Mildred and I became friends after my husband and I moved to Longview many, many years ago. We moved into a neighborhood where all the ladies were close, and they accepted me as if I had always been one of them.  Even though there was a vast age difference, we had much in common.  I grew to love and appreciate the fine Christian lady I soon learned to be such a wonderful person.  Due to my now having advanced stages of Multiple Sclerosis, I've been unable to leave my home for quite some time, but all of you live in my heart. To the family I extend my prayers, blessings, thoughts, and sincere love.  I definitely know we will be in Heaven to meet each other when the time calls me to join our Lord.  God bless you and keep you, and His grace shine upon you.
A friend,
Mary Faith Hatley