A Special Note
This book is not only dedicated to the loved ones that died that filled every page, but also for my girl that will never come back. My love for you will live forever. You however, did not.
This book is filled with memories of the past. Two of the writers weaved lovely words and paintings filled with loving chapters and remarkably accurate detail about everyone that passed through their difficult lives, but neglected to go in depth about themselves.
The girl was hotheaded, but well-meaning. And strong, especially. A fighter. She was a bursting fire, so hot and full of passion.
The boy was well-meaning, good-natured, and kind. He was well with words, and was a bright boy. He fell in love with the girl on fire, but many didn't know he was on fire himself.
His was a slow, burning fire on coals. When her fire started to die down from wear and tear, he'd ignite it once more with his steady-burning flame. And when he would start to dim, she'd enkindle him once again from her own hearty blaze.
It took time for them to come together. They were both forced to grow up quickly to fill in the roles to lead their, and others' lives out of the bleak, dark period of time. They both came out alive, but were broken in every way.
They were changed not only from tragedy, but broken hearts. Broken hearts destroyed by family members, significant others, or a friend. And after, they rebuilt themselves, but were never quite the same.
They helped to pick themselves up after the nightmares and misleading flashbacks. They kept each others' company, day and night. They only had each other to understand. And with their damaged pieces, they joined together to form a whole again.
And today, I'm about to leave for their wedding.
Signed,
Haymitch Abernathy