Memories of Nolan Jaromir Wayne Smouse, (1992 - 2013)

May 28, 2022

A story that brought me comfort:
My mom, sister (Sharon Smouse, Nolan’s mom) and I were at the hospital the night my dad passed away. After we said out goodbyes and just sat with him for a while, we got in the car to come home. As soon as we exited the parking garage the song “LET IT BE” came on the radio. We all looked at each other and said “Pap is with Nolan”. Then we cried some more, but what a comfort it was for us. God was letting us know they were together. We miss them both every day and look forward to the day we are reunited

Musical memories

November 12, 2013

It is November 12th. I feel like sharing a story. His 21st birthday is tomorrow. I was at Topsail Island for vacation this past summer. A place where Nolan had been with me twice before. We were just sitting around the table after dinner and I had my Pandora radio on that plays random music that it thinks I'm interested in. I believe the order of songs that came on in a row was Let It Be, Home, Hallelujah, and Ghosts That We Knew. I just sat and listened and thought and smiled. Music means so much to me, even though I have no musical talent, and certain songs mean even more. Those are four of the biggest. I miss you Nolan and know you're safe and sound. Keep on inspiring.

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August 8, 2013

Those we Love remain with us,
for Love itself lives on.
Cherished memories never fade,
because a loved one is gone.
Those we Love can never be,
more than a thought apart.
For as long as there is a memory,
they’ll live on in our heart.

We all will grieve Nolan in our own special way. I would love to invite friends and family to share happy/funny memories, glimpses of hope, and give sorrow words.
As someone who is far away from friends and family I feel this is a great way to share and support one another.
It is a place we can all go to remember!

* My parents came to see me in Vancouver, BC and after dinner as we were walking the streets of Victoria two young boys were playing "Let it be" on a guitar and saxophone. I talk to Nolan daily and I asked him to spend their visit with us. Victoria is not a small city and it just so happened they were playing that song on that street corner as we were walking by. It was just what we needed.

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