Friday, December 21, 2018
My Charlie, I love you, and I miss you so much. How do I live without you now? It hurts everyday. I remember all the sweet, gentle, touching, thoughtful, loving, caring things about you, and the times we talked for hours....about anything and everything. You were charming, smart, clever, funny without knowing it, Mr Fix It, capable of more than you knew or gave yourself credit for, etc.
I remember when we met, July of 1998, when you approached me at the laundromat, in Vandalia, Ohio, on National Road, in the wee hours of the morning, when I had just gotten off work. We talked through all of our washing and drying cycles....then you asked for my phone number. We had many phone conversations, before we even dated. Our first date, you brought me a beautiful red rose, and I was so touched by it, and you gave me a big hug. The rest is history.
Through the last 20 1/2 years, we had our ups and downs, but I always loved you, no matter what....and I still do. You have given me a lot of good memories, that I will always cherish. I will miss being together on our 17th anniversary, on Valentine's Day.
Please know, Charlie, that I will honor your memory in the very best way I know how. I will be your voice, when your voice was silenced.
I know you are with God, and finally at peace now. Please hug and kiss Buster and Rusty for me. I will hold you in my heart, until I can hold you in my arms again. I love you, my Charlie. You were always more valued and special than you realized. You were my best friend.
