"A lot of people will walk in and out of you life, it is only the ones that leave footprints that count." Heather Jorgensen was one of my best friends. Heather's Birthday is September 24, 1984; she went to heaven on December 31, 2001 at 1:47PM. She was in a car accident; she and her mom left the world that day. I know that they went on to a better place, but my heart breaks everytime I think about her, see soemthing that reminds me of her, or talk about her. She was a sweet, funny, pretty, outgoing girl. She touched so many lives in so many, many ways. Everyone Heather left here on Earth Misses her. I know I do. The pain that I feel right now, is unbearable. She was involved in a lot of things throughout high school. She was the president of the Griswold FCCLA, a memeber of FCCLA's state PEP team, a member of band and chorus, and a member of SES. She played Volleyball sophomore year and Softball freshman year. I will always remember that she was a very loyal friend. If any of her friends were going through something tough, she'd put that ahead of everything else; even if her and that friend were having a fight. She was caring, she put many people before herself. She was so full of life. She was so excited for Proms, and other high school activities, that she will now not be able to attend. But she made the most of every situation while she was here on earth and lived her life to the fullest. She touched so many people; I will never forget her. ************************************************************************************ Somewhere between the procrastination.... and the homework..... and the incessant forwards..... and the friendships..... and the calls to each other complaining about crushes!!...... Somewhere between the phone calls to old friends..... And the "I miss you's" & the "I love you's"....... And the "What are we doing tonight's?"..... And somewhere between all of the changing, growing... Somewhere between the classes........ And the skipping classes...... And the studying for tests....... And the pretending to study for tests....... And the downright NOT studying for tests... I forgot.......... I forgot what Hish School is all about. I forgot what it meant to cry....... I forgot that pretending to be happy doesn't make you happy........... And that pretending to be smart doesn't make you smart............ I forgot that you can't just forget the past in fear of the future.......... I forgot that you can't control falling in love........... And that you can't make yourself fall in love........... I learned that I can love......... I learned that it's okay to mess up......... And it's okay to ask for help......... And it's okay to feel like crud.......... I learned it's okay to complain and whine to all your friends for a whole day........ I learned that sometimes the things you want most you just can't have. I learned that the greatest thing about high school isn't the parties or the Basketball Games or the hook-ups... It's the friendships, which means taking chances........ I learned that sometimes the things we want to forget are the things which we most need to talk about.......... I learned that letters from friends are the most important thing. And that sending cards to your friends makes you feel better. But, basically, I just learned that my friends........ Both old and new......... Are the most important people to me in the world. And without them, I wouldn't be who I am today..... So this is a thank you For always being there " ******************************************************************************* Heather~ I love you Heather, We miss you. I hope that you are having fun in heaven. I Hope you know just how much you meant to me in our time together. You were such a special girl, and I will NEVER, EVER Forget you. Love, ~*Sydney*~ "Some People make the world special just by being in it." That was definently you, Babe. P.S. Quack. :) *************************************************************************************************** When Tomorrow Starts Without Me ** By: Unknown *********************************************************************************************** When tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry, The way you did today, While thinking of the many things We didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye, For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, So much yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, Just even for awhile, I'd say good-bye and kiss you, And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized, That this could never be, For emptiness and memories, Would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said "This is eternity, And all I've promised you." Today for life on earth is past, But here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last, And since each day's the same day, There's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, So trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things, You knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven And now at last you're free. So won't you take my hand, And share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
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