Ginger- It has been a while since I have written about you, but you are in my thoughts each week. I think God works in ways in which we are open to. I spent lots of time at the beach this summer and was visited by many white butterflys. I know that is God's way of telling me you are at peace, as chasing butterfly's was one of your favorite things to do. Of course, I would never let you hurt them, but I knew how much you enjoyed the chase. You made my day by greeting me at the door when I was a little girl coming home from school. Dad says you always knew what bus was mine and would get so excited when I was coming home. My best memories of you were walking in the long grass fields near our house. Sometimes you would run and "roll" in the mud and worse! It didn't bother me but the smell was hard to keep from mom who had to give you a bath. I knew that was your way of being a free spirit and I think more people need to roll in the mud, but they are to busy being practical. Your last day on Earth stays with me Ging. You were laying on the grass and couldn't move. I was being rushed off to school but I found some time to be with you as I knew you were hurting. Even though I was so young, I knew when you lifted your head and stared in my eyes, that was the last time I would see you alive on Earth. I was called out of Science class for an early dissmisal that sad day. I walked through the hall knowing my best friend had died. I now know that you are running in an even bigger field with even more butterflys. I know the day will come when we will walk again together. Until that time, know that you will always be with me, and that the best times in my life were spent with you- Love and kisses- Dana