I am so thankful to my Dad for sharing with me his love and appreciation of music, animals and nature.

I always enjoyed our trail hikes through Tyler Arboretum and Ridley Creek State Park. Dad always liked to take a short rest by the creek, where he would pull out his pocket knife and an apple, and share it with everyone. And most of all, for telling me all his many, many stories. I love you, Dad. - Donna

All of these lines across my face

Tell you the story of who I am

So many stories of where I've been

And how I got to where I am

But these stories don't mean anything

When you've got no one to tell them to

It's true...I was made for you.

-- Brandi Carlile “The Story”