This month's featured mom is
This months featured mom is Laurie Meiresonne
Hi! I’m Laurie and I’ve been a member of Angel Moms since December, 2001. I live in Milan, Illinois which is connected to the area of IL & IA known as the Quad Cities. My husband, Paul and I have been married 31 years. We both grew up in this area and have been here all our lives except for 2 years while he was in the service and we lived at Edwards AFB, California.I am currently a Real Estate secretary for Century 21 which I enjoy very much. I’ve done this kind of work for 17 years. We have a son, Brian who turns 27 this week, two labs, Buddy and Holly, and our angel, Jill who we lost on March 19, 2001 at the age of 20.
Jill had been healthy all of her life until 2 weeks after her high school graduation when she was diagnosed with AML, acute myelogenous leukemia. We couldn’t believe it! The only symptoms she had were fatigue and some bruising which I didn’t even notice, and I consider myself the attentive type mom. After all, she was an active teen-ager busy with school, work and friends. She told me she thought she should go to the doctor. I thought maybe she was anemic so when the doctor did a blood test and told us he thought it was leukemia we were devastated. She then spent several weeks in and out of the University of Iowa Hospital for chemo and a stem cell transplant which put her into remission. She recovered, went back to school and work and was doing great but at her 1 year check up a relapse was found. Her only option was to have an unrelated bone marrow transplant. That January she had the transplant and never got to come home. The complications were many and eventually led to liver failure which took her from us.
I now try to keep as busy as I can. In my free time when I am not sitting at the computer I enjoy gardening, crafts and watching birds in our yard, especially hummingbirds. I also do things to keep Jill’s memory alive such as making memory books and keeping in touch with her friends. Jill’s best friend, Kelly was expecting her first baby when Jill passed and asked if we would mind if she named her Jill Marie after our angel if she had a girl. We thought that would be the ultimate tribute. Little Jill is now soon to be 4 years old and we think of her as our “surrogate” granddaughter.
I first heard about this wonderful group on “Crossing Over” one night. I went to the web site and immediately wanted to become a part of it. I felt welcome right away and have met so many special people. I’ve been to some support group meetings but I can honestly say that I get the support I need on line thanks to all of you. All of my family and friends have heard me talk about Angel Moms. I can’t say enough good things about them. You are truly my lifeline and I don’t know where I would be without you. Thank God for Angel Moms!
Jill's Page
Give What's Left Of Me Away
Now that I'm gone,
remember me with a smile and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
Who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them
what you need to give to me.
There are so many
who need so much.
I want to leave you something.
Something much better
than words or sounds.
Look for me
in the people
I've known and loved or helped
in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love
reach out to our loved ones.
By embracing them
and living in their love.
Love does not die,
people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can
Author Unknown
Frustration
A word, one said everyday by so many... I'm frustrated because the bus was late, my boss is moody or the dishwasher broke. But for those of us who have lost a child it takes on a whole new meaning.
I remember the year after Scott first passed, one time in particular I was sitting and thinking about him, tears rolling down my cheeks. Then the frustration hit, it had come on other occasions but this time was different. It welled up in me like a tornado waiting to explode, I was alone in the house and I can remember wanting him back so bad.. there was a gutteral sound coming from me, a scream from deep inside combined with a jagged pain. I thought that I was going to go crazy from the thoughts in my head... the fact that I couldn't change this damn situation. Nothing, nothing, nothing was going to change and bring my son back. How could I live with that? How could I accept that?
This time the frustration led me to be angrier than I ever had been, frustration took on a whole new meaning for me... one that I didn't want to accept. I knew my son was gone and I had even had good days of knowing that he was doing well in heaven... but this day... none of that mattered because I wanted him back more than I ever had and I was never ever going to get that wish.
I remember feeling so tired and spent after that happened and I have never had it hit so hard since but frustration, well that does hit still at times. Another of those emotions that as Angel Moms we all know on a different level than before.
Thankfully my days are filled with love, memories and laughter for my son now, I talk to him all the time and know that he is doing well as is each and everyone of your Angels.
I know that we have all asked the same question and I know that each of us look for a reason why. Recently I attended a church service that spoke on this subject and without trying to word the pastor word for word I will just write my interpretation of the sermon.
