I remember like it was yesterday. When I heard the news I started sobbing and dropped to my knees and immediately started praying for all of you. I was so upset that I couldn't attend the funeral because I had just had a serious neck surgery and was in a neck brace not allowed to leave the house for 6 wks. My heart ached sooo bad for Becky and the kids, Marilyn, mom and Michael so all I could do was pray for all of you. We live off Mt. Pleasant Pike so I watched out the window that day for the procession to come by. When I heard the roar of motorcycles coming up the road I just knew. I stood out on the front porch in my neck brace and cried and prayed for all of you that God would ease your pain.
Our families go "way" back and to say that you ALL are special people is an understatement. As a Christian...I don't know why God chose to take Robert that day. I do know on that day all of you had the support of an entire town and neighboring towns and I hope you felt all the love and continue to because you are in our prayers daily.
To Cody, Jacob and Chelsea - you all had the honor of having one of the best dads in the world. I know how much he loved you because you just see it in his eyes how proud he was of all of you. I wish I could take away the pain of losing your daddy but that is a void no one can replace but GOD. I know it's been hard, but honor your dad's memory by living your life LIKE HE WOULD. He always tried to do the right thing and live right but most of all LOVE HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. When you're facing those tough teen and adult years and those hard decisions come your way just ask yourself. WWDD..."What would Daddy do?" and then you'll have your answer. He's always with you:)
Our family will continue to pray for you everyday,