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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Shavon Pulley
November 9, 2008
Mike, JoAnn, and JW my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Shavon "Nika" Pulley
October 30, 2008
Death is a journey to another road. We live our lives then we make a right or a left onto the road of greener and brighter pastures. There is no need to ask for directions. You know when you are there as it is beautiful and all of your friends and relatives are awaiting you."
Our loved ones are always with you even after they pass...pay attention and you will feel their presence. If you think they are with you...they are."Our body is a mere shell...we remain alive forever. Our loved ones are always there for us...share, talk to them and listen to your intuition when you think they are communicating with you."
Though it hurts to lose a loved one, it is most painful to grieve for what you didn't get to enjoy with them. Rather, remember the blessings they left behind, with so many wonderful memories. Treasure their essence, for it is still here with you."
Losing a loved one is hard, but it's knowing that god gained an angel that makes the grief easier."
It is okay to grieve, it is a natural process...it is when we allow the grief to take us over that we are defeated. Grieve, but continue moving forward!"
There is a difference between letting them go, and forgetting them. Letting them go, means accepting they are gone, but knowing they will always have a place in your heart. Forgetting them means to forget all the memories, the good times, and the bad times. So, don't forget them, just let them go."
"A broken heart is a blessing in disguise; it reminds us of how perfect God's love is and how imperfect we are. In the midst of the pain and despair we are somehow renewed in the promise that we have been loved the whole time, and will continue to be loved for eternity. And your heart again, begins to heal, until the next time we forget. It's the cracks in our heart that make room for God's promises to sink in."
Remember that when a loved one passes away, it's because God can no longer bear to be apart from then."
RONNIE AND LINDA HAYES
October 28, 2008
A Rose, a Friend, and a Smile
When you're feeling sad and blue
Here's the thing that you should do
Find a rosebud, grown with care
Find some friends with which to share
Now, look within your deepest spot
And find a smile-provoking thought
Then leave the rosebud, let it grow
But keep the friends and let them know
That friendship makes your life worthwhile
And share with them your new-found smile
Do this and you'll surely find
Happy thoughts will fill your mind!
HEATHER SHARP
October 28, 2008
The Recipe
There are fairies at the bottom of my garden,
And you're probably going to say it isn't true.
But I've seen them catching moonbeams in the evening,
And mixing them with mornings early dew.
Then they add a cup of freshly gathered sunrays,
And a tablespoon of pollen from the flowers.
A pinch of rosemary, half a cup of rosehip tea,
Plus a measure of the sweetest April showers.
Next they take an ounce of perfume from a rose bud,
And the sweetest songs from all the birds that sing.
A newborn baby's cry, a mothers gentle smile,
And the color from a mountain bluebirds wing.
Then they mixed this altogether in a teacup,
With the twinkle from a loving grandma's eye.
Some starlight from the sky, the smallest fairy sigh,
And as they work they always sing a lullaby.
Now I know that you are probably going to ask me,
What this potion is, and what they use it for.
And I'll tell you, but you have to keep it secret,
Breaking secrets is against the fairy law.
You see my dears, the Lord's been making Angels,
Just lately they have been in such demand.
And so, to make His job a little easier,
The fairies offered Him a helping hand.
So the Lord, he sent a message straight from heaven,
With a recipe not seen by mortal eye.
The fairies were to gather the ingredients,
Filled with every loving kindness they could find.
When the recipe was followed to the letter,
Such perfection was a culinary art.
The sweetest nectar ever made by fairies,
Is then poured into a brand new angels heart.
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CASEY AND DORIS LUNDY
October 28, 2008
TRANQUILITY
HOW CAN I EVER THANK YOU LORD
FOR THIS WONDERFUL PLACE I CALL HOME
IT'S GENTLE SHORELINES AND MOUNTAINS
THE PATHWAYS AND FIELDS THAT I ROAM,
HOW CAN I EVER SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH
AT THE END OF A WARM SUMMERS DAY
WHEN I'VE GAZED UPON OCEANS OF DEEPEST BLUE,
AND SEEN THE ORCAS AT PLAY
TO YOU LORD, I GIVE ALL THE GLORY
FOR THIS BEAUTY YOU'VE GIVEN TO ME.