How many times have you overheard or been a part of a conversation concerning the death of an elderly or older person where someone says "they are in a better place, free from pain and they are better off"?
Well, I don't know about you, been when it was said to me I thought SHUT UP!!! I didn't want to hear any part of that and sure wasn't going to say it myself. During the church service the pastor said "Just hear me out." For those that know me you probably are amazed I didn't walk out at that point, but I didn't. I heard him out and after doing so and much thought I must say it did ease some of my pain, some of the heavy burden I carry, like all of you. He continued on to say we all have a purpose in life, a reason for our life and a reason for the things that happen to each of us during our time here on earth. My mind was only hearing certain things because I thought (like many of you right now)...What can honestly be the purpose for my child being hunted down and killed? Why all the illnesses, sickness, pain and abuse so many have to endure.
Later I mentioned the same sermon to a smaller group of Angel Moms and heard back some stories of their child. I had stories of my own but really enjoyed what was shared with me. Hopefully no one gets upset with me for sharing their stories with the newsletter. Here's a few of the stories I heard.
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One Angel Mom lost her child to suicide, yet later learned that her son had made a very big impression on a past teacher by writing him a note before his death. That note now hangs in this teachers room to remind him of a child he let pass by and to never let that happen again. Did he have a purpose in life? Sounds to me as this young man touched another persons heart by this note...maybe just maybe this teacher will be so open to his students now he will save a life later on or maybe he already has. His mother now helps other teens who are struggling with thoughts of suicide, how many young hearts as she opened up by telling them why they should not and in doing so saving their lives and preventing another family from enduring what she now carries in her heart?
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What about the young girl who spent many days in the hospital her whole life. During one of those stays she told a doctor to talk to her...not her parents. After all she was there and she needed to know what was wrong, what could be done. Just because she was a kid did not mean she should not be included in these conversations. Later her Mom was told how this young doctor would never forget her and how he now talked to his patients more openly. Plus a young student nurse had no desire to work with young kids, it was not her plan. But after meeting this young lady is now in charge on a Pediatrics floor. Did she make an impression? Have a purpose? Maybe just maybe her purpose in life was to teach the medical people who came in touch with her to treat their patients better, be more open with them. After all she was sick herself and needed to know what her condition was.
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Another young life was lost and her Mom has surely has asked herself the same question. WHY??? But after losing her daughter this Mom now teaches other young kids to be more responsible in a class she teaches. Would she have done this if she never lost her daughter? Maybe, but maybe not. How many lives has this mother saved? she will probably never know. But I can almost guarantee you that there has been at least a few who thought about doing something and thought about this young girl, her Mom and thought twice about the decision they were about to make.
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Then there's my son. He was only 13. Did he know what the night held for him? I honestly think he did, he said things, left things behind that later told us he knew his time was ending. But I never saw it that way at the time. Nathan lost his life after enduring hours of torture, abuse and mistreating. He was later told to beg and run. He did but not knowing in doing so his killer enjoyed the hunt of the game. During the night he was told how many others had gone through the same abuse, and how this person had gotten by with this it for so many years. Was there a reason" Yes there was. Nathan lost his life that cold Feb. night so that this man would be stopped. So that he would never hurt another child and Nathan's life ended in doing so. But I now can say his life was not in vain. There is also a man who lived in our area that went to school to become a pastor after he read the news and saw what had happened to Nathan. This man now has a church and part of his witness to his congregation is Nathan's story. So there will be a lot of lives touched by his death and hopefully lives saved.
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Medical reason have taken several lives. Some younger than others and now those parents sit back and say WHY? why my child? With each death, a lesson is learned. With each illness new studies are done daily. With each patient there is a doctor or a nurse whose life is touched. Its hard to see all this I am sure. But I have a young nurse living in my home, who is about to graduate and take her state test. She will be a pediatric oncology nurse. She has done her clinical for a year now. She has delivered babies into the arms of angles, held the new baby who nobody loved until it died because of its birth defects. She has sit after her shift to hold the hand of a young mother who had to make the decision to unplug her 1 yr. old son from life support. Each and every time she comes home there's tears, there's pain in her voice yet she learned another new lesson. What to do to help the next patient she is assigned, and there will be another stillborn, another child born with defects and another victim of abuse. Each of these children taught her a lesson. They had a purpose and they did a job that was needed at the time.
