DLO

For so long, you were like another set of parents for me. I have wonderful memories of staying with you for weeks at a time through my school years and even while I was in college. I even remember staying at the Len Lew, and at your home behind it. I remember the pool tables and sitting on the barstools while Uncle Melvin showed me how to bend and straighten the tines of a fork. I remember the buffalo across the road, your bulldogs, and the loss I felt when the Len Lew burned. I remember the girls when they were little and keeping them when you needed me to. They were the additional "sisters" to balance all of my brothers.

I'm hearing the sound of dominoes being shuffled, and it always reminds me of Granddaddy and Uncle Melvin teaching us and playing at holidays. Though I've rarely played as an adult, I can compete with anyone. Now, it reminds me that Uncle Melvin is with Granddaddy again.

I know that you have many more loving memories than I do, and I pray that you draw comfort from them all. I want you to know that we all miss him, and we are all with you. I love all of you.

With Love,
DLO