Jordan, this is Mom again. Today is Christmas of 07 - our second Christmas without you. Last year we were still in shock and managed time with family. This year is much worse and made it impossible to "celebrate" the season - your absence is too profound and touches everything we see, hear and do.

Over the years Christmas was always such a wonderful and special time for all of us. Even putting up the tree this year was impossible as every decoration reminds me of the times you helped me place them on the tree and how much you loved Christmas morning. Time does not heal all wounds - we will miss you every day and especially on special occasions such as this. I hope you are with us and your friends today and know we are remembering you. There was a wonderful remembrance service for you, arranged by

Amanda on the 9th at Heart Lake and Rev. Don had a special reminder for us that we must go on, but that you will stay and watch over us always. So many of your friends came and many spoke again of the good times you all shared. It was heartwarming and bittersweet for us to see them all - our extended family. Your loss is not forgotten. City-TV was at the service and Global is coming to our house on Thursday - we are honouring your passing by trying very hard to prevent any more unnecessary tragedies by sending the message that drinking and driving is absolutely not acceptable. We often sense when unexpected events or things happen to help us that you are the driving force in your new home. By now you and God are hopefully having some nice long philosphical chats. I will listen for the little bell in my head when you pass on these gems. January, although a new year, will be a challenging one as we must read our Victim Impact Statements in court on the 17th - I hope you will be by my side and Dad's to help us get through it. Gerry Mayo sends her love - what a great second Mom she was to you as a child. It seems that every day you are getting newcomers up there - I hope you can comfort them on their arrival as I try to help comfort the loved ones they have left behind. Until we meet again over the rainbow bridge, please know how much love there is from me and your family and friends being sent to you every day. Mom