202 days ago

It was a day that I will never forget - the day Todd's heart of gold stopped beating. He was so brave that last week of life - accepting the inevitable had finally happened in his confused, disease riddled body. The cancer had finally won but he also knew that it was a blessing in disguise - he was going beyond the Earth body we are all given and would arrive at a place he always knew would be his home - heaven.  He was a very loving, religious man who always shared his thoughts of God with others.  Dearest husband, you are sincerely missed by many - we all loved you and are so thankful for the faith that carried us to this point of accepting that vision of hope of seeing you again.

Todd, your garage is getting a workout! Jeff (one of Santa's elves) was busy yesterday constructing Cody's surprise. I can't wait to see his face when he whips the sheet off of the contraption that will be a BIG help in living life GREEN.

Last night, I took time to attend the Foxburg's Christmas dinner for some of the areas families with special needs children. I was the OFFICAL photographer - the kids humored me by smiling when I asked. Santa was there as well as the Grove City Barbershop Chorus; singing lots of lively Christmas favorites. The food was outstanding; so much on the buffet! Thank you Miss Becky for putting this all together this year again!

Visitors brought a thoughtful gift yesterday. Jim Anderson, who bought Todd's touring bike, and his wife stopped in to deliver a framed tribute photo of their trip to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Todd's dream was to ride his bike with Will and Cody on their's for a Rt. 66 trip -- to that very place. The photo is of Jim and his wife on the bike with the Grand Canyon sign in the background titled: In Memory of Todd 2010. They knew how much Todd would have loved being the one in the photo.

I also was given a monetary gift in memory of Todd which was added to the many already received; the church's Youth Fund is overflowing in memory of Todd!  Thanks Sharon and Bob.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New year to all of my loving family and friends. I could not have gotten through this year without you all! Love to you, Julie