Pete Stivason

To my beloved husband Pete Stivason July 16

I’m told that our loved ones are sitting on a bench in the most beautiful garden that you could ever imagine,

Waiting for their other half to appear and then when they meet again they walk off into the distance holding hands.

And our beloved pets play in the same garden and when we appear they look up and run to us.

These little sayings are what keeps me going. When I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders and feel like I don’t want to continue on without you, I look up at your portrait and into those beautiful eyes and they make everything alright and anything possible.

Today is your birthday and although we are worlds apart, my heart and my love will always be where you are.

I’m sure it’s beautiful and I’m sure that all is perfect and you probably have the most beautiful cake to share with all of your animal friends in the center of a million acres of woods where hunting is second only to the fishing and Kansas right beside you.

Just know that I will miss and love you desperately until we walk away hand in hand with Kansas by your sides. Happy Birthday darling