This is a place to celebrate the life of Polly Tolonen. A young woman who lived her life with beauty, grace, talent and boundless energy. May she continue to inspire us and live in our hearts and memories forever.

Friday, March 12, 2010

On my mind

Just wanted to say I was thinking about you Polly. With every new season my head fills with memories of you.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Merry Christmas Polly

Was looking at an old hard drive and found these pictures of Polly. Made me so happy at first to see her again, and then so sad because I miss her so much. I love the one of her at the beach. We used to have the bonfires with all of our close friends every month or so. Such good memories.




Thursday, November 12, 2009

I think about you all the time.... Have really been missing you a lot lately. You'll never believe that Eavan just turned 10 and Nick is now 18. I was looking through pictures to find good ones of Nick for his senior yearbook ad and it dawned on me that you never got to see him with his braces off. I hope and pray that you're able to see them grow up from where you are... such awesome kids, I'm so lucky.

There are tons of turtles all in and around the lake where I run. Today the thought occurred to me that maybe I should bring Goobs down here and let him be free - is there such a thing as a turtle being too domesticated to live in the wild? He probably wouldn't get his cottage cheese out there so maybe it's not such a good idea. He's just been so active lately in his aquarium - I told Eavan to let him out and run around her room tomorrow while she's at school.

So much I want to catch you up on - hopefully you already know about everything... if so you probably know that I haven't been the same since you left. I miss the old me but I miss you more...

Love you

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Still on my mind so much..

Really have been missing you lately Polly. Has anyone else had Polly flowing through their hearts and minds? My cell phone lost power along with my friend at the same time even though they had a full charge. It was odd, and then of course we both said Polly. I'd like to think so.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

missing you

What I wouldn't give to spend two or three hours on the phone with you confessing all my recent misadventures and hearing all about yours. I don't think I ever truly understood or appreciated our love and level of companionship. Only now that I'm left to my own devices do I fully realize what a blessing you were in my life. There was never a better friend than you. I miss you all the time.

Heidi

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Happy Birthday


Polly, I know you can see all of us down here missing you so badly. Happy Birthday to you today. I think of you all the time.
Thought I would post a picture you took of yourself when I wasn't looking. It was great to find this later on my camera.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Polly and I met at Grand Valley State University. Golly we have some Great stories. In March of 2007 I came out to LA for a visit. And of course more great stories and joys of reminiscing. I am so glad I was able to spend that time with Pols. I too, cannot delete her phone numbers or email addresses. I pass through your name and smile as a tear chases down my cheek in happiness, in hopes you are smiling back at me. I will be attending the AOPi garden dedication this May. Pols I miss you so much. xoxoxoxo Friends Forever, Forever you are our Angel.