HAPPY EASTER Daddy....It's the 31st of March 2024. The computer is acting up again so I hope I can get this out to you. Mom is doing ok we are both more than ready to come home, we can not figure out why we are still here. Maybe you can speak with the Lord and move things along for both of us and all the girls I couldn't leave them behind and I think they would just love heaven. Well I pray you had a great day of celebration,,We both love and miss you very much...Love always Laura and Dorothy

Hi Daddy...HAPPY VALENTINES DAY...It is the 14th of Feb.2024...Mom is doing alright but misses you all the time as do I. This is one strange winter no snow..well actually it is snowing now but, we sure haven't had much snow this year. The worlds all crazier but, I am sure you know what's going on down here better than we do. We miss you every day....Love Dorothy and Laura

HAPPY NEW YEAR Daddy.....Well it's 01/01/2024....The world is still a mess and I pray you are watching over us as I need all the help I can get....I just do not know who to believe any more..Nothing appears to be going in the right direction and they are attempting to remove GOD and Jesus from everything which is making everything worse. I miss you so much but, I am glad you are safe, healthy and loved and away from this crazy world. I pray GOD will move and stop these bad people before things get even worse. Mom is doing well she had a nice Christmas and got a lot of nice gifts which she enjoys. Please keep watching over us and help direct me in the right direction as I just don't know who or what to be true...Love always...Laura

MERRY CHRISTMAS DADDY!!!!! I know this really isn't Jesus's true birthday day but, this is the day we set aside for him..Since you are celebrating with Jesus himself which much be amazing maybe you celebrate on his true actual date of birth. Although it is my understanding you celebrate every day in paradise. I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas an invite you to join us on the 30th here as we will be having Christmas a little later. Please invite all our family members or everyone one can not have to many angels ...Love and miss you every day..all my Love and Mom sends her love as well....Laura

Hi Daddy, Happy Christmas eve 2023...Mom is doing ok although she misses you very much as do I. I don't understand what is going on down here but, it is what it is. I pray we will be together with you and Ron all the puppies and other family members sooner then later. Please don't forget about us and bring us home asap. Love always Laura and Mom

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!! It is the 9th of Sept, 2023 you would be 101 yoa down here...I made you a apple cake for your birthday I put hearts on it and mom blew out your candle. I even used apples from my apple tree's so totally home make and home grown just like you liked it. Mom has been having a hard time the last few weeks but, I guess I don't have to tell you that. I pray things will turn around for her shortly she has been going to bed earlier and earlier and not eating to much.Her mind is pretty sharp yet but, not being able to walk around really gets her down. Dusty, LIz and the boys went up to your lake house to bring in the dock and close it up for the winter Mom and I usually join but, she isn't up to it right now. You have been gone 9 years, Zena has been gone 10 years and Ron just over 2 years and now Ripzy will be gone a year in Nov. Corky Dusty's dad passed a few months ago he was 69 yoa. I miss everyone so much not having Ron here is really hard I thought I would be getting better with that but, I am not . I spend most of my time thinking of the older days at the old cottage and the good times there. Some times I wish I could just start over, I wouldn't change alot but, I would change a few things here and there. I hope you had a wonderful party up there or maybe you celebrate July 2nd as your birthday now although I still say it was july 1st you went home not the 2nd. I pray you are watching over us and helping us along this path. Happy Birthday love always and forever.....Laura and Mom

Hi Daddy, It is the 2nd of July 2023, you have been gone for 9 years and I have missed you every day. I pray you see the candle I light for all of you every morning and always say good morning to all my angels. Now that I am all alone I could sure use some of your advice, nothing bad I am doing ok but, there are times I just want it all to be over and go home like you and Ron and all my little furry kids. Mom is doing ok some days are better than others which I think speaks to everyone. She had a shower today and i just put her to bed for the night. I pray you are keeping a close eye on us and helping us walk this walk. Please say hello to everyone and keep watching over us..All my Love always....Laura

