Kevin

Yesteray morning I went shopping for Christmas. I didn't get out as early as I would have liked. Before the gas prices soared my favorite thing was getting up early and taking a ride and watching the sun rise. Sunday morning I decided to go to the Walmart in Ankeny the closest I could come to my early morning trips. Although only 9 or 10 miles away it served the purpose and got me away and sort of into the country. I was thinking alot about Kevin which is what I became very use to on my many trips back and forth between Upstate New York and Des moines after he disappeared and before I moved here permanently.

Anyway thinking and driving is my norm. As I've said before thoughts of Kevin dominate my thoughts on a daily basis but Sunday morning was different, almost like he was riding in the car with me. So much of my depression and frustrations seemed to melt away at least for a short time anyway and I was remembering all about him and vividly picturing him in my mind. When I got to the toy section there was a "Lord of the Rings" final battle gift set which I bought in his honor. I was so surprised to see something new since LOTR has sort of run its course as far as merchandise is concerned. I always look but this was the first "new" thing since I can remember when. If Kevin was still here I would have gotten it for him this Christmas, He would have been very gracious. He would have liked it as an adult collectible even though he packed away all of his toys and gave them to me a few years ago.

This year I would have asked him what he wanted for Christmas and he would have said "his two front teeth" although he had them both. This was his usual reply. He would never tell you what he wanted. Fortunately he was always easy to buy for. He loved the Lord of the Rings. He loved to read it as well as watch the movies and enjoyed the memorabilia as well. This was only a small part but and important part of his young years and wonderful memories he and I shared together...