So I had to reshare this great story from my cousins' daughter; my sweet, little cousin, Abby. Anthony shared this on Facebook earlier, and while it was gut wrenching, it was also so sweet and pure, that I couldn't help being lifted.

"Tear Jerker at the Pizza Place... Abby sits down to eat her pizza and she says Grace as usual before we eat.... but at the end were about to eat and she says "Wait! Dear Jesus and God Please take care of my Great Grandpa cause he is at Heaven now... and I wont be sad because Heaven is nice and happy and Gods has every toy Grandpa could want."..and then as I'm fighting back tears we are about to eat and Abby says "Wait!.... and his newspaper!" I'm sure Grandpa got a kick out of that in Heaven..."

Thank you so much for sharing that story Anthony, and I'm so thankful you and Brandy have blessed our family with another awesome generation.

Condolences to the New Jersey Ritzmans from the Texas Ritzmans. I will always have fond memories of our Iowa get togethers. Hope to see you all soon. Love, Mike and family PS: If Jack and Pat could even get on a computer, they would do one of these too. Speaking on their behalf, they send their condolences and wish they could be there too. mjr

Dear Becky and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you and your family will find the strength to get through these next few days. In time, your loving memories will help you smile, and when you look up at the shining stars in the sky you will know he is shining on you, and always in your heart. I am here for you, Becky, and please let me know how I can help in any way. Sincere Sympathy to you & yours,((hugs)) Ro Smith & family

Daddy, I knew this day would come sooner, rather than later, but none the less I was unprepared. I am so happy the Lord took you in your dreams and now you are at rest in his heaven. I credit you for making me the strong woman I am today. For teaching me to do the right thing, not neccessarily the easy thing. You empowered me to do anything I put my mind to. You were my role model for raising my boys and taught me not to give up on a stubborn, mindful daughter. We will miss you more than words can say.....RIP you will always be in our hearts. I love you forever and always, Your loving daughter, Becky ♥

To the best Dad and Grandpa anyone ever had. May you now be at peace and looking down on the wonderful family that you helped create and now leave behind. We will miss you and love you till the stars fade away.