With precious memories of my husband, John A. Lestyk, who was born into Eternal Life nine years ago today, October 10, 2001.

My dear Mouse,

Nine long years have come and gone,

Sweet memories of you

Fill my heart with tender thoughts

Of things we used to do.

You were my first love way back then,

When I was just a bride.

We shared the best times way back when,

How we enjoyed the ride!

But then one day God called you Home,

He said your work was through.

He blessed you with your great reward.

But what was I to do?

I struggled on without you,

So many friends to guide me.

But life was not worth living,

Without you here beside me.

It seems God had a different plan,

I never could have guessed.

He chose another special man,

With whom I have been blessed.

And I believe you're smiling,

As you stand on Heaven's shore.

I wonder if it was your prayer

That gave me love once more.

'Cause all throughout our marred life,

You did all you could do

To fill my world with happiness,

To make my dreams come true.

And so today I thank you

For showing me the way

To live and love and laugh and dance

To celebrate each day.

And now, sweet Mouse, I hope you know,

Wherever I may be,

A part of you will always glow

Within a part of me.