For Zachary James Pratt

Hi Zach, aside from having an amazing time in this beautiful country, I learned a great deal about its history and the people. They live a very simple but meaningful lives; they have very little materialistically to speak of, aside from having an amazing time in this beautiful country, I learned a great deal about its history and the people. They live very simple but meaningful lives; they have very little materialistically to speak of, however they are happy and grateful to just be. This spirit is contagious and being around them filled me with such optimism. I was sad to leave all that. We saw castles and green hills, lots of sheep, endless stone walls, I kissed the Blarney Stone and drank a Guinness and toured the factory, but it was the people we met and the time spent talking and singing with them that I will remember most of all. I wish you could have been there Zach as it really is a remarkable and resilient country. They have been through so much yet continue to find the sil...

Hi Zach, well tomorrow we are off to Ireland for a week and a half. The trip will begin with a celebration of Lisa’s 50 th  birthday in Dublin. Michael and Brittany will be there along with about 10 others who are all turning the trip into a mini-vacation. Some will be in London to see the sites as well as visit the Harry Potter Studios. Jeff and I will stay in Ireland and travel around to see the local villages and learn the history. There might be a bit of pub singing as well. We’ll see.  Not sure what your plans are, if you looking at a third year of school or working but I hope you have enjoyed your summer so far and are well and happy. I miss you sweetheart and pray for reconciliation every day. I’ll never give up on us. Love, Mom xox