Adam,
I can't believe it's been over 4 years since I last saw you. I still think about you all the time and all the great times we had. Today, I drank a giant High Life, and it tastes worse and worse each year. I guess my taste buds for beer have changed since I was in college. But I don't care, I still enjoy it because it reminds me of you, and that is what's most important.
I love you and miss you so much,
Jonathan
Friday, September 23, 2011
4 years
man, its hard to believe its been 4 years today since you left us. not a day goes by that i dont think about you and wish that i could just call you on my way home from work and tell you about my day. im taking a half day today to take kelli and the kids to Oktoberfest in downtown Mckinney and i know it would have been something you would enjoy. although they will have some fine German Lagers for me to enjoy, i will still seek out a Miller High Life in your honor. i miss you bro...
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Happy 30th - We Miss You
I tried posting this on May 12 but the blogger was having issues and wouldn't let me. Anyway...
This is the 4th consecutive birthday that I haven’t been able to celebrate with you. It’s incredibly saddening to think about it. I’m sorry I’m not able to call you and wish you a happy birthday, but I know you can hear me regardless.
Today, I made a conscious effort to reflect on the memories that I have of you. As time goes by, it feels like these memories are fleeting. I feel bad because I want to remember all of the good times we had, so I write them down when I think about them. The more time that passes though, the harder it is for me to remember something new that I haven't already written. Running out of memories of you is a very big pill to swallow, which is part of the reason why I created this blog. So today, I urge everyone to write down / document what you can while it is fresh in your mind, because it could be lost forever.
Mardi Gras 2004: My First Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Me and a friend went down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in 2004. Since Adam lived there, he invited us to stay at his place. We actually ended up staying at Cindy's nearby. We arrived on Saturday night and Adam handed me a backpack lined with a trashbag, full of ice and beer. "What a great idea!" I thought. He had packed himself one too, so we headed down to Canal St with backpacks full of beer. It was definitely an interesting experience. We met up with my cousin Chad and his wife Stephanie, since they were in town. We had a great time and stayed out pretty late, partying around the French Quarter. I think I stayed for one more day and had enough of Mardi Gras by the end of that day, haha. Regardless, I had a great time and will remember that trip forever. Much thanks to Cindy for letting us sleep at her apartment and making us pancakes!
I've never been back to New Orleans for Mardi Gras since then. I'm sure I will some day, and maybe I'll pack another backpack full of beer, in memory of Adam.
Happy Birthday bro. We all miss you very much.
This is the 4th consecutive birthday that I haven’t been able to celebrate with you. It’s incredibly saddening to think about it. I’m sorry I’m not able to call you and wish you a happy birthday, but I know you can hear me regardless.
Today, I made a conscious effort to reflect on the memories that I have of you. As time goes by, it feels like these memories are fleeting. I feel bad because I want to remember all of the good times we had, so I write them down when I think about them. The more time that passes though, the harder it is for me to remember something new that I haven't already written. Running out of memories of you is a very big pill to swallow, which is part of the reason why I created this blog. So today, I urge everyone to write down / document what you can while it is fresh in your mind, because it could be lost forever.
Mardi Gras 2004: My First Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Me and a friend went down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras in 2004. Since Adam lived there, he invited us to stay at his place. We actually ended up staying at Cindy's nearby. We arrived on Saturday night and Adam handed me a backpack lined with a trashbag, full of ice and beer. "What a great idea!" I thought. He had packed himself one too, so we headed down to Canal St with backpacks full of beer. It was definitely an interesting experience. We met up with my cousin Chad and his wife Stephanie, since they were in town. We had a great time and stayed out pretty late, partying around the French Quarter. I think I stayed for one more day and had enough of Mardi Gras by the end of that day, haha. Regardless, I had a great time and will remember that trip forever. Much thanks to Cindy for letting us sleep at her apartment and making us pancakes!
I've never been back to New Orleans for Mardi Gras since then. I'm sure I will some day, and maybe I'll pack another backpack full of beer, in memory of Adam.
Happy Birthday bro. We all miss you very much.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Happy 30th
Happy 30th Adam! I know you have some special people and pets celebrating with you. Charlie and I wish you much love and wish we could celebrate with you. Thinking of you always. Thanks for being such a great guardian angel. Love, Cindy
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
3 years
Adam,
Charlie and I can't believe it has been 3 yrs! Everytime I look at Charlie, I always picture in my mind you and her playing frisbee or working on the boat outside. Charlie is having a good time in NC. We have taken her to the beach and hiking a few times. I know you would enjoy many of the things up here especially the Duke sports. I am so blessed to have such a special guardian angel. I know you are opening up so many doors for me and looking over us daily. I have had such an amazing time up here at Duke but wish you could experience this all with me. Love you always!
Charlie and I can't believe it has been 3 yrs! Everytime I look at Charlie, I always picture in my mind you and her playing frisbee or working on the boat outside. Charlie is having a good time in NC. We have taken her to the beach and hiking a few times. I know you would enjoy many of the things up here especially the Duke sports. I am so blessed to have such a special guardian angel. I know you are opening up so many doors for me and looking over us daily. I have had such an amazing time up here at Duke but wish you could experience this all with me. Love you always!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
3 Years Today
On this day three years ago, we all lost a very special person. It's hard to believe it has been that long since we last saw Adam. In truth, I feel like I see him quite often through things that remind me of him.
Don't be completely sad today. Remember all the good times we spent together - there were many.
Drink a Miller High Life (Light if you can find it)
We miss you bro.
Don't be completely sad today. Remember all the good times we spent together - there were many.
Drink a Miller High Life (Light if you can find it)
We miss you bro.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Pop Tarts
I just saw somebody heating up a pop tart in a toaster oven today at work and it reminded me of Adam’s daily diet. He would eat an iced strawberry pop tart every morning from when he was a child to when he finished college, and maybe even after that. He’d always pull the edges off of each (or the “crust”) because there was no filling there. I could never get into pop tarts and I didn’t really understand why he liked them so much. I just always remember seeing a sink full of pop tart crusts every morning, where Adam would dump them.
It’s these little memories that I want to hold on to that really make me smile.
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