Never Forget How Loved You Are...



A New Year...already?

While it feels like the rest of the world is celebrating this New Years Eve, I'm thinking about 2011.

I've said it before and will say it again...A part of my life stopped on April 8th, 2011 and the world continued to move on without me.

Where have the past months gone?

How can it be that Zach's death anniversary is so close?

Will the heartache I feel ever ease up?

What can I do to help others so they don't make the same choice?

So many things have gone through my head today...I just can't believe in less than an hour it will be a new year...

I decided to ask my family if they would like to join me in a special New Years balloon release for Zach.

They did.

We each wrote a note to Zach...

Part of mine read... "I wish I could hold you in my arms."

If you have thought about suicide, please think about this simple sentence.

You may think that no one will miss you, no one would wish to hold you in their arms...I'm here to tell you, you are WRONG.

You are LOVED!  More than you may ever know.

You bring HAPPINESS to those who love and know you!

Things WILL get better!

Please reach out for help.

Please don't make the same decision as Zach and so many others have.

Please read my words, feel my pain and CHOOSE LIFE.

PLEASE ask for help!

Please call 911 or 1-800-273-TALK.

It's a New Year.

Things WILL get better.

You may not feel it right now...but LOVE SURROUNDS YOU!

My hope and goal for 2012 is to spread awareness for suicide prevention and education.

I vow to use my experience, pain and tears to help others.

I hope one of those people is you.

Happy New Year,

Melissa

Zach's Mom 



Through my tears and pain I will make a difference

"I'm still alive, but I'm barely breathing...

His best days are my worst....

What am I suppose to say when I'm all choked up and you're okay?

I'm falling to pieces...

They say bad things happen for a reason, but no wise words is gonna stop the bleeding...

I'm still grieving...

What am I suppose to say when I'm all choked up and you're okay??

Now I'm trying to make sense of what little remains...

I got time while he got freedom...

What am I suppose to do...what am I suppose to say??

I'm falling to pieces..."

My son, my son...You are loved and missed more than lyrics could ever express.

Through my tears and pain I will make a difference.

Love, Mom

Original Song: The Script - Breakeven

If you or someone you know is considering suicide,

There is HELP!

Please make that call!

Call 911 or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

Six Months Have Passed

Six months have passed since friends, Halee Lucas & Zach Jones left us.

Please take a look at these two beautiful kids and remember that suicide does not discriminate. 

It happens in all races, cliques, ages and religions.

If you or someone you know is suicidal, please do something!

Call 911

Call 1-800-273-HELP ~ Open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.

Ask for help...

Be the help someone needs!

Get involved!
Speak up for suicide awareness and prevention!

You could be saving a life!

Forever loved and missed...

Halee Lucas  October 17, 1995 - April 6, 2011

Zachary Jones   April 27, 1992 - April 8, 2011

60 Days Later...

As we approach 120 days since our son Zach left us, we felt we should re-post our 60 Days Later video.  If you feel this video could help others, please repost it and share it.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, PLEASE reach out for help!

Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among young people aged 15-24.

Reach out for help.

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Be the help your friend or family member needs.

Make that call ~ That call may save a life!