I couldn't have gotten luckier getting parents like you two. You are honestly the best parents in the world. I checked.
When I got into that stupid car accident, you guys were there for me every step of the way, even when I couldn't walk. You stayed at the hospital with me, you stayed in Rehab with me, you cried with me, and you laughed with me. You helped make the pain go away. Heaven forbid that I couldn't fall asleep and sure enough one of you would be there until I could. This accident happened three years ago, and to this day, it still impacts me. I don't think I could have healed so fast if you guys weren't there every step of the way.
When James died, you guys sat with me until I couldn't cry anymore and needed to be alone. You listened patiently when I would have little sobs in between the stories I was trying to tell you about something crazy that him and I did, and when I finally broke down and couldn't talk anymore, you were there to hold me. You understood the heartbreak I was feeling, and you knew that it would take some time for things to get better. On my darkest days, you reminded me that love is everything, and that I could pull through this. Every time that I would start crying you would always tell me "James wouldn't want you to be sad." and every time I would say "I don't want to be sad, it's just that a major part of my heart is missing." I was trying so desperately hard to find it. I did when you guys asked me to go through my school things and I found a card from him and his brother. I found something that James had given me and I wouldn't have if I didn't go through those things. It still hurts me some days, but you two are always there.
You also believe in me, Michael and Tim so much. If we wanted to do anything, you guys tell us to go for it and follow our dreams. (Only exception is if we wanted to be a drug dealer or something) Like with my singing thing, you tell me I can do it, I just have to want it enough.
You are truly amazing parents, and I love you both more than words could ever describe. You mean everything to me. You're a couple of my best friends. I love you mom and dad!
Love always and forever,
Jenna Rae Marie
Monday, July 25, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Dear Emma
First off let me start by saying how incredibly talented you are as a photographer. Okay, now that I got that off my chest, I have a bit to say to you.
You are a special kind of person. Not only have we not officially met, but you talk to me like you've known me for a very long time. I feel like I've known you for a very long time. No matter what the situation I am in, whenever I'm really sad, you're there for me. You never have to respond, but you always do. You have such a way with saying things that make me feel better instantly. You're a true beauty, inside and out, and one in a million. We're almost perfect strangers, and yet I can trust you like one of my close friends.
So thank you, for being one of the most amazing people that I have ever got the pleasure of talking to. =] =]
~Jenna Rae Marie.
You are a special kind of person. Not only have we not officially met, but you talk to me like you've known me for a very long time. I feel like I've known you for a very long time. No matter what the situation I am in, whenever I'm really sad, you're there for me. You never have to respond, but you always do. You have such a way with saying things that make me feel better instantly. You're a true beauty, inside and out, and one in a million. We're almost perfect strangers, and yet I can trust you like one of my close friends.
So thank you, for being one of the most amazing people that I have ever got the pleasure of talking to. =] =]
~Jenna Rae Marie.
Dear Future Boy.
Here I am sitting and thinking what I would say to the boy who will capture my heart, give me butterflies, and slap a permanent smile on my face. I don't know what I want to say to you, or how to say it. All I know is that our love is going to be amazing. I'm not talking about storybook "You'll be the prince and save me from the dragon that you'll slay to win my heart over." I'm talking about the let's gaze under the stars, talk about everything, hold hands, let's get into fights and apologize and be real with each other.
I'm not perfect, and you're not perfect, but love is perfect. I believe in soulmates, and how you feel when you meet your soul mate. You feel completely whole. The story that I heard took place back in ancient Greece, and humans had 4 arms, 4 legs, and a single head with two faces. Zeus was afraid of the power that the humans had and split them in half, and they are condemned to search for their other halves. So I'll wait for my other half, and hopefully he's waiting for me, too.
Maybe I'll meet you tomorrow, maybe I've known you for a long time, and maybe you're someone that it just hasn't clicked for me yet. All I can say is that we have all the time in the world to find each other and until that day comes, I'll miss you.
Love always,
Jenna
I'm not perfect, and you're not perfect, but love is perfect. I believe in soulmates, and how you feel when you meet your soul mate. You feel completely whole. The story that I heard took place back in ancient Greece, and humans had 4 arms, 4 legs, and a single head with two faces. Zeus was afraid of the power that the humans had and split them in half, and they are condemned to search for their other halves. So I'll wait for my other half, and hopefully he's waiting for me, too.
Maybe I'll meet you tomorrow, maybe I've known you for a long time, and maybe you're someone that it just hasn't clicked for me yet. All I can say is that we have all the time in the world to find each other and until that day comes, I'll miss you.
Love always,
Jenna
Monday, July 18, 2011
Dear James
I don't know where to begin.
It's been a bit over a year and from time to time, I still think about you. When I say from time to time, I mean at some time during the day, something reminds me of you. The pain has dulled a bit, most of the time when I think of you, I smile. I smile really big.
I've told you a million times how much you've changed me, but you have; both when you were alive and now. I believe with my whole heart that you were and are my soul mate. My best friend. You've made me a better person, you helped me find my voice, and most of all, you believed in me so much.
You were the person to keep me grounded and told me every time we talked that I have the right to be loved by someone and that one day some guy is going to be so lucky because no one will ever love him as much as I do. I still feel doubt sometimes, but your voice always plays in my head to stop doubting myself and stop worrying. Everything will fall into place when it needs to.
I also want to thank you. You were the best thing that could have ever happened to me. Everything happens for a reason, as much as I want to know the reason why God took you out of everyone's lives when you were so young, I won't know until I see you again in heaven. I know you're here, from time to time I can feel you give me a big James hug and let me know that everything's going to be alright. You're my angel and I love you more than words could ever describe.
