Just a note to wish you a happy birthday and to let you know I am thinking of you. Just the other night when I was out with the girls your name came up several times. Kay was even referred to as "Inez" when she brought out her bag of newspaper clippings to share with us.
It was fun to gather at your house on Christmas Eve again (just a few weeks ago). Ethan baked your Christmas ham, Heidi baked your stuffed turkey, Sue made your famous Southern fried chicken with buttermilk crust, Jenny made your delicious macaroni and cheese. Your kitchen was filled with delicious food and people and laughter just like old times.
Buddy often gets compared to you, also. He has your way of saving things (we might need/use that someday!) - just take a look upstairs in the shop. And shopping! He must have gotten that from you - the packages from e-bay and Amazon just keep coming.
Jenny and Carrie are sewing and doing crafts no doubt sparked by memories of watching and helping you.
Carrie and Melissa both have your office skills. They are very proficient at what they do, as you were all those years at the Carpenter's Local. (You'll get a kick out of this - did you know that you don't say secretary any more, everyone is an administrative assistant now!)
Melissa and Michelle do not sew or cook much, but they both work very hard, and I am reminded of you, from dawn to bedtime you were always busy working on something.
Heidi is taking good care of your house for you. She still hosts the annual Christmas Eve get-together, so that the traditions you started are living on.
Surprisingly, no one has your passion for ironing everything in sight, sorry about that...
Well, hope you have a good birthday, know that you are thought of often and that a little part of you lives on in all of us, and that we were all blessed to know you.
