On behalf of myself and our entire family, I'd like to thank everyone who has written wth condolences and memories of Tom.  Your love, friendship and prayers has meant more than you may ever know.

Tom taught me years ago that when we truly and deeply love someone, we allow ourselves to become hostages to fate.  When that happens, there is nothing more important in your life than seeing the light in a loved ones eyes, and there is nothing you wouldn't do to have that continue as long as possible.  Over the years I have often felt "time's winged chariot" at our backs, but many, many times have been so grateful to find that day postponed by grace.  Sharing my life with Tom has made me the most fortunate of people, and I woudn't have missed it for the world. 

As Sweet William said in another connection in his Farewell to Black-eyed Susan, "We only part to meet again.  Change as ye list, ye winds;  my heart shall be the faithful compass that ever points to thee."