Happy New year Daddy...Well it's Jan. 1st 2023 we still miss you every day. Douglas and some friend went to Hawaii today they should either be there or almost be there Please watch over him and Taylor and keep them all safe. Liz came over today and we gave Mom her shower which she did enjoy. Mom is doing well and misses you a lot. Happy New year we love and miss you very much...Laura

Hi Daddy...Merry Christmas! We all miss you so much, I am sure you are having a huge celebration in heaven today. The kids and John and Sharon are coming over tomorrow to give mom a Christmas. She misses you very much and although she needs a little more help she is doing pretty well. We love and miss you very much..Merry Christmas Dad we hope to be with you soon..Love Mom and me.

Hi Daddy, Merry Christmas Eve...I guess you are all getting really to celebrate the Lord Jesus's Birthday....I pray heaven is everything you ever dreamed it would be and more....which I am sure it is.. Mom is doing alright she needs more help with things now but, all in all she's doing very well for 96 years old. I am sure you already know about mom as I think you are looking over her and all of us.Well Daddy have a wonderful celebration of our Lord's birthday.....I love and miss you all very very much...keep looking over us and keeping us safe in this crazy world and crazy time....love you always Laura

Hi Daddy, It's the 26st of November 2022...I just wanted to remind you tomorrow is Elizabeth's 37th birthday and I wanted to invite you to check in on her and help her celebrate. I also wanted to ask you to watch over Elizabeth and Douglas while they go on vacation the 1st week or so in December. They are both going to different places but, I don't think watching over them both at the same time would be a problem from your heavenly home. Mom is doing well but, she does miss you as we all do. I sure hope and pray heaven is everything and more than you every thought it could be. I sometimes think of you and Grandpa Willoughby fishing together and catching those big muskies. Please keep watching over us and please please greet Mom and me when the good Lord brings us home. I love and miss you so much....give all my furry children up there with you big hugs and kisses for me..I miss them all so much. I miss doodles so bad she was having such a hard time but, she still was so wonderful and gave me so much love and joy losing her really hurt. I pray she is catching balls and swimming as she loved doing those things so much.. I miss and love you daddy.....Laura

Hi Daddy, Happy Thanksgiving! I bet you guys put on a big spread up in heaven. Mom is doing pretty good although she doesn't walk anymore which makes her upset. She is still shape as a tac still she remembers things better than me. Ripzy doodle bug joined you in heaven on November 1st 2022 but, I think you most likely know that already..I miss her so much and so does mom. I pray that you and Ron are looking down on us every day although I wish you could talk to us. I miss you very much although I don't think you wouldlike this world anymore. It gives me some comfort knowing that you, Ron and all the other family members including the furry ones are healthy, safe happy and I can not to see you all again..all my love Laura and Mom sends her love too.

Hi Daddy and Happy 100th Birthday..I hope you are having a huge birthday party with all your family and old friends and tons and tons of new friends. I wasn't able to make you your birthday cake this year but, i did put a candle and a heart ring in a longjohn and had mom blow out the candle she even wear the ring. We all miss you very much every day. I have so many questions for you as the world is going crazy down here. Mom is doing pretty good although she can't walk anymore her legs kind of went the same way yours did but, the rest of her is doing pretty good. she requires a wheelchair now so I need help getting her in and out of the house which Dusty and Liz help me with a lot. We did make it to the cottage a few times this summer but, because i need help with her I don't feel comfortable being up there with her alone just incase something would happen. I am still getting used to Ron not being here and I don't like it whatsoever I miss him every day and there is so much i don't know or can't do which makes things extra hard. I guess the bottom line is losing you and Ron has been hard but, we are making it, I guess when you get right down to it we really don't have a option. I wish you guys could come back and tell us the answers to some of the questions we have down here, it sure would make things a little easier. Anyway mom sends all her love and she misses you so much and we hope heaven is everything you ever dreamed of....Happy Birthday..I love you always and forever...Love Laura and Mom.xxxooo

