Attention friends in Colorado and everywhere…

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fohvamp-logo-bwFamilies of Homicide Victims and Missing Persons (FOHVAMP) is a truly amazing organization – one that has continually helped us in our quest for justice for our daughter Morgan. They are a nonprofit out of Colorado.  I know every dollar they receive is put to good use helping many, many families trying to find justice for their loved ones, just as we have been trying these past 4 years.  Steve & I, as well as others we know have just made donations to them.  Please consider going online to their website’s donation page http://www.unresolvedhomicides.org/you-can-help/ and click to make a tax deductible donation before the end of the month – it would be extremely helpful.  Even a $1 donation, when combined with others, adds up.

Colorado has a backlog of 1,750 unsolved murders dating back to 1970. The killers of these victims have never been prosecuted for these murders. They walk among us. They live in our neighborhoods. These murderers, who have escaped justice, pose a serious threat to the safety of every Colorado citizen.  Since 2001 FOHVAMP has advocated for the families of cold case homicide victims and persons missing under suspicious circumstances in Colorado. By bringing together families and friends united by a common tragedy, FOHVAMP mentors these individuals seeking justice for their loved ones.

Please know that every little positive thing we do in the pursuit of helping others, even something as small as donating a $1 to an organization like FOHVAMP, can help make the changes in this world that we all want to see.  We all love our families, and want to protect them – solving murders, and stopping a killer will always make our world a little safer…and really who wouldn’t want that?  Thanking you in advance for making a difference.

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THE FIRST DAY OF WINTER IS HERE – DECEMBER 22nd

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It’s the first day of winter and I would like to send you all warm wishes today and throughout the rest of the season.  Morgan loved winter, because in Colorado that meant snow…and usually lots of it.

Right after Thanksgiving we would usually purchase a tree permit from the forestry service in order to hike up the mountain in search of a Christmas tree that we would then cut down and bring home to decorate.  That meant sledging through the deep snow, falling down, getting cold and wet, and at the same time laughing, enjoying nature, and drinking lots of hot chocolate.  It was an immense amount of fun and I can still remember it like it was just yesterday.  I miss those adventures, but again, I am extremely grateful that I have those beautiful memories.  Justice for Morgan!

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December 22, 2015 – Missing Morgan

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Another day, as we get closer to the end of the year, and wondering why it is taking so long to get an investigation officially open in Morgan’s case…and at the same time knowing the “why.”  It’s just that I understand the “why” is important, I get that, but at the same time it seems so unfair that it is taking this long.

I miss Morgan’s little feet in her ballet shoes, up on her toes (as in the picture below).  I remember being in the kitchen making dinner and she would walk into the kitchen in her ballet shoes, up on her toes, and show me the latest thing she accomplished in ballet.  She was so happy, and she was proud of herself, and always wanted to share with me.  It is times like this morning that I just want to scream out that it is NOT fair!  It is NOT right!

I want Morgan back.  No one had the right to horrifically take her life her against her will – no one!   But they did, and now we are all left with a gigantic hole in our hearts.

We miss you Morgan…justice for Morgan!

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Another Memory With Morgan…

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Memory of a fun vacation in Las Vegas…tickets for Phantom of the Opera, amazing dinner at the new Mario Batali’s restaurant, along with so many other adventures.  I loved our vacations together.  Today I am grateful for such wonderful memories with Morgan.

Morgan, Steve, me & Ryan (Morgan’s big brother)

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It’s Almost Christmas – Memories Remain Forever…

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Morgan and Toni ChristmasMorgan & me on Christmas morning.

Memories of all our Christmas’ up until 2011 when we lost Morgan.  I remember every happy moment.  Her favorite breakfast on Christmas morning was either her dad’s Macadamia Nut French Toast, or my Eggs Benedict…we took turns making a special breakfast every Christmas morning, and if her brother or sister happened to be in town they were over in a heartbeat for breakfast, and to open presents, directly following breakfast.  It was a relaxing day, cooking all day, football on TV, playing games, and then an early Christmas dinner with friends and family at our house.

Morgan would always help in the kitchen.  Her brother and sisters were excellent chefs as well, always participating in the final menu.  Morgan was usually in charge of the desserts – her favorite thing to cook.  While I did the main course, her brother and sister worked on the side dishes.  After dinner there was lots of fun, usually ending in a late night.  The twinkle of the Christmas lights, Morgan playing her keyboard, and everyone singing Christmas carols – a magical time that can never be repeated as Morgan is no longer here, but when our family gets together on Christmas and we are all missing Morgan, we can still feel her.  My little granddaughter found a little ball with happy faces on it the other day and sent me a text to tell me it was from her Aunt Gigi (Morgan) – it was a present that just appeared and this little 6 year old was positive it came from Morgan.

Christmas is bittersweet for our family, but we continued to be blessed with the wonderful memories Morgan left us with as well as the loving presence we still feel from her.  Believe in the magic…and celebrate the wonders with the ones you love.