"My Dear Grandkids: I know that I will probably not get to know all of you because I have been called into God's hands once again. I am writing you this letter because I want you to know who your grandfather was, what he thought was important and what his hopes and dreams for you are. I write this out of love for you and I want you to know that this is a love letter from my heart." "Even though our family has been crazy at times, it is the glue that holds us together. It is the haven we seek when there is trouble and the place where we truly celebrate the good times. Family is important because it is like a ship's rudder on the sea of life. Without it, you are lost adrift, not knowing truly who you are or where you are going.