A Letter from Susan

Dear Linda and John (aka Skip),

Congratulations on your 35th wedding anniversary! Linda you have been a friend for more than 35 years since we were sorority sisters in Alpha Phi Delta at Valparaiso University. Both you and Skip were my anchor when I was homesick and finding my way being in the Midwest. But I think I was a pretty good matchmaker!

We have spent almost every Thanksgiving with each other over the 35 years. I was a bridesmaid in your wedding in Chicago. You both cam to Jim and my wedding with Kristine in Valparaiso right back from Hawaii and jumped right in to help with mending my wedding dress.

The first picture we have sent are of you and Kristine and Matt at Jason's baptism. You were alredy at the house for while helping us take care of Jason since Jim was weak from the heart virus and I had a c-section. Your support helped to make the transition to motherhood easier. Linda, you even helped me cut Jason's fingernails for the first time.

The second picture we have sent is month after Jason's first birthday when Jim and I were going to Vanderbilt to see if they could help with Jim's condition. I think Skip celebrated his 40th? birthday with us.

You are a wonderful couple who have traveled an interesting journey that has taken you to many interesting places and experiences. We hope you enjoy many years to come.

Happy Anniversary!

God bless you!
Jim, Sue and Jason