One year...

It's hard to believe it's been a year since my brother Jimmy left this earth life. It's definitely been a difficult year for many of us. We seem to still have a long way to go as far as understanding and coping with it all. It's definitely helped me to have my family around for support.

Last Sunday we wrote notes to Jimmy, attached them to balloons, and let them go from the cemetery. It's a good way for some of us to think of him and also to express some of the thoughts we have about the whole situation.

Today we also had the great opportunity to go to the temple and do Jimmy's work. It's nice to think that he's able to have some more opportunities available to him now. My family ready to head to the cemetery.It was nice to have Sherrie and Mike there with us.Sherri and the girls, with Lauren's friend, Shaunie.Jeremy and Meg with Lexi and Brecken. It may seem kind of corny, but it really is a nice way to think of Jimmy. It is also a great way to express some thoughts and therapeutic to actually write them down.

I hope this next year provides many more opportunities for emotional healing. I also hope that our family will be strengthened as we all try to deal with this difficult situation we've had to face.