A Few Words from Melba "Remembering Buck"

August 1, 2015 - Thank you to my beloved family and my beloved friends. I was thinking of Buck, my dear sweetheart husband. We lost him which will soon be a year ago. Today, I realized that even though I promised him I would let him go just as he asked me to do, well, "I can't" and that is alright for me today. I don't have to do that; I can't let him go.

A dear friend from out of town called my number at home and heard Buck's voice on the phone. I just can't take his voice off the phone I told him, if for me only, I thought. He said to me, 'Leave it there. It was good to hear his voice again even though he is not with us.  If it comforts you, it sure does me. Leave it there."

So if you call my number, Buck will answer, because he was on the answering machine.

This has been another step for me, for all my family and all my friends. I think Jesus for every day.

I could not have made it this far without all of you. I am good now, I think, even though I miss him terribly.

Buck will always be my love. If I ever had any other, I can't remember it. He was so wonderful to me and our family. All 66 years, 'A love affair to remember.'

Just one part of our love affair, I want to share. We would joke about the good and the bad things about each other. Buck had beautiful teeth, no caps, or anything, just a few fillings that you could not see, and a beautiful smile. I have so many caps, no dentures, just caps here, there, and everywhere. But I have pretty feet, even now. His feet were a mess, crocked toes and such. So we decided, who cares about pretty teeth and pretty feet.

He took care of us all and I took care of him; body, mind, and heart!

I miss you ‘Daddy Buck’ and I love you.

I want to thank J.J., a dear friend who owns Shelby County Today. I don't know how we ever got by before her! She lets me write from my heart. Also, to my friends who have been with me in this most difficult time. I am so glad I live here in Center with all these fine folks.

Mrs. Buck Williams
Melba