Happy Holidays 2011/2012

May we all be thankful for 2011, and may we look forward to 2012 with a great sense of renewed hope, joy, and love. Cheers!

dear Kara: we miss you and we love you, so much!

remember everyone: Life Is Good!!!

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas 2010!
Happy New Year 2011!

August 2010

one year makes one think

haiku yellow strong brave love

we will not forget

Remembering Kara – Forest Park – St Louis Missouri June 19th 2010

On Saturday June 19th, 2010, Kara’s family and close friends will gather at the Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park to dedicate a bench and two lovely trees in her honor. The bench has been provided by Kara’s immediate family. The magnolia and ginkgo trees have been provided by friends at the Gateway Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This will be a beautiful location in the park to remember Kara, reflect on her life outlook, and to just have a nice rest. Those who make it out to the bench site will also be able to take in a nice view of the “Joie de Vivre” (Joy of Life) sculpture by Jacques Lipchitz. In the winter, during ice skating season, Kara’s memory will live on as future generations of aspiring figure skaters take to the ice.

Memorial Day Weekend 2010

Long weekends like Memorial Day remind me of getting away with Kara for impromptu camping trips. My memories of this ring especially true when I am reminded of making smores by the campfire. Making the perfect smore is an art. Melting the chocolate and marshmallow so they become soft but not runny. And toasting the graham cracker so it becomes warm but not burnt. And all must be timed to perfection. Kara had it all figured out. I miss you Kara. And I love you.

Happy Easter 2010

I am reminded of dyeing eggs and eating chocolate; those closest to Kara will remember how much she enjoyed doing that; Happy Easter to all!

March

It was 17 years ago that I first skied with Kara Welland in Breckenridge, Colorado. On the slopes, Kara taught me to be bold and enthusiastic. And it was also 17 years ago that Kara helped me celebrate my birthday for the very first time. For these reasons, from 1993 onward, March always held a special meaning for us. I miss you Kara. We all miss you.

Valentine’s Day 2010

Dear Kara:
It was 17 years ago that we had our very first date on Valentine’s Day. Thank you for sharing your life with me! You will always be a part of my heart and soul. I will always love you, too much!