love, kerry: Grandpa Al

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Monday, November 28, 2011

At Peace.

Even though this was not the holiday weekend I had hoped for, I feel thankful.

Thankful for the last few months, knowing that our time was limited, giving us the opportunity to talk about everything, reflect, laugh, prepare.

Thankful that the pain and stress has ended.

Thankful that you passed peacefully, surrounded by those who love you so much.

Thankful that you can be with Grandma and JR now.

I know how much you've missed those two.

Still, I miss you Grandpa.

And I always will.

love, kerry

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Just Because...

It's pure happiness.

So thankful for many blessings in my life, and praying for my Grandpa who started hospice yesterday, and all those affected by the horrific fires in Reno.

love, kerry

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Thank You!!!!

A BIG thank you to everyone who sent memories for Grandpa's joint birthday gift.

All 79 notes are numbered, packaged and ready to be delivered!

I'll be giving them to Grandpa tomorrow after I get off of work, probably around 6pm.

I'll let you know how it goes, but it's going to be a hit!

Talk soon.

love, kerry

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!

Dear Grandpa,

Happy birthday!!!!

I hope your day was special and great! You really deserve it! I'm looking forward to seeing you one week from today!

You mean so much to me, I can't even tell you....Good thing there's a little box to help. ;)

Miss you so much.

love, kerry

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Happy With Bows in Our Hair

I wouldn't really call myself a bow-kinda-girl...I like pretty things, but for me, bows are a little more prissy than pretty.

I'm not a total tomboy.

Not a princess either...

I'd like to think I'm a happy medium, and I'd like to think that Audrey will have a similar balance.

{Audrey, if you want to be a cheerleader, I'll support you 100%...But, wouldn't you rather be cheered FOR?}

Nevertheless, it was an all-girly, princess bow-kinda-day, and I loved it!

{So, did Jesse...Maybe}

By the way, I'm still collecting memories for Grandpa's gift- so keep 'em comin'! I've got 79 envelopes to fill, and I'm probably up to 25...We'll get there, but I need your help!

Also, I'm working on an AMAZING tribute to Audrey's first year...

I. Am. In. LOVE.

Good night.

love, kerry

Saturday, August 20, 2011

I Need Your Help!!!

Sometimes my best ideas come when it's too late...And, although this is still a bit of short notice {sorry, but...}, there's still time! Woo hoo!

As you likely know, my Grandpa Al will be turning 79 on September 1st.

It's been a hell of a year for him...You already know...

To make him feel even more special on his birthday, I ask you to please send me your favorite memory (or more) with him, about him, whatever stands out to you. In fact, send more than one memory (each on individual pieces of paper please)...I will be stuffing each note/memory in its own envelope (79 envelopes to be exact), and preparing as one, complete gift from all of us for Grandpa.

79 amazing memories,

79 thoughtful notes,

79 incredible years.

It doesn't need to be anything fancy. Whatever works best for you- it's as easy as a handwritten note, signed with your name!

I really appreciate your time and effort for this project. I know it will be very special to Grandpa. Please forward this along to anyone you know who might also want to contribute! I have a lot of envelopes to fill!

Your notes should be mailed to me by Monday, August 29th.

Need my mailing address or email? Please call me...This is the World Wide Web, after all.

AND, PLEASE KEEP THIS GIFT A SECRET FROM GRANDPA!

Thank you so much!

PS- No, Grandpa doesn't read my blog... Too much "technology" involved. I have to print entries for him and snail mail them along so he can keep up. ;)

Need some inspiration? I have LOTS and LOTS of memories... But, here are a few that immediately come to mind. I hope some of these inspire your notes...