Save the date!

Save the date! Oct 6 is the Grand Rapids OUT OF THE DARKNESS walk in memory of those lost to suicide and for suicide prevention. I would like Team Timshel to have a big team and show our presence to make a change and bring awareness. Please please join us for this walk in memory of Erika and others lost. We can make a difference and save a life! ♥ Thank you.

(Reblogged from ispeakthroughmyself)

britney

thank you for the past 2 days…no words needed.

Love

Today we walked in Memory of Erika West.  We participated in THE STOMP OUT THE STIGMA walk.  The walk had over 1200 walkers, people who shared personal stories and another tragic suicide.  Hearts and prayers to Kelloggsville schools and their community who lost a young person yesterday.  This must STOP!  YOU can make a difference. Talk talk talk!  Share your stories!  To save a life is worth it.  Thank you all who came out!  Grandville High School had an AMAZING turn out for one of their own who they lost 2 years ago.  I am hoping Jenison will be there next year.  Bring awareness to depression, anxiety, morals and values, STOP THE BULLYING!  

Thank you to our walkers.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!  OCTOBER 6 IS THE GR OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK.  This walk is in MEMORY of people lost to suicide and suicide prevention.  We would like to have a huge team for this cause and in memory of Erika.  Please plan it now to attend!  Thank you again!  Take a stand!  Save a life!

Stomp out the Stigma Walk Sat 8:30 am GVSU Pew Campus

If you are participating in the the walk please make sure to register by Friday noon!!!!!

If you would like to walk with our team we are under:  Team Timshel in Memory of Erika Marie West.  

If you decide to walk on Sat you may register in the am, however, they prefer you are registered by noon tomorrow.

Also, please mark your calendars for the Oct 6 2012 Out of the Darkness walk.  This walk in memory of all those who passed away by suicide….to honor their memory and bring awareness and suicide prevention.  I have heard this walk is amazing.  We will have a team in memory of Erika!  I heard this a very moving event to participate in.  

If you have questions…please contact me via email llstob@yahoo.com

Thank you

Dear Erika’s friends

I don’t know how to reach all of you and keep Jerry a bit in the dark (virtual surprise).  May 27 will be six months.  If you could change your profile pic on FB and on tumblr post a pic of Erika if you have one.  Please let other people know if you would.

We will also be giving out the scholarship to the winner on May 29, I am more than sure it will be very emotional! We are heading into a bit of rough months…June is her bday and fathers day.  Please stay strong and remember your love for each other.

Thank you all for your help and support….I just want him to know as time moves on we haven’t forgotten or left her behind. 

Thank you.

I wish I could give each and every one of you the time and hugs you deserve!  I love you all! 

I wish you didn’t have pain and sorrow … 

Love….

Forever

thank you

I would like to say thank you to all of Erika’s friends.  You made a huge point to remember me on mothers day and it truly made my day much easier.  Whether it was a text, a hello, a stop over and quick hug, flowers and card (when you are stressed to the max yourselves) YOU took the time to think of me.  I KNOW that is why Erika loved you all and thought of you as family!  

Thank you. Thank you for loving and caring about Erika.  Thank you for loving and caring about me.  Thank you for being the people who you are.  I know and appreciate why Erika chose you as her friends…you are wonderful people and will be even more wonderful as you grow up even more.  I am HONORED that you took the time today to include me.

I love you all…you will never leave my heart.  

I am so honored to watch you on your journey of what we call life.  

Honored…but most of all, I could feel Erika in each of you…thank you for bringing pieces of her to me.

Honored and humbled.