From Amy Robb Bolazina:

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Christy,
My wonderful memories of the two of you start about 43 years ago around the 7th year of your marriage when I was 5. I remember you coming to a party or meeting at our home on Belmont Street and you brought Anne and Lynne. I had such a fun time playing with them that night! Then shortly after we moved right across the street from you and the daily fun times began! Anne, Lynne, Lisa, and I were inseparable during the summers. We loved playing inside and outside… and all play was creative. You always were so nice to us and welcomed us to your home. And that was key on the hot summer afternoons, as your home was always the coldest in the neighborhood with central air-conditioning! Such a relief from the humidity and heat! Some of the many, many wonderful memories include:
• Potluck dinners with the neighborhood friends.
• Picnics at Armco Park with neighborhood friends.
• Camping with families.
• Many single day boating trips and learning to water-ski.
• Fun weekends at Lake Cumberland on a houseboat and skiing on your boat.
• Ellie’s family farm and farm living.
• Going to you church with you and you invited us to join in your church Bible Day Camp… so fun!
• Your enormous basement which was so fun to play in with the kitchen that Mr. Christy made for Anne and Lynne, the swing, the tumbling mats, etc.
• Running over to your house a little later on Christmas morning with excitement so Anne, Lynne, Lisa and I could share what great toys we got!
• The carnival to raise money for Lynne’s school, which took place at both your home and ours.
• Going to YaYa and Papou’s store and later when we were older, we rode our bikes there. There was always free candy, which was sooo exciting and they donated a couple of cases of candy to the Carnival for Lynne’s school.
• Anne and I going to the same college, joining the same sorority, and becoming roommates.

You are wonderful parents! I remember Lynne was always either smiling or laughing. I know from the inside your family was loving and caring. And you were so encouraging to Anne, which made her self-sufficient and successful. You fostered her “can-do”, positive attitude. I am so grateful that you were a big part of my childhood and part of so many happy memories.

Congratulations on 50 years of marriage! Wow that is something to celebrate.

Love,

Amy Robb Bolazina