One year feels like one day / Chad Johnson (Brother)Read >>
One year feels like one day / Chad Johnson (Brother)
On this day I find myself thinking about you more than ever. You are in my thoughts daily but today they bring out more emotion than usual because I can vividly remember this day one year ago like it was yesterday. That phone call I got from dad composed as he could be was one I will never forget. My life along with the rest of the family and friends were forever changed that instant. You have brought new meaning to my life and inspiration to continue to share the great memories we had together. There are so many I could go on forever. From your disgusting ability to berp the ABCs, extraordinary ability to draw, to your great smile I remember so well. You touched so many lives in the most simple ways by being yourself. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to and I will never forget those great memories we had. I love you and miss you. Love always.
Hard to believe its already been a year / Amy Daszkiewicz Read >>
Hard to believe its already been a year / Amy Daszkiewicz
Heather its hard to believe that it has already been a year since you have passed. I still remember the day completely when we received the phone call. I still cant believe it. Each time I visit your house I still feel like you will come walking through the door from work. I look at your room and thing back to New years time last year and playing with all the Mary Kay make-up and watching Dream House of 2004!! I still watch those shows to this day and you always come to my mind! I will never forget that weekend, the last time I saw you! We just got back from Sanibel a few days ago and all I kept thinking about is how you should of been, but I know you were there in spirit! I wish we could of spent more time with you and play around with more make-up, but I know we will be able to again some day! Love you and miss you lots!
Moments from now, it will be one year since we received a phone call that changed our lives forever. It seems like only yesterday we were in shock over the news of your accident. Knowing you would never come home again was difficult to accept. We want you to know that you will always be with us, wherever we may go. We have come to know more about you each day. We are amazed at all the wonderful friends and relationships you made in your life. We are so proud. Our lives are richer and much more fulfilled because of this. We want to share with you the love and concern that everyone has shown us. Our pain is less. How can we ever thank them for their thoughts, prayers, and gifts? We want you to know that as each day passes the memories you have given us keep us smiling. You were a gift that added so much to our lives. We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to be your Mom and Dad. Watch over your brothers for they always looked up to you even though they might not have always shown it. We love you and will keep you in our hearts forever.
Heather~ What can I say, I love you and miss you so much. I cant believe its been a year since you've gone. All I remember is that Sara called me and said Heathers been in an accident.. and after that its a blur, I was just in complete shock. How could a person so amazing as you, be taken away from all of us. I want to think that god has a better plan for you... I miss all of our late nights doing projects together, knowing that they would be due the next morning LOL we were such procrastinators... I love you. Your laugh made me laugh, your smile made the stress of school seem like there was light at the end of the tunnel. I will never forget those memories I share with you. Sweet Heather, your in my heart always.
A Poem from Heather / Emily If I was one thing, I'd be a candle Lighting the way so you can handle Your life easier without woes Not having to fight with your foes. I'd help keep you from stumbling over Things blocking your path to an open door. If I light your path, life is easier, Even strong winds, my light will not deter. No matter what, I'm here for you To cheer you up when you are blue. Do not fret when times get tough, If things look down or kind of rough. Just remember, I'm always here, In your heart, close and near. I will help you out in every way, Happiness and love in your heart will stay. Don't blow me out, that's one request Unless it's me you do detest. I do not try to hurt anyone That isn't good or any fun. But one day you may leave me behind You may no longer need my light to shine. If that day comes, go on your way And I will hope to see you again one day. If one day, I don't appear, Do not worry, do not fear I may be gone, but in your heart The light I gave you did not depart. It will be there forever and a day To always bring happiness and light your way. Farewell for now, I'm needed elsewhere If your path grows dark, in your heart, I'm there. So I'm really not gone, just not seen, I would not leave, I'm not that mean. Only one simple request that I must say, Please, never forget those who lit your way.Close
A Year Without You.... / Emily (Best Friends )Read >>
A Year Without You.... / Emily (Best Friends )
