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Jackie and family I can not tell you how relieved and happy I was for all of you that your have some answers and resolve. I will keep you in my prayers always and think of you often. May God be at your side and bring you all some peace in this most trying time.

Please see News Updates for latest article written by the Grand Forks Herald on the the donations that have been made from the Hope for Gina/Benefit Fund.

Thank you for this site, I keep visiting it and keep Jill and Gina in my heart. I know they are with God in heaven, smiling down on us and am thankful they blessed us here on earth.

Unfortunately we believe Gina was unconscious from a possible seizure when she went into the water. But to be honest we really have no idea what happened so I cant completely say what happened. I did notice that article and was interested in getting in touch with the parents of those girls to find out how we could get some of those to disperse in the TRF area. Proceeds could go to the Hope for Gina fund for donations to different places that have had similar tragedies. Thanks for keeping up with us on everything, much love to you.

mcullenlsw@yahoo.com says...
Hi Jackie et all. Jackie~ I just read an article in the GF Herald regarding a new device called ResQMe which is an emergency tool that can shatter car windows and also cut seatbelts. I thought it was interesting and wondering if something like that would have helped Gina. Peace to you and God Bless! Mary

Hi Jackie et all. Jackie~ I just read an article in the GF Herald regarding a new device called ResQMe which is an emergency tool that can shatter car windows and also cut seatbelts. I thought it was interesting and wondering if something like that would have helped Gina. Peace to you and God Bless! Mary

Thanks to everyone the continues writing in this Guestbook, every word typed means so much to our families. Thank you.

It only seems a moment ago, that this all started and each month that we turn the calendar, makes me realize how fast our lives are going. We feel guilty as we are still living and not sharing our times with Gina and Jilly~ but we must go on, each day, one at a time....we have to continue to live. Despite our losses, we did not die, even though it feels like we did. I understand Jeremy exactly how you feel about going back home, alone. I have done it for several years already and it is always hard. I hate to tell you that, but I want you to know that it is normal and part of the grieving. I don't stay there much, I spend times with friends and family and my new boyfriend. It will all come with time. But the being alone is hard for me.....I am not meant to be alone. I have relied on my two dogs, who are so much a part of me, when the tears fall they are right next to me licking them away. They grieved too, in their own way, the loss of a good friend. My one dog would not quit pacing and waiting for weeks. They do not understand, nor do we? We can only rely on God to comfort us. He is our Father and Mary is our Holy Mother. She prays for us and holds our hands during this difficult journey. They will never desert us, they are always with us so we realy are never alone. Losing ones spouse/ sisters, daughter in the family unit changes it all. The memories are good to share and help laugh away a lot of the tears we shed or the hurt we feel in our hearts. I pray for Peace to come and your heavy hurts to be unburdnened from the loss. I know there is little I can say to make it different or better, but know that I share the same pain, the loss and hurts. It helps to talk to someone, a pastor or friend, or even a counselar to overcome some of the deep hurt inside. Journaling helps to write down your thoughts and pain and hurt and love each day. Sometimes it makes you feel exhausted writing those feelings down, and that is part of the healing. I wish you peace and joyful days to come. Sunshine on your shoulders and a smile to lift your hearts. My prayers are forever with you all. Hugs and love,
Connie

Jeremy T Anderson says...
The past few days have been hard on me. I never forget these girls but some days they just move back a little into the shadows, but then they come back to the front and in the light. Those days are the toughest for me. I think of all the good times we had and all the good times we could still be having. I used to enjoy going on trips and coming home, now, i don't enjoy going on the trips, and i don't enjoy being at home. I don't know what truly makes me happy anymore. Two of the people that used to make me laugh and happy are no longer here. I hope i can find my happiness one day again.
Missing my girls! JT

I know what you mean. No matter how busy I try to be in life...the memories start to fade and then it all comes back. I wish so much to talk to Gina again. She was always such a good listener. When I needed someone to talk to I could always count on her to make me laugh. Its amazing how such little things each day spark a memory of her life.

Please see Memorial for Gina Link, there are pictures of the Trailer that was donated by the Anderson and Hanson families in memory of our loved ones we lost. Thank you.