No, I did not keep a diary, so I needed to recreate these events from memory or by asking others for input. Laura kept a journal and meticulous notes, including her calendar where she kept a lot of the source material. We also had a lot of pictures which helped remind me of different stories or events. One of the reasons that I wrote the book as quickly as I did was because I did not want to move on and forget them. I was amazed at how many details I had already forgotten in less than one year. Now, this book will be a constant reminder of my life with Laura, and one that Charlotte will hopefully enjoy reading one day.