THE WALL OF FACES

You are now the Grandfather of a beautiful baby girl. She was born on April the third, 2001 at 5:20 in the A.M. You should be very proud of Timothy and Allison and your new granddaughter Madison Leigh. Mom is so happy! She really loves Madison and loves to take care of her. You should be proud of Tim – He has done very well and makes a great father. Keep smiling down on your Granddaughter and her family, for they deserve every bit of happiness that could be bestowed on them. She has been Baptized and Mom was one of the God parents as well as Allison’s father - Leigh. It was a beautiful ceremony. Please take care and watch over our family as well as my new family. I miss you… Love Scott

Dad,

Just wanted to drop a note to you and let you know how every thing is going. I know it's been a long time. Well one of us is finally going to get married. Tim has met a wonderful woman and it looks like this will last. Now, you might get someone to carry on the Johnson name. Mom is doing well and I think she is really happy about all this but a little apprehensive, you know how that goes. I'm going to be the best man and I can't wait. I don't think any of us could be more proud of Tim. I know you will be watching to make sure every thing is alright. I miss you.

Love Scott

Hello Dad,
I know that I should have written you sooner, but I talk and pray to you every day when I look at your pictures. I guess you know that my wife Allison gave me pictures of you, and some of you and Mom for my birthday. We have a special one saved to hang over the babies crib so that you can watch over him, or her. If it is a boy he will be given Raymond as a middle name in honor of you.
I see that Scott told you that he couldn't make it home for the holidays. I'm not mad at him, just the situation. I never thought I would say it but, boy do I miss him. I also worry about him, a lot. I just want him to be happy.
I wish you could meet my wife. You would really like her. She posseses every good quality that a human being could have. I thank God every day for the gift he has given me and pray that her and the baby will be alright. I know that you are looking out for the two of them as well.
Well, I've got to go now, but I will write more. I just want you to know that I am dealing with all of my emotions toward you not being here better every day, thank Allison for that. Sometimes though the anger, sadness, bitterness and frustration just become so bad that I can't stand it and I wonder why God took you away from us less than a month after I was born. I feel so sorry for Mom and what she must have gone through at a time that she should have been so happy. I feel sorry for you that you never were able to hold your son. But I guess that God has a reason for everything. I miss you Dad. I love you more than anyone could ever know.

Tim

Dad,

I missed Christmas this year and I'm not happy about it. I, like you had a job to do and it has interfered with my family. Tim and Alison are going to have a child and I don't think he was too happy that I missed Thanksgiving, Christmas and that I haven't seen them for a while. I moved out of town and I have taken on a job that has more responsibility that I could have ever imagined. I really miss my family (Tim mostly) and I hope they understand that not only does my job depend on what I do but the lively hood of others...

You are going to be a Grandfather soon and I know you would of been happy. Mom can't wait (another little one to keep care of). I'm sure you will be watching.

Well I've go to go. I need to go back to work to try and finish this project.

I miss you more that I could ever have imagined.

Love Scott