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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.

My husband Andy Ford died one year ago tomorrow. Coincidentally, July was Andy’s favorite month of the year for two reasons. First off, every July he spent a week along the shores of Lake Michigan - snorkeling the nearby shipwreck, rallying on the tennis courts, and participating in epic 4th of July celebrations. Of course, he always capped the week off with an exquisitely edited video documenting the shenanigans to perfectly timed tunes. His other favorite July event was this ceremony. He loved collaborating with all the students to showcase your work through this program. He would not settle for a pre-written script, that was too easy. Each year he stayed up late finding the latest music tracks and researching new ideas to bring to the video. And each year he produced an original screenplay as unique as each one of you are. The pride he had in his heart for you all and what you accomplished brought him to happy tears. He was so proud of the work you and he did together.
 
Today we honor Andy’s memory by using funds donated at the end of Andy’s life toward your future education. It is our utmost pleasure to continue Andy’s legacy within the TRIO Upward Bound program.

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.



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