I can't believe that today marks a year that you were taken from us all...It feels like just yesterday that you and I were together; talking, laughing, hugging, having so much fun... I miss you so much Heather Ann and I don't really think that the reality of all of this has set in yet, I'm not sure that it ever will. I miss you so much...the last two weeks in Florida with the girls just weren't the same without you there. When I was at Darcy's wedding I just keep thinking that you should of been sitting right beside me...There isn't a day that goes by that I don't remember some stupid thing that we did together, we had so much fun in the years that we shared, and I wish that we could of been given more time. I'll never forget the day after we lost you...Maggie called me at 8 am on Wednesday but I was asleep and didn't want to answer. Something made me check the message though and I could tell that something was wrong, she just keep saying that she wanted to make sure that I was okay. I had no idea what she was talking about so I called her back.. She couldn't believe that I hadn't heard yet and she told me that you were gone and I just remember collapsing on the floor in Jeremy's room...I couldn't believe that God would have done this to us again, so soon after losing Jordan..I called my mom and she just kept saying "No, no, no, no..." and within an hour she and Teri, Mike, and Grandma Jolene were here in La Crosse to bring me home. I don't think that I will ever forget that morning, that day, that week of preparing to say goodbye to you forever. The girls and I spent so much time together, trying to sort through what had happened. We all still wear our bracelets that we made in your memory, I only take mine off if I'm doing something that I'm afraid will break it...Today is going to be a really hard day, and I can only imagine what it is going to be like for your parents and your brothers and the rest of your family. I feel like a part of me is missing and that I'm never going to be able to find it again. But today is a day for remembering you and all that you brought to our lives...I'll be wearing my "I Love Haj" button in your memory and I'll be thinking of you and your family all day. I love you Heather Ann, so so much and I can't wait for the day when we can be reunited.
One Year Ago Today / Trace (Friend)
Dearest Heather, I miss you so much. Its about 4am and I can't sleep anymore. I keep thinking back to all the times we were just getting to bed at 4am after staying up to chat, watch movies, or work on your never ending homework. Today is a day for remembering. I remember where I was every moment of this day, when I was at work I text messaged you, if I had only called you then maybe I could have said how much I love you and miss you. I still don't know to this day if you ever got my msg. I only know how much I regret not taking the time to call. I keep reliving the phone call from April. I remember that she left me a msg on my phone and that something was wrong, I could tell by her voice. I called her back and she told me you had been in an accident. I immeadiately asked what hospital you were at and if you were okay. She told me you didn't make it, that you were gone. I thought she was messing with me and I said "April that is not funny." She started crying and said it wasn't a joke and all I could say was, "Tell me you're lying!" over and over again. I don't remember much after that except for being taken home from work by my roommate and going hysterical like everyone else did from the shock. I remember so much about you and I and all of our friends. How Wednesday night was girls night in your room. How much fun we all had. Your laugh, smile, and many voices. I remember you coming into my room on the weekends to make me get up and have breakfast with you. Only you would climb up my loft and mess with me! I miss so much and sometimes I feel the memories slipping away. I wish that the girls and I were close again. I haven't seen them since your funeral. Maybe today will be a day to go see them and remember you together. Heather, I love you so much and I am sorry for not saying that enough. I think Emily had it right...If only we had known...but we couldn't have known. My heart and prayers are with you and your family today. One year seems like a long time, but it seems like yesterday you and I were laughing together. You were my best friend, partner in crime, and I just can't wait to see you in Heaven. Love Always, Trace Close
Thinking of you. / Donna Wimann (Friend)
I walked by your house today. The sun was finally shining and the air was crisp and cool. I always think about you when I walk by your house, and I realized that it's been almost a year since you've been gone. Even though I don't see your family as much as in the past, I admire them for their strength and dignity that they've shown throughout the past year. Darin says hi. He and Aaron look out for each other at LaCrosse. I'm glad they are roommates. Just wanted to let you know how much everyone misses you, and I'm always thinking about your family. Close
Asian Beetles / Jenny Mottl (Friend)
It's funny how I always have a story to tell about you. Yesterday, my mom found one of those Asian Beetles on the counter. I started laughing because I remember how you would catch the ones you'd find in your room and throw them in your light fixture to "fry". After you'd get done, you make some funny noise and go, "YUCK". It was funny to watch you stand on the middle of your bed and carefully toss each beetle in there.
Who does that? You, and only you. I miss having someone just as zainy and quirky. For the many wonderful people I have had in my life, no one has ever loved more and lived life more.
