Friday, May 24, 2024
Every November my cell phone would ring. It was Carol for our annual conversation. First thing we talked about was, "is this finally going to be the Bills' year to win the Super Bowl?" Second, Happy Thanksgiving. And third, one year closer to 100. Carol was up-to-date everything on the Bills. They were fun phone calls and my brother, Dan, and I are going to miss them. Most important, with my mom and dad gone, Carol made sure we got a phone call for Thanksgiving. Always cheerful when my aunt and uncle call, and was a bonus every time Carol checked up on us. Then the birthday countdown: 86 ... 87 ... 90 ... 93 ... Carol said she was still here for a reason. But finally my mom got tired of waiting for her. I guess it was time for my mom and Carol to start yapping again. Doug, Dan and Logan will miss those November phone calls, but we understand it's time to be reunited with everyone who has already gone ahead. We will miss the house on the hill and the beautiful gardens. All childhood memories. Thank you Carol for everything. And even though we won't be getting cinnamon coffee cake from Jamestown this Christmas, we know you will be thinking about making one for us. Go Bills! - Doug and Dan Kates in Tampa
