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Cherry Blossoms .. .. .

August 21, 2020
.. .. . a symbol of Spring (excuse, please....this not being that Season), Renewal and the fleeting Nature of Life....all bring to mind fond memories of our precious Heather.  Not a day goes by without thinking of her, for there are gentle reminders in our homes.  

Reminiscing.....Heather's favorite fruit was the cherry!  As a toddler, she quickly learned to ask for 'dessert first'.....especially 'Chee Pie'.....she did not want to risk eating her meal first....for she knew she might not then have room for dessert!  She wasn't taking any chances!  Cherry Cheesecake was also a favorite.  Love of cherries kind of runs in the family.....Sean makes the best waffles with dark sweet cherries that anyone's ever tasted......one of his culinary specialties!  And Jennifer loves and favors cherries as well...... .....especially cherry pie and cherry cheesecake!  

Oh how Heather would have loved The Cherry Republic Stores!!!  A Company in Michigan, based in Glen Arbor, selling mostly products containing cherries, currently along with five other stores in this State.  Ann Arbor, Frankenmuth, Traverse City, Holland and Charlevoix.  The cherry orchards most plentiful remain in Traverse City, the Cherry Capital of Michigan and of this country.  

Missing her buoyant and happy spirit, her delight in discoveries, expressions of creativity and caring heart for rescue animals and the disadvantaged in this world.  She had so much energy and potential, it's still difficult and painful at times to accept that she is no longer here on God's Green Acres.  Peace be with you, h..........
Love you Bunches and Missing you, Babe, always and forever, Mums


  

  



The Holiday of Hearts, A Very Special Valentine in 1973

February 14, 2018

Heather remains my Princess of Hearts in my heart of hearts and will forevermore. As Time marches on, it seems that our world changes daily in this era, especially with ever increasing new developments in technology, but love in our hearts remains and grows deeper with each passing day.  Developing a deeper appreciation and sense of gratefulness for the years that we were able to enjoy Heather's presence on earth have helped to diminish the thrust of such a great loss.  However, she will truly be 'Forever Missed' as long as we remain living in the flesh on this earth.    

Heather was born on Valentine's Day in February of 1973 and it was so special to have given birth on a Holiday!  And it was the 'second time in a row'..... for Sean was born on Thanksgiving Day several years earlier!  [That February, family speculation was that my baby may be born on other family members' February birthdays, but that did not happen, for when she did arrive, her own special day was established on the Holiday of Hearts.  What a beautiful Valentine surprise!]  

Life itself is indeed a precious gift, not to be taken for granted and giving birth to one's own is an experience like none other.  Our Creator and Mother Nature are amazing and Nick and I were wonderfully and bountifully blessed to have had a boy, then a girl and been known as Sean's/Heather's Dad/Mom.  Gaining a new identity was one of the perks, a parental pleasure.  

Love never fades, increasing and deepening profoundly when seasoned through the years with age and wisdom.  Holding you in my heart forever, h, love always, Mums
  

Blossoms, Butterflies and Beliefs

August 20, 2016

Heather was truly her "own kind of beautiful" .. .

Remembering Heather lately, the three B's in the title above came to mind, along with Heather's passion for Nature and her Creator.  She loved fresh flowers and often expressed her love for others through gifts of fresh bouquets or a single beautiful flower, usually a rose.  She would frequently send gorgeous floral photos to me (and possibly to others as well, I don't know) through the text feature on her cell phone.  There was usually no text message, only a powerful or exceptional floral photo.  The last one that I received from her was a stunning floral photo that included a butterfly hovering above it.  (In an internet search this a.m. for a similar photo, I discovered an awesome butterfly that h would have appreciated, a Ulysses butterfly, a large, beautiful swallowtail.)  ---What a wonderful way of saying 'I love you' or 'I am thinking of you', by texting a photo that she knew would be enjoyed and appreciated!  We miss so many of the things that she did, but realize now what a big impact they had upon our lives. 

As a very young child, Heather was fascinated by and intrigued with caterpillars and butterflies and she and Sean would chase butterflies with nets at Grandma's house in the Summertime.  As an adult, the process of Metamorphosis meant a lot to Heather and with it......deep thoughts, pondering change and transformation.  Discussions about many subjects could become rather lengthy with her, but always remained very interesting to learn her perceptions, observations, deductions and opinions.  It was delightful to hear her expressions about the newest knowledge she had just acquired or discovered.....or all about her latest faith venture.  Heather had a personal relationship with her Creator and studied the Bible and Christianity in depth.  Her Baptism as an adult was very meaningful to her and was a milestone in her faith journey as well as a spiritual awakening and transformation time.  She was plucked for God's Garden in His Timing, not ours, for we certainly were not ready nor prepared for her passing.  At this point, it still seems a bit surreal, to me at least, and a mixture of fact and fantasy.  It takes time.  There will always remain a void in my heart and soul that no one else will ever be able to replicate or fill.  
Missing you h, love always and forever, Mums   

The Heavens rejoice.......

