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Premonition Nov 19, 2009 Life can change in the blink of an eye. I learned this at a very early age, 20 to be exact. Michael and I were high school sweethearts, together for five years. When we graduated high school in 1988, he… Read Story »
8 Wonderful Years Nov 19, 2009 I met the love of my life in September of 2001 and it was love at first sight from across the parking lot for both of us. I still remember what he was wearing and he always told me he remembered what i… Read Story »
Dreams and Nightmares Nov 19, 2009 The knock at the door is what we all seem to be trained to dread. We all have that image of the 2 green uniforms ready with their scripted speech. I could at least wrap my head around that scenario. But,… Read Story »
Last Daily Call Nov 19, 2009 I’m not going to lie… there are so many things that I cannot remember that its almost ridiculous. I try to read through our old emails, but they just don’t do enough justice. … Read Story »
When They Knocked Nov 19, 2009 That day they knocked at my door I almost didn't get it, it was the weekend, I was off from school it was 10ish I had just had intimate thoughts of my husband & couldn't wait to see him in less than a… Read Story »
Life in Fast Forward Nov 19, 2009 I never thought at 20 years old I would be sitting writing my 21 year old husbands obituary. I knew since I was 12 all I ever wanted to do was get married and have kids. Jordan was love at first sight,… Read Story »
Knight in Armor Nov 19, 2009 I met the LOVE Of MY LIFE 2006 March. I did not know that he was my knight in shining armor until many months later. He changed my world around for the better. I learned that to love someone with everything… Read Story »
A Day Late Nov 19, 2009 I had just graduated on May 18, 2007 I was so excited. I had finally received my Associates degree, I took pictures and sent them to my husband, he was so proud of me to finally accomplish something… Read Story »
Looking Back Nov 19, 2009 In my mind, it happened just recently. Time does not seem to carry the same meaning any longer. Apparent days go by and I cannot recall anything that happened. For me it is the same thing… Read Story »
Closure Nov 19, 2009 Honestly, I don't think there is closure because we never got to see them again. Yeah I know that I've moved on and that I'm expecting but I still grieve. I feel that its something that never goes away.… Read Story »