I never met these two beautiful people, but they have touched my life profoundly.  I didn't even know how profoundly at first, but when I met their Aunt and heard her talk about them, and now that I've visited this site, I feel I know Gretchen and Sarah in a way that transcends this physical world.

Gretchen and Sarah, your joie de vivre is evident in every photograph, the happiness and the inspirational effect you had and have on your friends and family is clear in the postings here.  I am just one more person you've touched and I am eternally grateful to have crossed paths with the two of you. Thank you for the gifts you give and the blissfulness you shine on people's lives.  Each ray of light you send warms us as you continue to inspire people to live life to the fullest as you did.   

I still cant bring myself to believe that Sarah and Gretchen are gone. i remember when i first moved to ny i coulndt make friends. Sarah was the first friend i ever made here. it hurts to know that i have lost someone that was life a sister to me. I know in my heart she is still with me. I miss seeing her smiling face every morning when i walked into school it lifted my spirits. They are missed tremendosly and loved. Rest in peace girls!

Love, Sarah Lowery

God's Lent Child
I’ll lend you for a little while, a child of mine, God said
For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or forty-two or three
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief
You’ll always have his memories as a solace in your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked this whole world over in my search for teachers true
And from the folk that crowd Life’s lane I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love and not think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take this lent child back again?

This past Monday I had to put my black lab, Molly to sleep.   I know Sarah and Gretchen will be there with my Molly the whole step of the way. I miss all Sarah, Gretchen, and Molly so much. I miss Molly coming up to me and requesting a hug. She always put joy in everyone's life. When ever you walk into the door, she was there to jump and give you a I missed you hug. My molly would do the same thing to everyone and anyone, especially up in heaven.

last night, 1/26/10. Some dear friends of mine died in a fatile head on collison with a tractor trailer. Emily Rose Dombrowski, Stan Jr. Dombrowski and Russ Dombrowski died last night. They were only 5 to 9 months old. Along with their mother amanda. Amanda and the kids are now in heaven with Sarah and Gretchen, in a safer place. I know that Sarah and Gretchen will meet them at the gates of heaven and show them around the beautiful place and keep them company.

Katherine Watt