Category Archives: The Kids

08-13-2014 A happier note

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m aware the last few letters have been about sad things. I want to change the tone. I’ve talked frequently about Michèle. She is such a positive influence on my life. Every morning at 7:45 we … Continue reading →

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08-12-2014 Today is a sad day

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, When I was your age currently, there was a wonderful sitcom I used to watch… Mork and Mindy. The main character was portrayed by Robin Williams.  His sense of humor was incredibly fast. Last night he … Continue reading →

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Dear Joseph and Lucia, Do you remember Father Isidore? You met him on our trip back from California.  At the time he was pastor at the church in Taylor.  I’ve reconnected with him.  He’s now the pastor at St. Thomas More.  … Continue reading →

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08-06-2014 Hope

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Every morning on my way into work, I stop by a store and get frozen yogurt with fresh fruit. I’ve made friends with Jeremy who works there.  Today I learned he just recently found his father … Continue reading →

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08-05-2014 Waiting…

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Today is another one of those days where everything is less than happy.  I’m struggling with your absence in my life.  It started yesterday afternoon.  I spent a while looking into the options available to me.  … Continue reading →

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08-04-2014 Monday Morning

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I had another nice weekend.  I rode the train again Saturday morning down to Fort Worth.  Rick, the friend I told you about previously with the estranged daughter, rode over with Michèle. We ate lunch at … Continue reading →

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08-01-2014 A pleasant surprise

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, While I was on break this morning I got a very pleasant surprise.  Someone had left their Coke can on the table. Joseph, I used to always call you “Buddy”.  (sigh) You will always be that. … Continue reading →

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07-31-2014 Not much to share

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Today is a tough day. I’m hard pressed to be at work today.  But I didn’t want today to pass without just letting you know I love both of you with all my heart. Love, Dad … Continue reading →

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07-30-2014 A Life Lesson

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m guessing something… you both feel like you are different than everyone else. Well, you are.  You are both brilliant, attractive and special. Those attributes tend to scare people.  I point this out so you don’t … Continue reading →

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07-29-2014

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, As I’m going through my emails and getting started this morning, I put on the soundtrack to Rent.  Two songs came up that mean a lot to me.  The first is “Life Support”. Here are the … Continue reading →

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