Our last day

Today is the anniversary of the last day Bob and I spent with Pete. True to his good nature, Pete spent the day in the yard with us helping to spread a huge compost pile in the beds. He was humoring me and my love for gardening with his help and gentle kindness. We talked about new flower beds we would add for the next summer for his wedding in the backyard. It was a beautiful sunny day, like today, and with nature in full bloom, it was a perfect setting for a great memory of his face. He was rushing at the end of the day to meet up with Leigh and our parting was familiar but hurried. I do remember that he hugged both of us; we said our "I love you's"; I told him to be careful, and he left with that huge smile and endearing charm that was his trademark. If only I had known then.....

I hope this is a glorious day in heaven Pete, like it is here on earth. Thanks for being such a loving and kind son. I miss you and love you beyond words. I cannot believe that a full year has gone by already. It seems like just yesterday. I pray that your memory remains this vivid and fresh always.

Forever your loving Mom
xoxo