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
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
Happy 16th birthday BJ
On March 4, 2017 by Michelle Love“I love you more than anything!” “Come give me one more hug” “Mom…” “I’m scared. I don’t want to leave you and Carly.” “Get this thing off me, I can’t breathe!”…. The sound of silence. I miss your voice and your hugs and our talks and watching you play football and basketball. I miss tucking Read More
Most things will be okay eventually, but not everything…
On February 25, 2017 by Michelle LoveEven small changes are hard
On February 15, 2017 by Michelle LoveOver a week ago, I reluctantly requested a page name change…from “Cure For BJ Round 2” to “The Stand Firm Warrior Foundation”. Almost immediately, FB denied the request. I appealed as soon as it bounced back, but thought well, I wasn’t totally ready for that anyway. It probably sounds silly, but it isn’t easy to Read More
Love fiercely
On February 12, 2017 by Michelle LoveIt was a year ago when Carly, 11 at the time, was wondering out loud what our future looked like. Four days later we were told for the third time in just as many months, that there was nothing left to do to help BJ. We were sent home after 90 straight days in the Read More
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