For Zachary James Pratt

Hi  Zach, bet that's where you are by now. A schedule full of classes and new learning opportunities. Once again would love to hear all about it and what wonderful summer experiences you had.  BTW just got back from a weekend with the girls down your way. The weather and the coast was beautiful. You must love living in Southern Cal.  Watching a movie right now about a young woman who turned against her mom and it of course got me thinking of you. The movie is based on a true story and the mom went through an awful lot to regain her relationship with her daughter. Makes me wish we had a chance to try, just to talk. Might not change anything, but it would be better than doing nothing. We started out with so much promise. When you were little you wanted nothing more than to hug me and I you. I remember those hugs, they were magical and special and warm and full of so much love. I still find it so hard to believe you feel none of those things for me because I love and miss yo...

Hey Zach, I am sure this day has a meaning all its own to you as it does for most everyone in this country. For me it has a couple beyond the obvious tragedy that took place 13 years ago today. On this day in 2004 Jeff and I went on our first official date and have been together ever since which makes for ten wonderful years together. He has been there for me and often times for you and Cody throughout that time and I cannot imagine life without this amazing and compassionate man. 911 also means Urgency and for me that is a feeling I have quite often as it creeps up on me every time you enter my thoughts. That sense of urgency is the feeling of time slipping away that we will never get back, time with your brother Cody, with Nana and Granddad who grow older each year, time with your Uncle Gregg and Auntie Kim who are such an important part of my family and a staple in Cody's life, and time all together to revel in the wonderful family memories we could have been creating these past...