Memories of Athena Marie, (1978 - 1998)

It’s been a while...

June 28, 2020

Hey beautiful! I can’t imagine how you would look except to think mostly the same, now that it’s been your 42nd birthday and 22 years today that we said goodbye/see you later. I know life would have been so different. But God knew you needed to be with Him more than with us. I’m so sorry for all the failures and being tough on you because I wanted you to make it in life and be strong. But you already were. You just needed more love. I hope you had some happiest times with me/us.

I hope you like the flowers Maxine and I left on your grave on your birthday. I asked Breanna to repaint your headstone. And Little Grandma’s too. I think you can see all the beautiful nieces and nephews you have. I know you would be such an amazing aunt. I miss you so much as I know Alex ans Erica and Bre does. Savannah juat was too young but I’m sure one day in Heaven you’ll be best friends.

I have so many regrets for things I did or didn’t do Mostly for failing you and your brothers and sisters. I pray all your family, my children and grandchildren, will be together with my parents and grandparents. That we will all sit together at the wedding Feast and know each other and get to hug each other I think that’s my greatest sadness, not knowing.

Alex and Erica especially, miss you so deeply. As you can see, we’ve all changed I pray Gods mercies over us all and restoration to Him. That we are reunited in Heaven. I know God didn't give souls to dogs but they’re just too smart to not be back with us, so praying maybe they’re there with you. He can do anything. If so, kiss them, kiss my mom and dad and grandma and grandpa. Hug and tell all your Sibs I love them and I’m sorry. I didn’t know. Until the time we are together, I pray your happiness and keep whispering in our hearts. We miss you.❤️

June 30, 2012

I always have this image in my mind's eye...on Erica's Jr. High graduation day...when you got to the house...you walked in quickly because you were running late...but when you entered...you smiled your "Athena" smile...the beautiful, ear to ear, the world's a great place smile! I always see that image. Thank you for that memory! I love you! Mom

little memories....

June 25, 2011

Im not sure if its the same memory or if its two molded into one.....but i remember when Savannah jumped from that kiddy swing and busted her chin on the edge of the patio deck. She was screaming her head off and i was scared out of my mind not knowing what to do. But i once again was not allowed to go (which now im thankful for, 'cause i probably would have fainted seeing a needle being shoved through her skin with thread following behind it) but from what i remember, you stayed there with me and i was playing with the cat we had at the time and he/she peed on me and im not sure it was you, but im pretty sure you were cracking up about it, but went and cleaned me up.........

And a sadder memory, but one i cherish.... i remember you and Mom in her bedroom and you were crying your eyes out... i think heart broken, and it was sometime around Christmas. i remember going into one of the bedrooms and pulling your skateboard out, taking it to you saying 'Merry Christmas Athena', real quietly, afraid you would get mad at me for bothering you or for messing with your board, and all you did was smile, kinda giggle a little bit, and say 'Thank you'.....

Another time, we were at Disneyland i think, and we got on that log ride. You kept telling me to put your jacket over myself and i kept arguing with you telling you i wouldnt get wet. I remember there being what to me at the time was a huge man in front of my seat. So i was sure i wasnt getting wet 'cause he would get all the water. Then it felt like we made a hundred percent vertical drop and water was splashing everywhere! Ha ha and then it was over, i had your jacket pushed to the floor and i was almost completely dry, as you were soaked. :p ... i knew what i was talking about lol

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