Safe place harbored his smell
On April 4, 2017 by Michelle LoveThis was the shirt BJ was wearing the day he never came back home. I’ve had it safely tucked away in a ziplock bag for the past year. Tonight I was looking for this particular shirt in his closet but I couldn’t find it. I realized where it probably was, and went to get the Read More
The Boy in Carolina Blue
On April 3, 2017 by Michelle LoveWell known fact: BJ loved his North Carolina Tar Heels He loved wearing anything Tarheel, and especially loved wearing it when we were at Duke. The nurses would just laugh at him because he said he would have them “converted” by the time he left. The doctors tried to overlook the obvious fact that his blood Read More
Gift of Life: Blood
On March 28, 2017 by Michelle LoveFor cancer patients, blood products are a key to survival. When initially diagnosed with leukemia in September 2012, BJ’s first treatment was a blood transfusion. Over the next 3 1/2 years, just at Levine Children’s Hospital, he received 85 units of platelets, and 68 units of red blood cells. We are truly grateful for the Read More
Sights at the cemetary
On March 25, 2017 by Michelle LoveAnother lonely soul searching for a loved one… Read More
Love you Forever
On March 25, 2017 by Michelle LoveI used to read the book “Love you forever” to BJ every night…along with Goodnight Moon and any other book he asked me to read. Read More
Open your eyes, and you will see what you may otherwise miss
On March 12, 2017 by Michelle LoveEven in the mall…a cardinal etched in the glass. You knew today was hard, with the anniversary of your funeral. Thanks for the sign. You’re with me. I just wish I could hug you. #BJStrong Read More
One year since I laid my eyes on him
On March 11, 2017 by Michelle LoveOne year ago today, I looked upon my son one last time before his casket was closed. We celebrated the amazingly inspiring young man that he had become, and it was a beautiful service. We followed behind as they drove him to where he would be lowered into the ground, and watched as 4 of Read More
Inaugural March Forth run
On March 10, 2017 by Michelle LoveSaturday’s inaugural March Forth 5k and 15k was a huge success! We had 212 participants registered for the run, and broke the ice locally, by having the first 15k in Denver, NC. Even more came out just to support the runners, and to recognize BJ’s 16th birthday. We are so excited to announce that the Read More
How can it possibly be a year that I have survived without you?
On March 6, 2017 by Michelle Love365 days without you. Read More
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