“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

On Friday, September 23, 2016, Ariana J Williams lost her life in  a tragic car accident. Unfortunately, the memory still haunts me today. I was sitting in a staff meeting, and I received a text message from one of my friends, Kira. She asked to me check up on Tatiana since she saw a “Rest in Peace” post to her sister on Instagram earlier that morning. I excused myself from the meeting and gave Tatiana, a call. The phone went straight to voicemail. Luckily, I was able to get in contact with Tatiana’s cousin Whitney. She eventually broke the news to me about Ariana’s passing. My heart sank instantly, as a tear rolled down my left cheek. To anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a friend, sibling, parent, or relative, my heart goes out to you. Words can’t describe the feeling.

For the last two years, family and friends of Ariana gather for an evening of remembrance and fellowship. This year, we congregated in Florence, NJ for a candlelight service. While under the stars, we ate, danced, and came together in honor of Ariana’s life. We love and miss you Ari!

Her twin sister, Tatiana, has been working around the clock to debut her personal blog 365daysofloss.com. There’s nothing I love more than a blog with a powerful message. To be transparent, Tatiana’s work is truly AMAZING! I admire anyone that can channel their energy in a positive direction. So, make sure you check out 365daysofloss. Be sure to show Tatiana some love.

Bless,

-Bryce Lennon