Hi Daddy, I am so sorry it has been so long It's been a hard few months..I was going to write more but, dealing with everything as proven to be more difficult than I ever imagined. I feel like I am trying to be so grateful for everything Ron has done for me like this house,yard money but, I still miss him so much I think I just feel he was just so young and struggled for so long I just can not understand why God didn't heal him and let him come back home with me. I think I took your passing better because you lived a long life and although I know not all of it was good you worked through it and ended up with Mom and the cottage ect..you did so much in your lifetime and I couldn't be more proud to call you my Dad. Mom has a dentist appt. at 12:20 Tomarrow afternoon as her tooth has been bothering her for about a week or so..At first she thought maybe it was her jaw but,better we get it checked out. I hope and pray that heaven is everything you always thought it would be you really believed and you deserve the best the good Lord as to offer. I listen to a few program's on the computer which speak about what heaven is like and for the most part it does sound wonderful but, that no marriage part sounds just awful to me. I know the vow's we took at the alter does say until death do us part but, I just can't see how that makes anyone feel better or free or hopeful. I loved ron for 39 years I didn't love some of the things he did but, I did and still do love him.I do not wish to be with anyone else our relationship may not have been perfect far from it really but, I still loved him and felt very comfortable with him.I wish I understood with was happening I just was so hurt by his actions early on in our relationship that when it appeared he was doing so of the same things I put my shield up and fought. I didn't want to relive any of that and I didn't want him to either, he worked very hard to get this place and live so comfortable and I didn't want him to throw any of it away. There is no dought I should have been more supportive alot more supportive and if I could change that I really would. Ron didn't make things easy a lot of the time but, it isn't like I am without fault I have made ton's and ton's of bad choices in my life and I will bet you I will make a ton more before God calls me home. Anyway dad I hope and pray you are watching over all of us as the world is kind of going down the carper. I love and miss you and I know mom does as well...Love you always Laura

Hi Daddy, Sept. 28th 2021...Still having a hard time down here, I am having more bad days than good ones. We got the cottage all closed down for the winter..Liz, Dusty and the kids cleaned the cutters, I mowed the grass Dusty turned off the water and did the anti-freeze stuff and we all brought in the dock and put all the boats in the garage. With everything that went on this summer we didn't get up there as much, and know it is hard for me to just leave the house other than taking the dogs over to Liz's. There is so much I don't understand and I feel I must fine out..Anyway I love and miss you..Mom is doing really good she misses you too...Love me and Mom

Hi Daddy, It is Sept 23rd 2021...Dad I need your help, I can not do this any more...I need answers and I feel very alone. Dad why doesn't God answer me? Why doesn't Ron talk to me? Why don't you talk to me? Other people get comfort from thier loved ones many even say that God speaks to them..what is wrong with me? I believe I have asked, and I talk to them all the time, yet I hear nothing I feel nothing...why? Dad if you can help me in some way please do I need it bad...Love always Laura

Hi Daddy, Its the 22nd of Sept 2021...I worked outside most of the day..It was a little cold out so I had to come in and get a coat. Mom had a pretty good day, her leg has been giving her some trouble (pain) so I rubbed some icy hot on it tonight I hope that helps. Dad you would be so mad if you saw the state of America today.....As much as I miss you every day I have to say I am glad that you are with God and healthy and safe.Keep a watch over us and direct us in the right direction as sometimes its hard to tell whats what down here..I miss Ron every minute of every day and I fear life without him. I am hoping God does have a plan for my life and this is a part of it if not I don't know what I am going to do. I can not help but think of all the things that we are not going to be able to do together any more...Life just doesn't feel exciting but, rather frightening. I don't want to be alone but, yet I don't wish to be with anyone else so....now what? Well I better let you go and relax for the night as night is always a hard time..I love and miss you lots...Laura

