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Livin' on a Prayer

The first time I heard Bon Jovi I was entering into 7th grade.  From the moment I heard them I LOVED them!  Still do.  Again, they are one of those bands that maybe I should apologize for but can't!  :)

Sarah LOVED Bon Jovi.  And so today's song of the day is in her honor.  Sarah is my lifelong bestie.  Our parents were best friends, in each other's weddings, and we were born 6 weeks apart.  Despite living several states apart for the majority of our lives we remained close.  In November 2008 Sarah was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and on December 23, 2008, just 6 weeks after she was diagnosed, she passed away barely into her 34th year of life leaving behind a husband, 3 daughters, and family and friends.  Today, October 10, is her birthday.  She would have been 36 today.  Next to my parents she was the person in my life I knew the longest and the best.  I miss her everyday.  Not one day goes by that I don't think of her at least once.  Her email address is still in my contacts, her phone number still in my phone, and I visit her Facebook page at least once a week.  She may be gone from us physically but she is forever in my heart. 


Sarah and I about 1 year old or so

Here's to you Sarah!  xoxoxo

Livin' on a Prayer

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