With Permission, From Jerry Bertrand, A Witness at Their Wedding

Hi Jen,

I am a friend of Don and Linda's from Iowa. I am very happy to see
this web site up and running as I can get daily updates on Linda's
progress.

I guess Don and I go back a ways as I started him on trumpet in the
fifth grade and saw his musical progress into high school. He
achieved
a high honor by being selected to the Iowa All State Band. Of course
Don is more than just a former student. He is a great friend. I was
honored when Don and Linda asked me to witness their wedding
as I am a deacon in the Catholic Church.

Little do we realize the importance of the vows we take when we are
before God at his holy altar. On the wedding day we think of only the
good times and think the "in sickness" part of the vows will follow
after a long and happy life together. Don is a testimony of being
faithful to his vows to Linda as he stands by her " for better, for
worse, in sickness and in health" I'm very proud of him!! It is
very comforting that with all the prayers we say for Linda and Don
there is a strong support group of caring and loving individuals that
surround them. It is through your caring and love that we see the
face
of God's love in their time of need.

I cannot be at the benefit for Don and Linda but be assured that my
contribution will be in the mail. Thanks for the daily updates

Jerry Bertrand