Happy Birthday Lisa!

Happy Birthday Lisa!   I miss you! 

The first time you called me about the boys, when they were in the first grade (2003), we had an instant connection. We talked for more than an hour and your kindness, generosity and laughter were evident from that contact.   

Both you and Moore had us laughing and loving the time we spent with you.  The first Cub Scout meeting we had in your dining room is still fresh in my memory.  I had volunteered to teach basic first aid to the young boys.  When I asked for a “victim” to play injured ALL the boys threw themselves on the floor!  How we laughed!

All the afternoons we spent dreaming up elaborate dinners and then shopping and cooking them!   Mexican nights were always my favorites!   You always made the best Margaritas!  Many of your recipes I still use and have passed on to other.  Corn bread being the most popular!

So many afternoons sitting by the pool, either playing cards or just chilling, were precious.  You taught me so much about living in the moment.  To persevere.  To ignore discomfort and embrace the moment.  I miss your stories.    White House dinners, game shows and cruise ships.  Being an electrician during Providence Place Mall erection and meeting Moore. 

All the shopping trips.  From Walmart to The Paper Store, we always had a good time.

Having boys the same age provided us both with comic relief and a necessary sounding board.  All the trials and tribulations that we were able to share.  To know that our struggles were similar and that everything is temporary.  The boys have all grown to be incredible young men.

And of course, New Year’s Eve!  The perfect time for you to have a party!  (Although any excuse was perfect!)  No matter how large the crowd, we were a family.  Because of you, Lisa, everyone felt loved and welcomed and special.  The more, the merrier!  I am blessed to have called you a friend!

                                                        New Years Eve 2019/2020

                                                                Hudson, Florida 2023
                                                    


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