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There's a young man, he's a new father and a new husband. WHY? A friend he cared for very much before his death has now turned his life around. He has given up the life of drugs and street life. Settled down become a father himself and is trying to live a good life. Is this enough? Well, who can say? But this same young man's Mother now runs Angel Moms. She has opened her heart to all. She has bore our sadness on her shoulders, cried many a tears as she built web pages to honor our children's passing. Would she have done this task if her son was not taken that day? Why would she have? Maybe his purpose in life was to show this young man what was the right way, maybe he said something to him one time that now makes this young man think about life and his family and maybe in his death opened his Mother's heart to all other moms who are walking down this path today. How many lives has she saved today? Will she ever know that the night you signed on and honestly in your heart thought WHY? Why live? and after writing her, talking with her on line or just setting back and reading others emails realize you're "normal" ( don't we all just love that word) and your not going crazy, your not ever going to forget or Get over it. BUT ITS OK !!!!! You can go on, love others in your life, maybe even learn to laugh or smile again. But you will never forget that child who walked holding your hand one day and who you walked to their grave another day.
I am hoping that in writing this the rest of you will be able to see what the reason may have been. Its probably on a small part of the plan in ones life but there was a reason. Every child is sent here to us on this earth for a reason, a purpose and as a gift. We as humans only see what is in front of us today and will always question why. I think that normal, after all we grieve daily and miss your loved ones. But I am hoping that if we look within our hearts we can see something that we can say made a difference in the live of someone or even ourselves by our child being here and leaving us behind. I hope that peace finds each of us in the group, after all we saw an Angel in our lives and hopefully were touched by their wings!
~ANGEL MOM YEARLY RETREAT IS SCHEDULED~
Judi and I have set up the dates for the 2005 Angel Mom Retreat! Our scheduled time is July 14th thru the 18th (Thursday - Monday) in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We all stay in a cabin called Woodhaven. Each year is an awesome experience and once you go, you can't not go the following year! We share our Angels, their stories, pictures, scrapbooks, movies and tapes. We laugh, we cry and we hug.....we share a bond like no other. It is great to fit faces with names to all those that you interact with online in group.
If you are wanting to see more on previous Angel Mom Retreats, please go visit Angel Moms Meetings or Angel Mom Meetings.
For safety reasons for all, there are a few stipulations. You must be an Angel Mom member a minimum amount of 3 months. You also must be an Active Member, meaning, a member that posts often. Deadline is February 18th to let me know if you are coming. If you commit to me about coming to retreat when the deadline runs out, you will then be counted as coming for sure and you will be liable for your amount of cabin, whether you get to come or not. I take a tally of amount of people committed (for sure) and divide the amount per person committed, that is why there is no backing out. No refunds. When I tally the amount I will send out amount due per person and it must be sent to me immediately to make our down payment because the cabin rules are set that they need their money up front. There will be more information coming, but the important issue was the dates and that is what this email is about now. So as of today you will have February 18th to give me your answer. You can email me privately (MsBBSITTER@aol.com) with your questions....:) Like I said, there will be more information coming later, but it was very important to get the date out to everyone as soon as possible!
I received several Act of Kindness awards last month and in the past for making web pages for other Moms. I want to explain why I do this.
Back in 1998 when I got online, I saw so many beautiful memorial web sites. I wanted one for Shane. I finally found a place that would do one for me for a certain amount. I started saving up the money to get one. In the mean time, I started trying to learn how to do it myself, now this is coming from someone who had never been on a computer before in her life.
I jumped in and started, not one to read instructions (no it's not just a man thing) I went through a lot of frustration. There were times I cried in frustration, disappointment and depression, many times I had to walk away from the computer before I busted it. I would talk to Shane, beg him to help me. I promised him if he helped me through this, he would have an awesome web site and any Mom out there who wanted one for her child would have one too. Things just started to fall into place, things I couldn't understand before became clear....finally Shane had a web page! Sure at first, it was pretty basic, but I kept learning new things and improving.
