The one year anniversary of Andy's death was a few weeks ago.  The day before, on July 28th, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Upward Bound scholarship ceremony where I met the seven students who will be receiving the money donated from Andy's memorial.  They were so kind and grateful.  Below is the speech I gave in front of a lot of people and yes I was nervous and yes I cried a lot.  I couldn't think of a better way to spend the day than in a place where Andy's memory was so alive.

Last week, we spread some of Andy's ashes at a tree at the Ford's cabin in the Upper Peninsula Michigan.  I played one of Andy's favorite songs he used to sing to Addison every single night before bed, The Wolves and the Ravens by Rogue Valley.  Right after a very touching moment, Spotify (a music playing app) decided to play a random song I had never heard of.  I immediately picked up my phone to look at the song to stop it and then noticed the title.  Things Will Get Better by Vian Izak.  It was so perfectly Andy.  In a moment of so much sadness, he was there supporting us and giving us a message.  Things will get better.  Things will be good.