Dear Lloyd,

Today I did some minor plumbing upstairs and, while learning these new skills, however minor they may seem to you, brings a sense of competency and pride and yes, frustration at my stupidity, that some might laugh at, it also gave me time to be thankful. I am thankful for the times that you took on the drudgery of these types of chores to allow me to go play or follow an interest that had nothing to do with our well-being though it did for my well-being. I know I thanked you, that I continue to thank you in my heart and in my prayers, asking God to pass it on to you, but did I never thank you enough that my appreciation sunk into your core. Plumbing, electric work, you did it all. I miss you, love, but life goes on, including household maintenance. I try to protect that home that sheltered us and that you left to me. Until we meet again. Melissa