Pam, Justin, Meredith and Murphy,
I'm quite certain that, like me, you have your good days and your not so good days. But I pray your good days out-number your bad days, and your smiles out-number your tears, as you are reminded of how much Wayne loved you all. His legacy truly does live on through all of you as well as the next generation. As proud as he was a "dad" to you three kids, he was most proud of his newest title, "Grandpa."
Wayne was truly one of the most respected attorneys in the region, emulating pure talent in and out of the courtroom. Watching Wayne in action was simply an art form. It was such an honor and a privilege to have worked for Wayne for 13 years, and I'm blessed to have called him "boss," "mentor," and "co-mediator." But more importantly, my favorite title for Wayne is "cherished friend."
Pam, as I told you on the phone, Wayne was never late for anything, and how I wish he had missed this one last deadline by at least a few years.
Thank you Wayne for taking me under your wing and believing in me and shaping my career. Thank you for trusting in me and allowing me to be your side-kick. But thank you also for your years of listening to me and providing me with sound advice; teaching me about life and how to live it. I will miss having our lengthy talks about old times at the office. I will miss your laughter and your infectious smile. I will miss your amazing wisdom and wit. I will miss your kindness and sincerity. But most of all, I will miss your friendship, which will forever be imbedded in my heart.
Most sincerely,
Terri Abbott