Hi sweetie...I just wanted to write a little note today. I've just been thinking and today last year was the last time I ever saw you...we went to Madison shopping and to the Olive Garden for dinner...I just keep thinking that if I would have known that I was going to lose you in January I wouldn't of backed out on going to the party at Wade's in Madison that next night and stayed home, I wouldn't of gone on the cruise and to Florida for the first two weeks in January and I would have called you right when I got back that Sunday...I wouldn't of gone to La Crosse right away on that fateful Tuesday and I would of taken the time to give you a call or stop by the house and see how things had been while I was gone. But I can't change the past and I feel awful every single day knowing that I hadn't given you one last hug and told you that I loved you and that you were my very best friend. I'm so lucky to have ever known you, and I wish that we would of had more time together to share in life's experiences...at our weddings, and raising our kids...you would of been like an aunt to them and truthfully, probably their God-mother...and I still can't believe that we aren't going to be able to do these things together. This next month is going to be really hard, on all of us, and I'll be thinking of you every second, wishing that you were still here with us. I love you Heather Ann, and I truly look forward to the day when I can seen you again...
I'm Spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this Year / Mom Read >>
I'm Spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this Year / Mom
I see the countless Christmas trees Around the world below With tiny lights, like heaven's stars Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular Please wipe away the tear For I'm spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs That people hold so dear But the sounds of music can't compare With the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you The joy their voices bring For it is beyond description To hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me I see the pain inside your hearts For I'm spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year.
I can't tell you of the splendor Or the peace here in this place Can you just imagine Christmas? With our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to light your spirit, As I tell Him of your love So then pray for one another As you lift your eyes above.
So please let your hearts be joyful And let your spirit sing. For I'm spending Christmas in heaven And I'm walking with the King!
Heather, I received this poem this Christmas and it helped lighten my heart. I wanted to share it with all your friends so they too can find comfort in remembering that you are enjoying the best of Christmas's... We love you and know you have been looking down on us this Christmas. Your love and goodness to all you knew is what keeps us going. Love and Kisses and Merry Christmas! Close
Merry Christmas / Emily (Best Friends ) Merry Christmas Heather Ann!! I visited with your family on Friday...your parents gave me the coolest vest, you would of loved it! I'm wearing it today for you. And your mom is making the cutests gifts for all of us girls, I know I'll think of you everytime I use it. I saw your family at church last night, and it was so strange to not see you there with them on Christmas Eve. I miss you so much, especially now with the holidays, and as we get closer to the day that we all lost you... but I know that you are up there watching over all of us, being our guardian angel. I love you and miss you so much, Merry Christmas sweetie...Close
Christmas Tree / Jen Mottl (Friend)
I put up your Christmas tree just a day late this year. The whole time I was laughing because last year I remember saying, "ba-humbug". Now here I am bringing the Christmas spirit into this house. I think Christmas has taken on many different meanings these days.
Thank you for bringing so much light to my life. I love you always, and I'm sure you're still laughing at the whole "Jenny putting up a Christmas tree scenario".
As always, you still bring great joy to my life. Close
Thankful for a Wonderful Daughter / Mom Thanksgiving is a time to look at your life and count the blessings. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to be your mom. You gave us the joy of being mom and dad to a beautiful daughter. Your smile, laughter, friendship, and giving spirit will always be with us. This Thanksgiving I couldn't help but miss you, but I knew you were with us in spirit. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I will be forever grateful for the gifts you gave us. Love you always. XXOOClose
A lot to be thankful for / Tracy (Friend)
Tomorrow marks 10 months since you've been gone. I think about you all the time especially since the holidays are coming up and I know how much you loved this time of year. You brought so much to our lives and I know that this Thanksgiving and Christmas you will always be in our hearts and that we will forever be thankful for the time that we spent laughing, crying, hugging, smiling, and just being with you. I can't help but think of the night that I left Stout when you came over with little Jenny and brought me that pie and christmas gifts while I was packing up to hit the road. I look back and wish I wouldn't have been so hasty to get out of town. Less than one month later and you were gone. Forever you will be in my heart. I will be thinking of you and praying for your family as always and especially through the holidays. I could never want anything for christmas as much as I want you back in my life. I love you Heather.
