Deborah And Sandy Filling In

By Bill Craig




And don't give me any shit over it, either, okay?

http://www.d2d4wetnoses.com/sandy.html

God, I'm wore out!

Sorry! Edited to add I was just kidding about the "giving shit" part. I'm just very tired right now.

We lost Betty Monday afternoon.

Be back soon as I can.

Love

Bill

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hey DAB,

First off, I want to say how sorry I am that your Dear Betty lost the fight for her life.

None of us know the depth of loss or grief that each individual suffers, of how our world, in fact, has been completely taken off it's axis. We take time to breath, to grieve and slowly move on with the wonderful memories.

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

I think that's all I will say for now.

Deepest heartfelt sorrow for you, Dondra and your family.

Becks
August 11, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Margaret said…
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Bill. My condolences to all of Betty's family and friends.
August 11, 2009 at 3:22 PM
peacesojourner said…
Dear Bill,

Sending blessings to you and your family.

In peace.
August 11, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Bill Craig said…
Thank you.

In the next day or so, I want to show and tell y'all about something very wonderful which happened today.

In this time of grief we grab on to anything we can get, and from what I am told, and what you will see, is going to make you smile.

Stay tuned.

DAB/Bill
August 11, 2009 at 10:17 PM
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