xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Our family experienced much this past year.

First and foremost, Olga passed away after a year long struggle with stomach cancer. Olga was a good friend to all of us in the Dresslar family and to everyone she met and knew; she was a good mother to her two sons; she was a good person in this world. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. You can read about Olga's struggle and our family's journey in Olga's Story.

Only six weeks after Olga passed away, Patrick reached his 19th birthday. Next, July 10, 2001, would have been Olga and Walter's 25th wedding anniversary. It came less than two months after Olga's passing. The day was endured with good memories, good thoughts, and a deep grief and sense of loss. Two weeks later, Walter reached his 47th birthday. On August 15, 2001, we once again remembered and grieved with the passing of Olga's birthday. She would have been 48 years young. On September 1, 2001, Sef celebrated his 24th birthday.

In 2001, our family celebrated Thanksgiving at our home here in south Austin. We were joined by many of my brothers and their families: William, Becky came with their children from Dallas, along with Mark and Quan. Michael and Jenny came with their family from Omaha. Mom and John visited from Austin. The food and family get together were great. We were even able to light a few candles in Olga's memory at the Thanksgiving dinner table so that she could be with us. Thanks to everyone for coming and making the holiday a little easier to bear this year.

Our granddaughter Seri Elizabeth Pauline Dresslar celebrated her first birthday on November 29, 2001. The family gathered at our home just after Thanksgiving for a small party. Seri enjoyed her first taste of birthday cake, and the many presents.

Finally, although Patrick and I had planned on not celebrating Christmas this year, we accepted Sef and Christi's invitation to celebrate Christmas eve at their home, along with Christi's family. Despite the grief we felt during the evening, we enjoyed the gathering, especially watching Seri open all her presents. Sometimes the unintended celebrations becomes one of the better celebrations.

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