With loving memories of my precious husband, John A. Lestyk, who was born into Eternal Life twelve years ago today.

My dear Mouse,

A dozen years have come and gone,

Since you’ve been by my side.

And through the years, I couldn’t count

The tears that I have cried.

You were my first love, way back then,

The focus of my life.

I still hold dear the perfect day

God made us man and wife.

Our marriage was a blessing,

Our days were full of laughter.

And we went on our merry way

To “Happily Ever After.”

We lived and loved our way through life;

Our fairy tale came true.

Until the day when illness came;

Our fairy tale was through.

God took you Home to your Reward,

What a great man you had been!

He kept me here, more work to do,

A new life to begin.

He taught me how to live again,

A second chance at love.

A kind and gentle, caring man.

Are you smiling from Above?

The Lord’s with me, and He’s with you,

A connection we still keep.

A love that transcends time and death,

A love so true and deep.

And I honor your memory,

Each day I live my life.

So grateful for the love we shared,

So proud to be your wife.