I have always felt closest to God in the woods, surrounded by the beautiful plants, animals and water features. Whenever I was at your house, Uncle Gene and Aunt Cora, I always had a sense of peace there. Gene seemed to befriend the little creatures such as birds that would eat from his hand, and squirrels that banged on your door for food. The day that a mink walked right up to Nikki and I will forever be embedded in my memory! I'm so pleased I can share that memory with her. But these things are a part of the whole experience at the house. God has always smiled upon that little piece of Heaven. You two made it such a special place to be. I'm so glad it was a big part of my childhood. May that peace surround you all now, at this time, knowing how much Gene enjoyed it, and God smiled upon him, as well. Uncle Gene, you will be greatly missed.
