Michelle Lynn (Grife) Bartell

Happy New Year sis wish you were here with us to celebrate..Really enjoyed spending time with Pam, Nick, Heather and family.  I know you knew we were there giving you our love as when we brought Heather to visit later on Christmas day you wouldn't let Pam take a picture of your birthday balloons as every time she tried you would make the balloons sway to the side then when she turned away you would stand them upright.  You were there again when we took family pictures with Nick and Heather.  We all miss you so very much and know we will never forget you.  Love you forever more.

10/10/10

Michelle- Today was a very difficult day as it has been for the past year.  It's hard to believe that you, the youngest has gone before us, this was not suppose to be.  Not only do I miss you terribly, but the event has made me realize truly how important it is to treasure each day and make the most of it.  Sometimes I find myself wanting to cram more in one day then possible, not wanting to let time get away.  So from this I have learned to appreciate, and charish my children,family and friends more and to not put off tomorrow what I can do today.  This is why Timothy, Sean, Jamie, Jessica and I spent the weekend in the mountains hiking, laughing, crying and creating memories along with remembering our treasured moments shared with you.  We sent our ballons filled with love from the beautiful mountain and water front to you. As many have said you always brought a smile to our faces as you were our goofy, fun loving girl.  Missing you today and everyday... Love you sis, Arlene   

October 10, 2010

 

My heart nor my head can believe you have been gone for a year already.  I still find myself wanting to plan shopping trips with you. We had so much fun picking out new clothes with each other .We were a force to reckon with at the outlet malls !  I find myself missing all the good times we spent together.Like garage sales the State Fair,Renaissence and the family get togethers when you and the kids came up and of course the Holidays we would cook all day for Thanksgiving and Christmas and your birthday.  I feel lost without you I can't begin to explain the pain and grief I have experienced over the last year. Thank God we made so many good memories to help carry me though. These memoriies of you live on every time I think of you, which is quite often. You know how much I like tatoos so I have one in your memory on my side. So you are always by my side in what ever I do. it's also personalized with your promise of "Love Always" and your signature. MISS YOU LOTS   OXOXOX  Pam

A sisters love is a bond never broken. You three girls were so lucky to have each other & the two that remain, may your bond grow deeper with each passing day. Love you all so much