A Letter For Karen From Her Husband Kal -back
July 7, 2002
My Dearest Karen:
More than 37 years ago I met and fell in love with a wonderful young woman who became my wife and bore two wonderful children. Times during these years had many forks in the road where we jointly made decisions which would lead us through a love filled life surrounded by family and friends. You single handedly raised our sons as my business travel was great and my time at home was limited. You did an incredible job with both of them. They are our love and life as are their lovely and compassionate wives and now our three grand children.
We developed, you and I, a relationship that was extraordinary. We were husband and wife but more important we were lovers and truly best friends. We were always Kal and Karen. We were always like one. We blended together perfectly.
Four and one-half years ago we began a journey in a new area.
You developed an autoimmune disease, and we don’t know
why, and you battled many consecutive medical issues. I was
with you through all of the times and tried to support you
as I could and only cared that you were as happy and comfortable
as you could be. During this time Kris and Sue gave us Isabel
and Johan. What a joy for us. What a blessing. You loved them
like I have not seen anyone love to that extent. You were a
wonderful, caring and compassionate grandmother as you were
as a person in your overall life. But the sparkle was always
there. Then six months ago Kirk and Paula further blessed us
with Liberty. There is no way to describe the love and interaction
with her. The times we spent together were joyous. They formed
a new adventure in our lives.
You battled fearlessly. You have courage. You have a sense
and aura that always was positive. You stared Cancer in the
face and would not give one inch. You continued your passion
for life, your determination to provide for others. You are
my hero!!
Darling Karen….You will always be in my mind, heart and thoughts. You are my life and love and will always be. I will be here for you forever for eternity.
I love you……….Kal
