my confidant. She was beautiful, inside and out. She made me want to be a better person.. I owe her so much and I wish that I could share with her the life I have now.. because she is such a big part of who I have become.

This was written several years ago and I finally found it again.
Relocated
Although gone from our presence.
Glimpses are seen that you’ve left behind;
In a smile, a turn of the head brings
Your remembrance to our mind.
All that is made up in your being and
Was past down through the line of time,
A mixture from your parents and theirs,
Of people of long ago that together
Created a soul where true love did grow.
When you graced this world with your
Beauty and touched lives for a while.
Many hearts were embraced from a face that had shown a smile.
Now you’re watching over us with our heavenly Father above,
Though bodily you’ve left us but not the spirit of your love.
At times we are reminded of the way
It used to be, but things were never meant to stay the same
Along this life’s road from whence we came.
I am thankful for the glimpses that God
Shows me to see in images of those
Who were and are to be.
For it shows me that you are really not gone,
but you have been relocated to a far better home.
Gwen Weeks
07/08/07

Another year has passed. The pain and hurt is ever so present. What our lives would have been, we will never know. Our hearts are broken without you. I love you Laura. This world is empty without you.

The Bells Rung in Heaven

The bells rung in heaven
The Lord called Martha to His side,
“I want you to go to the Pearly Gates and welcome the child inside.”
A young lady not quite fully grown,
But I believe you’ll recognize her as one of your own.
Her time on earth is over
And eternity to begin as your granddaughter and eternal friend,
I know heartbreak looms for you who are left behind
But take comfort from this thought and you’ll find
That Jesus can give you the peace and fill the void inside
And rest assured with Mama now abides.
She’s not alone n heaven, for Mama went ahead and
Jesus has prepared a place at the table spread.
Mama is at the table with Laura by her side,
Jesus is at the head---waiting for his bride.
I see Mama’s hand cover Laura’s with such love
And with a smile she tells her what joy is there above.
Mama waves her hand at the vastness you’ll see
And all the empty places waiting for her family.
She pointed to each seat and read the new name there
And Laura understood who was to sit where.
I know there’s much sadness on earth, but eternal, it is naught---
For peace and joy is coming if the battle is fought.
We all must be ready for the trip that we’ll all take,
For the right decision on this earth we must truly make.
At the pearly gates, we know who’ll be waiting for his
Bride—there we’ll see Jesus---Mama---and Laura at her side.

Dink
Nov. 13, 2004

Today @ 4:59 p.m. CST, 33 years ago, a beautiful dark haired little girl came into our lives. I miss you Laura. My heart hurts for you. I love you my child.

13 years of the hole in my heart becoming larger. I miss you so much my dear baby girl. The day will come when we will be united. I love you forever.

My dearest child. I miss you so much. Today is your birthday. No one knows how much I wish you were with me. I love you so much. We still have the 3 little baby dogs I adopted last year on your birthday. You would love them so. It is hard to wait to see you again.

Hey sweet child. Today is the 14th of November, 2016. You have been gone 12 years 2 days. My words are all in my heart. What can I say out loud? Why you? Why our family? Why can't you be here? My heart will forever be broken. Your brother is at a loss without you here to confide in. Your dad is forever hurt and sad. We are all sad and miss you so very much. I love you my dear baby girl. Hard to wait to see you again.

Hey Baby Girl, I adopted 3 pups on your birthday yesterday. They can never replace you, they are more like therapy for our broken hearts. You are in God's hands and that is the only peace I have knowing where you are. I love you Laura. Mom.

My sweet child, how I miss you so. 11 years today and feels like my entire life stopped on this day. I love you baby girl and we will see you one day.

My dearest Baby Girl. Your would be 30th birthday was yesterday. A very thoughtful sweet couple brought 3 roses for your birthday. They were beautiful. I know the beauty you see for the rest of eternity can't compare, but for your family here, they were beautiful. I love you so much and your brother and Dad love you and we all miss you terribly.

As of 5 minutes ago, you are gone, once again from my life. It is 11:05 a.m., 9 years later. Everyday is the same, I miss you more and more. I often wonder how different our lives would have been if you were still with us. How different life would have been for you brother, your Dad and even me. I miss having your support. Life really sucks with you gone. I love you Baby Girl.

Happy Birthday Laura. Your days are more rewarding than the ones which are left behind. I miss you baby girl. I will see you someday....It hurts to be left behind. I love you my dear daughter.

Too long gone, but will see you soon. Love you.

I miss you sweet Laura. My brain knows it has been 8 years today @ 11:00 a.m. CST. My heart feels it has just happened. It is this way everyday. I love you so much and miss you.

Where do I even begin?
Laura was a light in my life when I needed one. She was my best friend, and my confidant. She was beautiful, inside and out. She made me want to be a better person.. I owe her so much and I wish that I could share with her the life I have now.. because she is such a big part of who I have become.

God bless you. Love you all. Steve

Laura will always be in our hearts. She is in our thoughts everyday. I chose this music because Laura would walk past the piano, stopping and quickly playing this music, then continue on her way. Full of life, energy and love. Gone too soon.

so many memories of that rotten little girl! her and Sammi were almost too much!! lol she was a great young lady and will forever be in our thoughts and hearts!!