One year, since my life, our lives changed forever.  The first part of this last year I don’t remember much of.  I think that is kind of normal, I’m not sure.  I do know there has been a lot of lonely days and lonelier nights.  I know that the nights can be long.  I know you get through the days and nights the best way you can.  I know that life goes on, that even though you think the world should stop turning, it doesn’t.  I know that there is so much about Mickey that I miss. I know I miss his touch, his voice, his kisses, his phone calls, and being in his arms.  I know most of all that my heart hurts.  I know that I have wished for just one more minute with him thousands of times. I know that my heart hurts for my children, grandchildren, Lestley, Touch, family and friends.  I do know that Mickey will always be the love of my life.

What I don’t know is how I will ever go on with out him.  What I don’t know is why?  Why Mickey?  Why now, he was so young and had so much to give to others.  

Nothing is the same, Mickey was the one who always believe in me, encouraged me, had faith in me, who listen to my thought and dreams, he was my love, my best friend, my husband and my life. 

I have been asked what was the hardest day, and that is easy to answer, Mick’s birthday.  Why, I am not sure.  Mickey was such a force in all of our lives; I know it has been hard for everyone this last year.  The support and love of everyone has helped me and I want to thank everyone.  I really don’t know how I would have gotten through this year with out you.  Today is going to be hard for all of us, but my prayers and thoughts are with you all.