Every family has a beginning....and this picture is the essence of mine. My father, Jim Marti, who died in July 1996. Mom, Dorothy Cummings, Sister, Sharon now passed and standing at Mom and Dad's feet, and me, Jimmie, in my fathers arms.
		And here is my wonderful Father Troy Cummings of "over 30 years" with my Mom, Dorothy. They just visited us here in Kentucky for Thanksgiving till mid December 1998. We had a wonderful time that we'll never forget. They have seen Wil and I through some very hard times in our life and always been there for us with a loving touch. My Pop made beautiful furniture for us when we had nothing but cardboard boxes and lawn furniture in our home. Both are the best people one could ever ask or hope for, I thank my Mother for my life and both of them for the courage, strength, and hope that has sustained us through these years.