Time Machine

"I came across a picture,
Of you and I today.
The tears just started falling,
But I couldn't turn away.

I closed my eyes and I was there,
That day so long ago.
I saw your eyes still shining bright,
Alive and so aglow.

I'd swear I heard your laughter,
As I gazed upon your face,
A golden and contagious sound,
That nothing can replace.

It brought back many memories,
Of how things used to be.
Each picture's now a time machine,
That brings you close to me."

You are still loved and I think about you all the time.

This day will never be easy at all I love u an miss u so much 3 years go by to quick!!!

I love you I haven't been on here in so long but that doesn't mean I forgot about you❤️ its about to be a year since you've been gone in 2 months. It seems so unreal how did all this time go by so quick. I swear it still hurts like the day I got the call my brother my cousin was gone. It really is true when they say you never know what you have until it's gone.

Screaming happy 24th birthday to my favorite big cousin!!!! I love you!!!!

Happy Birthday Todd we love you!!!!!! Your 24th Birthday as a Angel Amazing!!!

My heart hasn't gathered the fact that your gone an i dont want to but I do miss you an love!!!! Continue to watch over us a guide us to better days!!! Love You!

Todd Andrew Johnson, my cousin, still cant believe your gone. To soon, so many memories, so many birthdays spent together. We are 5 days apart and my life my birthdays will never be the same now your gone, but I know your resting in peace with your father, my uncle. I love and miss you more then words can every explain, you were so full of life and that bright smile burns in my brain like a candle. Naming my son after you is my tribute to you and I will forever remember the times we spent together. We grew up together and Im wishing for the opportunity to grow old together. May you rest in peace and watch over our family. Love You Cuz!

Hey cousin! I was thinking about you:) I miss you more than ever I wish we wouldve spent more time together as we got older but regardless I know your looking down on all of us. I love you toddy!

Just stopping by to tell you i miss you and love you todd. We were more like siblings than cousin growing up in the same household you were more of a big brother. I wont ever forget about you mwah:)

A Mother’s Love

My heart has been shattered into a million pieces. I never know that I could feel this much pain. My life will never be the same again without you in it. You brought so much joy and laughter into our lives with your infectious spirit and love of life. I have never known anyone who loved life more than you. You touched every person that has ever come in contact with you. Even though I will never hear you call my name again or see that smile on your face you will forever live in my heart. I know that the heavens opened up and rejoiced the day that you arrived because you had finally come home again. Today I give you back to the One who gave you to me even though it rips my heart out to do so. I will cherish your memory for the rest of the days of my life.

My dear sweet nephew.........GOD's will was done. I don't understand it and I won't question it. I pray you soul rests peacefully!!!

Camellia and Tianna~~~~~I am praying with and for you. Just take comfort in knowing that to be absent in the body is to be present with the LORD. Todd is now in a place wher the wicked ceases from troubling and the weary is at rest. He is one of GOD's angels now and he is smiling down on you until you all meet again. Love you all!!!!

Rest In Peace Todd! You will truly be missed!

Words from a Sister

Joy rose upon his cheeks like the peak of sunrise
Sometimes I, just want jump in its abyss and reside in it 
if love shall go by any other name
it shall be yours...

 i find myself wanting to explore the corners of my mind
trying to find that memory box
where i have, stashed away all our memories for safe keeping
but i found my box has runneth over
From the times you made me laugh
And when i was so sad and you'd comfort me   

We'd sing a beyonce song and you'd clean with me
(well clean for me cuz we all knew i jus dictated =) lol)  

Innocent like a child on Chirtmas morning
I never thought i would be morning for you
I will love you forever more
this you can be sure
I have sectioned of a piece of my heart for you

Wrapped some love in a little baggy for your travels to paradise 
No worries I have pleanty more....

Until we meet again

"I AM NOT GONE"

I am not gone
I remain here beside you
Just in a different form
Look for me in your heart
And there you will find me
in our love which forever lives on

In those moments when you feel alone
Look for me in your thoughts
And there you will find me
in sweet memories that burn strong

Every time a tear
Forms in your beautiful eyes
Look up to the heavens
And there you will see me
Smiling down from God’s glorious skies

Todd, a beautiful smiling soul that has left this earth to soon. Rest in Peace.

God’s Lent Child.

“I’ll lend you for a little while
A child of mine” God said –
For you to love the while he lives
and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years
or forty two or three
but will you, till I call him back,
take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you
and, should his stay be brief,
you’ll have his nicest memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return
but, there are lessons taught below,
I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over,
in my search for teachers true,
and from the things that crowd life’s lane
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to take
this lent child back again?

I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done”
for all the joys thy child will bring
the risk of grief will run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness,
we’ll love him while we may,
and for the happiness we’ve known
forever grateful stay.
But, should thy Angels call for him
much sooner than we planned,
we’ll brave the grief that comes
and try to understand.