Dear Cal,
Last Saturday was perfect weather for an outing, and hundreds of friends and family showed up to celebrate your life. I sat on the sidelines early in the morning watching so many people show up and work hard putting together a carnival for you. Remember when we would take Alan for horseback riding? Well, the man who came to give you the mohawk haircut is part of the same family, and they donated their ranch to hold the celebration for you. It's in the hills just to the North of us and you would have loved it there. Volunteers from Church, and the softball league, from both Mom and Dad's work, and their closest friends pulled together this miracle just for you. So much love and hard work for one little boy.
There were bounce houses, face & rock painting (of course Alan's rock was the best) and some made bracelets for anyone to make and take home with them. We kept the rocks and may be going to spread them around the parks in town where you spent so much time, but we'll see.
Pastor D spoke in front of the crowd, and said so many wonderful things about you, and then everyone visited and it was time for lunch. Tacos and hot dogs, chocolate cupcakes, lemonade, and a truck making snow cones and I know you would have loved those.
Standing in the middle of the ranch, and looking out over the hills it was so peaceful it soothed my heart for a moment, and I will always remember that. There were horses peeking through the fences at all the people, and it was nice to pat their noses and say hi. But still, our hearts were breaking along with so many others. Johnny was there with his parents and his new baby sister Josie; they are missing you so much.
I don't know yet how we are going to get on without you here laughing and running and yelling at Alan. But eventually we will, and as your Mom says, we will take you with us where ever we go.
Thank you for bringing so much joy into my life. Love always, Grama
