I wish I were fluent, but I’m not.  There is no way I can adequately thank all the wonderful people who have befriended us.

We lived in Abilene for 13 long years.  We knew our neighbors on either side and were close to one couple from adjoining Tye. I wanted to move to a small town, make friends and become involved but felt like I was probably dreaming.

We have met many people who are not Kyle natives but who moved here at retirement to be near family. We did not. We moved to a dot on the map, but I found what I was looking for – in spades!

From the moment Wally fell, we were flooded with offers of help, food, visits, respite, lawn mowing, etc.  I even had to learn how to put gas in the car.  Thanks, Donnie.

There is no way I can list and thank everyone but I do want to recognize Gary Alvarez and Tom Aguilar from Pedernales Electric who saw him fall, picked him up and called 911; and his buddies at the VFW who came and built us a ramp.

Thanks also to everyone for the many cards, flowers, memorials, food, visits, and for attending and participating in the memorial service.

Everything from everybody is so overwhelming and heartwarming. Words fail me.

I cannot believe our great good fortune to have acquired so many wonderful Kyle and Buda friends in so short a time.  Please know I appreciate everything.

Norlene Razak Bludworth