On September 6, 2011 I said the following to Morgan – it was something that I had read a while ago, and typed into my cell phone notes, because I thought it explained exactly what I thought of her.
I told her that I thought she was gifted, profound, and uniquely brilliant! Morgan said, “Oh mom…thanks, with a big smile on her face.” Now a year later I am so happy that I told her, and I didn’t keep it inside of me, thinking that I would tell her some other day…that day may never have come.
It really is important to always say what you mean, and mean what you say.
This is one of Morgan’s oil paintings that she did about 2 years before.
Morgan’s painting is amazing! What an intense soul to paint something like this! Darkness is everywhere but look at the woman in the photo…nothing but light!!
Sorry I post so many comments! Can’t seem to stay away from this blog or stop thinking about you and your family!
Take care
Melissa
Thanks Melissa – you are so sweet.
Absolutely talented. I’m sorry for your loss on such an optimistic and happy woman. I know she’s looking down on you and proud for all you’ve been doing for her. She is in ALL of our thoughts on a daily basis because of you. Coming from someone days away from Colorado, I only wish I knew her personally.
This picture is so frightening to me. It clearly is a premonition she is having on her future. I think it is absolutely chilling. But, I do find the peace of the light in the woman.
Seriously.
A friend posted your story on Facebook and I have been reading almost non-stop ever since. I am praying for your family and hope you can soon find answers, justice and peace. I am a former social worker- now stay at home mom and my husband is a federal law enforcement officer. I don’t believe in the mob mentality taking over and accusing possibly innocent people via the internet, though I have prayed and am feeling very compelled to tell you not to forget about your neighbor, E. The first time you mentioned him in your blog, the hair raised on the back of my neck. There just seems to be something not right about his interactions with you and his requests/”help”. It was curious to me that he would suggest that Morgan come to his home “if she were ever alone/scared” as opposed to “if it is an emergency/ if the stalker is there”. Certainly everyone speaks and reacts differently but I’m thinking about how my own husband would handle that situation and I’m guessing he would never suggest that a frightened, terrorized young girl come to be with him if she was alone or scared. Instead, I’m thinking he would say that he would be there if she had an emergency or if she was home alone and the stalker was actually there- he would be there to HELP- to run around and find him, call the police, guard the house until they arrived etc- not as a comfort for Morgan- that gives me the creeps. It’s been said that whoever it is, he is likely proud, confident and revels in his anonymity- right under everyone’s noses. Whoever “he” is….seems he would get pleasure from having you in his home- offering to help- AND showing you THE shirt “everyone has one”- very brazen….and very typical, as I understand. My motherly instincts are screaming at me about him in particular. I’m sure you have thought of all of this but I wanted to share my feelings and show my support. God Bless you, and I hope you and your family can feel all the love and support from everyone and may the Lord comfort and guide you.
I have Been reading this blog from the beginning since yesterday and I completely agree with you. It seems very suspicious to me that he would be there soon after it happened. That he felt the need to speak with the cops. That he wanted to know every detail and what was going on. It’s like he wants to know what she knows to see if there is a threat of her catching on. I would def look into this possibility.
It also doesn’t make sense to me why he is going around pointing the finger at other people in the neighborhood, like he is wanting to turn her in the opposite direction.
–Toni and Steve, I am so sorry for your loss and know that one day justice will be served. I am praying for your family and friends. Morgan was obviously a very loved person. And very talented also! God ALWAYS works wonders and I know he is working for you and your family.
Thank you Holly
This painting is beautiful.
Thank you – Morgan would appreciate the complement 🙂
I’ve only just started reading this very emotional blog today after seeing it on Facebook. Seeing this painting was quite jarring. I made a quite similar drawing a few years ago. I feel even more invested in your family’s story now. I hope you find a resolution, and closure. Sending you love.
Maxime – thank you so much for writing in to let me know about your feelings. Would love to hear about your drawing some day. If you ever want to communicate privately I will send you an email and you can always email me back. Take care!