When I felt I was good enough, I started looking for Moms to make web sites for, I was keeping my promise to Shane.
I feel being able to do this is a gift from above and I feel like each time I make a site, the angel is right there guiding me along with Shane. I put a piece of my heart into each site I do.
So with each site I make, not only I am helping to keep another child's memory alive, I am keeping a promise I made to Shane. It is my hope that each web site I make brings some comfort to the Mom, it is a gift from the heart from one grieving Mom to another.
Making Memories
In striving to be more physically fit, maybe I am making some impressions on my family. On January 9th, my son, Matt and I ran in a five mile New York City Road Runners Race-The Fred Lebow. It was cold but we did it. My husband drove us into New York and we went for breakfast after the race. We had such a good time, that we ran in the next race, Frostbite 7 mile on January 22nd. This time we were joined by my son, Chris. The race was aptly named! It was 9 degrees when the race started, so cold it was hard to breathe and I do think I was on the verge of frostbite at about the five mile mark. It wasn’t quite as much fun, but we did do it together. We were ever so glad to slide into the booth in the diner on Madison Avenue and order breakfast. We talked about our individual experiences in the run, but all in all, we were all pleased we had finished the course. While we were eating, the snow began to fall. We jetted to the car and started the 38 mile ride home. The snow fell fast-It has been called the Blizzard of 2005. We talked as we made our way home slowly.
These are simple memories that we are making together. It is so easy to let grief wash over you like a tidal wave and wash your spirit away. It is much harder to move forward. We are all survivors of a personal Tsunami.
Well, we are signed up for two more races. This may wear thin in time, but for now, we are making memories together. When I run, I imagine Mike is running next to me. He would have been much faster than I, but he is humoring me. I also am proud that my kids think I am somewhat cool! At least we will be able to say remember when you ran a seven mile race! My Dad used to say that he wasn’t trying to win the “race of life”, he was just trying to stay in the game. Me too, Dad. Me too!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Angel Moms!
St. Valentine's Story
Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn't like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn't the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings.
Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected men to volunteer to join. Many men just did not want to fight in wars. They did not want to leave their wives and families. As you might have guessed, not many men signed up. This made Claudius furious. So what happened? He had a crazy idea. He thought that if men were not married, they would not mind joining the army. So Claudius decided not to allow any more marriages. Young people thought his new law was cruel. I thought it was preposterous! I certainly wasn't going to support that law!
Did I mention that I was a priest? One of my favorite activities was to marry couples. Even after Emperor Claudius passed his law, I kept on performing marriage ceremonies -- secretly, of course. It was really quite exciting. Imagine a small candlelit room with only the bride and groom and myself. We would whisper the words of the ceremony, listening all the while for the steps of soldiers.
One night, we did hear footsteps. It was scary! Thank goodness the couple I was marrying escaped in time. I was caught. (Not quite as light on my feet as I used to be, I guess.) I was thrown in jail and told that my punishment was death.
I tried to stay cheerful. And do you know what? Wonderful things happened. Many young people came to the jail to visit me. They threw flowers and notes up to my window. They wanted me to know that they, too, believed in love.
One of these young people was the daughter of the prison guard. Her father allowed her to visit me in the cell. Sometimes we would sit and talk for hours. She helped me to keep my spirits up. She agreed that I did the right thing by ignoring the Emperor and going ahead with the secret marriages. On the day I was to die, I left my friend a little note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. I signed it, "Love from your Valentine."
I believe that note started the custom of exchanging love messages on Valentine's Day. It was written on the day I died, February 14, 269 A.D. Now, every year on this day, people remember. But most importantly, they think about love and friendship. And when they think of Emperor Claudius, they remember how he tried to stand in the way of love, and they laugh -- because they know that love can't be beaten!
