Sunday June 21 2015 10:00 pm
Between yesterday and today I talked with family and Bette’s friend Donna. It helps.
When I came out of Stop & Shop and walking towards the car I was stunned by the sky—a large luminous white cumulus cloud set against a dark gray sky. I stood there for 10 minutes wishing each second Bette was with me to admire the beautiful sky.
Now I know what you are thinking dear reader; that I believe Bette is behind the sky. Well no that didn’t occur to me but what did occur to me is the fact that Bette was the ‘go to’ person in her career and I’m sure God recognized that right away and if He needed some assistance in bringing about that sky I know who He would go to!
What I’m about to write popped into my head earlier today and I don’t think Bette would mind the sharing of it. In Bette’s adult years she was a huge fan of “Miami Vice” (1984-1990) and that would put her at ages 33 to 39. Over the years when we still had the VCR she would take out a tape and find the ‘good’ episodes for me. I would tease and say I thought they were all good to which she confessed that was true but the episodes where the dominant story line had to do with Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) were the best ones. At times she would speak the dialog along with Sonny or Tubbs and I sat there in amazement.
BIG IF. If Don Johnson were to become aware of this journal and read and comment on the above paragraph I don’t mind saying Bette would be tickled pink and I’m sure Donna, Gail and other friends would attest to that.
Of all the things I want to remember about Bette one for now stands out from the rest but I know their are and will be many others—Bette had the wonderful ability to ‘get things done’ I on the other hand procrastinate and I know the motivation for Bette was to get it done, especially if it was a chore, and enjoy life—lets get this thing taken care of so we can go out and enjoy a nice dinner or movie or day at the beach or drive the back roads etc. I loved her for that!
Good night dear heart and don’t rush God–let Him move at His own pace.
Love you all
johncrawford009 
I remember the last time I spoke with Bette on May 20th. I called her from New Hampshire and initially spoke with John. It was a beautiful day with a crisp baby blue sky and a sharp cool breeze in the air. He put the phone to Bette’s ear as I proceeded to describe to her the awesome beauty and blessing God gave to all of us that day and How we all looked forward to having her and John on our back deck enjoying a cold one with much conversation and laughter amongst the kids and the two of them. Just like the old days with a nice piece of NY Strip, baked potatoe and cold drink. I heard Bette’s great laugh on the other end of the phone and her saying “soon Stephen, soon”.
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These are beautiful and heartfelt writings, John. I’m honored that you wished to share them with me. The love and relationship you and Bette shared comes alive again through your words. You were both clearly and truly blessed. I will keep you both in my prayers.
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