Tag Archives: Lucia Randel
12-12-2014 To my Daughter
Dear Lucia, If you ever want to reach out to me, send me an email at markus.randel@live.com. I understand if you are hesitant or scared. I was too when I started writing letters to you and Joseph. I suspect you … Continue reading
12-12-2014 An Evening at the Movies
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I had an unexpected surprise last night. I went to the local video store to buy a copy of Guardians of the Galaxy. In the parking lot were two beautiful dogs in the back of a … Continue reading
10-02-2014 Keep Memories
Dear Joseph and Lucia, While I was picking up a sandwich today for lunch, one of the guys asked me to do my Elmo voice. As soon as I did a good Elmo laugh, everyone stopped and smiled. A girl … Continue reading
09-12-2014 Home
Dear Joseph and Lucia, It was a very nice morning today. It was in the 50’s. I was curled up deep under the covers with the cat up next to me. I didn’t want to get out of bed, but … Continue reading
09-09-2014 It’s a good day
Dear Joseph and Lucia, It’s a good morning after all the mess over last weekend. I met with my doctor this morning. She’s been monitoring my progression as I went through a recent bought of depression. The medications I’m on … Continue reading
08-28-2014 Excited, Sad, and Encouraged
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m excited, sad, and encouraged all at the same time. I’m excited because this website had a sudden influx of traffic in the last 24 hours. The hits were mostly looking at the archive. My first … Continue reading
08-21-2014 Life Lessons
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I tried writing you yesterday, but had a computer glitch that decided to delete the entire letter just before I posted it. (Grrrr) I want to let you guys know that you are both beautiful, intelligent, … Continue reading
08-15-2014 Encouragement
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’ve recently been going through a tough spot emotionally. Writing to you guys every day reminds me of how much I miss you. For years, professionals, friends, and family have recommended I do this, but I was … Continue reading
08-13-2014 A happier note
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


