The Kofford Family relocates to Colorado after 40 years as Californians. In December of 2007, Grandma Lorraine is diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer. Sadly, she passed away on Dec. 26th, 2008 after a year long courageous battle. Follow our journey as we keep Lorraine's memory alive, and as we learn to appreciate that each day we are given, is a gift to be enjoyed!

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
~Maria Robertson

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Missing you...

You know who you are...family and friends who have seen us in our Senior Prom clothes...who lived with us in college...friends who were at our wedding...friends who have been there through moving houses, to the birth of our babies, to Baptisms and First Communion. Friends and Family who we spent holidays with, who threw parties and celebrations, who mourned the loss of my dad, and helped us plan a funeral. Family and Friends who took us on trips, showing us new places, and loving us despite our flaws...Family who loved us with braces, who sewed costumes and dresses, and who took care of us when we were sick. For all those who ate dinners at our home, who took seconds (even when it wasn't that good), and for neighbors who stopped by when the house was messy, just to say, "Hello" or to bring cookies. Parents of students I taught who babysat my children, former students who still keep in touch, and friends we met through scrapbooking and sports...friends we met and whom we love through our children's preschool and elementary schools...from serving together at fundraisers, to throwing baby showers and graduation parties...to those who came to our "Goodbye Picnic" last June...I miss you, and I wanted you to know.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I didn't realize the new state quarter was out, and no, I don't have it so will you save one for me? Thanks. Good question as to what to do with the collection. Someone clever will come up with something I'm sure. Congratulations to Ashlyn on her progress on the piano--our child prodigy! I loved reading all your sentiments about friends and family. We are certainly lucky to have all of you in our lives. I'm sure the kids are excited about all the new school stuff, although maybe not too excited about starting the new school year. Seems like it's gone by quickl. Take care. Love, Mom

Kim said...

I love that you shared your heart and feelings on this post Denise. Life is full of happy wonderful memories and it is natural to miss those people. Thank you for sharing and being that type of friend to ME!

Kim said...

p.s. I also enjoyed reading some of the blogs you read as well. Just wanted to let you know.

Denise K. said...

Kim, YOU are included in the list as one of those people I miss!!!! Thanks for sharing your evening with me catching up tonight! I so enjoyed our phone coversation, and am so blessed to call you, "FRIEND!"