My dear friends,
It’s been four years today since the stroke that changed all of our family’s lives so much.  As I look back, most of what I see is the love that surrounded us then and continues to this day.  I see the God given peace that filled Tom and radiated to all of us around him.  I see his courage and faith.  I remember the preciousness of our sons and their families as they served us.  I am so humbled and grateful still for every call, every meal, every visit, every financial gift, every chore done, every errand run, and especially every prayer prayed for us.  We were carried by prayer.  I cannot begin to express how deeply thankful I am.  The Lord has truly been our Shepherd. 

We are doing well, thanks to God’s grace .  I want you to know that the love you poured out helps us as we grieve and heal.  It’s makes all the difference!  I know many of you have gone through difficult times these past couple of years.  I pray for all of us to care for each other.  Father God, would You bless each one of these as they bless others. 
With a grateful heart,
Jodie