Still Here

You looked at me and saw what I never could see
You made me feel more than I thought I could ever be
And when I needed a friend you were always there to lift me up
To make me strong
You're not gone

You're still here
With me all the time
You're still here
When I close my eyes
I still see you
I still feel you
And we'll never be apart
You're still here
Still here in my heart
In my heart

Because of you I knew how it felt to be loved
You made me feel beautiful 'cause you believed I was
And I will never forget how you touched my life
You made me feel like I belong
You live on

You're still here
With me all the time
You're still here
When I close my eyes
I still see you
I still feel you
And we'll never be apart
You're still here
Still here in my heart
In my heart

All my life
You'll be in my life
You'll be part of me
I'll just think of you and you'll still be
You'll still be here

This drawing is done by Ryan, Nikki's good friend. He is an unbelievably talented artist. He drew this with so much love and I am so grateful to him. This is a piece of art that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I cannot even explain how beautiful this is to me and how much it means. It touches my heart so deeply. Thank you so much Ryan!

Happy Birthday Nikki!

Our house in Aurora (Close to Chicago)

We each had 2 balloons and wrote messages on them to Nikki and let them go.

This is Jackson's balloon with his special message to Aunt Nikki

John's messages were secret so he turned them around when I took pictures of him.

We gave the last balloon lots and lots of kisses and hugs!

Jack with his special onesie and his favorite slippers from Aunt Nikki from Christmas

We cuddled with my blankey that Nikki made me for my birthday and ate Salt and Vinegar chips and a V8 Fusion and watched The Sound of Music(Nikki's faves).

Mommy and Jackson fighting over chips

Okay, we'll share!

After pigging out we just cuddled and talked about our dear sister and aunt. This is the froggy that goes with the slippers.

Nikki bought this for me for my birthday 2 years ago. She didn't have much money at all but she went and spent $30 on this DVD for me.

Some family and friends have been asking to see my Nikki Room. When you walk into my house there is a room on the left and on the right. This is the room on the right. It's all about Nikki!

I do realize my desk and bookshelf are very busy right now. I need to get some shelves to mount to the wall and get it all organized. I just wanted to get it all up now and will reorganize it soon.

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You Are My Reason
This is amazing how I found this frame. I was just looking online at some Sister frames. I clicked on this one to see what the engraving looked like and it said "Love, Nikki". I said "Ok Nikki, I'm getting it. I hear you loud and clear sis" :-)

I haven't finished the room yet. I want to get a nice rug to go in the middle of the room. I want to put some special quotes on the walls and I need to get some more pictures for 2 of the sister frames I have.

Nikki, just as you did while you were here with us, you are still showing us your love while you are away. We have over and over again experienced so many little things that we know and feel are your little gestures of love and letting us know that you are with us. I am so honored to be the sister of such an amazing person! I struggle so much lately with the adversary wanting to make me angry and depressed, but please know that my heart desires differently and I just need to find the strength to overcome this weakness, and to continue doing all that I have promised to do. Please continue to help me, please continue to let me help you!

Kelli

I want to make a memory book of Nikki. Please leave as a comment any memories, thoughts, feelings, or things you loved about Nikki. This is really important to our family and we appreciate you taking the time to remember our sweet Nikums.

Elwood- Nikki Grove 23, returned home to her Heavenly Father January 27, 2009. She was born May 7, 1985 in Cedar City, Utah to Jan and Robert. Nikki enjoyed working in the garden, crocheting, sewing, swimming and watching movies. When she got the chance she loved to go horseback riding at Grandpa Fenn’s Ranch. Nikki graduated from Bingham High School in 2003. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was involved and loved serving with many Singles Ward activities and Institute Classes. Nikki loved her friends so much; they served her with much compassion. She is survived by her parents Jan (Seth) Sorensen; Elwood, Robert Duane Grove; South Jordan, survived by Siblings Kelli Donna (Jeff) Conger; Saratoga Springs, Jami (John) West; Lehi, Thomas Robert Grove; Elwood, Craig Michael Grove; Elwood, Michele Grove; Elwood, Grandparents Boyd and Della Fenn; New Harmony, Charles and Judy Grove; Hurricane. She is preceded in death by her Grandmother Donna Vanbeber Grove. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 31, 2009 at 1:00 pm in the Elwood LDS Church 4865 West 9600 North Tremonton, Utah. A Viewing will be held on Friday January 30, 2009 from 6-8 pm and also Saturday at 11-12:30 am at the Elwood LDS Church. Interment at the East