Forgiveness rests our souls and minds, and helps to heal our hearts.

My earliest memory of Cousin Bob was in the 50s. He visited our home in Seattle, WA and brought each of us a beautiful shell from Tahiti. My second memory was of his visit to my husband and me in Kirkland, WA, with his wife, Pauline. It was so nice to see them both and, and a chance for them to see their Aunt Shirley (my Mother) who was approaching 90. I visited Cousin Bob last Fall, after being contacted by Cousin Vicki, telling me that he was failing. And once again, I visited him and had the opportunity to say good-bye this past April. Through the years, we corresponded by email, snail mail and once in a while on the phone. It was such a pleasure to know this man. It was good talking about relatives; some of which I have never met. Our favorite talks were of dogs - my Dad's (Uncle Roy) and his. Rest in peace Cuz!

I want to also thank Cousin Vicki for her perseverance making sure Bob had what he needed, cared for him and kept in touch with me. She was certainly a Godsend for him.