I can see it in everyone’s eyes – whenever family and friends are together enjoying each other’s company and having a celebration, there is something no one wants to mention, there is always something missing, and it’s Morgan. Our sweet, gentle Morgan, whom everyone loved.
Morgan’s light was breathtaking…from the moment she was born and she looked into your eyes you would become mesmerized. 
Now here come the holidays and once again Morgan with not be with us. It is almost the 4th anniversary of her murder and I am not quite sure what to do. If any of you have any suggestions as to how to go about honoring her life, and raising awareness on this upcoming December 2nd please let me know. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.
Team Morgan, you have been the wind beneath my wings all these past years and I would love nothing more than to feel the force of that wind on December 2nd. Thank you all so very much!
My daughter was 14 when her father died from ALS. She remembers him on his birthday and his death day by drinking chocolate milk, something he always had in his refrigerator and drank everyday. I always make sure that there is chocolate milk in her fridge for her on those days. I think remembering special people on special days in this way is great. You might consider having a birthday party for the family on her birthday, or a holiday dinner that is just for Morgan sometime during the holidays. Make it all about her favorites and what she would have wanted if she were there from food to music to rituals. Do something as a family every year for her, such as plant a tree, or tulips, or some special project that you can develop over the years. Have a place that you develop for her. Her name does not have to be on it, but it can be Morgan’s place where you keep it clean, maintain it, add to it. I think doing something takes the frustration and energy and puts it into a positive. There are many such possibilities. Bless you during the holidays. They are hard for many people and many people have challenges and struggles.
Thank you Rita, that is such a wonderful idea. We have had close friends plant a tree with a plaque, we always make Morgan’s favorite foods and desserts on her birthday, but I would love to do a very special garden for her. One that would attract dragonflies and lots of birds. We try to play her favorite music, but it still makes us cry. I don’t know if it will be a little easier once her case gets opened and someday there is justice. Bless you and your daughter too during the holidays – it is a hard time for many. It is also a good time to remember the fun times and special moments we were all lucky to have with those we loved.