FOR MY HOME ON VANCOUVER ISLAND, LORD
HAS BECOME MY TRANQUILITY
SERENITY
EACH DAY HAS BECOME SUCH A BLESSING TO ME
EACH MOMENT A JOY TO BEHOLD
EACH SONGBIRD I HEAR, EACH FLOWER THAT I SEE,
FILLS MY SOUL WITH TREASURES OF GOLD.
WHEN THE NIGHT SKY IS GLITTERED WITH DIAMONDS
AND I WITNESS A SHOOTING STAR.
THEN I GET JUST A SMALL GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN, DEAR LORD,
AND I UNDERSTAND WHO YOU ARE.
FOR THE WONDERS OF ALL YOU'VE CREATED
HAVE RELEASED THE SPIRIT IN ME
AND THE EVERYDAY THINGS I'M SURROUNDED BY
HAVE BECOME MY SERENITY
ETERNITY
DON'T EVER LET ME NOT SEE IT,
THE EARTH, THE SKY, AND THE SEA,
THE COOLNESS OF FORESTS, AND WOODLANDS
THAT HAVE COME TO MEAN SO MUCH TO ME.
LET ME CHERISH EACH MOMENT AS DAYS GO BY,
BE THANKFUL FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
LET ME NEVER FORGET EVERY BLESSING RECEIVED
SEE JOY IN WHATEVER LIFE SENDS.
AND NOW AS I NEAR MY GOLDEN YEARS
I THANK YOU FOR GIVING TO ME,
MY SOUL FILLED WITH YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE,
THROUGH OUT ALL ETERNITY
YOUR CHILDREN
October 28, 2008
A mother’s love is something,
That is wonderful and rare,
A love that’s very special
That only children share.
A love that’s all forgiving
No matter what you do,
A mother’s love is patience
and will always wait for you.
A mother’s love will hold you near,
A mother’s love will kiss each tear.
A mother’s love,will touch you with her smiles.
A mother’s love is filled with care
A mother’s love is always there
A mother’s love can reach across the miles.
A mother’s love will hold you ,
When things keep going wrong.
Her love will keep you warm,
When winter nights are long.
No matter where you wander,
No matter where you roam.
A mother’s love is always,
In the place that you call home.
A mother’s love will hold you near,
A mother’s love will kiss each tear.
A mother’s love will touch you with her smiles.
A mother’s love is filled with care
A mother’s love is always there
A mother’s love can reach across the miles.
repeat
A mother’s love can reach across the miles
REBECCA ANN JAMES
October 28, 2008
AMAZING HOW GOD WORKS
Love starts with a smile,
grows with a kiss,
and ends with a tear.
Don't cry over anyone
who won't cry over you.
Good friends are hard to find,
harder to leave,
and impossible to forget.
Don't let the past hold you back,
you're missing the good stuff.
BEST FRIENDS are the siblings
God forgot to give us.
When it hurts to look back,
and you're scared to look ahead,
you can look beside you
and your BEST FRIEND will be there.
Nobody is perfect and best friends know that and love you still.
Remember, every minute spent angry is
sixty seconds of happiness wasted.
It's not what you gather
but what you scatter
that tells the kind of life you lived.
RUTH RANDOLPH
October 28, 2008
I SHALL MEET YOU THERE
Some years ago radio evangelist Charles E. Fuller announced that he would speak the following Sunday on "Heaven". It was to be broadcast on radio. During that week he received a letter from an old man who was very ill. Here is part of that letter:
"Next Sunday you are to talk about "Heaven". I am interested in that land because I have held a clear title to a bit of property there for over 55 years. I did not buy it. It was given to me without money and without price. But the donor purchased it for me at a tremendous sacrifice. I am not holding it for speculation since the title is nontransferable. It is not a vacant lot.
"For more than a half-century I have been sending material out of which the greatest architect and builder of the universe has been building a home for me, which will never need to be repaired because it will suit me perfectly, individually, and will never grow old.
