Category Archives: The Kids

Dear Ms. Baker, I am Joseph Randel’s father. To the best of my knowledge, you are his drama teacher. Without going into too many details, his mother (Mary Randel) sought to prevent me from ever having contact with either him … Continue reading →

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I took the Heartland Flyer down to DFW last weekend. It started out at the station in Oklahoma City.  My roommate dropped me off first thing in the morning Saturday morning.  It was so much nicer … Continue reading →

Dear Joseph and Lucia, When I was about 5 years old, Papa Gene’s mother came to live with us while we lived in England. Not long after that, my half-brother Gary also came to live with us.  Because it was … Continue reading →

Joseph & Lucia, I am your aunt! Mary’s sister. We are only 18 months apart she and I yet I haven’t heard from or spoken to your mother in many years. She estranged herself from our family. She did not … Continue reading →

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’d like to share about a friend of mine. She is on Facebook and would gladly share with you about everything that happened since the events of 2006. Meet Amanda Taylor. She lives in Australia. Because … Continue reading →

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’ll take a break today from my normal letters and attempt to give you an insight into what your father is like these days.  The Mark Randel you grew up with was only a small portion … Continue reading →

Dear Joseph and Lucia, In my last letter to you I made accusations that may or may not be self-evident by the time you find these letters.  I apologize.  It is not my intent to influence your emotions towards your … Continue reading →

Dear Joseph and Lucia, After a long time away, I was finally able to come home to Michèle in Richardson.  It was just in time.  She’s suffering from strep throat, so I’m spending the weekend taking care of her. Yesterday, … Continue reading →

Dear Joseph and Lucia, There is so much I want to share with you. While I was with your mother, I limited myself. But now, I sing, create and write. I’ve created so many things while waiting for you two. … Continue reading →

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Good morning! I’m eating my breakfast and thinking of you two. Every morning I get a frozen yogurt with fresh fruit. I’m trying to be healthy so when you find me I’ll be there for you. … Continue reading →