Hi Teresa, Thanks for emailing. Thanks for being so honest. All that matters is how it feels to you. Both your brother and your son understand how you feel. That's all that matters, Garry.

Dear Teresa,

   My sincere thanks for your prayers.  Your letter and observance of my son's first-year anniversary really touched and blessed me.  I am trying to allow God in more to help me with my loss and grief. 

   My fiance took today and tomorrow off to spend it with me.  Today we took a road trip.  We visited the Talkeetna River where my son asked for his ashes to be sprinkled.  It was a beautiful warm sunny day, and the river and scenery all around felt serene.  I was both sad and at peace.  I'm thankful for his company and attentiveness during such a sensitive time.  I had more to write when I began this letter much earlier today, before I was interrupted by a long-distance call from my daughter telling me she just learned the sex of her next baby!  That was several hours ago, and it took my thoughts in a whole near direction.

   Again, thank you so much for your prayers.  You have greatly encouraged my heart.

Sincerely,

Theresa