February 14, 2016

and the earth sorrows today, the Anniversary of Heather's Birthday, for it is with heavy hearts that we still are reminded of our loss and heaven's gain of Heather and as we acknowledge this morning's loss of yet another family member:  my older brother Dave, Sean and Heather's Uncle.  Our heartfelt condolences are extended to Chad (Dave's only son) this day as we join Chad in mourning this most recent loss and begin to celebrate the life of his Dad.  

Walk with us as we continue to journey this life on earth.  We very much appreciate the caring, consistant presence of our many special friends and family members near and far.  Thank you for coming along side of us and for your loving encouragement and support.  Love and peace.    

Hedda Fedda

August 20, 2015

Just having added some photos of Heather as a young child to the photo memory repertoire on this site, the words "hedda fedda" quickly came to mind.  Then: "hedder", for she had difficulty pronouncing the "th" sound when she was around two years old.  When we were out and about together in various public places, people would compliment me on her beautiful blonde hair, then turn to her and ask her what her name was.  She would instantly stomp one foot and firmly say:  "hedda fedda", a bit disgusted, and as though they should already know!  Hedda Fedda (Heather Feather) and Hedder quickly became nicknames during her toddlerhood.   Sean, I believe, began calling her Heather Feather, but in Heather's vernacular, it was hedda fedda.

Today, in particular, reviewing photos of Heather have brought back tons of memories and flashbacks.  Throughout her life, she remained exhuberant and passionate about so many things in life.....natural surroundings as in waterfalls and forests of trees; animals in and out of their natural habitats; nurturing kittens, cats and other animals; Art and artistic expression, vibrant colors; the warmth of Sunshine; Greens as in vegetarian salad greens and in green indoor and outdoor plants; Spirituality, the Bible; Yoga; exercise as in competing in Marathons and to just plain keep in shape; Mindfulness Meditation; Health and Wellness; Relationships; Feng Shi (she was always harmonizing her environment, wherever she was living at any given time); Interior Decorating; Fashion and Design, modeling; a Heart for the disadvantaged, whether it be for an individual or an animal; Simplicity with a flair for elegance, Life itself, for in essence, she was amazing and versatile with a vast multitude of interests.  And the list goes on.  The above are not in any given order of her preferences, but just as they came to mind, thinking of Heather and how diverse her interests were.  She continues to be deeply,deeply missed by all who knew, loved and cared for her as family, relative or friend.  Heather touched countless lives while here on earth and to God we give all the Glory.

 

Rescued was Heather's favorite breed!

December 15, 2014

Heather loved animals. Truly her favorite bread was “rescued”.  One time she rescued two cats; Luke and Puke- brother and sister.  She knew they were not well but took them anyway. That was Heather.  

I watched here do incredible things to keep them happy and alive.

Heather was a volunteer at the Atlanta Humane Society.

Heather, you are missed but not forgotton!

Anthony 

As I remember Heather

August 30, 2014

The first time I saw Heather, she was about six months old and being pushed in her stroller by her mother, Nancy and her brother Sean walking along beside her.  Whenever I think of her, that memory flashes in my mind.  She and her brother and her mother became a part of my life.  I watched her grow up and become the woman that she was.  She was the cute little flower girl at my son's wedding.  She was the active child that I saw always drawing pictures.  When Heather left her mother's home I lost contact with her but always knew where she was and what she was doing through pictures and stories from her Mom, who always loved her dearly.
Rest in peace, Heather, be happy and keep that wonderful smile that i remember so well. 

A Sparkling Soul

August 30, 2014

Heather was extremely artisic, creative, poetic and beautiful. She truely had a very deep soul and saw the good in all things.  She was very loved and will truley be missed.  Many blessings to her family.  I hope Heather enjoys her new soul as an angel as she is surely shining down on all of of now.  Namaste ~ Melissa xo

Princess of Hearts

August 25, 2014

Heather loved to draw hearts when she was just learning to color in coloring books, before learning the alphabet.  She drew them everywhere, whenever a crayon, pencil or pen were in her sight, she picked it up and drew hearts.  She continued through adulthood drawing little hearts on correspondence with her initials or a closing note at the end of a handwritten letter or greeting card.  She was a little Princess of Hearts from the very beginning and developed a very compassionate heart for others as she grew older.   

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