December 10th
Tomorrow is the 10th. One year since our Hannah moved into God's arms.
Our family will spend the entire day together. We had decided weeks past that the 10th would be the day we put up our Christmas tree and decorations every year going forward. This year, we are decorating the tree in Hannah's favorite color.... all blue.. our meals will be comprised of Hannah's favorites. We will also decorate the bench area (which has become very special to me) dedicated recently by our neighborhood (who are very special people)..
Sitting here today, writing on her blog, I really have no idea how we got here.. we continue to hold on tight, but more so right now.. it's all so difficult.. The "one year ago today" thoughts bring back tidal waves of overwhelming feelings.
We are left with difficult memories of the past, thoughts of what the future holds for us and the painful, continued endurance of the present...
We find comfort in your continued support and well wishes. We know we are not alone in our sorrow.
Love you all,
The Turowski's
________________If you haven't been on the blog for a while, please make sure you read the previous entry "In Hannah's Memory".
Dear Bob, Heidi, Emma and Ashley:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and you will be in our thoughts all day tomorrow. Hannah's picture graces my office door so we celebrate her everyday.
All our best,
Dora Ochsenbein
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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Dearest Turowskis,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as this enormously difficult anniversary is upon you. I have continuous thoughts of Hannah Marie and I know she is an angel up there looking down on us. I visit your blog often and find comfort that you are still writing and actually helping us get through this continuing nightmare.
I know how impossible this is for you, but I wish you all the best.
Love, Michele
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It's weird for me to say, but we are "proud" of you. Hannah's got to be proud of the way you are preserving her memory with the tree, dinner of favorite foods, etc. In tears, comes a smile and maybe even some laughter. Thank you also for taking gifts to PCH for Hannah's memory. We attended a small dinner party Saturday night, and the guests brought gifts...we put them into your box after church Sunday morning, and it made us feel so good to drop them off, in the cool crisp air...and we saw the bench. What a sweet, solemn bench, with a tiny Christmas tree beside it. I plan to make my marathon training runs this week into your neighborhood, so I can sit on her bench and reflect on this life we are all given, and that which has been taken away.....God bless you all. We think about you and your precious daughters every single day.
Love,
Dave, Kelly, Logan, and Kaden Hicks (friends of the Messerschmidts')
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My Dear Friends,
I want you to know that you are in my thoughts often and tomorrow will be no exception. I will however be sure to take a few moments to recall my memories of her and try to carry a bit of the load you deal with everyday. Please know that she touched so many lives and so many people know her and your entire family's story. It has touched many, empowered many and moved many to action in the on-going fight to find a cure. For that I am grateful to all of you and for your willingness to share over and over again this very personal and painful story.
My prayers will include you all this evening and you hold a very special place in my heart. God Speed and please let me know if there is anything I can do along the way...tomorrow or any day.
Kaye
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I am so sorry for your loss which seems like yesterday to us too. Our hearts go out to you.
Pat, Pam, Patrick and Walker
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Dear Heidi, Bob, Ashley and Emma,
I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today. This has been a tragic year for your family, but you have all handled it with such bravery and grace. I'm sure Hannah is so proud of you!!
What a beautiful new tradition of decorating your tree on the 10th with all the colors of blue that Hannah loved so much. She will be there with you. Her beauty and love radiating all around you and touching your hearts.
May the Lord and Hannah help you get through the memories of this day and bring you one step closer to peace.
Love,
Lorie
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My prayers are with you often. There arent many days go past I dont pray for you or wonder how many times she has let out a big smile for you and everyone who suppotred her during her illness. Hope Thanksgiving was good and I miss you guys.
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Our prayers and tears are with you all today.
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Dear Mr. Turowski
I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you.
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Bob, Heidi, Emma, and Ashley,
My heart continues to ache for all of you. I think of Hannah and Emma, and all of you often. This is such an incredibly difficult time for your family. I pray for you daily. Hannah will the beautiful light that will shine down on you during this holiday season. She is with you and she will get you through this. God Bless you ALL!!
love,
Erin
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I'm sorry I meant the whole family
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