Janice Barden

I'm so glad this reminder of Janice's life popped up in my email this morning. Twenty years ago we lost her. Such a loss. I read through all the thoughts shared by others on this memorial page over the years. Smiled at the great memories. Looked through some of my photos and found this one to share. Of course, Suzette was with us, too, and the memories become even more bittersweet. Hugs to all who knew and loved Janice.

I knew Janice since we were children. Very close at times but friends always. I had not seen or talked to her in many years. When I came across this page and read all the entries all my fond memories returned. Janice was special and all who met her knew it. Truly sad.

You are in my thoughts this weekend Janice - looked throught some great old photos at the band reunion. We had so many great memories together - XO Hugs to you Steve - Hope all is well with your retirement! Take Care XO Ann

Just having a quiet moment and thinking of Janice... I have a picture on my piano of us hanging upside down from monkey bars - looks like we were about 15yo or so. So many great memories...
Many thoughts and love to you too Steve - hope your plans for retirement are going well and you have found happiness again :) XO Hugs!

It is nearly the new year. Christmas 2007 has come and gone, and it has been more than 5 years since Jan's passing. I guess I just felt like visiting this site, to say Happy Holidays to all that loved and cherished Jan. Not a day goes by that remembrances of her don't creep into my thoughts. As I begin to plan my retirement, which will come in a few short years, I think of all the special things we wanted to do and share as we grew old together. It's hard not to feel robbed of that. It would...

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As I'm approaching that next birthday begining with a zero, I can't help but wonder how Jan would have handled it already. Not many know, but Ann, Susan and I had the very same birthday (what luck in a class of only 13 girls!), but Jan, who was always ensured we spent it together when we were young, was actually born almost 11 months earlier than us. I can't help but think to myself that if Jan were here, she would have shown us all what 40 should look like, feel like...

It has been months since I last wrote in this journal. August 27th was the two year anniversary of Jan's passsing. Most days I live my life, without Jan, and focus on keeping up and geting on with it all. I couldn't help but feel empty on that Friday, so I took a long motorcycle trip with a friend. It helped to clear my head and free my heart from it's bounds. Jan will always be with me, and I find this to be of great comfort. The impact she had on who I am, and what I believe has helped me...

It is nearly Christmas 2003 and, as I was picking out the tree and beginning the process of decorating my home for the holiday season, I couldn't help but sharing the moment with Jan. She is, and always be, here with me. I have come a long way since her passing, and I know she is at peace and living the life God helped her plan. We can all take much comfort in that knowledge. And, as Jan and I shared that moment, so we share it with you and wish you all a very joyous holiday season, filled...