1303

Hey, Patrick. I went down to 1303 last night. You weren't home. Not surprising as you hadn't lived there in a decade, but that's where I knew you, and that's your home to me. The building is still full of hipsters and art students and bikes and dogs. It makes me happy to know that people are still having conversations much like ours inside those apartments. It's been a year, and I still miss you, but now, when I think of you, I'm more often happy than sad. I hope everyone who loved you is well.

The Year

Well little brother.....It's been a year and a rough one at that. Went to Woody's last night and danced the night away ( I had pulled your flags out but decided not to bring them) good thing it was mobbed.....had my first shot/drink with Tony to. Went back today and it was a little more solemn....guess I was just so emotionally drained from crying so much yesterday. Bob dropped Kate off and brought baby Patrick in to see all of us for a minute that was awesome. It felt good to reunite and remember. I called Vic a little after midnight last night and I couldn't hear if he picked up the phone (to noisy)...never thinking he would that time of night anyway and as I held your picture I yelled in the phone...Patrick and I are at Woody's. This morning I see a text message
on my phone...Where are you and Patrick now? LOL! I bought a shirt so I could wear it every year now...Gonna see if I can have in memory of Patrick printed on it. I heard from Kelly...you look out for her new baby Isabella ok? When we went to Virginia there was a church that the presidents used to attend..I went to a service there and they had a special prayer request box for the daughters of the patriots to pray for your request for 1 month. I put in a request for Isabella that whatever her needs were that they may be met. Finally....this will be my last posting (unless something major needs to be posted) it's just to emotional. I miss you and love you so much....Give mom and dad a kiss for me...mom an extra one for her birthday. Love Fran

Woody's

Several of us are going tonight at 10:00 pm...and several more at 6:00 pm Mon eve. So anyone that wants to meet up with us either day or time you are welcome....I'll be at both. Today I will be toasting what would have been mom's 70th b-day and tommorrow raising my glass in memory of Patrick. If you can't be with us that's ok just raise your glass at 10 or 6 and join us in these celebrations from where ever you are. If you can can't wait to see you.............Love Fran