November 4, 2012 my world changed forever. Just after midnight my oldest daughter Skylar (16), and two of her friends, Sophie (17) and Julianna (14), were killed instantly in a single car accident involving 6 teenagers. I’m dedicating this website and blog to my Sky-bird and her two beautiful friends, our 3 angels. I’m hoping that my faith and understanding will bring some peace and perspective to other families that are struggling with the sudden loss of a loved one, especially a child. I trust that God has a plan and purpose for this tragedy, and today begins my journey of finding mine. God bless you Skylar, Sophie, and Julianna – forever in our hearts.
As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Ecclesiastes 11:5
The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
In 2013 we established The Skylar Kooken Memorial Fund in which we award graduating seniors from Bellbrook High School scholarships in Skylar's memory. If you would like to contribute please see the link below for her PayPal account or her 5/3 account. If you would like to mail a check you can send to:
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School - c/o Kevin Liming
3757 Upper Bellbrook Rd. Bellbrook, OH 45305
Checks should be made payable to: BSEF .
Skylar Kooken Fund must be written in the memo line.
EIN: 31-1751001 (for tax purposes)
Kelli, I can’t even imagine what you are going through. I know The Lord has his arms around you every day and when you lay down to sleep. I think about you and your family every day and I pray God gives you strength to make it through. Mom thinks about you too…she used to babysit you and Todd and she still feels like you are one of hers! I love the picture of the balloons being sent to Heaven, how beautiful and what a beautiful day to rejoice the 3 angels God has with him now. Even though its been years since we’ve seen each other, I still remember you as a sister that grew up together and I still love you the same! My prayers are with you always! Love, Jeni Lawson.