"Termites can never undermine its foundation for it rests upon the Rock of Ages. Fire cannot destroy it. Floods cannot wash it away. No locks or bolts will ever be placed upon its doors, for no vicious person can ever enter that land where my dwelling stands, now almost completed and ready for me to enter it and abide in peace eternally without fear of being ejected.
"There is a valley of deep shadow between the place where I live in California and that to which I shall journey in a very short time. I cannot reach my home in the City of God without passing through the dark valley of shadows. But I am not afraid, because the best friend that I have ever had went through the same valley alone, a long, long, time ago and drove away all the gloom. He has
stuck by me through thick and thin since we first met and became acquainted 55 years ago, and I hold His promise in printed form, never to forsake nor to leave me alone. He will be with me as I walk through the valley of shadows, and I shall not lose my way when He is with me.
"I hope to hear your sermon on "Heaven" next Sunday from my home, but I have no assurance that I shall be able to do so. My ticket to heaven has no date marked for the journey...no return coupon...and no permit for baggage. Yes, I am ready to go and may not be here while you are talking next Sunday, but I shall meet you there some day."
mr charlie ragsdale
October 28, 2008
Listen To The Whisper
A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street going too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.
As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and drove the jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown.
The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost me a lot of money. Why did you do it?
The young boy was apologetic. "Please mister....please, I'm sorry. I didn't know what else to do. I threw the brick because no one else would stop"
With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother. He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up." Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."
Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the lump in his throat. He lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out his handkerchief and wiped at the fresh scrapes and cuts. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar.
The damage was very noticeable-but the driver never repaired the dented side door. He kept the dent to remind him of this message:
Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention. God whispers to our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us.
(Author: Unknown to Me)
EDWARD-REGINA
October 27, 2008
I'VE WONDERED LORD
I've wondered, Lord, how it can be
You hear me when I call?
I'm only one of millions, and
Your love is over all.
How can it be Your Holy ear
Is tuned to hear my cries?
How can You know what troubles me
And see tears in my eyes?
Do I presume too much when I
Approach Your sacred throne,
And dare to think that I can spend
Some time with You alone?
Sometimes I am so weary
I don't even want to pray.
I feel confused; things look wrong
I don't know what to say.
In quietness and confidence,
I seek a place apart,
And rest until I feel Your Spirit
Touch my trembling heart.
Although I cannot understand,
Somehow, I know You've heard,
Like lovers who communicate
Without a single word.
You are so great! I am so small.
I'm glad it is this way.
All things are possible with You;
You hear me when I pray.
Great God of all the universe,
In joy or in distress,
I rest myself in all You are,
For You are limitless!
CRAIG
October 27, 2008
Reluctance
Out through the fields and the woods
And over the walls I have wended;
I have climbed the hills of view
And looked at the world and descended;
I have come by the highway home,
And lo, it is ended.
The leaves are all dead on the ground,
Save those that the oak is keeping
To ravel them one by one
And let them go scraping and creeping
Out over the crusted snow,
When others are sleeping.
And the dead leaves lie huddled and still,
No longer blown hither and thither;
The last lone aster is gone;
The flowers of the witch-hazel wither;
The heart is still aching to seek,
But the feet question 'Whither?'
Ah, when to the heart of man
Was it ever less than a treason
To go with the drift of things,
To yield with a grace to reason,
And bow and accept the end
Of a love or a season?
LOVING MEMORIES ALWAYS ///DONALD
October 27, 2008
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief are over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder how I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Ah! But Jesus love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
in that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now while life remaineth,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of the meeting!
Oh, the joy to see you come!
All the pain and grief are over,
Every restless tossing passed,
Now at peace forever,
Safely Home In Heaven At Last!
CORA LYNN
October 27, 2008
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
ANN MARIE
October 27, 2008
TODAY
Today I shall have heart tugs
As each year I always do
Today I will remember
When your life on earth was through
Today I will remember
The years that we had
And think of you my child
Even though it makes me sad
Today I will never forget
As each day I never do
How much my heart aches
Loving and missing you
Today I'll light the candle
For peace in my heart
And remember my angel
When death made us part
But today my child
I'll smile through my tears
And always wish God had given me and you
Just a few more earthly years
Today my child
Tomorrow too
A century from today
I'll never stop loving you
RICHARD CALVIN MOSS
October 27, 2008
There are so many things in this life,
That makes our tears to fall.
