Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Dear Tim,

It is still so hard for me to believe that you are gone. I know that we aren't related by blood, but that means nothing. You were my brother. You came and filled a void in all our lives that we so desperately needed to be filled when Joe passed away. You helped us all through that pain and I think that was your purpose. Robin needed a partner. The kids needed a dad. Amy and I needed a big brother. Mom and Dad needed a son. You became all those things to all of us, and we all miss you terribly. You being a part of our family for the last 10 years has been a gift that we will treasure always.

I'm really going to miss playing board games and pool with you on New Year's Eve. Teasing you about sending me text messages that weren't really meant for me (babe). Laughing about that stupid toilet brush. I'm going to miss seeing you at all our family get-togethers. It will never be the same.

I love you, Tim. Thank you for the last 10 years.