We were married for close to nine years when we had Layla. Like many parents, we were thrilled to grow our family. Anyone who knows Richard, knows how much he loves being a Dad. He was a “hands-on” Dad from Day 1.

Richard loved taking her places, being with her, and just being her Dad. One of Layla’s favorite things was riding on his shoulders. She would say, “Daddy, put me on your high seat.” He would always do it.

No little girl has ever been as adored by her Dad and Mom as Layla Jayne.

Of course you know that a few years later Anna came along. She completed our family and we adore her so much. I will write more about that another day.

Richard’s death has been devastating to all of us. But it is such a blessing to have so many wonderful memories; to think about the life and family we created. Our friend, Linda Crutcher, called me one day and told me Richard always talked about his girls with such love and pride. She went on to say that every little girl should be as lucky as our girls to be so loved and adored by their Dad!