But we can always say to ourselves,
It will get better after all!
No matter what our worries may be,
We know they will soon be gone.
But others will be there to take their place,
Until we leave here and move on!
But until then we can know,
Life will always give us pain.
But, if we ask Jesus into our heart,
You know we have Heaven to gain!
We have many days filled with joy.
Then just as many days of despair.
We are often telling someone,
It just doesn't seem to be fair!
Just keep going and do your best,
To cheer up and calm your fears.
For joy will come in the morning,
When Jesus comes - that's after the tears!
Live for the Lord and be joyful
While here on this earth we stay.
Jesus will come some glad morning
to lift us up and take us away!
We'll live in that beautiful city
Where the streets are paved with gold.
There it's fully lighted by His Glory.
It's beauty has never been told!
In that place there'll only be joy.
No sorrow or pain or fears.
When we get up to Heaven.
That will be after the tears!
KAYLA DUDLEY
October 27, 2008
I Am Not Gone
I am not gone; I am changed.
Have faith and please believe me.
God did not take me away from you,
He split the skies and received me.
Now...
I'm an echo in your laughter,
A reflection in your tears,
An extra thread of strength
To help you overcome your fears.
I'm an added ray of sunshine,
More joy for you to share,
A fragrance of the life you live.
Wherever you are - I am there.
You'll Never Walk Alone"
YOUR CHILDREN
October 27, 2008
You have brought us so mush love and happiness. Not a moment goes by that we don't think of you. Until we meet again in heaven Our angel. We love and miss you so much .We love you and terribly
miss you each day more. Our love is not measured by the
time we had, but by what will
be felt in our hearts forever.
miss your beautiful smile and the sound of your laughter. You are forever in our hearts ..May God keep you always in the palm of His hand...and always know that we love you very much and miss you...
tear still falls on your name. We miss you so much. Sadly missed by your children..How we miss and love you. And we ache to see you, but know with joy that we will see you in heaven where God's love surrounds you.You can now rest with your Lord!
October 27, 2008
one day mommy will
hold you in my arms
once again"
October 27, 2008
Can anything compare with this--
The life of FAITH sees through mists
If doubt and grief, and claims
His precious promise to sustain.
Ah yes the best us yet to be
Anticipating faith will see
His glorious face and realize
His Presence there -- our highest prize!
Can anything compare with love:
The love that reaches from Above,
And touches every part of me;
Unbounded love that sets us free
To know the LOVER of my soul--
The source of love that made me whole;
It's sitting there beneath His feet;
When life and love will be complete.
Can anything compare with this:
A HOPE that reaches and insists
His Word is true; a hope that waits
With clearer view of Heaven's gates.
Some happy day the Lord will come
For all his own, to take us home:
FAITH, LOVE and HOPE now surely see
The VERY BEST is yet to be!
CO WORKERS
October 27, 2008
You touched us all with your presence. You are our angel. You will never be forgotten. Your spirit lives on in each of our hearts.
October 27, 2008
the moments she smiled made everyone know how special she was and always will be. From her loving family.
GARLAND AND FLORINE HICKS
October 27, 2008
I cannot say, and I will not say
That she is dead-she is just away!
With a cherry smile, and a wave of the hand,
She has wandered into an unknown land,
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since she lingers there.
And you-O you, who the wildest yearn
For the old time stop and glad return,
Think of her faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here;
Think of her still as the same, I say:
She is not dead-she is just away!
BARBARA AND GAYLE FINCH
October 27, 2008
RECITATION
I remember clearly even now
That night as I knelt there
And spoke to God the words she taught
Me to say in my bedtime prayer
"Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray Thee Lord, my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray Thee Lord, my soul to take"
In memory I can now recall
Her voice 'most clear as then
As she told me to add these words
"In Jesus' Name, Amen."
