December 12, 2018. Madison, Mississippi. Amazing.

Ken would be pleased. On short notice, family and friends met at our house to pay tribute and thanks for the life of Ken. All 7 granddaughters read passages from the Bible. David told funny stories about Ken. Norm spoke about the expertise and intellect that was Ken. Christina and Suzanne spoke of his love for his girls snd of their love of Ken. Then we sang three joyful Christmas carols. The family began gathering all afternoon. David came yesterday afternoon. This afternoon, Dave and Irene along with Wendy, Norm and Alana flew down on a private jet from Ontario. Abbie arrived in the morning from University. And finally, Suzanne, Sarah, Allison and Samantha arrived from Texas. All afternoon the girls looked at snap shots from years gone by. Ken would have loved listening into their laughter and glee. Tonight, our friends joined in the celebration of Ken. Tasty food was set on the dining table with wine and water on the bar, all put together by Christina and ordered by Katie C. . For an hour we ate and talked. Then we had the brief tributes. Finally, Suzanne closed in prayer. Then we talked some more. I was amazed that everyone was able to join us on such short notice. Ken was much loved and tonight was a fitting tribute. I think that Ken would be pleased and amazed.