Monday, February 11, 2008
Dear Cousins, Over the last 3 or 4 years we've sort of lost touch with Uncle Art except via updates from Carol Ten Brink, Jake Vander Meulen's daughter, who is my good friend here in Grand Rapids. As with many of our old loved ones, life can become increasingly difficult. We praise the Lord with you that our DEAR Uncle Art is now rejoicing as a whole person again before the Lord! I imagine your hearts are full of praise as well as wonderful memories which sporadically bring up tears of loss and thankfulness at the same time. My prayer is that you will savor this time together as a family and know that we, too, have wonderful memories of both your parents. Uncle Art and Dad Steensma had special gifts and interests and brotherly behaviors that at times kept us entertained, right?! We hope to catch up with you in person this summer as we move our son and family to NYC. Our sympathy, prayers, and love, Fayth (Ken, too)
