Dear Darlene,

Today I've been reading the many, many notes to you from Barb, Nancy and Kim. They touch my heart SO much that I feel like crying with all three "girls."

Dar, "Your walk" on Sat. was great! I'm always thinking about you but it was nice to do it in a different way and include others. Barb did a GREAT job putting it all together,she did you proud!(but you knew that).I wish you were here with us,we miss you so much.Luv ya!!xoxo Nanc

Saturday was a perfect day for a walk,even better,it was a perfect day to take a walk and just think of you!It was a day you would have enjoyed;blue sky,brisk air,mild breeze,and good company!We all felt your presence there in our own ways!I love you & miss you so much,XO DollyXO

Dar, we did your walk yesterday. We had perfect weather. I couldn't help noticing the butterfly that flew in front of me midway through the walk. I'll take it as a sign that you were well aware and that was your way of participating. Still missing you all day, every day. Love "B

Mom, we released a butterfly in your memory on Saturday. It was beautiful!I miss you so much, mom. If theres a heaven I know you're in it looking down. Keep looking out for me, mom, and send me your signs, I'm always looking for them! I love you and miss you! XOXO Dolly

Hey Dar, We released your butterflies today and it was awesome,so beautiful to see them all flying around! Some people don't understand but I don't care; you will ALWAYS be a part of my everyday life! You are a part of me;always have been and ALWAYS will be! Love Ya xoxo Nanc

Dar, the Wings of Hope Butterfly Release was awesome - we're not alone in mourning the loss of a loved one. Good to know. We're finalizing the details for your walk and trying to drum up interest - hope to do you proud. I miss you so much words can't adequately describe. Love, "B

Hey Dar,B & I are releasing butterflies to you on Sat.I'm looking forward to it,(although I'd much rather you were here)I LOVE to be doing things that are for you,reminders of you or ANYTHING to do with you!I wish you were here with us in person,not just in spirit.Miss ya!xo Nan

Mom,11 months without you feels like an eternity.I feel so lost without you,like my life has lost direction.It's like you were my anchor and now,without you,I'm drifting into a sea of nothing with no idea what direction to head in and no hope of finding my way.I love you,mom!

Dar,I can't believe it's been 11 months! Reality is really hitting me full force and it's hard to take. So many times I've just wanted to call you and hear your voice and your unique sense of humor and I can't!! I HATE it!! I miss you!! Keep lookin out for me,luv ya!! xoxoxo Nanc

Dar, 11 months without you after sharing nearly every day of our whole lives. You were so brave and strong, yet meek and sweet. I'm haunted by your trembling lips. I would give anything to have saved you. I'm only glad that God let you have a peaceful passing. I miss you. xoxo "B

Dar, Well,we spent my b-day together as always,it was a little different this year but you were still a part of it.Barb and I just chilled out together and made sure you were okay then took a dip in your pool,it was nice and relaxing but we still miss you so much! Luv ya! xo Nanc

Mom,2 years ago yesterday ALL of our lives were changed forever...especially yours.I remember 8/10/09 so vividly;I knew after Eric,your PT called me that all of our lives were forever changed somehow...yours especially.I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!!!I LOVE YOU, MOM! XO Dolly

Dar, Gotta tell ya,we're all trying to "keep on keepin on" but it's not easy. You left us all with many wonderful memories but we were also left with an emptiness that is so hard to deal with. We miss you! You definitely are one of a kind!!!! "Luv ya! xoxo Nanc

Dar - Me, Nanny, Kristel and Hailey Darlene did a "trial run" of your walk today. It's a doozy-6.5 miles- but worth every step! The route passes some of your favorite places. It's going to be September 17th. I hope we get a lot of walkers. We just wanna do you proud. Miss you, "B

Dar, One year ago tonight, you snuggled into your comfy bed at the Common Man Inn after promenading in your gown, munching on Rice Krispie Treats and relaxing in the hot tub. You slept so well that we had to keep checking to make sure you were still breathing. What a fond memory!

10 months have gone by since you passed.The nightmares are getting worse and the flashbacks affect me daily.Every part of me aches from missing you so terribly.I'm desperate for a sign.I love you and miss you!Love Dolly

Thank God for the babies. They bring joy to our otherwise shattered lives. I hope you can see Marlee Mei and Hailey Darlene - how absolutely precious they are. I wish you were here to cuddle them. I know that they would both think you are "all that". I miss you so much! Love, "B

Dar, I thought of you all day yesterday - well, I pretty much do every day anyway. I feel broke. There are only a few people who truly understand how losing you has affected me. I will never be the same again. I guess this is my "new normal" as Kimmy would say. I don't like it.

Dar,It's been 10 months and I still miss you terribly and think of you ALWAYS! At times I feel paralyzed by the loss of you;you were such a huge part of my life. Barb has been a HUGE help,she talks with me about you and it helps. Remember you are always in my heart!Luv ya!Luv me!

HI Mom!I'm starting a new job next week.It's time to grow up & get a REAL job; But, as excited as I am for it, I still feel empty not being able to share this next chapter with you.I love you and miss you and think about you ALWAYS! LOVE YOU, MISS YOU...Dolly

How ironic that the part of dying Dar was afraid of was not death itself, but that we'd move on with our lives and forget about her. NOT! "Oh, contrare" as she would say - quite the opposite. We go through the motions of our lives but, Dar, you are ALWAYS in our thoughts. Love "B

Dar, I will never forget you, hell, I can barely function without you being the center of my every thought. I think of you ALL the time and miss you terribly. No matter what we did, you ALWAYS made me laugh - out loud! Don't know how you did it - just "Dar being Dar" :) Love, "B

Dar, We've all become so close since you died. Trying to hold each other up, I guess. I'm glad we're there for each other, but I still wish in the worst way that you were here to enjoy our little get togethers. If I could turn back time you know I would. I miss you so! Love, "B

