Ben & Shae Cecka's family in Gilbert, AZ

I’ve dealt with loosing my friend in different ways over the past three years, and this year I took the time between his date of death, and date of birth to journal my memories of him and how this all has affected me. If you’d like to read further, please do.

Dec. 29
“(01-02) 12:11 PST TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) –
A 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier was strangled to death in this border city, authorities said Thursday. Read more

Just a quick recap on the signs that Johnathan is using on a near-daily basis now:

• Food
• Water
• More
• Hurt
• Book
• Please
• Dog
• Cat (kittily)
• Butterfly

I think that’s it for now. I’m sure Shae will get more in there if I missed anything!