Category: Tribute to Katie

Hello Everyone – Just sitting by a nice bonfire, thinking about our Katie K and wishing she was still here and I could see her smile once more.  Today marks 11 months since she left us physically and it seems like just last month.  I can still hear her laugh so joyfully when playing with ...

Last night folks gathered at my Mom, Barbara’s house for our April Bonfire get together.  Brandy the chocolate lab kept an eye on us (and the food), as we shared conversation long into the night over tasty food and drink. Though we had Katie’s firepit in the backyard ready outside, we opted to stay warmer ...

Remembering Katie as it marks 8 months today since her passing. Her love is shining brightly in all of us everyday. Spring is breaking through here in Michigan, with the temp jumping over freezing and the snow starting to melt. These sunny days are when Katie for sure would have been out running, walking with ...

It seems like yesterday in ways. Our Katie K left us a little over 7 months ago, but she still is with us all. Contradictions that make for an introspective space where memories live long and our hearts are still warmed by someone gone. It does fluctuate some, as there are days when I feel ...

We hope everyone had Happy Holidays and Happy New Year celebrations!  The holidays are a tough time when remembering those who have left us.  It has been almost six months since Katie peacefully passed, but in some ways still feels like just last week.  She is dearly missed by so many, and we are still ...

Wishing a Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!  The Kramers wish you the best this holiday season.  It is hard not being able to celebrate with Katie, but we are remembering her and she is in our hearts.  The holidays are a tough time being without our dear loved ones.  Let us remember the love ...

Well, the bonfire last night went well into the wee hours of the morning, as we remembered Katie five months to the day since her passing.  A good gathering of folks, including Holly in from Chicago, marked the day with fond memories and heartfelt reflection of our amazing Katie K. Several were noting that Katie ...

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Here is hoping that all of your lives are full of much to be grateful for! This time of year promotes a time of reflection, and often we need to remind ourselves of the good in our lives. It is sometimes easy to overlook the good, in the face ...