Saying good bye to a friend...

This is a post I started back in December of 2013...It has been sitting in my drafts for almost a year...I guess it is time to finish it...

I know and understand that death is a part of life, but knowledge certainly does not make it any easier when it happens.  On November 21st, we lost a friend.  From the moment I found out and each day that has passed since, I have been in prayer.  Praying for my good friend Fran, their two children, their entire family, and all our friends.  I have so many great memories of Blake that I will cherish forever.  We have traveled many places together, attended many events together, and have celebrated many milestones together.  For the past 15 years (starting back to our college days at the Pike house), we have all shared in so many special times.  This is what I know...things will never be like they used to be, but it doesn't mean that things will be bad...just different.  To Blake, I know we will see each other again, and what a great reunion that will be!  Until then, we love and miss you!!!