Hi Daddy...Its the 21st of Sept, 2021....We had another storm late night even lost t.v. It didn't last to long and the tree's did need a good drink of water. I still haven't heard from anyone but, I keep trying. I feel so over whelmed and misplaced. I keep trying to make some sense of all this but, I just can't. I feel like I should be getting things done but, I just can't. Mom seems to be doing ok, she says her nights are not great but, I don't know how to help her. I think if I would have cleaned the house more or better maybe Ron wouldn't have gotten an infection which he could fight off. I feel like I am and have failed at every level with the ones I should have been extra careful with. It is a heavy load to carry....I do with you and Ron would contact me in some way so I know it is you guys. Well thats about it as it is night and the waves come faster than I can stop them..I love you and miss you..Laura

Hi Daddy, Sorry I didn't write yesterday, Wendy and Marge drove up from Neshkoro for a visit which was really nice. We sat out on the deck and talked for along while. Sharon, John and Kevin and Kevins son came over for awhile which was nice as well. Amy from across the road brought me a huge plant it's really pretty I put it out front by the stone Marty made for Ron. Mom's mornings have been pretty rough but, she gets better throughout the day...Well thats about it remember I love and miss you..Laura

Hi Daddy, Sorry I didn't write lest night, It was kind of another emotional night. Did you think about what I wrote you last time? I know God allows some people to be contacted by their loved ones I just don't know how to be one of those people. If you could some how let me know what I have to do that would be wonderful. I pray you and Ron are both happy, healthy and safe as the world down here seems to be a mess..love you always laura

Hi Daddy, Its sept.15th 2021, Dad Ron passed away June 29th 2021 I have been waiting and waiting for someone to explain what is going on. Why this happened why GOD heals other people but, not him but, nobody is coming I am getting no answers. Could you come and give me some answers or ask if someone can please. I am not the person I was before I do not want to be strong anymore and I can not be. Please see what you can do I am at the end of my rope..I don't want to give up on faith but, Its hard to hold on to at this point..I love and miss you Dad...Laura

Hi Daddy, Its the 14th of Sept.2021...Mom had a good day today, The TV programming changed I think it went to fall time programs either way she is attempting to remember what programs come on at which time...I think she is doing really good for 95 years old. I saw a man on the news last night..he was the longest living WWII vet he is 112 this year. He looked pretty good too, still can stand and walk..amazing. I had another bad day today, they just don't seem to be getting better,I miss Ron more and more each day. I have no idea what to do with the rest of my life..58 years old and a widow that just isn't right. I can not help but, be very upset with GOD and I know I shouldn't be yet I am. I remember you always saying you didn't want to displease GOD and I don't think he would be pleased that I feel so much anger. I just pray I don't have to live this life without him very long. The world is a mess and it doesn't appear that it is going to get much better any time soon. They say GOD is allowing people here on earth time to see and reflect on all these different failures. I just think if people haven't got it by know I don't think they ever will. God knows better than I do what the big plan is..I pray for Donald J. Trumps safety and return to the white house but, things have gotten so bad so fast he would need 2 or 3 terms to attempt to correct everything Biden has messed up.Daddy if you see Ron could you please tell him how much I love and miss him...I just still can not believe he is not coming home....Well Daddy that's about it for tonight please remember I love and miss both you guys so much...Laura

Hi Daddy, Its Sept 13th 2021....they say a storm is rolling in tonight so I thought I would just drop you a line before it gets bad and I lose the internet. I keep busy today gave mom a shower, cut the grass cleaned and did some laundry, nothing exciting but, all things that needed to get done. Mom did good today a little shaky this morning but after a hour or so she calmed down..She eat a good diner and had some icecream she still has a heck of a sweet tooth.. Well just about time to get her bed ready, Have a great night and say hello to all the family up there..I love and miss you every day..Love Laura

Hi Daddy, I am very sorry I didn't write you yesterday, I kind of had a rough night but, I guess you already know that. I just don't seem to be able to move on. I know GOD works in his own time and he has a bigger goal but, honestly I just can not find comfort in that like I should. I have no idea what to do or how to do it....I am to young for somethings and to old for other things its like being between a rock and a hard place....Dad I really wish you and Ron would come around the house and some way let me know you are here...Mom see's many things but, not you or Ron..well I will try to write every day just remember I love and miss you..Laura

