For Zachary James Pratt

Hi Zach, just wanted to drop you a quick note to say what a wonderful time we had at Nana and Granddad's last Sunday. Cody was able to make it and wrote Granddad the most beautiful card expressing his appreciation for his family and for all the love he receives. Everyone was moved to tears as it was such an incredible message. We missed you of course as these family gatherings always have a hole that will never be filled until you come back into our lives. I hope you had a wonderful weekend Zach. Attached is a photo of your California family that loves and misses you so very much. Enjoy the summer days ahead. Love Always, Mom XOX

Well Zach, today your brother turns 20! Can you believe it. I can still picture him at 2 years old padding around after granddad and helping him water the roses when they lived at their old house. He is a lot TALLER now and has also grown into an extremely thoughtful and insightful young man. I am very proud of him and hope that you can find a way to wish him well today. He wears a shield around his heart, but I am sure he would be very touched to hear from you. He has been living on his own now for over 2 months and is really making a go of it. He and Robbie are going to try and find a roommate and move into a house so that they have more room for bikes, etc. and a bit more privacy. Their apartment can seem pretty small when they have their girlfriends over as well. Jeff and I are taking Cody and Jessica to dinner tonight and I think just the two of them are sharing a dinner tomorrow night. We are all headed up to see Nana and Granddad on Sunday to celebrate Father's Day and will ...