Yesterday marked 18 months, and I found myself ("uncharacteristically", Katie would no doubt note!) short of things to say.
Many folks sent/posted sentiments, including my oldest sister, who emailed:
I'm
not uncognizant of the significance of today's day. One point five years -- how
the hell'd this happen...
...which pretty well nails my feelings about it: How the hell did this happen?!
Anita's Facebook post was also trenchant:
Today
is the 18th month anniversary of Katie's death. I am still so
devastated, and I wonder if that feeling will ever go away. I miss her
so much. She was the light and joy of our lives, and the world is a much
darker place without her in it. Please take a minute to think of our
beautiful daughter today and the incredible joy she brought to so many
people.
Meanwhile, the Oakton High School Theatre Department is holding a special performance of
The 39 Steps tomorrow evening (Saturday, May 12th). Part of this event is a fundraiser for a scholarship they are creating in Kt's honor:
Just like KT, this scholarship is different than
any other. We are not looking at just your school work or your activities.
Rather, like KT saw everyone, we are viewing you as a whole person, with all
sorts of quirks and personality.
We are again humbled to have been her parents and to have had this amazing person in our lives for almost 19 years.