Dear Poppie, We miss you terribly. It is beautiful here in Santa Maria. I thought a lot about you while I ran. I know you liked to walk these streets. We went to your favorite store, Trader Joe's, today. We couldn't stay long because we were breaking down. They gave Grammy some flowers in honor of you since you shopped there so much. I found some chocolate seashells, not the ones we loved, but the closest thing they now carry. Thanks for coming to see me in Kansas so much--my wedding, my first marathon, to meet your great-grandchildren. I wish I would have come here sooner. We can't stop thinking about you. I love you. April |