She took me to the house of God
When I was very young;
But all that I can now recall
Are those grand old gospel songs:
I remember hearing Mother sing;
And others too, but then ---
I know that someone must have prayed
"In Jesus' Name, Amen.
When I was yet of tender age
God called Mother to the Fold:
In pain, before death came she sang
Of that Land where we'll never grow old.
At the funeral many tears were shed,
But this was not the end...
In Heaven Mother's praying still:
"In Jesus' Name, Amen".
Tony Sliwinski
October 24, 2008
Donna, your smile was a beacon of light to all those in need of help. Your constant great nature is testament to a truly phenomenal person! You will truly be missed by all.
Jimmy
October 24, 2008
Lord, please hold on tightly, to my loved one that I lost,
The nights are cold and lonely, like the freezing from a frost.
I close my eyes at night, hoping sleep will over come...
Hoping that by morning, my body won’t feel numb.
Oh, God, how hard it is at times, even after all these years,
The pain just never goes away... nor do all the tears.
I can’t seem to focus, on the things I know I must,
For I still see the face, of the one I love and trust.
The holidays are rough, Dear God, even though I try my best,
But I can’t seem to forget the day, I laid my love to rest.
I read a book, I watch TV, I try to write a letter,
Hoping and praying, each day will soon get better.
Thanksgiving soon to be here, then Christmas on its way;
It’s so difficult to celebrate, since my love has gone away.
Forgive me Lord, for I am weak, and I wish to be strong,
Please take this sadness from my heart; replace it with a song.
Oh Lord, help me remember, You, are only a prayer away,
And when I keep my faith in You, I know I’ll be okay.
So as the holidays approach … to my loved one I express,
Not a day on earth goes by, that I fail to think of “us”.
And now I must be thankful, for God, I love You so
Just knowing You are there for me, so much to You, I owe.
Now in the quiet of the night, the snow falls from above,
As I look into the Heavens, I still miss my precious love.
Tonight I’ll light a candle, for the one I miss so much;
Knowing I can never feel, that tender loving touch.
But when I leave this world, and join my love again,
I’ll know in my heart, in God’s hands he’ll remain.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Joyce Roberts
October 24, 2008
My Dearest Loved one:
I received your Letter from Heaven,
It made the teardrops fall.
But knowing you’re with God above,
Sweet memories, I will recall.
I know that you are with me,
For I feel your presence near.
And if I listen closely,
Your voice I then can hear.
I know you’re watching o’er me,
As you promised you would do.
And when I feel so saddened,
It’s your letter that sees me through.
When I lay in bed at night,
The day’s chores put to flight,
I truly feel your presence,
Like a warm and glowing light.
The rocky roads you mentioned,
And the hills that I must climb;
I’ve done exactly what you said,
By taking one day at a time.
I’ve tried to help others,
Who are in sorrow and in pain.
And now I am contented,
My day was not in vain.
I’ll lend a hand, as you have said
When someone is feeling low.
I’ll pray for them and be here,
‘Till on their way they go.
And when it’s time for me to go,
To join you in heaven high.
My wings I shall spread wide,
To my home up in the sky.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Pasley
October 24, 2008
I see tears fall down your face
When your thoughts have turned to me.
Just know that I’m in heaven,
With my Lord, who’s set me free.
No pain or sadness do I feel,
For God is by my side.
The beauty here in Heaven
Is now where I reside.
I know it’s hard for you to cope
For you can’t feel my touch.
But every moment, I can see
And love you very much.
When you are at your lowest
And feel you can’t go on,
Look towards the heavens
The light will be turned on.
Talk to me, just like you did
On earth when I was there.
You see, I’m not so far away …
Only as far as a prayer.
And when it’s time for you to join
Me up in Heaven above.
It’s then that you will realize,
The Golden Place of love.
For here there is no sadness,
Just everlasting light.
Someday we will be joined again,
When it’s time to take your flight.
gina harrison
October 24, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
SHELBY
October 24, 2008
God Loves You!
The Bible says, "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life"
Jesus is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. “God demonstrates His own love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.”
