Pictures From Teri

Actually we all call her Teresa - but that name is only reserved for special people. Mom and Teresa worked together for years and our families have been close for a long time. We are all so thankful that Mom has such a great friend to be there through the good times and bad. Teresa and her daughter Katelyn are Panthers fans but this year they were rooting for the Steelers too. They even made a fleece Steelers blanket for their living room so a little piece of Dad would be with them.

Teresa recently came across these pictures and posted them on facebook. I was so glad to see them. This is the first time I have seen a picture of Dad since he passed that my immediate reaction was a smile and laugh instead of sadness. Of course, I'm still sad but it feels good to be able too look at a picture of him and feel some joy.


Mom and Dad at a book club party circa 2004. I can hear his laugh when I see this picture.






These were taken at a party. This was the first time Dad met Teresa's brother-in-law, but it was like they were long lost brothers. Dad met never met a stranger - only a friend he hadn't made yet. Dad loved to sing and felt at home with a microphone in his hand.