Years ago your father had to write his feelings down in a book when we attended a Marriage Encounter. I thought I would share a few with you to show you just how important a role you played in his life's plans. "Life is a series of goals from job, to friends, to home, etc. But they are never very permanent - one fades away as another take over. The only one that seems to have any substance is the family - close knit and functioning together". "I plan to retire from the 40 hour work week. I want to be able to play when its sunny, go camping with the kids, help them fly kites, study mushrooms, go diving, be able to read non-technical books, look at other areas of science, cook some tremendous meals, go on a months hiking trip with Wayne, learn how to fish, skin them, learn what they bite and how to cook them. Being lazy is taboo. I wouldn't stop being active and don't plan to." That was what we would now call A Bucket List and he accomplished most of what he set out to do - Wayne was never asked to go.... He left you too early, but he left the way that was best for him - without lingering and becoming unable to accomplish things and be active. I hope I never have to see you all so heartbroken again. I hope the pain lessens quickly and you find the happiness he always wanted for you in the memories he left you. He was an extraordinary man!!! Love to all, Mom