the 4th of july was his favorite holiday...right after christmas! he loved the simplicity of it....just having fun, barbecuing, watching the fireworks and being with friends and family.....we had a fun day and night yesterday..had family to swim....had a great bbq and watched some great fireworks.....the 5th is always so hard because that day, 15 years ago...tom passed away....i think of him everyday...i miss him always...it's always been so hard, as the kids have graduated, gotten married, had babies...to not have him around....i truly believe that he is watching over us...but, it is hard....even 15 years later....and then, of course, july 6th is tom's birthday! so, we try to celebrate every year...tonight i was telling gavin stories of his grandpa....tom was a fantastic man...he had a great work ethic...he was going to be the best at whatever he did.....he was funny....people loved him....he could say and do things that would get everyone else in trouble...but, he got away with it....he was so generous...loving and giving to others....it's always fun to hear of the guys he worked with, that still tell his stories....i was truly blessed to have him in my life....he was a wonderful man...a great husband....not quite a saint! but, maybe he's on his way.....you're always in my thoughts.....have i told you lately that i love you?
Tom truly loved and cherished you, Jo..and nothing made him happier than being with his family. He told me on many occasions how grateful he was for you and how much he loved his family. You guys created a beautiful family. love you
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