Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Precious Child

This is a song that I listened to in the beginning when my daughter passed, and even though it's been a while, the lyrics still hold true...


Precious Child

Karen Taylor-Good
In my dreams, you are alive and well
Precious child, precious child
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell
Precious child, precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
'Cause you are with me still
In my heart, you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Though it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever, in my heart
In my plans, I was the first to leave
Precious child, precious child
But in this world, I was left here to grieve
Precious child, my precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
And you are with me still
In my heart, you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Though it may be true…

Source: LyricFind 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

A Mother's Love - a poem for my daughter


 My angel Getzia and her baby Jayleanna


A Mother's love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many-splendored miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God's tender guiding hand.
A poem by: Helen Steiner Rice 

 ʚɞ❤️ʚɞ❤️ʚɞ❤️

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Happy Birthday in Heaven, My Child





On May 8, 2012 you are turning 28 years old.  In heaven, where you have been residing since July, 2005. It has not been easy living without you; I have just learned to.  And a learning process it has been.  At times, the memories all come rushing back, and the pain becomes unbearable, but you are always in my thoughts and in my heart.  And I know the pain you endured and made you take your life are all gone.  And you are at rest now: it is us who need to learn to cope and give each other support while we deal with our grief.  And I also know that you are here with us; you have made it known. You will forever be a part of me, my child, and I will forever love you.  And I am grateful to have a part of you growing in your daughter, Jayleanna.  She is so much you, that is incredible!

Until we meet again, Happy Birthday, my sweet angel child!

Love,
Mommy~

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Life Goes On Without You




The sun still sets
And the wind still blows.
How greatly I miss you,
Nobody knows.

The seasons change,
And leaves still fall.
The pain from missing you
They can't grasp at all.

The moon still rises,
And stars shine bright.
The way that you left me
Just wasn't right.

I ache to see your smiling face,
Hold you again in my arms.
Until that cherished time arrives,
I'll pretend you're the sun that warms.

~ Cheryl Patino

Friday, May 4, 2012

To My Granddaughter… Grandma’s Pearls of Wisdom

Jayleanna


I've traveled paths you've yet to walk
Learned lessons old and new
And now this wisdom of my life
I'm blessed to share with you
Let kindness spread like sunshine
Embrace those who are sad
Respect their dignity, give them joy
And leave them feeling glad
Forgive those who might hurt you
And though you have your pride
Listen closely to their viewpoint
Try to see the other side
Walk softly when you're angry
Try not to take offense
Invoke your sense of humor
Laughter's power is immense!
Express what you are feeling
Your beliefs you should uphold
Don't shy away from what is right
Be courageous and be bold
Keep hope right in your pocket
It will guide you day by day
Take it out when it is needed
When it's near, you'll find a way
Remember friends and family
Of which you are a precious part
Love deeply and love truly
Give freely from your heart
 The world is far from perfect
There’s conflict and there’s strife
But you still can make a difference
By how you live your life
And so I’m very blessed to know
The wonders you will do
Because you are my granddaughter
And I believe in you

By Becky Netherland

Sunday, April 22, 2012

The day that changed my life



My Life changed, the very moment I found out
That you had passed away.
I couldn't stop it; there was nothing I could say.
You've touched my life so deeply to a point you will never know,
I try to think about you when I am feeling down and low.
Sometimes when my day gets hard
I will think about your beautiful smile
and if I listen hard enough I will hear your voice after a while.
It's you who give me a reason to go on with my day,
and now if I want to see you I'll bow my head and pray.
I catch myself looking for you still,
In the halls and at your front door,
but when I call your name there is no reply any more!
I never thought a day would come where we would be apart,
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Life will go on, but never will be the same,
your beautiful smile is gone, but it will always remain.
You're our angel from up above.
You'll always be missed, but most importantly... loved. 
 .......................................................With love, Mommy
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Sourced from: Memorial poems. uk-memorials.com.uk

Friday, November 4, 2011

For my angel Getzia


No one knew the torment,
That you were going through;
We only kept on seeing
What we really wanted to.

We saw the outward smile,
But not your inner pain;
We never really dreamt,
That you would never smile again.

Forgive us if we failed to see,
What we could do to aid;
Or if we failed to comprehend,
How much you were afraid.

We pray your mental anguish,
Will now forever cease;
And that your deep anxieties,
Will be replaced by peace.

We know your pain invaded,
Every single thought you had;
It made you cry internally,
And deeply, deeply sad.

But we in turn remember,
The good times, not the bad;
We remember when you smiled at us,
And not when you were sad.

So when we think about your life,
We won't dwell upon its close;
We'll remember all the good times,
And forget about life's blows.

We'll remember all the happiness,
The joy and not the tears;
The assurance and the confidence,
And not irrational fears.
Our lives have all been better,
Because you have been there;
So now we leave your memory,
In God's all-loving care.

(c) Dick Underwood 2008

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Your baby Jayleanna's birthday

My angel Getzia and baby Jayleanna


She was born today... 4 days before Halloweeen... 9 years ago.  I remember being there with you to welcome her into the world.  She was a tiny 5 pound 9 ounce little thing... and you were only 6 pounds when you were born!

As I sit here, I think about you and her... my little princess.  I miss both of you at this moment, but I know I will see you again one day, and I will see Jayle when I go to RI...

I hope and pray she is okay today and always and that she had a wonderful birthday...  when I get to talk to her, I will tell her how much I love her.  But I pray she knows it in her heart of hearts.

I got to talk to her today... at 6:23 pm... turns out I had left a text for her dad and another for her stepmother... Jayle called me from her stepmother's phone... I am so grateful for being able to hear her voice and say happy birthday to her...  I am so, so grateful! Thank you!
 
I love you, Jayle!
Happy Birthday, my sweet girl!
 ┌iiiii┐
 ❤️  ❤️  ❤️

Sunday, July 17, 2011

On your angelversary (7/17/11)

 

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As you hold me close in memory,
even though we are apart,
my spirit will live on,
there within your heart .
I am with you always.

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When you lean on trusted friends
and their caring hugs enfold you,
within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you.
I am with you always.
And beyond the far horizon
when we'll finally be together,
where love will be eternal
and life will last forever.
I am with you always.

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