You will be missed but not forgotten...

May you rest in peace Travis Lee Smith (June 18, 1982-May 21, 2007).....you touched my life without me even realizing it. I heard the news of your death and after a day of letting it sink in I've shed many, many tears. You were such a happy person who had a love for life like I've never seen in anyone else. I know that it's been over three years since we've seen one another but news of your death sparked so many memories and even a bit of regret. I never thanked you for picking up this old single mom during a very dark time. Age was never a boundary in any friendship that you kindled and that means a lot. You introduced me and Bre to the drag races, old cars, and finding joy in simple things. You helped me fix my car when I was low on cash...you actually fixed my car and wanted nothing in return. You made me laugh when I felt like crying. You chased my dog when she went psycho and decided to run away. We looked at the stars and talked about life in general and where it could go. I always knew when you were in the neighborhood because of that loud old car you had. Mornings when I would get coffee at the gas station if you saw me you would try to flirt as if you didn't know me.....I always had to smile!!!! I did something strange today....I talked to you in heaven while I was riding in my car...of course I was alone. I told you things that I remembered and thanked you and wished like everything that you could still be here on earth and enjoy all that life has to offer. Strange cause I don't even live near you anymore but I know that given more time here on earth you would have made the most of it!!!! My husband does not understand that we were friends so I can't really talk to him about you and this good things that I remember about you.

I can't help think about your mother and the feeling of deep loss that she must be experiencing right now.

Trying to act like a badass...but really a teddy bear!