Okay, so you are probably wondering what in the world I am doing in this picture? Well, I'm collecting rocks on the side of the Alcan Highway. We gathered a ton of Canadian rocks in preparation to place our final Piece of Plumey.
We carried our rocks ALL THE WAY HOME. Then we made our dear wonderful pal Anthony hoist them in a bag over his shoulder and carry them to our backyard, where we placed them carefully into our intended pattern...
Piece 24 belongs exactly where we started. Because this is where the plan began....because this is where we spend our time missing our Plumey.
We saved this memory for last. It is not the funniest memory. It is not the most awkward memory. It is not the most entertaining memory.
But it is who Justin was, through and through. Who we will always remember him as.
He never went a day without telling me he loved me. In fact, he said it 20 times a day, and texted it to me probably at least 5 times a day when he was away at work. He made sure to say it to his mama, his pop, his aunt, his cousins, and his lil' bro every time he spoke to them.
I don't exaggerate when I say he is the best person I have ever known. He was the best person most people who met him ever knew.
The love of my life, he is in my heart and on my mind until the day I die.
Piece 24: Mt. Scott by the Brook, Portland, Oregon
Memory #24:
He was a family man. Some of his favorite times were eating his mom’s clam chowder, playing Phase 10 with his mom, aunt, brother and wife, and working on cars with his “Pop.” He just loved being with his family and making them laugh. It was important to him to make sure he always said “I love you” when he said hello, or goodbye, or anytime in between.
This is the view out my back porch balcony. Great right?
Well, this is the last post where we place a Piece of Plumey. I will still hop on and share memories as I think of them. When other pieces are found, I will make sure and post them on the blog as well.
Thank you so much for following our journey. It has helped me so much to remember him. To know he wasn't just a dream; he really existed. And he was mine.
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Amber,
ReplyDeleteI would have to say this is my all time Favorite post yet. All the others Were Fun and happy and Humorous and this one was well.....Just like you said this one was Justin Through and Through. This was who he was and he lived to make his family happy and to make them laugh. He will Always be one of my fondest memories. I Honestly can't wait until we can welcome him back and share all the wonderful ways he was remembered. I am truely happy that I was not only able to meet him but I got to be apart of his Family. I love you Amber and am so proud of How you chose to remember him and all his amazing memories. Your love for him has shown through this project in such a wonderful way. I am really proud of you! You are such a GREAT example to all of us.
Tiffany Atencio
This post was a perfect end to the Alaska adventure...and I'm sitting at work reading this and crying. It's perfect. We all love him and remember him so much that it's hard to breathe sometimes when we remember that he's not here with us anymore. But to be able to share so many great memories is keeping him alive to us all.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have been able to "heal" a little bit along side you, Sister. I love you and am so happy to have you with me now!
Well, if this isn't one of the most wonderful things I've ever experienced!! Amber, I love you SO much. The fact that you shared this wonderful journey with us has helped me to let go of some much needed tears in the healing process. You were married to an absolutely fantastic man. I loved everything about him, especially his love for you and family. We LOVED having him in our family. I will miss him while he's gone. I think there's going to be a huge crowd around on the day of his resurrection just waiting for him. I plan on being there. Thank you for this beautiful experience, Amber. Love, Mama Peggy xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteDear Amber,you did it! You managed to take us all with you in this amazing journey!! It has been truly a wonderful experience for me. I miss him so much, but I just tell myself he's on vacation and we will see him soon. Justin will live on in all of our hearts until the resurrection. You have made us all proud by the way you kept and honored his memory. I Love You, Karen
ReplyDeleteAmber,
ReplyDeleteToday was the first day i read any of your blogs. To be honest, it was kinda hard. But I'm glad i did. It makes me happy that you try your very hardest to keep his memories around and you enjoy talking about them and leaving little "Pieces of Plumey" everywhere for people to read as they come along them. I just want you to know that i love you and i love Justin and you guys honestly mean the world to me. Your like that big sister who i always wanted with the best husband anyone could ask for. I look forward to seeing him in the resurrection and to watch his face light up with love as you tell him your adventure you have taken as you carry out your love for him. I miss you and him so much and i really admire what you are doing. It's by far the greatest idea i have EVERRRR heard of. I love you Amber and I'm with your mom, this is a beautiful experience! :)
Love always,
Lacey J.
Hey Mrs. Florek,
ReplyDeleteAs I am sitting here reading this wiping away tears I am thinking of you! You are a strong woman that I admire. I can't imagine how much you hurt, and miss you husband Justin. I never got the chance to met him, but through this blog, the many stories Anthony shares with me, or reading other peoples stories of him I feel as though I know him. I can't wait till we all get to welcome him back and tell him about his strong wife, and his loving friends and family that never forgot him. I am here for you always, keep Jah close and remember you are never alone!!! Love Sarah, and Keoni..