For Zachary James Pratt

Hello Zach, just a quick update from England. Auntie Nora passed away on Sunday. She had made it through surgery but just could not hang on after that. Emma, Thomas and Uncle Barrie were all there to see her just before she left us. Nana and Granddad were there to help them all get through it. It is very sad. Emma and Thomas are still young and to lose their mum at this stage in their lives has been devastating for them, not to mention Uncle Barrie too. We are all heart broken they are having to go through this and it makes me think of how damaging the distance between us really is. I hope and pray every day that we can put the past behind us and come together somehow. Please reach out before it's too late Zach. Emma and Thomas got to say goodbye but you and I might not have that chance. I love you very much. Mom XOX

Hi Zach, well it's almost the end of October, that's really hard for me to believe. You will be 18 soon and that will mark almost 6 years since we have been together. That is a really long time Zach. I still can't believe it has been that long. It's heartbreaking. Nana and Granddad leave for England tomorrow and we just learned Auntie Nora is in a coma and may not make it. Hopefully things will turn out ok. I feel badly for our cousins Emma and Thomas as this is their mom. Lives are changing and you are not here to be a part of any of it. I know Cody feels it too. I wish with all my heart you could see how devastating this is for everyone. Sorry I am being a little direct this time around but you never know how much time is left or what may be around the corner. The doctors do not know if Auntie Nora will make it and that scares me because if something were to happen in our family and you weren't there, I don't know what I would do. I love you Zach and I hope we...

Hi Zach, well I am back from a work conference in San Diego. Had a chance to go and see the Hotel Del Coronado there and it is supposed to be haunted. It is a very old hotel and quite beautiful inside and out. It is right on the beach too which adds to the beauty. I have been thinking quite a bit about you and your brother's relationship lately and how I wish you guys were in touch with each other. You are brothers after all and may only have each other later on down the road. I know Cody would like to reach out, but I don't think he has any of your contact info. Maybe you can get his phone number from your dad and give him a call. I was even thinking it would be nice if you could invite him out for Thanksgiving this year and try to mend some fences. Nana and Granddad will be in England and Auntie Kim and Uncle Gregg always celebrate that holiday with friends so it will be kind of a quiet one in California. I think it would be a step in the right direction for you both. Pleas...