We’ve also had the emotional distress of marking a full year since we lost Allan.  That has been very difficult for many of us and it seems that none of us can quite believe that it’s been a whole year since he’s been an active part of our lives.  He is still deeply missed and loved more than ever.  Sharon passed along this bit of poetry to me that seems appropriate for all of us.

To My Brother if I had Chosen

If God had said that I could choose
    A brother for myself,
I would have gone to Heaven's store
    And looked on every shelf.

There is no doubt that in my search,
    I would have chosen you.
Of all the brothers I could find,
    No other one would do.

But even though I had no choice,
    I am so richly blessed,
Our Father in HIS wisdom knew,
    Which one would suit me best.

For when he chose you as my own,
    He showed how much he cared.
Yes, Heaven's filled with all good things,
    But you are one he shared.

Allan, we are all just so very sad that in His wisdom, God has chosen that you had to return to Him so soon.  We hadn't had enough time with you yet, not by a long shot.  We love you always.



Allan Frank Murray Uhl - much loved son, brother, father, uncle, nephew, cousin and good friend.

The picture above was taken by Kelsey in August of 2004 when Allan was helping her move to B.C.   It is one of the last pictures taken of him and it's in a beautiful mountain pass with heavenly clouds all around him.