Our Trip to Missouri

Dear World Traveler -

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed our trip back to Missouri to visit with my parents. Although I wasn't able to post at the time - the trip meant a great deal to me and the fact that we (you) made it happen will always touch my heart. My family is important to me and I want more then anything for you to know them and love them. I was very proud to take you home and to show you off as my girlfriend and soon to be wife.

I will have many memories - playing cards, opening presents, shopping, going to the lighthouse and lovers leap, but the thing that I will probably always remember the most is the last day when we visited my dad at his plant. I think it was special for several reasons. 1. He is most likely going to retire this summer, so this would be the last time that we would get to see dad in that environment. An environment that has meant so much to him throughout the years and is such a part of my history. 2. I could see how proud my dad was to show you around the plant and you appeared to be very interested. 3. I will never forget watching you ride in the loader (pictures yet to come). That is an experience and I will always cherish that memory.

Thank you for valuing family and for working so hard to create such a positive impression on mine.

I love you because you are my family now.

P.S. We also never forget good ole Garth Brooks and how he watched over us!