I too am grateful for the good fortune of being born in a close knit, large family, with loving Aunts and Uncles. I am thankful for the strong values and great influence they have had upon my life. I love them all, each one is very special! Just one experience to share is with Aunt Joann. In August 2002, eleven members of Darrel & Beatrice's family along with honorary member Aunt Joann, took a wondrous cruise to Alaska. Since we all had our spouses, mom needed a companion too. Next to Dad, we knew who would be her choice. Aunt Joan agreed to go and was so caring and wonderful to mom. Aunt Joann forgot her needs and was by mom's side the whole time. What a special time they shared. Aunt Joann is always good-natured , smiling and thinking of others--someone you want to be around. A Thankful Niece, Patti