December 26

Hey Papa.. been a minute since I've posted but never stop thinking about you. Got thru Christmas and for the first time in years I had a magnificently happy one. Joe really tried and his efforts were great. He got me a few things while we were out together and wrapped them and I was adequately surprised when I opened them. A pink fuzzy robe that is so pretty and comfy and I just love and some clothes to lounge about in... also super comfy. Joe and I spend a lot of our time relaxing.. it's actually quite a nice change from the life I left behind. I was always doing or going when I was there. I guess because I never felt comfortable to just do nothing. Ya know I keep an uber clean house, or shall I say, We keep an uber clean house. Joe is as much as a clean freak as me, if not more, really! He is so not Shaun in any way, shape or form. He is absolutely, positively amazing. I feel so incredibly blessed to have him. Thank God and you every day for sending him to me. Rescuing me from the un-existence I was living. Joe also proposed. Yep.. he wants to keep me. I, of course, said YES!  Dad, the ring is sooooo pretty. I knew that he was gonna get me one, I just didn't know when. I've found the one dad. The one that God made for me. Sad I spent so many years with the one I thought was the one but turned out to not be. I got a good kid outta the deal but that's about it. Joe is the one person that makes me happier than I've been in years, decades. He makes me laugh every day and makes me feel so loved. He tells me all the time that I'm beautiful and I almost believe him. Around him, I feel beautiful. He has such a beautiful spirit. Such a kind heart. We do just about everything together. People ask me, Don't you need time away from each other. Um, NO! He and I are attached at the hip. I don't know that I've ever had someone I love spending all of my time with.. except maybe you or mom.
So, how was Christmas in Heaven? I bet magnificent again. Every day is a holiday up there I bet. I guess mom had Christmas with Richard and his family. Mom's last Christmas in Kansas. Seems so weird to say that. Seems so weird she's leaving Kansas. I do wonder if you were still around if you'd be leaving Kansas in a month or if y'all woulda just stayed there. Brian said your shed is the same as empty. All of your things are gone or almost gone. That makes me sad. I know mom has to do what she's has to but still it's sad. I got to see Bubby the other day. The first time in like a year and 1/2. He looks old. Tired. He pushes too hard I think with his driving. Drives more miles than he should, legally. It was his birthday and he ended up giving me a bunch of really kewl stuff. He gave me a pair of these headphones. Dr. Dre Beats headset. Anyway, it's kewl. I have more to tell you but I need to go. Joe has a fix it job he's gotta do so I gotta get dressed and take him to Lowe's. I love you dad. (forehead kiss) Talk to you in a little bit.