Acts Of Kindness
Acts of Kindness for December were presented to:
Pam Adlington by Marge Costanza
Loni Wendt by Donna Satterwhite
Debbie Ruttencutter by Donna Satterwhite
Judi Walker by Donna Satterwhite
Carin/Toad Furgison by Donna Satterwhite
Cookie Harrigan by Donna Satterwhite
Angel Moms Group by Carin/Toad Furgison
Brenda Atteberry by Carin/Toad Furgison
Marge Costanza by Carin/Toad Furgison
Judi Walker by Holly Wilson
Judi Walker by Sharon Farrer
Debbie/Doodles Shadduck by Cappy Walker
The Act Of Kindness Award will be given to an AngelMom that was nominated for their kindness and thoughtfulness. It will not be a contest, it is "Thank You" kind of award. Anyone can be nominated. If someone has touched your heart by doing something special, please nominate them by emailing Debbie. There is no exclusions, everyone is included. We will list each member that has received an Award.
Angel Mom's Acts of Kindness
Grief: The Price We Pay For Love
Grief is a NATURAL and NORMAL reaction to loss . . . loss of any kind. It is a physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological response. The death of a loved one is perhaps the most devastating loss one may experience. Yet, grief occurs following ANY change in our lives. Even positive changes can bring a momentary grief response.
Grief is a complex process, guided by our past experiences, our religious beliefs, our socio economic situation, our physical health and the cause of the loss. LOVE, ANGER, FEAR, FRUSTRATION, LONELINESS and GUILT are all part of grief. It is important to understand that grief is NOT a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith. GRIEF IS THE PRICE WE PAY FOR LOVE!
Grieving may cause physical and behavioural changes such as: sleep irregularities, changes in appetite, gastro intestinal disturbances, "heart ache", restlessness, spontaneous crying, irritability, sighing or muscle tension.
Anger and guilt are common emotions. You may feel angry with God, your spouse, your children or with others, either involved or totally separate from the death. You may be angry with yourself. Guilt feelings often accompany or follow anger. You may want to withdraw and be left alone.
Depression, feelings of emptiness or hollowness may temporarily overcome you. You may experience headaches, tightness in the throat or chest, muscle aches, or burning sensation in your stomach. GRIEF HURTS! You may, for a while, become preoccupied with images of your loved one. You may "see" or sense your loved one's presence. You may begin to wonder if you are going crazy.
You can help yourself through grief.
Acknowledge the loss.
Accept the pain of grief. Try to live THROUGH it, not avoid it.
Share your thoughts and feelings. Find enough compassionate listeners. You can talk more than one person can listen!
Understand that each person has an individual timetable for grief. Each person grieves separately and differently. We move through grief at our own pace.
Find your sense of humour. Try to hang on to it!
Get some physical exercise. If nothing else, jog your memory.
Learn to hug again.
Accept yourself. Understand you are someone new. Acknowledge that change.
Begin to become the person you already are...
Remember, though death comes, LOVE NEVER GOES AWAY!!!
© Darcie D. Sims
Grief Inc.
Ok Ladies, our first book of the month club selection was "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Thanks to all who read this book and for coming to the chats. Our next selection will be "The Second Summer of the Sisterhood." So for all of you who havent finished the first book, you still have time. I am giving you all an extra week and since the next selection is the second book in this series, you will have time to catch up.
Hope to see a lot more of you in the next book chat!! Happy reading my fellow book worms.
Remember if you have read or saw a book that you like and would like to see that book as one of our selections please e-mail me @ adshadduck@earthlink.net
Luv ya,Debbie Doodles
"Angel Amber's Mom"
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Chocolate Bread Pudding
From Cooking Light
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup Prune Puree
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated skimmed milk
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 (3/4-inch-thick) French bread slices, cut into cubes
Vegetable cooking spray
4 teaspoons powdered sugar
Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended. Stir in bread cubes. Divide mixture evenly among 8 (8-ounce) ramekins coated with cooking spray. Cover and chill 3 hours. Uncover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until pudding is set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Yield: 8 servings
NUTRITION PER SERVING: CALORIES 285(16% from fat); FAT 5g(sat 1.5g,mono 1.8g,poly 1.4g); PROTEIN 9.6g; CHOLESTEROL 4mg; CALCIUM 155mg; SODIUM 258mg; FIBER 1.6g; IRON 2.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 50.9g
A special recipe from Judi. It is Mardi Gras season here and I wanted to share this recipe with all of you. At this time of the year, king cakes are very popular. And before anyone asks, no I do not make my own, I buy them!
To those of you who were here for Mardi Gras last year, I sure miss you! It just isn't the same!
