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February 25, 2016

One Year Later

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One year later I still have a hole in my heart.

One year later I find myself thinking about texting you.

One year later I check Instagram and think I should find a picture you posted.

One year later I still tear up when I hear “In Christ Alone”.

One year later I have finished sending the grief booklets to your parents.

One year later I still remember the phone call from Donna with the news as if it was today.

One year later I am still inspired by you.

One year later I still look up your blog for your spectacular recipes.

One year later I still pray for your family and loved ones who knew you for a much longer time than I did.

One year later I am grateful that I got to be your friend.

One year later I wear my teal chevron scarf and remember you.

One year later I smile because I know you are with our loving Father.  amy2

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  1. Darlene
    February 25, 2016 at 06:36 am

    A lovely tribute to your friend. It is always so hard to lose a friend and especially one so young. Blessing to you and Amy´s family.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 26, 2016 at 08:00 am

      Thanks, Darlene. It was a day that we all shared memories and photos and it was really healing in some ways.

      Reply
  2. Miranda Gargasz
    February 25, 2016 at 07:07 am

    No words. Just tears. <3

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 25, 2016 at 08:39 am

      Thanks, Miranda. It is hard day for a lot of people but I am so happy that I got the chance to be her friend for a short time.

      Reply
  3. Alicia
    February 25, 2016 at 08:52 am

    Aww. I love this! Ugly crying…

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 25, 2016 at 08:53 am

      I didn’t mean to make you cry, Alicia, but you get it. I wrote this about a month ago and never went back to edit or change because it just seemed like it was my gut writing. She is so missed by so many.

      Reply
  4. Marci B
    February 25, 2016 at 09:03 am

    I am so sorry, Beth Ann!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 26, 2016 at 07:58 am

      Thanks so much, Marci.

      Reply
  5. Katy Flint
    February 25, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Love it and you! It’s one of “THOSE” days today! Hugs!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 26, 2016 at 07:58 am

      Thanks, Katy!

      Reply
  6. josh
    February 25, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Clearly she was a good friend and a great person, she is sorely missed. This is a sweet post. Sorry for your loss.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 26, 2016 at 07:58 am

      Thank you, Josh. It was a day of sharing pictures and memories for sure. She is still in our hearts.

      Reply
  7. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    February 25, 2016 at 11:23 am

    Dear Beth Ann, please feel my hug right now. It is so difficult to lose a friend like Amy. May peace be yours today as you remember your friend. This is an endearing tribute. And how wonderful that you sent grief booklets to her parents for a year. You are a kind, caring and compassionate soul and I am blessed to call you my friend.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 26, 2016 at 07:58 am

      Thank you so much. I felt all the love coming our way and the day was a good day of remembering and sharing with all the bloggers especially memories and pictures.

      Reply
  8. dawnkinster
    February 25, 2016 at 04:25 pm

    I think about Amy quite a bit. And her family and her fiance. When the truck safety group met in DC this past October Amy was there in my heart. Hugs to all of you.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 26, 2016 at 07:56 am

      Thanks so much, Dawn. That means a lot to me.

      Reply
  9. marysena
    February 25, 2016 at 06:14 pm

    I love this. Thank you for such a beautiful poem. And thank you for writing this for those of us that just couldn’t. You said it beautifully.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 26, 2016 at 07:51 am

      Thanks so much, Mary. I just had to get it out and this is what happened.

      Reply
  10. donnahup
    February 27, 2016 at 03:05 pm

    Love you

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 29, 2016 at 05:47 pm

      Back at ya.

      Reply

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