Category: Ruth

By now you know that I believe Ruth’s spirit is near.  I don’t experience her presence every day, but she’s around.  If she’s not with me, she’s with one of the kids or someone near to me. Michael’s birthday was July 10th.  He’s not as convinced as me that Ruth’s spirit is with us.  Some …

Ruth’s Michigan Celebration of Life last Sunday was perfect. About one hundred and fifty people joined us at the Michigan Theatre in Jackson.  They came from all over.  Friends drove in from locations throughout Michigan, some traveled a few hours and others a few minutes.  We had visitors fly in from California and Florida and …

When I was growing up, I watched a TV show called This is Your Life. It was an American reality documentary series broadcast on NBC radio from 1948 to 1952, and on NBC television from 1952 to 1961. It was originally hosted by its creator Ralph Edwards. During the program, the host surprised guests and …

I’ve received a ton of support since losing Ruth over eight months ago. I sometimes still find myself thinking “Is this real? Is this really how life is going to be?” I know it is, but it’s still a bit overpowering. I received the following note from a friend shortly after I arrived in Florida …

I’m going back to Michigan tomorrow.  I spent about a month at the condo after Ruth’s death last September.  This time I’m there for several months alone.  That’s new territory for me.  I wouldn’t be heading back now, but we’re awarding the first Tebo Family Scholarship on Wednesday in Addison.  I follow that up with …

The first annual MRNA Open is complete.  It was a highly contested tournament with players from across the country.  Iowa, Nebraska, Florida, and Michigan were well represented.  One player flew in from California for the event. We haven’t had rain in Florida for the past couple of months.  It’s the driest it’s been since 2017.  …

Ruth’s birthday is April 11th.  She would be 76 this year. Elizabeth has flown in for her mom’s birthday.  She’s here for the week-end and we’ll be going out for dinner on Tuesday. We’ll have Italian as that was one of Ruth’s favorites. A group of Florida friends will be playing the first ever MRNA …

Every year as Ruth and I made the move from Michigan to Florida, or Florida to Michigan, I thought she overpacked.  We had two places to live, a set of golf clubs at each location, more than enough furniture for both, household stuff, linens, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, etc. and enough clothes to fill multiple …

Some will read my previous post in utter disbelief.  They can’t fathom that someone who’s died can reach out again. My daughter, Elizabeth, and I have discussed Ruth’s contact on multiple occasions.  The boys and I have talked too, but they’re more prone to listen.  David has spoken about his father-in-law, Larry’s, return as a …

Earlier this winter, my friend, Gary, and his wife, Susan, spent a few days with me.  It was a respite for them to get away from the Michigan winter.  I met Gary during our freshman year of college in 1965 and Susan a year, or so, later when she attended Kalamazoo’s Nazareth College. We’ve remained …