My old office is now a cozy little TV room.
Kathryn and Olivia snuggled up in it tonight to watch a movie. There’s not a lot of space o do much else than watch a movie or play a game in this room, but I love having a little place right off the kitchen for Olivia and her friends.
Nick’s bedroom is now my office…….but it is still very much Nick’s room in every way possible except for the videogames and movies that have been replaced by my books and notebooks. I am with Nick in an extra-special way when I am in this room.
The memories of his too short but “so-filled-with-special-memories life” surround me when I am here.
So many autographed footballs, helmets, and photographs came to Nick from people he loved but would never meet.
I’ll never forget the night before Nick’s surgery which was on his 13th birthday.
About 20 people from our community came to the house and helped me paint and decorate this room so that Nick would be surprised when he came back home from Columbus. I stayed up until the wee hours of the morning working on the room and then slept a couple of hours before riding to Columbus with a friend to meet Tim, Nick, and my mom at the hospital. They had gone up the day before. Even Chuck Norris and Tony Shaloub (Monk) sent Nick autographed pictures. This flag was flown in Afghanistan in honor of Nick and then mailed to us.
The “key to the city ” in the picture above was given to Nick by our mayor.
I miss Nick so much, but I will forever be thankful for the privilege of being his mom.
As you enter this new year, be thankful for the privilege of sharing life with all of those you love.
Cherish every minute……..
even the tough ones. Memories are forever, and they are a gift from God.
Tammy,
Thanks so much for opening your heart and life with us! You are such a blessing, encouragement and inspiration!
And how special your “new” office is; such wonderful memories of Nick.
Happy New Year to you and your family. Keep on pressing on…
Love, Tammy A.
(Laurie’s sis!)from PA
How far you have come and how great our God is to help us heal in a way that we never think possible when going through heartache. To make that change was a wonderful gift to you and now you will be able to work amongst your angels things. My prayers continue to be with you on your healing journey. Sandy from MD
Tammy,
I am sure Nick absolutely loved his room you surprised him with.
Thank you for sharing, you have been such a blessing.
Much love,
natalie
Your new room looks great. I love how all of Nick’s things are in there too. How special. I cannot wait to work on Grant’s room. You inspire me. I love you and am always praying for you!
I love you, Tammy. With every word, you touch my very soul.
Thank you for posting these cherished memories with us.
Hope you are recovering from surgery….keeping you in my daily prayerful thoughts
patti
I remember the night that Nick’s room was painted. It was a zoo in your house!
I have turned Sasha’s bedroom into my craft room. Even though she no longer lived here it will always be her room. I feel close to her in there when I am crafting and I think sometimes it makes me more creative because of that.