Monday, March 09, 2009

March 9th,
One year ago today,

We have had a long year of tears, emotions, memories and all the firsts without Dave. Heidi and the kids experience this every minute and have handled it very well. Daily I think of him and his family. Just the other day, in a conversation with Mark, I thought, "Just ask Dave... he would know." I caught myself before I said it. I often do this and then remember he is gone.

Through this experience I feel a desire to make things matter. Life isn't just about existing... We are here to learn, experience, create meaningful relationships, and in my opinion enjoy life to the fullest.

This picture was taken at Dave's Life Celebration. A few months later I noticed Dave on the screen behind our family. This is our only Kirby family picture with us all as adults.


3 comments:

tash said...

that picture is really cool jen

Emily Brimhall said...

well said jen. that picture is awesome. it looks like he's watching over all of you, as I'm sure he is.

Amy Marble said...

Hi Jen!! That picture is so neat! What a treasure for your family. I loved what you wrote to - very well said. You have a great family!
Amy (Stradling) Marble