Endless Summer Night
Teddy,
I wish you could see how much things have changed, how empty family gatherings feel without you around. I wish you could see how Bruce and your mom and Brittany are coping, especially how much losing you has aged Bruce and made him more reserved. You'd probably get along with him much better now, and you'd be able to see how much he really did care about you. Growing older gives perspective, and I think you'd appreciate how difficult being a step-dad can be; I know I've grown closer to Kevin over the last few years for that very reason. I wish you'd had the opportunity to have those years and learn the same thing. And, a bit selfishly, I wish Tim & Judy's kids and I could tell you how much we feel your absence whenever we get together.
Two years, Ted. We miss you like hell.
I wish you could see how much things have changed, how empty family gatherings feel without you around. I wish you could see how Bruce and your mom and Brittany are coping, especially how much losing you has aged Bruce and made him more reserved. You'd probably get along with him much better now, and you'd be able to see how much he really did care about you. Growing older gives perspective, and I think you'd appreciate how difficult being a step-dad can be; I know I've grown closer to Kevin over the last few years for that very reason. I wish you'd had the opportunity to have those years and learn the same thing. And, a bit selfishly, I wish Tim & Judy's kids and I could tell you how much we feel your absence whenever we get together.
Two years, Ted. We miss you like hell.