Notes to Ted

So I went on our annual honeymoon the last couple of days. I couldn't go last year, because of surgery. Actually, I haven't been on a plane since January 2022, when I took Harper to Disneyland. KayeLynn and I kind of recreated your and my trip to Portland. Our very first time we traveled together on my benefits at Delta. We flew into Portland and slept that night, then we went to the coast yesterday. We went a little North of Netarts, where you and I went, to Oceanside. We spent a little bit of time at the beach, then we went to the Schooner Restaurant. The same one you and I went to that day. We got the fish and chips, like you and I did. We ate a bit, but neither of us were feeling great - so we ended up leaving pretty quickly. We didn't fly back that day, like you and I did. We stayed another night. We did both nights in the hot tub, which was awesome. I missed you very much. It's our anniversary in three days. I can't even believe it. Another y...

Hello my love. I just wanted you to know that I am so happy that you and your mama are together again. I am sure you were trying to be the very first to welcome her. I am sad she is gone from here, but she wasn't in a good place here the last couple of years. I felt really bad that I wasn't able to go visit her - STUPID COVID!!! Give her a big hug from me. I love you more than you'll ever know. And I miss you, too. All I could think of when I heard the news, what a beautiful reunion there was tonight.

Hello my love, Yesterday was your birthday. I hope you had a great one. I hope you had an effing birthday burger - especially since I couldn't have one for you. I got my knee replacement two weeks ago. I'm still hobbling around. I really haven't left the house except to go to the doctor. But I'm getting better every day. But, I still can't eat meat. So that's an issue. I've lost a lot more weight that I ever intended. I'm down to 143 pounds. That's over 100 pounds lost. I always figured I would get to about 160 to 180 and be done. But my own body won't even let me stop losing weight. Today is Veteran's Day. I did manage to hobble out to the garage and get your USMC flag out in your honor. I was pretty proud of myself for doing that. I haven't been using my walker, so that was pretty impressive in my mind. I love you. Hope you had a great birthday. Miss you more than you'll know.

Holy hell. It's almost been a year since I wrote to you. Ten months, actually!! WOW Just thought I would catch you up on a few things. February I took Harper to Disneyland. We had a great time. I love that kid. That was the last time I traveled. Crazy, I know. April, I had gastric bypass surgery. I decided the rest of my life should be as healthy as possible. However, I've been pretty weak since having it. I actually did ok until I had Covid in June. That nearly killed me. Not really, but I got so weak I couldn't walk for twenty feet without thinking I needed to sit down and relax. I'm still dealing with that. Rustie had her gallbladder out on Friday. On Monday, I will be picking up the three girls. They will be staying with me until Saturday. Then I'll be taking them to Russ and Nancy's - I think. On Saturday, KayeLynn and I are heading to Grand Junction. Randi and Iri moved to Delta, Colorado back in May. So, we are going to go see them...

Well, it's been two years. I can't even believe it. I worked all day and kept my mind off things. Since being home, it's not as easy. I love you more than you'll ever know.

Happiest Birthday honey bunny. I hope you're having a wonderful birthay in heaven. I woke up this morning to go to the bathroom, and I threw the covers off. When I did that, I said, Happy Birthday Honey Bunny. As I was walking to the bathroom, the TV turned on. I'm pretty sure I hit a button when I threw the covers off. But, a big part of me wants to believe you were acknowledging me saying happy birthday. I kept busy today. Went through some pictures that came from my mom's house, did laundry. I also went through this hard drive you had photos on and put some of them on zip drives to send to Dee and Randi. I hope they like them. Then KayeLynn and I went to honor you with an effing burger. It's tradition. I love you to the moon and back. I miss you so very much. I hope you have a good birthday.

It's been four months since I've written you. It's been all summer long. So, I thought I would catch you up on what has been happening here at home!!! KayeLynn and I went on your and my annual honeymoon. We went to San Antonio. We went to Sea World there, the Alamo and the River Walk. We had a good time. I wrecked my rental car a bit. Backed into a pole and rubbed some paint onto the bumper. In June, I took the three girls to Lagoon, one at a time. It was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the trip with Thea. She loves going on the rides so much. I'm sure you met up with Caroline there in heaven. She went to heaven in June. I figure you were one of the first ones to run up and greet her. She died of horrible Covid. I hope you two were able to catch up!! It's been such a miserable and hot summer. In July, the air conditioner started having problems. We tried to fix things and eventually I had to call in a service company. I called Manwill, since t...