Dad and Charles put it up yesterday. So in a way it can be your Father's Day gift to the kids. I finished your last gift for you.
School is out, and I think of you all of the time. I can just picture what we would be doing if you were alive. We would sleep in, eat breakfast in bed, you would go to Divita, and I would watch my scrapbooking shows, then we would go out to luch and shopping. The nights would be our special time too! We had a good life together, especially the last 15 - 20 years in the country. They were the best!
I miss you so much, and love you with all of my heart.
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