Jesus rose from the dead and now He lives in heaven with God His Father. He offers us the gift of eternal life -- of living forever with Him in heaven if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by Me."
God reaches out in love to you and wants you to be His child. "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe on His name." You can choose to ask Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and come in to your life as your Lord and Savior.
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life. I ask you in to my life and heart to be my Lord and Savior. I want to serve you always."
Did you pray this prayer?
LEROY AND ROMONA DAVIDSON
October 24, 2008
Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears...
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know...
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
GEORGE AND LOIS FREEMAN
October 24, 2008
When those we love go away, they never really leave us;
they are with us now, wherever we are.
Those whom we have cherished, live on forever,
for love wraps itself around the heart.
Although it's difficult now,
someday beyond our tears and all the world's wrongs;
beyond the clouds and all that we can see and touch,
we shall all understand.
Tina Worley
October 24, 2008
Donna always had a kind word to say with a smile on her face. I will miss seeing her and talking with her at work.
KATLIN MOORE
October 24, 2008
When you lose someone, you always think of what they would have done without you, while they are thinking in heaven of what you have done together."
FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY
October 24, 2008
When you lose someone don't be sad, although it hurts. Always remember that nothing happens without God's will. God is the one who loves us 70 times more than a mother, so how he will do any injustice to us? So how he will give us tears? Actually it's only our limited vision, which can't see, and we can't understand at that moment, like a ignorant child, how God will favor us. So SMILE and keep strong. Believe in God, because God is biggest in comparison to our wishes and if He wants, even miracles can happened in a second! Then how can He make us lonely? We are never alone because He is always with us. We have to find Him and make a friendship with Him. Only then we will realize how secure and happy we are! And you will find your way to this beautiful life
JACKIE AND TOMMY WEATHERS
October 24, 2008
As my tears began to flow from my eyes
I am reminded of where you are.
Although you are an eternity away from me,
I know that you are not very far.
You are in the bright stars
That twinkle above my head at night.
You are in the warmth of the morning sun
Which gives me much-needed light.
You are in the song sung by the flock of doves
Which nestle in the trees.
You are in the gentle feel, on my face,
Of the tropical breeze.
You are in the sound of the white-capped waves
Which break upon the shore.
You are in the livelihood of the fish swimming
In the ocean's depths for evermore.
You are in the peals of merry laughter
Which beckon to my longing ears.
You are in the resonating shouts of joy
Which always dries my tears.
You are in the whispered reassurance of love
Coming from the lips of loved ones.
You are in the firm exhortations to,
"Go forth this day and, for me, have much fun!"
You are in the furry softness of my dog, Haiku
Cozying up near my face.
You are in the inaudible sound of God's beauty
Which fills this Place.
You are in the sad lullabies
Of both Elvis Presley and Bobby Vinton.
Yet you are also in the happy love-stories
From Chuck Berry and George Harrison.
You are everywhere I go,
No matter how eternally far away you are from me.
All I have to do is live for your love--
Not only externally but also from deep down within.
Now, as my tears begin to flow from my eyes
I will be reminded of where you are.
Although you are an eternity away from me,
I know that you will never be very far.
BILLY MOSS AND RENEE JONES
October 24, 2008
Remember, as much as your sorrow is today, so shall your joy be someday. God will not put you through so much pain if he does not have so much happiness already planned for you...the universe has always maintained a constant stream of balance."
CINDI AND ROBERT THOMAS
October 24, 2008
"Death isn't easy to deal with, even when you weren't close to the person who died! But as a human, you hurt because you see the pain surrounding you!"
CRENSHAW FAMILY
October 24, 2008
Nothing can make up for the absence of someone whom we love, and it would be wrong to try to find a substitute; we must simply hold out and see it through. That sounds very hard at first, but at the same time it is a great consolation, for the gap, as long as it remains unfilled, preserves the bonds between us. It is nonsense to say that God fills the gap; God doesn't fill it, but on the contrary, keeps it empty and so helps us to keep alive our former communion with each other, even at the cost of pain."
