Karen R. Swartwood

wow, this is amazing! I think about her all the time and i am so glad you guys have kept this going. I have kept it going in my heart always!

The fall makes me think of Karen... we had some great times. I can still see her smile!

My Dearest Karen, I am missing you so much. There is so much I want to tell you, but most of all I just want to hold you and tell you I love you. Last Sat night Brian,Maddie, and I went to a restuarant that had a little pond with fish in it. I gave Maddie some pennies to toss into it. During one of those times that she was tossing a penny I told her to make a wish. My wish will never come true, as I wished you back here with us. It was a silly little wish wasn't it?? Rest in peace and watch...

I just wanted to share a memory of New Year's Eve with all of you. Karen and I had many rocky times, but we found each other again in 1999. I just happened to be visiting my boyfriend, (now husband) in San Diego. She had called my mother's old number and found out I was planning a trip out there already. I had no idea she was living out there at the time. It's funny how fate brings you together sometimes. Anyway, as I said before that was the best time I've ever had with Karen. We went into...

There is so much I would like to say, but I feel like there is just not enough room here for a novel. (haha) She was and always will be my special friend and I miss her dearly. Not a day does by that I don't think of her, especially since the picture of her and I is placed on my desk at work. That was the best time of my life with her, visiting her in San Diego. I'll never understand, but I hope she is happy now and at peace. Bless you all and please don't leave me out of the special events....

My Dearest Karen,
I really missed you this Christmas. It was hard shopping as I always see so many things you would have enjoyed, then it hits home again. Your dad and I tried to make the best of it. I know you saw little Maddie opening presents and how excited she was. I also know you felt my pleasure in recieving the throw blanket Brian gave us with yours and Maddie's picture woven into it. It is just beautiful. I shall always cherish it. I also enjoyed decorating your grave as it...

Really missing you today.

Karen-you were a part of my family for a very short time--yet took a very special place in my heart. I would give anything for you to ask me one more time for a Pepsi with that little twinkle in your eye. Maddie will always be your legacy and added joy to our family. We miss you sweetie. I know you are watching over all of us. We will all make sure Maddie knows her mom loves her.

My Dearest Karen, Today marks the 1st year that you've been gone. What a long year this has been. All I can say is I love you and miss you.