Our Personal Tribute to Travis

Okay so I know that tattoo's are not loved by everyone but we thought that it was only right that we had something to always remember our brother. So Josh and I went and had tattoo's with Travis' name on them. Tami (Josh's mom did also) they are all individule but the same. We all agreed that the Chevy Bow Tie was a must but we were able to choose how, where, and color all individule. Well these were taken they day they were done in the studio so they look a little rough but you should see them now! So here are some photos.

Mine:

Josh's:

Tami's:

A Beautiful Service

Today we held Travis's memorial service at the Living Hope Church. We had a wonderful service if that is possible; for such a not good day. We were able to have all of Travis stuff at the front of the church. His favortie rifle, his new bow, his photo albums, his college shirt, his snow board, his pheasant, his antelope hide, lots of flowers, picutres of Trav fishing and just one of him. There was also his knee board, his first buck, his favorite hat and other little things that made us all think of him. There was sitting for three hundred and eighty people and there was no more sitting and people standing. The family was overwhelmed by how many people showed up to show their support and love for my brother in law. I hope that I can find pictures of today to post for you all to see.

My Heart is Acheing.

For those of you who have not heard yet; our family has been going through one of the worst times of our lives. My brother in law Travis J. Tolman was killed in a fourwheeler accident on Friday night 8/22/08. He was riding up on trout creek in the moutains with a group of his friends. I have been on the medical side of these family tragedys and we have been surrounded her in Jefferson County lately and I was sad and my thoughts were with these families; but until it happens to you there is no way to even say that you understand. I don't understand why these things happen and they always seem to happen to the people who have such a great future. Travis was that brother in law that from day one made me feel like family. He was at my house almost everyday and if he was not there Josh or I would call and ask what he was doing. He was my husband's best friend, they talked everyday, planned weekends together and all vacations were to include each other. Now we are lost. We have been surrounded by friends and family which has made this whole thing so much easier. When we are alone it is when the tears start to rush and the thoughts become overwhelming. My daughter still talkes about him everyday and she seems to be the only one who gets it. She tells me not to cry because uncle is happy in heaven and he is with Jesus. She looks up in the sky and says.."I want to talk to uncle" and then tells him little random things that are so cute that I laugh and then I know that is what Travis wanted me to do in the first place.
We will be having a memorial service for Travis on Wed. Aug. 27th, 2008 at 3:00pm at the LHCC in madras and who all that new him we would love if you were there.

As I said last posting please value every moment you have with the ones you love and make sure they know how you feel. You never know when it maybe the last time you get to say it.

Travis, I will always love and miss you. I always wanted a brother and now I know why I did not get one growing up..... it's because I was getting you! You will be forever missed and Never forgotton! I love you.