Over the past several days, I have really wrestled over how to put into words what Tyler meant (and means) to me. Like so many of you reading this, there’s no way I can take the memories that are racing through my head, the emotions that I feel in my heart, and the laughs and tears that I’ve shed and shared over the days since her leaving this earth – and fully and appropriately express the impact of our friendship on my life and the incredible legacy that she has left behind. One of the most tangible ways we hold on to those we have loved and lost is by telling stories of our lives together, looking through pictures, reading old letters, laughing at high school yearbook notes, scrolling through text conversations, replaying phone conversations over and over in our head, the list goes on. In sharing those stories with others we find that some of our stories connect. We learn things about Tyler that we never knew – things that encourage us or put a smile on our face. We hold on to each other as we hold on to Tyler. We encourage and lift each other up in ways that we may not have done before. Sharing Tyler stories creates a thankfulness in our own hearts for the privilege of knowing and loving her and inspires us to live our own lives marked by the same Joy that Tyler exemplified every day. Those who never even knew Tyler are impacted by hearing her stories – so let’s never stop telling them!
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Milly dawg
If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Tyler’s beloved Milly, she is the rescue dog Tyler adopted 4-5 years ago. Like her mom, Milly is one-of-a-kind. Literally- she is 1/2 black lab, 1/4 pug and 1/4 Boston Terrier. So she acts like a labrador in that she is very athletic, but she is small and occasionally when she’s really tired has adorable pug snorts.
Jackson Hole Marathon
Today is the annual Jackson Hole Marathon. The Jackson Hole Marathon posted this statement yesterday:
The Last Conversation I Had with Tyler by Will Field
#millydawg
I still browse through the ongoing text message thread I had with Tyler.
Inspired and Grateful by Tommy Tomlinson
It is hard to come across people in this world who truly inspire and bring out the best in others.
We are not in this alone
I have never blogged before, so please bear with me as this is a work in progress. Our family has been overwhelmed with love and support over these past twelve devastating days of pain. Tyler was so full of life and love, and touched so many people. I created this website as a way for all of us to share our pictures, videos, stories, prayers and encouraging words, not only to remember Tyler but also for all of her loved ones to keep in touch. This is meant to be spontaneous, eclectic and inspirational- just like Tyler.
Friends, family, coworkers, even strangers- anybody who would like to contribute please contact me (blairtomlinson1@gmail.com). As her dear friend Will says, we are not in this alone.
And remember donations can be made in honor of Tyler & Nix to CV Ranch where they worked with disabled and emotionally disturbed children.
http://www.boces5.org/donations-in-memory-of-tyler-strandberg-and-catherine-nix/
xoxo Blair
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