Remembering and honoring Jackie since her death
87th Old Fiddler's Picnic Hibernia Park, Chester County.
A very special gift from Nicole.
I love you girl, thank you so much!
There's no chance for us
It's all decided for us
This world has only one sweet moment set aside for us
Who wants to live forever
Who dares to love forever
When love must die
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Jackie & Kevin Burkholder
Jackie Burkholder
Jackie Burkholder
Jackie, I will always be falling in love with you
Gift cards & Kindness cards at Bistro on 10.
Celebrating #GivingTuesday & #Anniversary.
BElieve THEre is good in the world.
Only love can bring the rain
That makes you yearn to the sky
Only love can bring the rain
That falls like tears from on high
For me there is no other. For me you are my love, heart and sole, eternal.
Flowers for Kate & Jackie, Pancake Muffins with milk chocolate, white chocolate and bacon.
You're the best thing to ever happen to my heart.
You're the sweetest thing to ever happen to my life.
You're just what I'll always want...
and more than I'll ever deserve.
The sweet smell of a great sorrow lies over the land
Plumes of smoke rise and merge into the leaden sky:
A man lies and dreams of green fields and rivers,
But awakes to a morning with no reason for waking
He's haunted by the memory of a lost paradise
In his youth or a dream, he can't be precise
He's chained forever to a world that's departed
It's not enough, it's not enough
His blood has frozen & curdled with fright
His knees have trembled & given way in the night
His hand has weakened at the moment of truth
His step has faltered
One world, one soul
Time pass, the river rolls
And he talks to the river of lost love and dedication
And silent replies that swirl invitation
Flow dark and troubled to an oily sea
A grim intimation of what is to be
There's an unceasing wind that blows through this night
And there's dust in my eyes, that blinds my sight
And silence that speaks so much louder that words,
Of promises broken
(these pictures were sometime after but around the same era)
Happy "First Kiss" Jackie. I love you and miss you ♥♥♥
A party at Dale's house (imagine that). I was sitting in the chair. I looked at Jackie on the couch and she was looking at me. I got up, sat next to her, and without saying a word, I kissed her. I just knew.
And the magic began.
We first met right here. Dale and I were sitting outside the front door. As Jackie walked up the sidewalk, Dale said to me "this is the girl you're going to marry".
Jackie,
I have loved you
since the day we first kissed
and I will love you
until the day I die.
Thank you for all of the wonderful days and years. I've been so lucky to have you and love you and to be loved by you.
I love you and miss you always
Kevin
A wonderful evening at Stella Rossa Ristorante (in Downingtown) with family to remember, honor, love, and celebrate Jackie's birthday. Nicolle Zell made a lovely evening even more extraordinary with a truly inspiring version of Pearl Jam's "Just Breathe" dedicated to Jackie.
Thank you Nicole; Thank you everyone. Much love!
I can still remember the first time I saw her. Our first kiss was on August 8, 1981. We were married in May of '84 and our daughter was born in March of '85. I think, if I tried, I could count the days we were apart since then; and even on those few days we always talked. Through a big part of my career, I worked from home so Jackie and I spent most of our time with each other. Jackie was my best friend and partner. We did everything together, vacations, weekend camping and hiking, music festivals and concerts, family gatherings (she has 9 brothers and sisters), and more; and always supported each other. We learned, discovered, and grew up together. We shared a love of music that leaves a soundtrack that is so difficult to listen to now. On Valentine's, we always had flowers and candy for each other, gift bags with cute and/or silly gifts. More often than not, Jackie would make a wonderful dinner for the two of us rather than going out. Jackie died on October 1, 2012 and I love her and miss her today as much as I do everyday.
Jackie,
Because of you,
I've known so many good times
and laughed a whole lot,
But best of all,
I've known what it feels like
to love with my whole heart...
and it's all because of you.
Happy Valentine's Day
I love you and miss you
Kevin
A wounded dove. He's been here for more than a week. Bear (the dog) caught him and either caused his wounds (a broken wing) or was able to catch him because of his wounds. I tried to feed him and give him shelter but, alas, I think the cat got him yesterday.
The lake is frozen over
The trees are white with snow
And all around
Reminders of you
Are everywhere I go
It's late and morning's in no hurry
But sleep won't set me free
I lie awake and try to recall
How your body felt beside me
When silence gets too hard to handle
And the night too long
And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love and happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by
Oh I miss you now, my love
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas, my love
Sense of joy fills the air
And I daydream and I stare
Up at the tree and I see
Your star up there
And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love and happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by
Open house on Tuesday 10/1 and again on Saturday 10/5.
(I wasn't thinking through the week and didn't pull out the camera much to get shots of everyone that was here and the activities that took place)
Butterfly
Some of Jackie's T-Shirts, Unicorn blanket
Memorial candles
Jackie's star - Orion, RA 5h 60m 30.24s D 19º 17' 50.18"
From the Huller family
From the Huller family
Jackie's angel, memorial candles
Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz
Dinner at The Bistro on 10
Nicole Zell at The Bistro on 10
Late night washer-toss
Late night washer-toss
Late night washer-toss
Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz
Jackie's angel, memorial candles
Jackie's angel, memorial candles
Jackie's angel, memorial candles
“Our love for you spreads its wings so wide that in soaring it blocks the sun. And when this shadow passes over us, we call it grief.”
Jackie,
Someone like you happens once in a lifetime...
I'm so glad you happened in mine.
Happy Birthday. I love you and miss you.
Flowers, candle, "Wizard of Oz" anniversary DVDs, new "Oz: The Great and Powerful" DVD, a bird feeder, birthday card, a note from Kimargret and Karen made a wonderful flower wreath for Jackie.
Dinner at The Windmill in Morgantown PA. We had reservations at the Bistro on 10 but when we got there, their electric transformer had blown and they were without power. Luckily, The Windmill could accommodate the 17 of us on short notice.
True love is finding that one special person...
...and spending the rest of your life being glad you did.
The Sanctuary at Miss Jackie's House
The Love of my Life
From the first time we met, I knew there was something wonderful and unique about you.
Something that reached out and drew me to you completely.
You're my wife, my friend, my partner...
and the love of my life.
I love you, and miss you
Forever.
“Where do I go now? What is my task? Am I to heal? Can a scar cover the lack of you? Am I to move on? I’ve lost the knack of locomotion. What now? Where now? Who shall I be now that I can’t be yours?”
