Twenty years seems like a long time.  And yet, there are times that it’s like the blink of an eye. It feels like forever and just yesterday at the same time. Today, the feelings & emotions are as real as they were on November 2, 2005. Almost like a kick to the gut, I’m back in the moment when the nurse told me Terry was gone. 

A lot has occurred in twenty years with our children: 2 state wrestling tournaments, numerous drum line wins, 2 high school graduations, a college graduation and a masters degree. Two weddings, two homes purchased, two successful careers and a beautiful grandson. 

I’ve worked at Amoco, BP, Nexen, SBM, Hess, Big 6 and Wisco Moran. Now I’m retired from the oil patch and work at WCE as the receptionist. Every time I get to dress up in a theme week, I remember Terry. We had so much fun shopping for costumes for VBS , Westland kids & Westland Players. 

I never see pink foam board at Home Depot without remembering Terry’s creations. From snakes to castles to sheep, his creativity was unlimited.  That same pink board is making an appearance this year for the Christmas Village Terry built through the years.   It will be proudly displayed this year with some additions. 

It’s been twenty long years, but the memories are still strong and vivid. The kids and I have moved on with our lives, but our hearts will never forget, our tears will never dim and  the memories will always remain.  We miss you Terry!