Love always and forever,
Jenna Rae Marie Kvale
It's been a bit over a year and from time to time, I still think about you. When I say from time to time, I mean at some time during the day, something reminds me of you. The pain has dulled a bit, most of the time when I think of you, I smile. I smile really big.
I've told you a million times how much you've changed me, but you have; both when you were alive and now. I believe with my whole heart that you were and are my soul mate. My best friend. You've made me a better person, you helped me find my voice, and most of all, you believed in me so much.
You were the person to keep me grounded and told me every time we talked that I have the right to be loved by someone and that one day some guy is going to be so lucky because no one will ever love him as much as I do. I still feel doubt sometimes, but your voice always plays in my head to stop doubting myself and stop worrying. Everything will fall into place when it needs to.
I also want to thank you. You were the best thing that could have ever happened to me. Everything happens for a reason, as much as I want to know the reason why God took you out of everyone's lives when you were so young, I won't know until I see you again in heaven. I know you're here, from time to time I can feel you give me a big James hug and let me know that everything's going to be alright. You're my angel and I love you more than words could ever describe.
Love always and forever,
Jenna Rae Marie Kvale
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Dear Ryker Phillip
I'm going to take you back to the day I found out you were going to be born: August 21, 2010. Let me add that your grandma and I went to Build a Bear and found the perfect bear to get you, his birthday was August 21st. We knew that you would be born then. We were kind of right.
I was helping out with orientation for my school, and I got a call from your daddy saying that you were almost here. I screamed with joy and needed to immediately find a ride to Fargo to meet up with my parents. I would have driven myself, but I had never driven in Fargo and it was night. So instead, a girl who I barely knew offered up a ride to me. I almost cried with joy. This girl didn't even know me and with barely an introduction, she gave me a ride to Fargo where we met up with my mom and dad. The excitement to finally meet you kept growing and growing- as did my need to sleep.
We spent a while in the hospital and finally your daddy came into the room and said that you were here. I got to go and see you, and you were this perfect little boy, and of course,being who I am, started crying. I don't think I've loved anyone as much as I love you.
Every day I get to see you grow and do something new. One of my favorites is when you start dancing and moving your head like Ray Charles. You're such a happy baby and down to earth. I can't wait to see you grow up.
Your baby sister is going to be here in a couple months. I hope you take care of her like your daddy and uncle took care of me. They're the best brothers I could have ever asked for. Never forget that people come and go, but family is forever, and you can't choose them. (Sorry!) Love you so much Ryker. <3
Love always,
Auntie Jenna
I was helping out with orientation for my school, and I got a call from your daddy saying that you were almost here. I screamed with joy and needed to immediately find a ride to Fargo to meet up with my parents. I would have driven myself, but I had never driven in Fargo and it was night. So instead, a girl who I barely knew offered up a ride to me. I almost cried with joy. This girl didn't even know me and with barely an introduction, she gave me a ride to Fargo where we met up with my mom and dad. The excitement to finally meet you kept growing and growing- as did my need to sleep.
We spent a while in the hospital and finally your daddy came into the room and said that you were here. I got to go and see you, and you were this perfect little boy, and of course,being who I am, started crying. I don't think I've loved anyone as much as I love you.
Every day I get to see you grow and do something new. One of my favorites is when you start dancing and moving your head like Ray Charles. You're such a happy baby and down to earth. I can't wait to see you grow up.
Your baby sister is going to be here in a couple months. I hope you take care of her like your daddy and uncle took care of me. They're the best brothers I could have ever asked for. Never forget that people come and go, but family is forever, and you can't choose them. (Sorry!) Love you so much Ryker. <3
Love always,
Auntie Jenna
Friday, July 8, 2011
My First Letter
Before I dive into my first letter, just wanted to let everyone know that I have been kind of inspired to start writing letters to God and everybody else. I want to write my feelings, hopes, dreams, and anything else I can think of. I hope you all enjoy this new thing that I'm starting. =]
~Jenna
Letter #1
Dear God-
I know you exist, there's not a doubt in my mind. Starting sometime soon (hopefully) I will be beginning a journey and get baptized and confirmed into the Catholic church. I need Your help to guide me.
I am so thankful for all the people in my life. I have You to thank for that as well. You have given me strength to find out the people whom I am supposed to surround myself with. I have the positive people who love me for everything that I am. You have also given me the most wonderful family that I could ever ask for. Thank you for watching over us.
It's amazing to me, because as I am writing this letter, I feel overcome with happiness and the feeling of being calm. It's like all is at peace with the world.
I feel like I should have so much more to say right now, but I really don't. Just a big "thank you" to everything you do and everything that happens in my life. There are a couple things that I have yet to still understand, but with time, I will.
For right now, that's all I really have to say.
Love always,
Jenna Rae Marie
~Jenna
Letter #1
Dear God-
I know you exist, there's not a doubt in my mind. Starting sometime soon (hopefully) I will be beginning a journey and get baptized and confirmed into the Catholic church. I need Your help to guide me.
I am so thankful for all the people in my life. I have You to thank for that as well. You have given me strength to find out the people whom I am supposed to surround myself with. I have the positive people who love me for everything that I am. You have also given me the most wonderful family that I could ever ask for. Thank you for watching over us.
It's amazing to me, because as I am writing this letter, I feel overcome with happiness and the feeling of being calm. It's like all is at peace with the world.
I feel like I should have so much more to say right now, but I really don't. Just a big "thank you" to everything you do and everything that happens in my life. There are a couple things that I have yet to still understand, but with time, I will.
For right now, that's all I really have to say.
Love always,
Jenna Rae Marie
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