Dear Brother Bud,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I think of your contagious smile. I think of your goofy jokes. I think of your great love for children. You have left us with a HUGE hole in our family. though we all know that we will see you again, we miss you SOOOO much. Our hearts ache. Each day, as a new sun rises, I know we must live on. We are learning to do it without you physically with us. I have felt your presence since you left this earth and I am grateful for that. Continue to watch over our Nathan. How he misses his Uncle Bud. He can't wait to give you a hug. He said you would be the first person he hugs when he gets to heaven.
Know that I truly was there for you that dreadful Tuesday morning. I often think what I could have said that morning that could have made a difference. I will never know that answer until I see you again someday. I am sorry for letting you down. Please know that I love you. I can't wait for the day that we are able to baptize you so that I can feel your spirit in the Lord's house - the Sacramento Temple.
Continue to watch over us Bud. I love you Brother.
Forever Your "Mormon" Sister
Patty Jo