King Cake
From Southern Living
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
2 large eggs
6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
Colored Frostings (Purple, green & yellow)
Colored Sugars (Purple, green & yellow)
Cook first 4 ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until butter melts. Cool mixture to 100° to 110°.
Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add butter mixture, eggs, and 2 cups flour; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Stir together 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
Punch dough down; divide in half. Turn 1 portion out onto a lightly floured surface; roll to a 28- x 10-inch rectangle. Spread half each of cinnamon mixture and softened butter on dough. Roll dough, jellyroll fashion, starting at long side. Place dough roll, seam side down, on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bring ends together to form an oval ring, moistening and pinching edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining dough, cinnamon mixture, and butter.
Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden. Decorate with bands of Colored Frostings, and sprinkle with Colored Sugars.
Note: Once the cake has cooled, randomly insert a plastic baby doll, if desired, before frosting.
Yield: Makes 2 cakes
I wanted to share this poem with everyone. It was read at Zackary's funeral and I think it is so beautiful.
Krista, Mom to Angel Zackary, Nickolas and Christian
The Legend Of The Daisy
God looked all over the earth, He saw parents whose hearts were heavy. They had lost the littlest of His creatures, their precious children. He saw their tears and heard their silent prayers. He sent to earth a special flower...a flower that would be just for them. He scattered this little flower far and wide...in gardens amd in fields, along roads and paths, in bright sunlit pastures and into the darkest corners. God sent these saddened parents the daisy, a little flower to be watered with their tears.
The daisy symbolized the souls of their children. Its bright white petals represented their purity and innocence; the green of its leaves - the promise and hope for bighter days to come.
The daisy thrived everywhere. It stretched its bright face toward heaven. The special little flower was given to remind each mother and father that thier little one rested in thelight and beauty of God.
This is the Legend of the Daisy.
My Angel boy TJ it has been two years since we last saw your smile, your birthday is getting closer and closer, you would have been 8 this year, our lives changed for ever when we lost you, we know you're here in spirit watching over us and we know you took our love with you, you my sweet angel will always be remembered and thought about every single day until we meet again in Heaven.
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Here is a poem for my angel TJ
Mom, Please Listen To Me
Mom please listen to me
as I take time to write.
I see parents struggling daily
their pain is such a fight.
All of us who have gone on
and left the rest of you behind,
we're OK. Mom I promise
Heaven is beautiful and God is kind.
You used to tell me that one day
God would call and take you home,
you told me you'd make me strong
so I would stand tall when alone,
but things happen some times Mom
that does not go as planed.
I wasn't scared Mom,
when God held out his hand.
I didn't want to leave you,
I didn't have time to say good-bye,
when the Angels said come with us,
there wasn't time to question why.
I've watched you daily Mom,
it hurts to see you cry.
I don't want you to be unhappy,
just because we didn't get to say good-bye.
Tell the others what I'M telling you,
so many parents need to know that
earth was just a lay over,
we had another place to go.
I know you miss me Mom
I know your heart was broken in to,
but God really needed me
because my earthly life was through.
I'M always along side you.
I smile and touch your hair,
I whisper "Mom I love you",
you just can't see me there.
I'M the one who gently touches you
on your shoulder when you're sad,
I'M happy now that you've found God again
And are no longer mad.
Sandie
Angel Mom to TJ
A Memorial to Our Angels
Bookmarks
please fill in the form and return it to my e address cookieh123@peoplepc.com
If you don't have a scanner to send the Angel picture and form info. Please send to my home address.
Mom's name:
Angel's name:
Dates:
What you want under the picture such as names of family and friends ie. Sadly missed by:
A short saying or poem( if you don't have a poem) I have several that would be appropriate and will fit on the front:
I am using the same poem on back for all.
Home Address:
How many:
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Some Links To Share
Fly Little Wing
Please Remember Me
Look Closer -- See ME
Go out into the world today and love the
people you meet. Let your presence light
new light in the hearts of people.
-Mother Teresa-
Angel Moms Newsletter-February 2005-(Printable Version)
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Staff: Toad (Carin), Deb, Debbie, Kelly, Chrissi, Lynn, Brenda
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