Dear Baldwin family

I am so very sorry for the loss of Linda, death brings an unbearable pain to our lives and as times passes all that is left is a gaping hole that seems will never be closed. I wanted to share a magnificent hope that God has in store for mankind. A beautiful promise that will soon be fulfilled and rejoice the heart of many. John 5:28,29 says Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. Soon that gaping hole that is left will be closed and filled with the loving embrace of  Linda. May this promise give hope you and strength to continue.. 

My family and I met the Baldwins by chance one morning at a Panera Bread. It was our first time going and our last, but the Baldwins made it memorable. They had looked over, saw our sons, and complimented on how handsome they were. The next thing I knew, they had invited us to their table! 

We only met them ONCE, and we never forgot the lovely couple. We had hoped to had seen them again.  

We shared life stories and like minded subjects. They were some of the nicest people one could ever meet, and they walked this world with so much love and open hearts. And they way they smiled deeply at each other, still so in love after all their years together. 

I hope they know how much of an impact they could make just by being in their presence. We’ve kept in touch on and off throughout the years since, as we had moved out of state. Mrs. Baldwin was beautiful in all the ways a person could be, and I know her love with carryon with everyone she touched in life.