Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Happy Wednesday everybody,
When people ask how I’m getting along now, I tell them that it feels unreal, kind of like the past almost two years couldn’t possibly have happened. Then a little while later someone’s kind gesture or touching words or a song - especially a song - will bring the tears and the gut-punch of reality. I know what I’m feeling is “normal” and I just have to keep moving through it. It helps to connect with Alex and Nikki almost every day as they move through the grief process in their own way.
I’m requesting your help.
In 2014, to honor Andy’s parents, I collected memories, photos and stories from the entire family and assembled them into a book. Andy recently asked me to create a book about him, and I promised I would. He actually asked me several times so I know it was important to him. Andy’s Book will help the kids and grandkids know Grandy through the eyes of his family and friends.
So I need your help. Please think about your favorite times with Andy or fun memories of him. It can be a recent experience or something from back in the day. Just write it in your own words and email it to me. It can be a story, a funny memory, a photo, a drawing, a list, an Andyism, whatever. If you can’t decide between two great memories then send both.
If you can send me something in the next couple of weeks then I can get started on the book. My email address is below. Be sure to provide your name if your email address doesn’t include your full name (like mine).
Thank you for helping me fulfill Andy’s request.
Be sure to read tomorrow’s blog post. It was written by a very special friend. You may want to have tissues nearby.
Love you guys. ❤️ Cindy