Love

by Marcella

The first time I met Tim and the rest of the Silva’s was back in the day at Stearns Park when Joe and my brother were on the same team (the worst team in the league and probably all time the Cubs) when I was maybe 8 or 9 years old. When I think of Tim Silva…I think of the word Love...for many different reasons. The main reason I think of Love when I think of Tim is because that is what he has called me for years. I realize that he also calls other people Love too…but for me it just makes me feel special. It’s not always a “hey Marcela”…its “Hello Love!” in the most genuine fashion. I even started calling people that too! But also when I think of Tim I think of Love because he is such a caring and understanding person. He truly is someone that you can talk to and tell anything and he will give you the best advice. I love listening to all his stories and my favorite thing to do is sit and listen to music all night with him and Bill. He has always taking care of “us” (I.e., “all of his kids’ friends”) as if we were his own. He has been there for me more than my own Dad has been and I truly appreciate him as a person and feel lucky to know him and have him in my life. I wish him the best always especially on this special birthday! “Love” ya Tim!