Michael, Jillian, Makayla & Bryce Casey Tribute

Tried writing a few times but now its time-
Jill , we had some fun adventures over the years, you were one of the best road tripping partners I ever had. Cruising down the open road in the volvo, tunes blasting, legs hanging out the window and our scarves tied like Thelma and Louise to tame our hair. You were the voice of reason while I concocted some plan...and sometimes we executed that plan and we would laugh and laugh. The times you strongly discouraged me from something...thank you as you often had this very gentle way of letting me know that my plan was just not meant to be...We started our adventures on our way to Yosemite, helluva summer huh!? My dad dropped me off at your house, our parents were nervous and sad and we COULD NOT WAIT to pull out of your driveway! From the Blue Ridge to Graceland to some sketchy camping spots that you were always wayyyy more comfortable with than me..to being followed intently in stores(we looked a bit too scrappy for the likes of them) on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills because I insisted on looking for movie stars...we saw and experienced a lot. And that was only our drive out there! You met Monica in Yosemite and the three of us were inseparable, for many years after that. YOU were so kind hearted, an incredible conversationalist and you loved to laugh. That summer was the first of many road trips, phish tour, heading to live in Jackson and everything in between.
After some time, with the exception of your wedding we kind of went seperate ways for a while. It's ok, things happen and I will try really hard not dwell on that. Very recently we exchanged lengthy emails and we realized what a silly length of time it had been since we communicated. I realized what an incredible, non judgemental, loving and close friend you were and I missed you terribly. We had plans to see eachother soon and now it will have to wait a bit I guess. I'll see you and Casey again, I believe we have some dancing to do...
I miss you both, I really do,
Love
Maire