One Year

Tonight brings us to one year since we said goodbye. Every day since then has been hard and every day going forward he will be missed. Life goes on, but he is always with us as long as we carry him in our hearts. To all of you, the Bergman Family sends their love and hopes this year brings more happiness than sorrow.

Or maybe it was yesterday . . .

How can it be a year since we last saw him, heard him, smiled at him . . . How can it be that time actually passed . . .

A gentleman approached us and expressed sympathy so heartfelt that we asked him whether he had lost a child, too.

"Yes," he replied quietly as he looked down at his shoes. "It was 17 years ago . . . or maybe it was yesterday . . . I can't always tell." And we saw the tears land in the dirt at his feet.

Blake & Lisa Day

Today would have marked 6 years for Blake and Lisa. We all have our special attachment to him, but this was something that he and Lisa had all their own. A bond that is different from being a son or brother or friend. This is their day.

I spoke to Lisa today and she sounded good and we laughed and she got to hear me handle the craziness of 2 children under the age of 6. I hope it made the day a little easier.

Brett's Birthday

Today is Brett's 15th birthday and it makes me realize how fast my kids are growing up and also how Blake will never be there to see them grow up. While I am happy to see my kids growing and maturing, it's depressing to realize someone special to them does not get to be a part of that anymore. I guess my point is we should be grateful for each and everyday we still have with each other and know that somehow/someway Uncle Blake is still a part of our lives. Thanks for all the "sunny" birthdays Blake, I know you are controlling the weather.

Laurie