THE THOMAS FAMILY
October 24, 2008
It is HARD to accept the death of a loved one; especially when you didn't have the chance to say goodbye; especially when the deceased was taken so suddenly and so shockingly at the prime of life and most especially when it seems like an irreplaceable part of your world is gone. The grief and the pain can be unbearable; you cry a river and your sorrow knows no end. You never really know what it's like until you are there yourself, but you look to God because he's the only one who can comfort you.
Death and indeed a death so sudden and painful like the death of my aunt two months ago, makes me realize the brevity of life. We often take life for granted; too much so. Her death has made me sit down and reflect. It has made me take time to appreciate the loved ones in my life because I don't know what tomorrow will bring. It's made me put things in perspective. I want to live life and love it, I don't want to spend my life being unhappy or dissatisfied, I want to put a smile on my face because that's what can make a dark day seem bright and I want to play the game of life to the very end.
So for those of you who can identify with me in grief, make it your aim to try and look past it and move on. My aunt is gone; I cannot bring her back, but at least in memory of her, I can live a life that I know she would be proud of. Our loved ones may be dead and gone but we privileged to still be living owe it to them to live fulfilling lives.
October 24, 2008
My Mother
God gave me a mother
With warmth in her smile.
He said, "I will leave her
With you for a while."
She'll be young and handsome
At least for a day.
Her hair will be dark.
Her laughter be gay.
Her step will be sturdy.
She'll walk straight and tall.
I'll make her touch gentle.
She'll be at your call.
Her arms will enfold you.
Her strength will be yours.
Her love will enfold you.....
In your childhood hours.
But one day the Mother
Will no longer be...
The handsome young woman
The child used to see.
Her face shall grow time worn.
The eyes shall grow dim.
Her strength will start failing.
She's slower of limb.
The strong tender hands
That soothed o'er your brow
Have grown gnarled and crippled.
She's more tired now.
Soon you'll be her comfort.
She'll lean upon you.
Please carry her gently.
She grew old for you.
She wept with your weeping.
She smiled with your smiles.
She guarded you always
Through life with it's trials.
She bore all your burdens.
Was always concerned.
Don't weep when I call her
To rest she has earned.
STEVEN AND MARSHA
October 24, 2008
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
HOPEWEEL VA
October 24, 2008
We say that the hour of death cannot be forecast, but when we say this we imagine that hour as placed in an obscure and distant future. It never occurs to us that it has any connection with the day already begun or that death could arrive this same afternoon, this afternoon which is so certain and which has every hour filled in advance."
Marcel Proust
October 24, 2008
There was once a wild rose who grew on his own...he was beautiful but proud so friends he never found... there was an acorn too...hard and ugly...but he befriended every lone that he could see... so when the grueling winter arrived... the rose wished he had befriended the winter's might... but none came to save him at that time...stalk and thorn was all that was left in no time...and the acorn lived in peace and ease...but one day he too had to leave...and then every one could recognize... what seemed hard and ugly from outside...had always carried seeds inside.... Alas while running after roses in our life... we are unable to see all the friendly acorns lying across...carrying seeds inside...not leaving us with thorns at the arrival of the punishing winter...so gather all the acorns while you can...for even when they go...they leave seeds for new trees...trees that carry...loads of new acorns.
Mian Talha ---
SHELIA RHODES
October 24, 2008
With the death of every friend I love... a part of me has been buried... but their contribution to my being of happiness, strength, and understanding remains to sustain me in my altered world.
October 24, 2008
As a month has gone by
I still sit and cry
And ask myself why
Your life was so tragically taken.
Every morning I waken,
I always seem to question
And can't take in,
What happened to you
On that cold winter's night.
As I sit and pray to God,
I think about our bond
That we, as friends, will always stick together
And never let out friendship sever.
And as day-by-day passes,
I can't find any answers,
About why it happened
To a true friend like you.
But I know that someday soon
We will have a joyful reunion
In HEAVEN.
God Bless
Neil Robinson
October 24, 2008
Nothing but endless pain I feel
These tears,
These thoughts
These emotions
They're real.
