Aunt Carol and Uncle Art (along with Aunt Pat and
Uncle Ralph) were like two additional sets of parents when
Ronda and Ronnie were growing up. Their
life seemed exciting…filled with travel and friends. When Riann was born…it was like having
a little sister. Uncle Art was an amazing
man. A wonderful photographer that
knew how to make you look and feel beautiful. A
favorite picture of Ronda’s is the lonely tree at sunset.
Uncle Art was taken from us too early.
His passing taught us how important family and love are. How very important it is to openly cherish
those around you. We learned just
how quickly the troops can rally in a time
of need.
Aunt Carol’s strength has
proven to be an inspiration to us, as has her increasing circle and her desire to lead a full and
active life.
Two years after Uncle
Art’s death, Uncle Jack’s wife (Aunt Patty) died. Over
the past year or two, Aunt Carol and Uncle Jack have grown
closer. Together, they have been a
motivational support to Ron and Chyrol during Ron’s illness.
A little over a year ago, Aunt Carol
became a Granny. Art would be proud
of Jacob. Beautiful and strong. Oppiniated and loving. He
is inquisitive and loyal to his Mom…but boy does Granny spoil
him!
