Today would have been Courtney's 29th birthday. So, I am thinking about her and what could have been. I just learned her sister, Alexandria, who set up this memorial for her, died just months after Courtney did, in October of last year. There is no question the death of their parents put them on a downward spiral. There was no one there to guide them or protect them.

It's hard to believe Courtney is gone. She was such a beautiful person. My heart aches with sadness. Courtney, know you were truly loved and will be greatly missed.