3 years ago today my mom called me to tell me Wendy had been in a minor car accident.....who knew that it would start a chain of events that would forever change our lives.

I remember with such vivid detail the phone conversation I had with Wendy the 5 days leading up to her death. We talked every day......it was a time in her life where she was really looking ahead to her future..... It is interesting how events can change your life in a milisecond.

This is a tough time of year for me. Each day triggering a memory of the December 2006 events; Thanksgiving, Bothell Football championship, Survivor finale, planning Christmas, New Years plans.....Before Wendy died I lived life with such ease - such normalty - I had no idea how good I had it and what a wonderful thing I had with my sister. I took it all for granted that she would be with me for the rest of my life.

It is hard to dwell on the past 3 years without her.......I love my sister very much. I miss my sister and the joy, laughter and love she brought to my life. I ache inside and cry randomly over little things......

I am trying to focus on the joy of the Season, my family and friends and all the good things in my life. May we all find happiness in 2010 and learn to savor every day that we are blessed to live.