Graduate
On July 12, 2019 by Michelle LoveBJ was in the high school Class of 2019. This whole year was tough for us, with all of the senior ‘moments’ that we were aware of from his friends, and some we actually were invited to…Senior Football Banquet (we attended), cap and gown fittings and photos, Senior photos, Senior Night, notices of college commits Read More
Relapse date 4 years ago
On May 22, 2019 by Michelle LoveMay 22, 2015…the day that knocked all of us off our feet. I will never forget the screams in the car after we left the clinic and that phone call came as we were headed home. I will never forget the look in his eyes or the pounding of his fist into the seat between Read More
This is us
On March 28, 2019 by Michelle LoveThis March 29th marks my 47th trip around the sun. I’ve noticed recently that something inside me has shifted. I feel different – lighter, more free. I’ve spent the last several weeks cleaning and organizing every room in the house, including the attic and the shed. Even BJ’s room. I actually started the clean up Read More
3 Years.
On March 11, 2019 by Michelle LoveThree years ago today, we gathered to celebrate your life. I don’t remember much about that day, except that I decided that morning I would gather every bit of courage I had and speak to the hundreds of friends that came to honor you. I remember following the Medic ambulance escorting us back to Lincoln Read More
Happy 18th birthday BJ…in Heaven
On March 4, 2019 by Michelle Love18 years ago today, on March 4, 2001 you changed my life. When they placed you on my chest and you looked deep into my eyes, you stole my breath and captured my heart. Because in that very moment, I suddenly knew exactly what unconditional love was. I felt it from you as I gazed Read More
Signs from Above
On February 14, 2019 by Michelle LoveGot a couple of photos made for the awards case at NLMS…for the BJ Correll Warrior Award. Smiled when I saw the total. Thank you BJ….I needed that nudge today. 💙 #74Smiles#BJSigns#BJStrong Read More
Goodbye Charlie Brown
On February 12, 2019 by Michelle LoveWe loved him as much as anyone could love a dog and more. Today we let him go play with BJ. Run free Charlie Brown. You were the best boy ever. 💔😭 Thank you Dr. Redden and East Lincoln Animal Hospital for taking care of our sweet boy. Read More
Football Jersey Retirement
On February 2, 2019 by Michelle LoveThank you to everyone who made last night so special. Thank you to NLHS and Mitch Sherrill for pulling this together and making a beautiful display. It was the perfect night to have the hanging presentation – as BJ’s friends were on both sides of the gym. Thank you to Rose Barrick for speaking, and to Matthew Read More
T-shirt designs, heartbreaks and memories
On January 11, 2019 by Michelle LoveDuring November, we hosted a t-shirt design contest with the young patients at Levine Children’s Hospital Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Center. The assignment was to draw what cancer, cancer fighter/warrior meant to them. Participants were given a $5 gift card to Chic-fil-a, and we had 23 participants. There was a ‘drawing station’ set up in the Read More
Signs in Song
On January 10, 2019 by Michelle LoveCarly and I decided to have dinner at Graffiti’s. We placed our order and a few seconds later, “Somewhere over the rainbow” starts playing. ❤️ #BJSigns Read More
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