Love, Trace Close
Always In My Thoughts / Erin Scully (friend)Read >>
Always In My Thoughts / Erin Scully (friend) Hey honey, There's some nights when all I can do is think about you and tonight is one of those nights. I think of you many times a day and so many memories just come flashing in like a slide show in my head. I'm so thankful for those memories and all the times I got to spend time with you and be your friend. We recently moved out of our house and I found so many pictures of us and little gifts and cards from you. They make me miss you more but also make me so happy that I have things like that to hang on to. Patrick found your senior pictures to him. He misses you too Heather, so much. We got out his track tapes just so we can see you skipping across the infield to him to give him his pants, so he didn't have to walk around in those little shorts after the race! You're still making us laugh even when you're not here :) ! You were such a good friend to both of us, our family was so lucky to have known you! Thank you for visiting me in my dreams... they're always so similar, but they bring me so much comfort. I hug you and it feels so real, and I get to look at you and see every detail on your beautiful smiling face. I know you decide to come see and I want to thank you so much honey, it's the best gift you can give me. I wake up so happy and it makes my whole day brighter! I always pray for you family and friends, and I know you're watching over us always! I really miss you HAJ, so much it still hurts so bad. I love you with all my heart!Close
Thinking about You :) / Jenny Fravel (Friend)Read >>
Thinking about You :) / Jenny Fravel (Friend)
Hey there beautiful,
I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you :) I was studying for chemistry today on purpose with a pink highlighter, in honor of you. I miss you alot Heather; I remember last year around Halloween, you showed me your entire outfit that you and jenny had picked out, and how cool it looked when it was all put together! I also watched "the first wives club" the other day and I remembered when we watched that together......and the other night "The Grudge" was on HBO, and Bethany and I watched it for a while, but I remember I saw it for the first time with you at the cheap theater. Whenever I see Bethany working so hard on all her art projects, it reminds me of you. I have all those little hot glue dots that you colored to keep your egg from breaking for design theory and methods in my room, with a little glass angel standing next to it. Seems anywhere I look I can think of a memory of you, I just wanted to let you know that I miss you, and love you. Jenny F. :) Close
Missing you / Bob Johnson (Father)
Heather, Heather, Heather, As the holidays come and go and the seasons do the same I think about you often. I still shake my head in disbelief and wonder is this really true. When ever I see a car like yours I think about you. When I am in the car driving I think about your accident. I know I will miss you more and more but mom and I will continue to keep you with us in thought and good deeds. We probably would not be attending Nick and Darcy's wedding if it were not for you. We owe this opportunity to you. I am anxious to see the donors quilt next week in Marshfield. I am anticipating some difficult feelings but we are very proud that you are a part of this. Events in life seem to have purpose. Your passing will continue to bring a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of many. Give comfort to Grandpa Bud, Grandma B, Me-Me and all your other relatives and friends in heaven. Your brothers are doing great. Love you Close
Last Year / Cindy Kruse (Jordan's Mom )
Hi Heather, a year ago you and Emily were one of the last last ones to come through the line before Jordans funeral... You and Emily made a beautiful Spiderman blanket for Jordan(for his 21st birthday that was coming up) and you two wanted it with him. So we put it in with him to keep him warm.You and Emily were the best, we could ask questions or you us about Jordan. You girls were at the ball games cheering him on. Thank you for the wonderful friendship you gave him. Please take care of each other and all our loved ones who have passed on.We Love you and miss you both so much. Until we meet again, please watch over all of us our shining stars. Close
Always There / Jenny Mottl (Friend)
You were in my dream last night. It's the first time ever, and you greeted me with your wonderful smile. You were so excited about everything we were going to do. I almost had to stop a moment and ask myself, "Who is this crazy girl?" Ha :) Then I remembered, she's the amazing person who made everything fun. I keep thinking about Halloween and your very important costume that we spent forever looking for that day at Mall of America. Oh, I thought we'd never get to go home, but somehow we got out of there. Still, it was just so nice this morning to wake and know you're still there in so many ways always reminding me to keep having fun. I'll be sure to listen! Thank you for being there for me like no one else has ever been able to. I love you. Close
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