Mark and Gwen

For as long as we can remember, we've known Mark and Gwen. They "copied" us when we were little, and got two beagles like ours also named Maggie and Mollie. They've been at Christmas parties and family game nights. They even traveled all the way to Miami for Hallie's wedding last year.

It was Mark who helped move Grandma Omy when she needed extra care before she passed away. And it was Gwen who helped us figure out where she should go. The park by our house dons a small stone dedicated to our grandma, thanks to Mark's work on the park board.

So it should be no surprise that it's Mark and Gwen again who show up in moments of need, to translate doctor-talk, bring food, re-gravel the driveway, and move dad's 37 years worth of "work" from his studio. 

We don't know what we'd do without Mark and Gwen. For these quiet, steady angels, we are grateful.