Hi Daddy,
It was great seeing you again the other day on March 6th at St. Matthews. Mary was so nice to drive me there. The whether was beautiful and sunny, and then Sally joined. Sorry I couldn't spend much time, but I know you are everywhere so I can still talk with you later.
I am so blessed with all the love surrounding from Philip and Patsy and Mary and Sally, and all their families. Patsy cooked lots of yummy indian food - shrimp curry, tandoori chicken (Kevin's favorite), biriyani rice (you would love this, it was so good), and chicken curry. Mom, Mary, Amelia spent a great fun time with Patsy, Michael and Michelle. I was sad I didn't get to see Ken and Yiiva, but they are busy with work and school. It was Michelle's 27th birthday, and Patsy made a very tasty mandarin orange coconut cake. Sally and Philip were supposed to come, but they got busy with kids and work so could not make it.
We ate so much and spent a great time with Mom.
Then on Sunday, Sally was so nice to come all the way to visit me. Sally and I took Mom out to eat lunch, and to top it off, Philip joined us at Cheddar's. Mom ordered grilled Salmon and we all shared our food together.
Daddy, wish you could join us someday. We still think of you a lot and feel your presence. Sally and I discussed what it means to feel your presence amongst us. I think, feeling your presence does not just mean that you are near us, but that it is a feeling tht you haven't left, but just somewhere nearby, or have left to go somewhere and will return soon. Anyway, you are constantly in our thoughts, so I think that's a sign that you are present with us.
Daddy, I'll be leaving Gastonia at 2:40pm USAIR flight. I miss Ying, Ethan and Justin, and want to go home to see them.
Love you so much. Take care and will talk to you soon.
Love, John
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