Dear Mom:

We are having meltdowns today missing you.? We are trying to stay focused on all the greatness we shared with you and the love you gave us.? It is still hard for us to comprehend that you left us five years ago today to be with our Dad and our God in Heaven!

There have been a few changes in our lives this year.? Sophia & Jim now own your home.? We all know that you are smiling down on them and sending them love and your blessings.? We truly know that this makes you happy.? Willard & Bertha have retired, left Texas, and now are living in Kentucky. ?All your children, their spouses, and your grandchildren are doing well.? You would be proud to know that Tommy has married and now has two beautiful children.?? He even named his son after Dad.? We officially have another Henry Short.? They even nicknamed him Hank. ? Oh by the way, Tommy is such a handsome man who looks just like his Dad, Marvin, your first son and our oldest brother!

We could go on and on, but we will have another conversation with you later.? One last thing we want you and Dad to know is that you might be gone from this earth, but you will never ever be forgotten as long as one of us has a breath left.? We love you and miss you more today than our hearts can express.

Love, hugs, and kisses to you and Dad!

Your loving children,

Sophia, Bill, Jack, Willard, BJ & Wendell