GRANDSON

OUR 9 YR OLD GRANDSON PLAYS FOOTBALL FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR.

IMAGINE, HIS TEAM IS **** STEELERS ********

PopPop would be so thrilled to see you play thomas.
i attend your games for both of us sweet grandson of ours.

HOPEWELL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1975

IT'S BEEN 40 YEARS SINCE WE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL 6-5-1975. (must be a misprint on diploma!!!)

9-5-2015 WE HAD A REUNION AT BARNEY'S THEN MONACA TURNERS.
WE WERE ALL 17 AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

I TOOK PICS OF THOMAS IN HIS HIGH SCHOOL DAYS WITH HIS BUDDIES AND HANDED THEM OUT.
THE GUYS WERE GLAD TO HAVE PICS AND TO REMINISCE ABOUT YOU THOMAS.  OH THE STORIES!
I HAD THE BEST TIME. I DID NOT THINK I COULD. I WANTED TO REPRESENT YOU AS A CLASSMATE.

I AM GRATEFUL TO THE REUNION COMMITTEE FOR KEEPING US IN TOUCH ALL THESE YEARS.
 

RAFFALDINI

tia and chad were married at an italian vineyard.

our girl looked exquisitely beautiful.  thomas just stared
at her with a big smile during the ceremony.

all our dearest of friends attended and my family. your mom and sister
could not because of babas's health at the time.

the pastor said to me that he feels he knows 'tom' from all
the stories told to him about you!

we all wait when HE will say to us, as HE said to you "come home, well done
good and faithful ones! 

FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

it's been 5 years on 7/11/14 since your life finished here.

i thought i was prepared for that five year anniversary but i have experienced a few
back stepping hiccups.  i am trying while trusting to go forward without you dearest.

thomas is 8 and started third grade.

the big event next is that tia is getting married november 9.  how does she face that day
without her daddy.  we live by faith and His assurance to carry us if we are willing because
He is able.

i know the world is hurting; but finishing my life without you is my own personal sorrow.  

REMEMBERING  5 YEARS WITHOUT YOU ON THE 5TH

I STILL SHAKE MY HEAD AND THINK "IT CAN'T BE REAL".
YET IT IS.

WAITING....................................................................................

EASTER EVE 4/19/14

five year mark approaching.

we are preparing our hearts while vividly remembering a life well lived.

4EVER52

4 YEARS AND COUNTING

can't realize it is 4 years since you left us on your 52nd birthday.

again our grandson made you a cake and released a balloon.  this is the first
time he had tears in his eyes.  said he didn't want to have to send that balloon.
he is an old sensitive soul for 7 young years.  he bought me a gift and made a
card with both of our names.  he doesn't separate us in his little mind and heart.

in my heart, i am still holding your hand and growing old with you.