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I would not change a thing- for every experience I’ve had has made me the person I am today. I have the two best parents a girl could ask for- they have guided and protected me. They have taken me to places- beautiful places that many people can only dream of. They have given me the tools I’ve needed to succeed. I am fortunate- luckier than most. 

I also have three brothers. Everett- the oldest and wisest, the engineer. Chris- the second to oldest, the one I can talk to and laugh with, the one who understands me the best. Then Warren, closest to me in age, my partner in crime, a real cowboy, the one that passed away at 17. 

I was a sophomore in high school and he was a senior, and in the blink of an eye he was gone. I was with him- it was 7:13 on a Wednesday morning. The truck was unrecognizable. There was a reason I survived- and like I said, I would not change a thing. Although I don’t understand why he had to be taken so soon, I do know that God does not make mistakes. It will be seven years in October- seven years is a long time. 

Warren’s death has been the hardest thing I have ever gone through- those of you who have lost a loved one can relate. It hits close to home, closer than any other trial I have gone through. I am a stronger person because of this, my family is stronger, our relationships are stronger and because of this we will never take each other for granted.  

My Beauty Of A Family

Dad, Mom, Everett, Kristin, Me, Wade, Alison, Chris

Wyoming 2005

 Warren

Growing Up

“You have to go back to the beginning to understand the end”