Monday, November 23, 2009
Dear Linda, Jimmy and Michael, I know there are no words that would make what you're going through any easier. I wish that there was. My very first memory of Jim was when we first moved to Briar Ridge and all the men were putting their new barbecues together. It was one frustrated, angry man after another. I remember that your Dad and Alan were two of those men, but.... they did get those darn things together that day, somehow. A silly memory, maybe, but obviously one that sticks out in my mind for one reason or another. Just for the record, sometimes people just babble when they don't know what else to say. Your dad was a wonderful guy; I know you both know that for sure. From the bottom of my heart, if there is anything I can do to help any of you, any time, any way, please let me know. So very sincerely with love, Elyse
