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Happy 4th! R.I.P. B.C.!

07.04.2009 by Girl on Fire // 3 Comments

I wanted to tell everyone to have a happy and safe 4th! I plan to spend today with my family, as well as remember a friend, Ben Cooksey, who passed last year. Suicide is one of those things that just sticks with you.   My heart goes out to his family today! Remember all the good […]

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Categories // Around Our House Tags // 4th of July, Ben Cooksey, HIT & RUN, Suicide Prevention

Out of the Darkness walk

10.20.2008 by Girl on Fire // 3 Comments

Yesterday my friend Misti, all of my children and myself joined with the Cooksey Family and walked in the Out of the Darkness Walk. It was a 5K walk for Suicide prevention and awareness. Our team raised $1700 to help fund this great organization. Below are some pictures I managed to take while walking Saturday. […]

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Sponsor me at Out of the Darkness

09.29.2008 by Girl on Fire // Leave a Comment

As you know, our friend Ben Cooksey committed suicide in July. His family has set up a walk team and we have joined it. My goal is only $100, I hope to exceed this. If everyone that reads my blog, or has me on myspace or in a yahoo group just donated $1.00 I would […]

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Remembering a Friend, helping a family

07.05.2008 by Girl on Fire // 1 Comment

Taking this time to remember a friend and to reflect on life. Ben Cooksey was a very talented person. He was a musician, an artist, a friend, a son, a brother, and an uncle. I am sure he has made an impact in many peoples lifes over the years, and will be missed by many. […]

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