Nancy Preston

In loving memory of Nancy C. Preston who passed away July 10, 2000.

Looking at pictures of you instead of having you here —

Talking to you without you answering —

Saying "I love you" without a response —

Hugging you, only in my mind —

Needing your advice and not getting it —

Only remembering your laugh —

Going on our lunch dates — with only myself —

Remembering the sound of joy in your voice when you talk about Allison —

Dialing the phone and knowing you aren't going to answer —

Eight years is a long time to go without...