I can't even to begin to express how very proud I am of you making it your mission to get people to buckle up and get their Deanna hug. There is NO doubt in my mind that you WILL make a difference in not one but many lives. You are such a special person and I'm blessed to have you as my friend!!! Love you

What can I say to make you smile right now? Hmmmmm... How about Bacon and Bewbs are awesome, but when ice cream starts to melt everyone eats faster?

Well if that didn't work just know that I am thinking of you holding a plate of bacon. Much love to you!

I never want another parent to feel this way... Remind your kids to get a Deanna Hug and buckle up every time they are in a car.

The gut wrenching irony of this photo ... But it also sends a message of hope and faith they are truly angels.

"What can you do?" So many people have asked. Things are coming to me.. No as many of you have said we can't bring her back but there are things we CAN do to keep her alive and here with us. Donate to her relay for life team, Blue Devils for a cure, it may be her donations that directly save someone. Second, live YOUR life as the person you are, and please allow me and the rest of her family, Shanen, Anita, Nick, and Scott to live ours. A quiet hug when seen will help lift up our spirits, but I ask you to please not stare, gawk, bombard us with questions and otherwise treat us less than people because our lives changed so drastically and traumatically. Everyone deals with their grief differently and at this time we need to keep Deanna' light shining, if we stopped living so would her light and she would NOT like that. And last but not least never forget your "Deanna Hug" buckle your seat belt and know she is giving you a warm hug and saving your life. Thank you all for everything you have done for us. Much Love, De's Mommy

So thankful for the kindness of others.

My baby's spirit is giving still, to complete strangers, the seniors of West Point high school will learn of my baby this afternoon and be asked to give, love, and hug!

Some moments I don't understand how the world is still turning. For me it turned upside down at 9 am Saturday.

What a beautiful service. What a beautiful girl. What a loving mother. What kind words were said. A beautiful tribute to a life well lived.

I know you would give everything to have life go back to your old normal. To have been running the dunes with us today. I wish terrible things didn't have to happen to give the rest of us perspective. We are here. You are loved