I have received numerous submissions for this Internet/book project, and it is my sincere hope that I will receive hundreds, or even thousands more. "I Never Got to Say..." submissions have been divided into categories (i.e. "Handwritten Entries," "To Parents...," "To Extended Family...," etc.) which are located on a links list on the left.

Entries are still being accepted. Your submissions can be made anonymously or you can include your name. Please note that if you send your submission to me via private e-mail, Facebook or Twitter message, you need to specify whether or not you would like your name to be attached. However, I will include the author's name on submissions made publicly via blog, Facebook, or Twitter comments Submissions can be handwritten or typed if mailed to me. Entries can vary in length, however I reserve the right to take excerpts from them.

I encourage you to take part in this Internet/book project. Working on this project has helped me channel my grief over my mother's passing into something positive. I hope that writing your "I Never Got to Say..." messages will bring you the same peace.

-Kimberly Back

To Friends...

I wish that I would have said something powerful and meaningful that could have changed his mind, and made him point the trigger away from his head.
-Kristina Kirk


Dear Inspirational Friend,

Sometimes we take life for granted. Sometimes we never tell people how much they mean to us. To you, I never got to say how much you have inspired me. You were always a great example of a devoted Christian. You always showed that God was your first priority, even through the time of your failing health. You rarely ever missed a service. As a result of witnessing your attendance every Sunday and Wednesday for years, I am encouraged to always put God first, through the good times and the bad.

You were always gracious with your love. Every time I talked to you, you made a point to hug, kiss, and compliment me. I will never be able to explain to you how much these small actions have touched me. I always felt welcome and loved in your presence. All the years I knew you, you never failed to show the brotherly love that all Christians should have.

When looking back on my life, I hope that one day I could inspire others the way you have inspired me.
In Christian love,
-Anonymous


Dear Friend,
I never got to tell you that we were cousins before you had that bad accident and passed away. Even though we talked every day we didn't get to know each other as cousins. I just still can't believe that I found out after you were gone. You were the greatest cousin/friend anyone could ever have in their life. I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I miss you, and I know that you are watching over me every day. I know I will get to see you again some day.
-Anonymous

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