I got engaged this past September, Aunt Heather. You’d love her. She’s funny, kind, beautiful, and everything I could ever want in someone I’d call my wife. I wish she could’ve met you. I just passed my first trimester in my masters degree too. I’m trying to live my life in a way that would make you proud. Mom says she’s proud. I’m really trying. I hope you can see that from wherever you are. I hope you’re smiling. I hope you’re proud. I love you.

I hope your father is able to secure justice for you from all who failed and wronged you.

I passed a trailer that asked about Heather's death. I looked it up and do not see anything. How can we help with this if it is a wrongful death?

happy birthday, aunt heather. i know it’s been a while since you passed, but g-d knows i miss you every single day. i hope you’re proud of the person i am today. i hope you know, wherever you are, i love and miss you. your memory is a blessing.

Heather I miss you today and every day. You taught me so much in life and even in death. Life's too short to stay in an unhappy relationship, a job you hate or to live only to fulfill the expectations others have for you! Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/RgKAFK5djSk Miss you!

Dear Heather,

Happy birthday to you in Heaven! Life has changed so much since you left us 8 years ago but I know you're with us every day and I'm sure you've shed many tears and lots of smiles with all of us along the way. I got to spend time with your boys and all of your family at the dam over the weekend. Alex, Michael, and Ryan are amazing people and you must be so very proud of them! They are all so handsome, smart, kind, compassionate, and polite. We are so blessed that you gave them life. You are their guardian angel!

God bless your dad as he cares for your mother. He is truly wonderful with her. Who would ever have thought this would happen to our beloved Patti? In addition to caring for your mom, your dad has spent countless hours trying to justify your untimely death. He misses you terribly and will never let go.

Leanne and Jeff have 3 awesome, adorable boys too. Evan, Carter, and Braxton are full of energy and love spending time with all of their cousins! And I'm sure you're already aware that they are having a baby girl in less than 2 months!!! They haven't chosen a name yet but of course Olivia will be her middle name. We "sprinkled" Leanne with girl gifts and Beth gave her a quilt made from your wedding dress so your new niece will have a part of you!

Jamie spends many days with your mom and she misses you Heather. She misses all the times you spent with her just giving her guidance and support. She is busy helping Chris raise Ely and Kendall and is a great mother to them.

Then there is Justin, Megan and those 3 beautiful little girls! Emory, Ava, and Maddie all have their own look and personality. Emory reminds us all of you! She looks like you and is so smart. She is a leader and takes care of her younger sisters just like you did!

We thank God for grandma Carr as she sure has been there for your mom and dad countless times. What an amazing "young" 81 year old woman!

We reminisced about so many things over the weekend and we sure missed you. We think of your every day. You loved the dam and your boys are enjoying it now and making memories with nana, papa, their aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

I hope you're celebrating today with Jesus and your grandparents. Until we see you again...love and miss you Heather!

Aunt Jo

My dear best friend... I am missing you still. I have come to the conclusion that the loss of your friendship has left a hole in my heart that will never be filled... Until I see you again!! Happy birthday!!

If a tiny baby could think, it would be afraid of birth. To leave the only world it has known would seem a kind of death. But immediately after birth the child would find itself in loving arms, showered with affection and cared for at every moment. Surely the baby would say, "I was a fool to doubt God's Plan for me. This is a beautiful life."

For the Christian, passing through death is really a birth into a new and better world. Those who are left behind should not grieve as if there were not hope. Life is changed, not taken away. Our dear ones live on, in a world beautiful beyond anything we can imagine. With Jesus, they await the day when they will welcome us with joy.

"Do not grieve too much," they say to us. "We are living and are still with you."

I know it seems as if we are
A million miles apart,
But my memories live within you
They stay deep within your heart.

If you listen very closely
To the rustle of the trees,
You'll hear the echo of my laughter
Floating down among the leaves.

And as the sun shines brightly
Spreading light upon your face,
My love flows down from Heaven
Sending you a warm embrace.

I know it seems as if we are
A million miles apart
But I am right here with you
I live deep within your heart.
-Debbie Oyler

"What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies."
-Aristotle