The two years that Nikki was fighting cancer was a significant drain on their finances. An account was opened up at Washington Mutual by Nikki's friend for those who would like to make a donation. The family requests a contribution be made to this account in lieu of sending flowers. Please refer to the blog posting dated Wednesday 23.
Nikki has requested that her memorial be a celebration of her life. She would like her family and friends to wear cheerful colors. Nikki wanted her reception to be uplifting, full of laughter and music, with lots of stories shared while enjoying food and wine.
We hope you all can join us.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday Morning
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Hello Aunty Jo, Doug, Becky, and Brian, I just wanted to tell you that I'am so sorry that we had to say goodbye to Nikki, I know I never really got to know her that well, but I do have a wonderfull memory of her coming to visit and how she took me to valley fair amusement park, since I never have gone there before, she so willingly volunteered to take me. We cranked the car radio up with rock music on the way there and back, I remember her telling me how she went to Metallica's free concert. I was so jealous:) She also introduced me to funnels cakes that day too, indugling my sweet tooth. We had so much free spirited fun that day and I have never forget that day.
I wont be able to come monday, but I will deffinetly be thinking and praying for Nikki, family and friends. I love you guys, take care.
Kari Olwin
Dear Olwin Family, I am sad that I was not able to post a message that could be read to Nikki. It has been some time since Nikki and I were in contact with one another but she has always been in my fondest memories from my time at Pool 4. Nikki and I were also close for a time because of our mutual relationships with Kristin and Joe. Nikki was always and fun and happy person. We enjoyed many exciting times together during our pool #4 days. Like James said in a previous post, we all grew up together for a time, a very special time when we were trying to discover who we were and where we were going. I am deeply saddened and heartbroken for all of Nikki's loved ones. It sounds like Nikki put up an honorable fight and we can all be proud that she never willingly gave in. Nikki was always a very strong woman. My thoughts are with you all and I hope that the strength that Nikki displayed will be the same strength that will keep each of you moving forward in the trying times ahead. Loosing someone as special as Nikki is never an easy road to travel. I wish I could make the sevices on Monday but unfortunately I just stared a new school year and I can not get away.
I will remember Nikki for the bright smile that seemed to always be on her face and her love for children. She will be in my thoughts forever in the most reverential of ways.
Tony Destro
Hello Family,
Sorrow is short, but laughter is forever . . We will definitely be there next week to celebrate Nikki's wonderful life.
The Heinrich Family
Barbara, Brian, and Lisa ~ I have followed Nikki's blog daily, and so I knew how to pray each and every day. Thank you! Please know that you have been, and will continue to be in my prayers.
With much love,
Stacy (Lisa's friend)
Dear Brian, Barbara, Lisa and family. My heart is broken for you all. It is such an unfair thing cancer is. I am so sorry that I was never able to meet Nikki, but I know Brian is a kind and wonderful person so his Nikki must have been the same. I wish that words could take away the pain, but they can't so know that there are many of us here praying for you and giving you our support from a distance.
Brian use the fuzzy blanket to wrap the warmth of love around you! I know you will keep the gift of Nikki close to your heart.
We love you!
Katie (Aunt Kate)
Dear Brian and family
Brian we haven't seen you in years, but Natalie Stout has kept us posted on your's and Nikki journey. We have been praying for the Lord to keep you in his mercy during this very difficult time. My brother lost his wife at the age of 28 after only two years of marriage. It devastated him and shock him to the core of his foundation. The only reason I mention this is to say that I have seen first hand how this affects your life. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Nikki is out of pain and in the Lord's gentle arms.
Love, Jeanie and Carmen Mini
Dear Brian and Family,
We haven't seen you in years but Natalie and Janelle have put me onto this blog. Brian you are so young to have to go through this. My brother's wife passed away after only two years of marriage and he was only 26, she 28. So I have seen first hand the pain you are living. May the Lord hold you in his hands and keep you in his mercy. We are praying for you.
Jeanie and Carmen Mini
Remembering Nikole
Many people remember who Nikki was but we would like to talk about what made her that way. We want to take you back, way back, longer than just two years ago.
For those who may not know us we are her brothers. These are just a few of the memories that we have of the thirty plus years we have grown up with Nikole. We don’t have the time to tell all of the stories in detail and many of the pictures we have are only the ones that we see when we close our eyes and see her in our hearts so this short list will have to suffice.
We remember……
Climbing the tree in front of the Olwin’s house and throwing stink bombs. Riding our big wheels together. Riding our bicycles together and betting how far Becky would go without her training wheels. Building forts with their parachute under the ping pong table. Playing with her dolls, which we hate to admit. Baking peanut butter and Hershey’s kiss cookies sometimes not even waiting for them to make it to the oven.
Days worth of playing hide and seek. Playing on the swing set see how high we could go.
Picking green beans in the garden; one for the basket two for me, one for the basket…. Snowflake, her first kitten. Encouraging each other at Appaloosa track meets.
Playing Flashlight tag up and down the street. Playing soccer together at the school down the street. Swimming at pool four. Nice to know one of the lifeguards.
Preparing her for junior high school. Setting expectations for high school and then again for college. We remember the rocker Nikole with dyed hair and Metallica t-shirts. The trips to Santa Cruz to skim board and body surf. Summers laughing away with season passes to Great America.
Helping her work on her first car, the pink bug. We have seen the boyfriends come and go. She was a bridesmaid at Eric’s wedding and Brett was a groomsman at hers.
These bring us up to the last two years and are but a few of the memories we have of her and why we call her our sister. Our deepest sympathies to the Olwins.
Eric, Brett & Brad Murdaugh
I don't know if people are checking out this blog anymore or if there will be updates on how Brian and family are doing, but I'm hoping this will get read. Maybe Lisa or Barbara could officially post this on the blog. Anyway, I'm Beverly, the person overseeing the account and there have been some donations made that I am not aware of who the contributor is. I am to keep track of the deposits so if you made a donation on July 29th or August 5th, I need you to contact me at groveshulls@sbcglobal.net so that I may get some information from you. Thanks for helping Brian and Nikki. Beverly
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