September 3, 1994-January 19, 2013

Engagement 1994, taken summer before our wedding on September 3, 1994.

Nineteen years ago today, I married my best friend and love of my life. This is the first anniversary since John's passing. And it's going to really tough, if this evening is any indication. The above photo was taken to commemorate our engagement. We were engaged April 1, 1994, the day after our younger nephew was born, and it took place at the boarding gate at the airport in Lansing. This photo was taken in the summer after that.

The picture that follows was the last picture taken of the two of us--my cell phone January 13, 2013, 6 days before John died. 

I love you, sweetheart, and miss you every single day. I'm so glad we married. September 3, 1994--January 19, 2013 was not long enough. 

Last photo together, taken 6 days before John died.

Taken at the hospital November 18, 2011. Hospital staff gave me John's ring, and I put it on my finger for safekeeping. Because of the steroids he was on, it pretty much stayed on my finger from that day forward. It's still there today.

A rose for John as we rode to Ft Custer in January 2013. John's flag below my hand and the rose.