Hi Daddy, Its Friday night Sept 10th 2021...I sure hope you saw your cake and birthday sign behind Mom. She's doing pretty good, she didn't get up till 9:30 this morning..that is late for her. Dada the days are not getting any better for me, In fact I would say worse..I hate to even say it but, I feel so much anger towards GOD, He could have healed Ron but, he just took him away and he won't even let me know why. I know I need to keep the faith but,I just can't understand why this happened, I hear of healing's all the time what makes you worthy and what doesn't. We went through so much crap and when things were getting really good he just stomped on it, why? I just can't do this I do not want to do this, this isn't even living its nothing but, endless pain and regret day after day. Sorry for dumping all this on you...Well dad until Saturday night I miss and love you...Laura

Hi Daddy,,,HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Did you see your cake? I made Mom steak, backed potato, green beams for your birthday dinner and your birthday cake.I have been cleaning the garage the last few days, not cleaning so much as straightening it up. That brought out a lot of emotions so I cried a good part of the day. I never realized how much comfort Ron brought me just being here. I miss both of you guys so much and most of the time I feel like I can not move on but, the morning always comes. Well have a great Birthday I bet heaven gave you a great party...Love and Miss you so much .xxoo Laura

Hi Daddy, sorry I could not write you last night, A storm was rolling in and the internet wasn't good. Anyway it almost your Birthday!!! I did a lot today cut some wood, trimmed the tree's. brought in 4 loads of wood and cleaned the garage a little. I was and continue to have a bad day..Keeping busy really didn't help much. Any way I will make your cake in the morning, so make sure you show up. I will see to in the morning, Love and miss you Laura

Hi Daddy, well I just wrote you a long letter and it didn't post it....I have been having some computer problems. Anyway one more day closer to your birthday..Remember unless something happens I will make you a birthday cake. Mom did pretty good today she is a strong women...I on the other hand a rough weekend. I wish we could have a conversation, I have so many things to ask you. I just wish I understood more about GOD and they he does things...Although I truly believe GOD is always good and he loves all of us, I don't understand why he makes us go through this kind of pain. I know we have had this type of conversation before but, now you hold all the answers and we can't talk. I know that is what faith is I know that but, some times it just feels like faith is not enough.Well I am going to pray that the morning will be better.. I love and miss you every day...Laura

Hi Daddy..Its Sept 5th 2021 just 4 mores days until your birthday....Mom had a pretty good day although Sundays are pretty bad as far as television shows go. Dad I am having a very hard time since Ron left, I know everyone says you'll be ok your a strong person, but that is far from the truth. I was strong when I needed to be but, that time has gone and has been gone for quite awhile. Now the truth is I am a 58 year old widow without the energy to fight any more. I always knew he would go earlier than normal but, I never thought this early and not this fast. I though his life would just slowly be restricted and he would require more assistance. I guess I just don't know how to do this and I don't feel any where strong enough to fight through this. I was sad when you left us but, I was comforted with the knowledge that you lived a good long life 91 is pretty good. I know your childhood was bad but, you and Mom sure turned everything around. You two where great parents and you gave us so much. I feel like I worked so hard to get Ron on the right path that it took so much time away from us. I do believe considering what we went through we accomplished so much and I was proud of that and he did work hard so hard. I just can not do this Dad, I no longer have the fight within me. Well I pray heaven is very thing you always said it was and more you deserve it..I love and miss we every day....Laura

Hi Daddy, Mom and I didn't do much today although she felt better this morning than she has the last few days. Nicole and her family and some friends are at the cottage this weekend as it is labor day weekend. With everything that has gone on around here in the last 2 months I really haven't felt like going anywhere. Going to walmart and back just seems like a struggle..I hope everything is well with you..although I know they are as you are in paradise full of love and happiness, no pain or sadness... Keep watching over us as we can use all the angels we can get. Say hello to all our family members up there..Your birthday is in a few days Watch and I will make you a birthday cake...love you and miss you ..Laura