Dar,I really enjoy the get togethers we've been having,but I wish we'd done this when you were still with us.If I could turn back time,there are so many things I wish I'd done and said and I pray that you know that!I miss you more than I can say! Keep looking out for me! Luv Nanc

Mom, I feel like I am getting closer to having a breakdown because I'm miss you so terribly and I feel so lost without you.Please keep looking out for me and keep sending me your "signs" that you are close by. I love you and miss you SO much!! XOXO Kimmy

Dar, still miss you SO much! I think of you constantly. Had a little dream of you - not much to it, but we hung clothes on a clothesline together. It was nice to share that moment with you. I listen to the CD's you made me ALL the time. Love, "B

Mom, it's been 9 months.I don't know what else to say except that I miss you to the point it physically hurts.I have a shrine next to my bed of your photos and some things of yours...that helps a little.I love you mom and I miss you so much.XOXO Doll

Dar,It's been 9 months of missing you.We've been spending time together and it's been fun, but at times I look around and miss you so much I feel like I can't breathe.Keep looking out for me okay?Luv ya Nanc

Dar,We're getting together soon to talk about doing a walk in your memory.I can't wait to start working on your foundation,I think it might help me.We're all staying in touch and spending time together but we miss you terribly!Luv ya Nanc

Dar,As you know,we went and took care of Dad's grave and had a little ceremony for you as we put you to rest with Dad. Barb bought some gorgeous decorations for you and your spot looks beautiful. We miss you so much Dar,you are NOT forgotten,luv Nanc

Dar you'd be so proud of your sisters. They have tried to fill in for you with your kids. You have an amazing family. You did an awesome job! I'm taking a lesson from you to make every minute count and to not sweat the small stuff. Miss you Dar

Oh Dar, it's been 8 months - I miss you so. I wish we could turn back time. There are so many things we all would have done differently. I'm sorry I didn't learn more, do more, speak up for you sooner. So very, very sorry. Love, "B

Mom,it's been 8 months without you and most days I hurt just as much as the day you died.I cry daily because I miss you so terribly.I know thats selfish and I'm sorry for that.I can sense you sometimes and then I miss you even more.I love & miss you

Dar,Can't believe it's been 8 months.I think of you and miss you each and every day!Not a day goes by without my heart breaking with the loss of your humor,your smile,your kindness,your friendship,well with everything about YOU!I love you Dar Luv Nan

Dar, I see you in your kids. Kim is just incredible! Loving, compassionate and caring. Amy has your love and determination to bulldoze any obstacles that come Addison's way. And your Johnny is lovin' life as a new dad! I hope you're watching!

Mom,there was a new addition to the family on Friday;Hailey Darlene Davis was born at 8:32pm on 4/22/11.She weighed 6lbs 11oz and was 19.5 inches long.Kristel was AMAZING and Drew was fantastic with her!We all had you there in our own way.We love you

Oh, Dar, you were so right! Being a grammie is the best! Hailey Darlene was born Friday night. Everyone is healthy and happy. Just as Kim was amazing taking care of you, well, she took great care of Kristel, too! No surprise, though. We are so lucky!

Well Dar, It's been 7 months and it's not getting any easier!! I miss you terribly!! The only thing holding me together is knowing you're happy in Heaven with Jesus and with Dad,on the selfish side though, I wish you were here with me!! Love ya,Nanny

Dar, it's been 7 months. You had such a profound impact on all our lives. I never realized how much I would truly miss you every day. It sure was nice seeing you show up to meet Marlee Mei. I hope you come take a peek at Hailey Darlene, too! Love,"B

Mom, today marks 7 months without you.I still struggle each day to find my way without you.I think about you all the time and miss you terribly.I love you so much!Love & miss you...Dolly

Dar,Well the warm weather is beginning and you know what that means,time to get out the dancing shoes!Springtime won't be the same without you,but I'll try to keep up the traditions of dancing,shopping,gardening and taking care of Dad's stone.Miss ya

Dar, Hailey Darlene is almost here! I know that even though you won't be there in person to see her birth that you will be with me somehow. I know that if you were here in person that you would be telling me how to get through this final stretch of

..my pregnancy and best of all, would tell me what to say to people who think I have gained too much weight :) I know you are up above looking over me though, what a comfort! I will miss you and love you always!

Dar, Mike met Marlee last night. So did Amy and Nanny. By the looks of the photo of Amy holding her, it looks like you met her as well! Congrats, Nana! Isn't she beautiful? I KNEW you hadn't gone far.... Love, "B

Dar,I saw pictures of your new grandbaby,she is so beautiful!I know you see her too and are proud as can be.I can't wait to hold her and give her a kiss and hug for you.Can't wait to tell her wonderful and funny stories of her Nana.Luv & miss ya Nanc

Dar, your granddaughter, Marlee Mei, was born Monday night. She is perfect! It is good to see John feel such joy. I posted photos of her in your gallery. Your spirit continues to live on and you remain a vital part of our lives. Love, "B

Hi Mom! It's been 6 months without you and I'm still trying to find my way. I miss you everyday and wish you were here with us all. What I wouldn't do or give up just to have a hug and for you to say "it's ok, dolly". I love you mom! Kimmy

Mom, Johnny welcomed his first daughter last night, Marlee Mei Paulette.Johnny is over the moon; and as happy as they are, I know they wish you could see her, even though you did get to meet her first.She was 5lbs 8oz and 18 inches.congrats Nana!! XO

Hey Dar, It's been 6 months(1/2year)since I sat and talked and laughed with you. I miss just being with you and doing nothing,just being.I can't even explain how different things feel and are without you,we all miss you so much!Luv and miss ya! Nanc