08/31/2026
Today marks five years since we lost Colin. 1,825 days have passed, and there hasn’t been a single one where we haven’t thought about him. We wonder what he is doing, wish we could hear his voice, and sometimes find ourselves wondering if he’s even here with us. Those thoughts seem to grow stronger in the quiet moments of loneliness, but also in the moments of celebration when we wish more than anything that he could be here to share them with us.
Colin loved when the people he loved came together, whether it was friends, family, or both. So today, we chose to honor his life by doing some of the things he loved most, with some of the people he loved.
We started the morning hiking Franklin Falls, taking in the beauty God has created and sharing memories and stories about Colin along the way. We spent the afternoon laughing together while watching some of his favorite movies Spaceballs, Three Amigos, and Napoleon Dynamite. We ended the day at Colin’s favorite restaurant, Red Robin, or as Colin used to call it, “Hot Robin.”
There’s no doubt in our minds that Colin was with us today, just as he is with us every day. His laughter, his love, and the memories we made with him continue to live on in all of us.
Five years later, we still miss him more than words can express. But we will continue to celebrate his life, tell his stories, say his name, and keep his spirit alive.
And we want to encourage all of you to do the same. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to miss him. It’s okay to say his name. And it’s always okay to share a memory, a story, or a moment that reminds you of Colin. Those memories are a gift, and they keep him close.
Colin, you are loved and you are missed EVERYDAY💛