Hi Daddy....sorry it has been along while since I wrote you....Ron is up there with you now, I guess you already know that...I hope heaven is as wonderful as I have been hearing. I have been watching video's about people who went to heaven and for one reason or another GOD sent them back to earth. Although it is hard to understand some of the stories as heaven has a wider and brighter view of things and people have a hard time discribing what they are seeing and experiencing. I just pray you are enjoying all the things heaven has to offer you..Mom is doing well she is 95 years old and still sharp as a tack...Love you Dad always Laura aka kiddo

Hello Daddy, Well it is Sept 8th 2017 the day before your birthday, and it will be 4 years since I have last seen Zena. Wow who ever said time heals all wounds was very wrong at least in my case, But then again I was always a little or a lot different. Mom is doing well, She is having the same leg problems you had but, other than that she is doing good. It is such a blessing to have her with me I thank GOD every day that I have her, I'm sure you know that she talks about you a lot, funny stories, Happy stories and some sad either way you are always on her mind. With your Birthday coming and Zena's 4th year gone I am having a really hard day.I am a work and everyone can tell I'm having a bad time so, they let me sit in the pod most of the day, Nice people as I keep crying on and off I just can not seem to control it, which also pisses me off..lol.. Well I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday a little early..Mom sends her love as always and please give Zena and all my pets that have passed a hug and kiss I miss them all but, Zena needs a extra hug if you would please. This is rather nice don't you think..it's like we have are own little private chat room that's just for us. One more request before I go..If there is anything I am doing wrong or you would like me to change please some how get a message to me, I will be watching...Love you lots....HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love Laura Gries/Ward

Dad please give Zena a big hug and kiss for me...I miss her so much......

HI Dad, Well it is almost Christmas December 23 2016, I really miss you and I pray you are looking down on us. Mom misses you a lot, She talks about you all the time. I know you know what I'm feeling lately, I am trying to do what you asked, I am trying to do every thing Mom wishes without question and I think for the most part she is at peace. I usually love this Holiday season however I just can not wait till it is over this year. It is true what they say, you can not please everyone all the time. I promised to do Moms wishes and I will continue to do that no matter what. I just want you to know no matter what happens Mom will be cared for and anything and everything I can give her I will. I love her very much and would never abuse her in anyway. Having her with me is a gift I am thankful for every minute of every day. I don't want you to worry I will keep my promise to you and to Mom until my last breath. Please if you can let me know in some way that you are around me and making sure I am doing what you wanted. I hope you are proud and thank you for trusting me to be strong enough to do what is right rather than what anyone else thinks or says. I love and miss so much and I know Mom does too!

Hello Again... Well it is a few days into Spring and we are having a pretty good snow storm....Wausau is getting 8-12 inches between Wed and Thursday. Mom is doing well, Her legs hurt her a lot but, she keeps going, Nothing going to hold her back...Well I will write again soon...I miss you so much...Laura

Hello Daddy,
it is Feb, 5th 2016, nothing really has happened lately. I do expect hard times are on the way. Moms doing really good she misses you a bunch. She has visions she doesn't understand, If your sending them maybe give her a hint to what they mean. We all would like to know. she tells us about what she sees and we try to put the pieces together however I have no clue if i'm even close. well I'll write again later give everyone a hug and give Zena a big kiss too. love you
Laura

Hello Daddy....
Well its August 30th 2015 and tomorrows is your and Moms anniversary.... I think its going to be a rough day for her. She misses you very much, She doesn't really talk about it but, I can tell. Maybe you can do a visit she knows when you are close, she has that special something. I'm trying to keep the cottage up, next summer I think I'll clear that area you wanted done. Well Happy Anniversary :) love and miss you very much...KIdo

Hi Daddy, Happy New Year!!!!! I miss you every day and hope you have found all the family that passed before you.... Please watch over us down here things are getting crazy and I just don't know what's coming next. They say Sept.is going to be a interesting month. Mom's doing fine , she does miss you a lot. Watch over her and help kept her well and safe. love always.....kido

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all. God bless your family.