Friday, April 17, 2009

I just wanted to say a few things about our friends. This is Amanda and Alexis, they are two amazing girls and very dear to my heart. This last Thursday they were traveling with their family for a family vacation as they do quite often. They have a very close family and loved being together on family outings, the family was wanting to try out a RV and decided to head south for a outing. Things did not go as planned and ended in a very horrible accident and we lost both of them. Our hearts are empty right now because of there loss but on the other hand I am so happy that they are together as they always are and get to be together in Heaven and that is right where they are. These girls are very special to all who knew them, Alexis is one of my Young Women and therefore just like a daughter to me, she is one of my good good friends she touched me with every word she spoke. We had long discussions about "just things" and I loved that she talked to me not only as her leader but she treated me like her friend and that meant the world to me. I love Alexis with all my heart and I know that I will be her friend again, she will be in my heart forever and I will think of her often. Amanda is darling, I didn't get a chance to get as close to her but she has a very special spirit and I was awaiting the chance to have her in my class also...... This family is very special to me and my family, they are always there for anyone that needs them, you can always count on them for help etc. I can honestly say that they are not just neighbors they are our dear friends. We love you so much our hearts go out for you and your family!!!!!! Just remember we will always be there for you just like you are always there for us.......

3 comments:

Hollie Hanson said...

heard about this sad and terrible news a few hours ago also. What a loss. My heart grieves for Joel and Nikki and the whole family. And all of you who are so close to them. I am keeping them all in my prayers. You know they are in Heaven. WHat sweet girls. I have always admired their family. Joel is the only one I know that well. But just watching them when we lived there you could see the love those siblings had. They will get through this and it will make them stronger. You know those girls will be right by them in spirit everywhere they go. Jake- PLEASE let me know if there is anything I can do. Piano or food or helping. Anything! 8017358008

stephanie said...

Jake this is a beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and love.

Melanie Anne said...

What a beautiful picture of those two sisters. Thanks for sharing this touching tribute. My heart just aches ever since I heard abou the accident.