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Leave a tributeYou taught us so much! Most people say that they were never taught to live without their parents, man, is that the truest statement I have ever heard. So many things happen and I just want to pick up the phone to call you. I read the other day where someone posted on FaceBook that they wish Heaven had visiting hours. Well, isn't that the understatement of the century! Although you are not here with us physically, your spirit lives on through each and every one of us. Sometimes, heck, most of the time, we just need to hear those special words from you. Keep watching over us the way that you do.
We love you today, tomorrow, and forever more. Thank you for all that you have given. Kiss dad for us and tell him Happy Birthday. Tell grandma and papa, uncle Jesse, and aunt Jeanne, uncle Tom and uncle Bobby that we miss them too. I know Josh isn't too far away from you, kiss and hug him too. Until we meet again lil' lady! I love you!
I love you Mommy!
I extend to you my deepest sympathy. It's hard to lose a loved one. Even though we are glad they are in no more pain, it hurts at the thought of never seeing them again here on earth. Precious memories are good, but even that can hurt at first--reminding you she's not here. The good news is that it does get better as time goes on. The precious memories will make you smile instead of cry. May God give all of you a peace that passeth all understanding. God bless all of you in such a way that you will stop and say "I'm feeling blessed!" GOD'S STILL IN CONTROL!
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I Don't Do Critters!
It seems like it took forever for my dad to get there, but in Dayton the distance between places is not that great, so at best, it may have taken him 15 minutes. He came prepared. Mouse traps - both traditional with peanut butter, and sticky traps. In less than 30 minutes, my dad, our hero had apprehended the tiny mouse that had held us hostage.
I think of the lengths and sacrifices you made to ensure we were always safe. Thank you mom and dad for always putting us first. Your fearless heart runs through me every day. Your passion for life and your family will forever live on. I was once told that when you left us, you left the best part of you with us. I know that to be true because I feel you with every decision I make. The compassion my sisters and I have for each other. The love that you taught us will forever be strong and our bond unbreakable. You taught us that family is first. We may not always see eye to eye, but you have an obligation to always be there for one another. That was our final promise to you Mom and I think we are doing pretty good at keeping that promise. And don't worry mom, to this day, we still don't do critters!
I love you yesterday, today, and forever more.
Kindergarten Walk
I laugh when I sit and reflect on the time you overslept and was late to pick me up from Kindergarten. You said I knew my way home, so I proceeded to walk my teacher and the entire class to our apartment. I can still hear you laugh as you tell that story. You were so tickled because you said you woke up to the sound of a bunch of kids, jumped up and realized you had overslept. It was ok mom! I knew my way home :) You taught me well. Never walk alone and don't take short cuts.
Man I really miss those lessons. I love you to the moon and back again. I miss you more today than yesterday.
Bird
It has taken me a while to be able to write something here. There are so many things that I want people to know about you. I still talk to you everyday...sometimes just silly stuff..other times i tell you how much I miss you. I cry sometimes but I am going to be okay. It's just the drive around the corner will never be the same. In our next lives I hope we a paired again, mother and daughter, best friends til the end. I love you so much Bird!