I took your ashes with me on a trip to Manistee this weekend. I left some of them in Lake Michigan at the beach we used to go to. It was so nice to feel close to you again for the first time since you passed. It was nice finally having a chance to say goodbye. I love you. ♥

I'm a day late, but Happy Birthday, Mom <3 I miss you every day.

I miss you so much today. I try not to feel cheated or angry because you got taken away from me so soon, but it's hard. You were my best friend and we had so many more memories to make and adventures to go on. You were supposed to be there when I started college and come see my art in the school shows. You were supposed to be by my side when Jace was born. You were supposed to walk me down the aisle at my wedding. We should have had a ton more road trips and trips to the movies. There is a huge part of my life missing because you're not by my side through everything I've gone through and experienced the past four years. I'm finally discovering who I am and growing up and you're not here to see it and that hurts so bad, because I think you always saw the strength I had. You knew who I was before I did. I just want to talk to you and be around you and laugh with you. I want my best friend back. I love you, Mom. Forever.

Jessica and Logan ...I heard the news today about your mom..So sorry for your loss.. Your mom and I were friends from high school.. Unfortunatly time changes people and they get busy with their lives and sometimes friends go on... I remember Logan and Kathy coming to my house in Livonia and taking them to the airport to visit Kathys parents in Florida.

I was grieved to recently hear about Kathy's untimely death. Our time together as high school sweethearts was relatively brief. We remained distantly fond of each other over the years. Outwardly a beautiful woman, Kathy's inner beauty was far more impressionable. She did love life and I know she loved her family. We were just two kids in love, but our time together is not forgotten.

Even though Kathy wasnt my mom.I always considered her my extra mom.Everytime i came over i would give her a hug and ask her how she was doing.When holidays came along and i would call her and wish her happy holiday or happy mothers day.She was the sweetest woman in the world and she always saw the best in everyone.Even though she is gone i know she will always be with us.

You were the best, Mom. I'll miss our long chats and light laughs.I'll miss my best friend. You were beautiful inside and out and I know so many will miss you. I love you so much. Rest in peace.

although I did not get to know you that well, I do know that you raised two wonderful children. Logan has told me many stories of how great you were and I do know you will be very missed. I make this promise to you Kathy, I will take care of Logan and I promise I will not ever try to hurt him, I love him very much.

Kathy was a warm and endearing woman that I am fortunate to say she was a friend of mine. Her kind nature will be missed and will be carried on in her children. Jessica and Logan I send my deepest sympathy and regards for the loss of your mom. Keep her close to your heart always.