RE: Years gone by - with many a smile

From: "COLLEEN MACKENZIE"
To: "David Christopher"

Young David:
I have read some of your blogs. You are very talented and your joy in writing shows. I am so happy that you have found what brings you that joy, telling the stories of those that you love and the ones that love you.
I am working on a scrapbook of memories and photos with our Blair, stories I hope his nephews will come to love. It is not easy. I hope it will show his love for life and those who were a big part of it. He lived just a year longer in Canada and in two years time his memory and love will have lived longer in us, than he walked this earth. The pain of loss changes but never lessens.
I have some great photos of the haunted house back in the eighties along with the days building our cottage on Taylor Lake. The BMX bike jumping over stacked bodies (I smile to think of those times). Thank you for being the encourager and friend to our Blair. I watched the two of you searching and developing those creative abilities.
Reading your 'Canadian Adventures' blog answers a lot of my ?. Unfortunately, my reading on-line is limited with the progression of the Parkinson's.
I love the name Lilian. I know she will be a treasured challenge.
I would love a signed copy of your book when published.

Love and Prayers Always,
Colleen.


From: "David Christopher"
To: "COLLEEN MACKENZIE"

Dear Colleen:
I did not know that you were suffering from Parkinson's and I am terribly saddened to learn it. I am glad that you have read some of my blog and want to express to you that you always have been, and always will be one of the most important people that have been in my life. I know that I have been distant for many years but want you to know that in so many ways I am not the little brat that you once knew, and in so many ways I still am. I miss Blair as much today as I did when we first lost him, and no matter how much time passes, his time with me will always be longer in my heart than the time he has been gone. I never had any faith, and I still don't, but if ever I believed in anything, I believe that he watches over me every day. And I'm sure he laughs at me for being exactly what he always knew I would be. Blair Mackenzie lives on in my son in so much more than just his name, and I truly feel he is in Blair Christopher as much as I am. I wish I could be closer so that you could know him better. I love you dearly and hope to be home to see you some time. Remember for as long as you can, and after that, I will do my best to remember for you.