We were out jogging one day. Do you remember, Nadya? You were telling me how you had a dream to make pastries and chocolate delights in your own pastry shop some day. As we rounded the corner we saw some people moving new things into a new cafe. I asked you, "I wonder if they have those kind of desserts in there." But they weren't open yet. We talked to the owner and you told him about your talent with pastries. He said, "Bring me some samples and I'll let you know if they fit on the menu." Oh my gosh! Were they ever good! And I got to have the first taste! Never before, and never since have I ever tasted anything that good! I'm so glad you could fulfill part of your dream. Colors Cafe got the best deal in the world when they got you!
Nadya, all who knew you knew that you only had love in your heart. I remember how much you loved Michel... how you worked so hard to be able to sing "Que Jetaime" on your Italian anniversary cruise. You must have sang that song 1000 times. And each time I heard you sing it there was more love and sincerity. You told me you were praying for him to have faith in God. I hope and pray that in his last moments he found it.
I laugh when I think about how hard you laughed when you tried to teach me to use my sewing machine! And how hard we both laughed when we tried to exercise to some of those crazy exercise videos. I miss the fun we could have had, but I look forward to what Jesus has planned for us in Heaven! I know chocolate is on the menu!
When we were invited to dinner with Nadya and Michelle, it was a grand event. Nadya cooked a multi course meal, and we enjoyed with a few other couples an evening of great laughter and delicious food. We met other good friends and were amazed at the clues and tastes as we attempted to solve the murder. Violence in their home was the last thing to expect, and two years later the void left in our lives makes it virtually impossible to drive near their street. Our hearts still pray for his mother and her parents, as they are left now with painful memories of the wreck and then these deaths. Yet somehow, in the great laughter from that night will help us remember the fun time we had together. They touched so many hearts and affected an entire town in a short period of time. We will never forget this family!
Sledding in the January snow with all of us together laughing will always be our memory of you for all the January's to come. We still miss you and wish you were here. We love you so much Nadya, Marguerite, Vincent, Jacob, and Mia. And we hope the forgiveness of our Lord has made a way for your daddy to be with you forever, too. With the Lord's help we will play with you again in Heaven someday.
Remembering today, Nadya, Marguerite, Vincent, Jacob & Mia. You will never be forgotten ...
As a year quickly approaches, our hearts are still unhealed.
We miss you all dearly, and mourn you daily.
Always your smile, will be in our minds.
And the laughs of your babies, echo still.
We will never forget you Nadya, nor twin angels, Mia and Jacob. And Jeremy's "bestest" friend, Vincent. And the most beautiful daisy that, could of every blossomed Marguerite. We know god had a hard decision that day, but the happiness that must fill the heavens now. I can't wait to share that day!
Love your dear friends
Nadya and Marguerite were in L.A. with my daughter Madison and I in January and returned just days before they were murdered. There were 14 children and their mothers on this trip, all will be forever changed, not just by the tragedy that took place, but by the bright light that this mother and daughter were to all who knew them.
They will always be remembered fondly truly missed....
My prayers to Nadya and her 4 children. I am a firefighter with Mason and I was there and witnessed this very sad tragedy. I will NEVER forget and God Bless You All !!
When will these people leave others alone? Why do the bad live on?