Update On Joanne

Dear Mike:

I remember meeting you and Joanne through mutual friends years ago. I will always have fond memories of the good times we all had together. Joanne and I were pregnant at the same time - Joanne with your second child and me with my first. I was anxious about the whole childbirth process. Joanne was always so good at explaining to me what was going to happen and reassuring me that everything was going to be all right.

Mike, when I saw you, I was very concerned about what I would say to you at a time like this. Then, later when I read a message posted on Joanne's blog entitled "Finding the Right Words" by M.J., I believe this person put it into words for me. It said, "I was concerned about finding the right words to say to comfort you and your family. Needless to say, I had nothing to worry about ... it was not I who had the comforting words but rather Joanne's family who's words comforted me". Mike, that is what you did. Thank you. I admire your strength and your love and devotion to your wife and kids.

I have to admit that when you asked me if my driveway was clean, I did not have a clue what you were talking about. Now that I know, I want to say thank you. Your son has taught me a valuable life lesson that I have passed onto my son and my family.

God Bless you Joanne
God Bless you Mike, Dylan, Dean, and Darcy

Penny Wood