Monday, May 2, 2011
Tae and Joyce, and family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
A very memorable part of my teen age life was with Ray and Tae (Shortly before Jerry, and Joyce arrived in the family) as I would spend Monday morning until Saturday afternoon with them. It was during the summer months after my 10th and 11th grades at WBHS. I have vivid memories of their kindness and constant concern for my well-being.
When giving me a new task, Ray would always stand-by until he was satisfied that I could do it safely and successfully. I was aware his primary concern was safety. He would enjoy joking with me, never at my expense as a “put down” but in fun with both of us laughing. For example, when I returned for lunch after my first morning of cultivating newly sprouted corn he asked me, “Did you plow out more that you plowed under?” After I paused with a perplexed look on my face, Tae would interject, “Ray, Stop It!” and we would all have a good laugh.
When I think back on those two summers, my first thought ais of the meals Tae would fix for us. No wonder I was ready for a late summer and fall work-out in sports at WBHS.
You “Little” boy of many years ago.
Respectfully, Jim
