Date: Mon 01/20/03 09:45AM
From: Bertsch
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Message: Tyler,
Tomorrow I will be back in Advanced Math class ready to begin the new
semester, waiting for you to walk through the door (in your usual grandios
fashion...haha) and give us the latest on the "happenings" in English
class...
I will have you know that on the video shot at the basketball game the
other night, a certain Miss Kelsey Welk was talking about what she
remembers most about you. I believe she said something along the lines of
"...every morning he would ask me for my math packet..." Well, well,
well... you got me again...
It's so funny how I would always try to get you to show your work, and be
enthusiastic about math, and how we would "argue" back and forth about
homework, tests, extra credit, and whatever else you could think of. Then
in the end, you would always say "...but you love me anyway, don't 'ya
Bertsch!" And yes Tyler, you are right- I loved you anway...
It always made me smile to catch you doing something sweet in class. When
you sat behind Cara in math class, you used to play with her hair, gently
wrapping it around your fingers. Sometimes you would give her hand a
quick squeeze, or whisper "I love you" when she would glance your way.
As the days have passed, I have noticed that I am reminded of you in so
many ways. A song on the radio, a LOUD truck driving by, or seeing kids
in the mall with their pant waists down at their knees (haha). Even my
own children sense that something is different for their mom. Heidi, my
4-year old, names the stars in the sky whenever she sees new ones. Well,
the name of Jesus' star is "Starlit", and just the other night she saw one
right next to it. She promptly called it "Tyler's Star." My daughter
Carly, who is 8, wrote me a little note the day after we found out you had
gone through the ice. It said "Mom, I know you are sad, but he will always
remember you. It makes me think of my great-grandma."
These memories I will carry with me always. Sometimes you made me laugh
my head off, and other times I wanted to pull my hair out! I am so glad
that I was able to be a part of your life, and that you made life so enjoyable
for everyone.
Have a great time in Heaven- don't give God too much grief! Oh, and when
you get your wings, ask for the ones that have a Harley attached- that way
you can make as much noise up there as you did down here.
See you later!
Until then, Love always,
Bertsch
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