The Subject line is the day that two of my friends were killed in a car accident along with their best friend Kimmy. Not a day goes by that they aren't missed. Brittany and Bionca Toombs were two of the most amazing girls that I have ever come in contact with. Their smiles could brighten up a room and it was rare to see them w/out a baby or little kid in their arms.

Their love for their friends, family, and for Jesus shone through them like a bright light.

*Brittany is my shining star and Bionca my glowing moon.*

Today is February 5, 2006. It's been 3 whole years since their death. To some this might seem a long time, but to me it seems like yesterday.

Memories flood through my mind and I see their faces flash into view. I grew up with these two girls and their little brother Randy who I am still friends with to this day. Their family has become like my family and I love them dearly. Although they are not physically here they are here with us in our hearts today--especially in those who were close to them. I won't admit that it's not hard but I know that they are up in Heaven with Jesus. I know one day, one day soon, we'll be reunited once again.

Brittany was 14 when she died and Bionca had just turned 16. It seems like only yesterday we were planning VBS and laughing till we were crying over a nice big cheesy pepperoni pizza.

It's things like there which will stay with me--forever.

R.I.P. Brittany - 7/11/88 - 2/5/03

R.I.P. Bionca - 1/24/87 - 2/5/03

"Forever In Our Hearts---Until We Meet Again"

This one is for you two:

Trading In My Sorrows:

I'm trading my sorrow
I'm trading my shame

I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

Chorus:

And we say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord

Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord

Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted not abandoned

Struck down but not destroyed

I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure

And his joy's gonna be my strength

Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning

I love you two so very much.

~~Teresa~~