Just got back in

Mein Liebe,

I have new money candles. Remember our money candle? Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to Pier 1 tonight, but I bought some very similar scented candles from Target so that I can burn our money candle on behalf of you and Aeromarine.

Sis also took me to Barney's Coffee and we got coffee coolers. Brought back so many fond memories of all the times we got coffee coolers at the Barney's in Melbourne Square. I think that's one of the first things we ever did when I came down here originally.

I love being able to talk about you with Sis. It has been the highlight of the last few days.

I always have such a nice time shopping too, especially with her. Shopping (and being out in the world among people) allows me to remember that you are somewhere else, instead of being stuck at home feeling like you are merely gone.

I called Dr. Lunberry this afternoon. He thinks he still has the recording you made last year or whenever where you read about the history of Aeromarine. I would love to play that at your party. I hope he still has it!

I also called Mike Flynn from Everglades. He, like everyone else who knows and loves you, is just stunned. He promised to pass along a message from you (I said that it was a belated well wish from you) to all of your other professors from the aviation program. I felt bad calling him with the news. I told Sis that I don't like being the "Harbinger of Doom," but at least everybody seems to appreciate knowing. I just didn't want any surprises from people later on who haven't been told. I will have to call Kylee and the girls sometime soon and apologize for being a fair weather friend.

While we were at Target, Sis told me about a vintage aviation advertisement painting that she saw there last Christmas that she had wanted to get for you, but it wasn't within the budget at the time. She looked for it again tonight, but we didn't see it there. She also told me about a beautiful (and very pricey!) leather bomber jacket that she had found online that she had wanted to get for you this Christmas.

We share a lot of memories of you, and it always cheers us. I'm so unhappy when she's not here during the days, and time seems to drag. The same episodes of SVU are on TV that I just watched recently, and it's difficult to find something enjoyable to divert me while I wait for her.

May these comfortable times grow longer and more frequent. I know you wouldn't want me sitting around sad all the time. Perhaps one day in the not-too distant future I will be sitting in style sipping a margarita like you envisioned. I will toast to Aeromarine and to my Love, of course. "Prost!"

I adore you, my Sweets. I kissed your ring today, and while I'm sorry I didn't put it on your finger before you went under, I'm glad that it didn't get stuck to where they had to cut or damage it. I shall cherish it every day and always.

Love always,
Your adoring wife.