Hi Mom,
I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I know that I will feel better after I write this letter to you.
I wish that you could be here to see my kids grow up. I see so much of you in each of them. The things that you taught me growing up I have tried to teach them.
Your granddaughter is having a great softball season at her school. She is among the state leaders in several offensive categories. She is also on the A Honor Roll. You and I both know that her good grades came from you, skipped my generation, and went directly to her.
Your grandson is now officially a “beast.” He works out every day for his prep school football season next fall. He drives his own car, manages his own calendar, and makes his own decisions. As you remember, it took me about three years of college for me to do those things.
I see Dad as often as I can. He misses you more now than when you died seven years ago. He is looks older now. I guess that goes along with his Parkinson’s disease and his 86 years on earth.
Dad is getting ready to go to the cabin for the summer. He needs a nurse to stay with him there. He tells me that the cabin is not the same without you there with him.
I visit your brother frequently. His health is fragile too, but he is in a good spirit when I see him. I think I am doing a good job of letting him know that he will always be my favorite Uncle.
Sometimes when my business gets tough, I think about the things you always told me about how to “hang in there.” I try to work hard every day to help my clients with things that they can’t do for themselves.
I will really miss you on Sunday. I would give everything I have to be able to spend one more Mother’s Day with you.
I love you mom. I know that you are still watching me and my kids.
Ric Lager
Lager & Company, Inc.