The hurt is more than I can bear
Like a dagger
It stabs me
Will it not stop
'Til I do?
My world collapsing beneath my feet
My friend
Lying there
Is why I weep.
The pain in my heart shall not escape me
It laughs in my tear-streaked face
Must I go through this torment?
My heart does not crumble,
No.
Instead, it shatters
The small fragments
Cut my feet
As I try to walk
Away from my grief
Away from my love
Away from the world.
And so it is
I walk on the broken pieces
That once prevailed a seemingly undying heart
And I bleed
Bleed out my fears
My sorrows
My despair
And I hold on,
For life is throwing my crestfallen remains
Away.
The tears I cry
Are enough to fill an ocean
To drown the world in my misery
My pain
My heartbreak.
I shall leave my soul
On the side of the road
To sit and wait
To die
And there it will be
All of it
My troubles
My remorse
My regrets of years gone by
Until they diminish
And disappear.
Happiness left me
Such a long time ago
Although I will witness
A wisp shall remain
My former life
Just a memory
A remnant of my past
It's gone.
Lindsey C. Anderson
BECY AND DANNY EMORY
October 24, 2008
Heaven awaits the arrival of our souls
Majestically, wonderfully, with open doors
Yet those who leave are never really gone
They haven't died, left or "moved on"
They instead are with us everyday
In the things we hold, the precious words we say
Love, is not something you can lose, or misplace
It's not about benefits, or winning the race
Instead about joy, lending a hand
Giving happiness to soul who was damned
When true love is given, it'll never be lost
No matter the consequences, no matter the cost
It's your to treasure, to hold, to keep
From now, until whenever, again, you'll meet.
MOM WE MISS YOU!!!
October 24, 2008
You were there, I know,
I cried tears of knowing that it is really true,
Tears of sadness that I lost you.
The legacy you left behind will always live.
Forever within our hearts and minds,
You will not drift because through all the wonderful memories you instilled,
We keep you close to us.
A humble woman who always puts others before herself
Touching the lives of her children and grandchildren
Oh how you embraced us with your love.
You were the foundation that kept us together and
Without you now, we grow even closer
Because you taught us the great meaning of family
If only there were more time that the lord could have allowed you...
If only you knew the impact you had on each of us...
If only...
VICKI WEBB
October 24, 2008
Angels:
"I asked God why he took you, but then I realized that God needs angels, angels who care. He needs angels to watch over anyone, no matter what race, what background. He needs caring hearts up there, and angels who love everyone, that's why you're with him."
RANDY ALLEN
October 24, 2008
I think of you in silence,
And no one see me weep.
Because my silent tears are shed
While others are asleep.
God gave me the strength to face the sorrow;
The courage to bear the blow.
But what it meant to lose you,
Only He will ever know.
They say times helps us to forget
But time so far has only proved,
How much we miss you yet.
BILL WALTON
October 24, 2008
They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it.
Death cannot kill what never dies."
William Penn
"You know that place between asleep and awake, where you still remember dreaming?
That's where I will always think of you."
Tinkerbell
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
MISSING YOU!!!ELLA
October 24, 2008
"When Tomorrow starts with out me,
Remember I'm always in your heart."
October 24, 2008
If I die, and go somewhere far,
I'll write your name on every star,
Just so the angels could look up and see
How very much you mean to me."
MANN FAMILY
October 24, 2008
You left this world to soon
Your absence has left a hurting wound
But in our hearts, you're always there
We're the ones you laughed with, the ones who care
We have so many questions, we're wondering why
But you're not responding and so we cry
And you're not there to wipe our tears,
Console our pain, or take away our fears.
We know you'd want us to be strong
We'll see you in heaven before too long
We're so angry, confused, lost, and upset
Having you in our lives, we had no regrets
This love that has brought us all together
Is the same love we'll have for you...forever
gloria sheffield
October 24, 2008
Her voice, her laugh, her smile
Will all be missed for a while
But then we realize
And look up to clear blue skies
We wipe the tears from our face
She is in a better place
The love she had will never end
We'll always remember her, our dear friend
We will see her again someday
When all our fears are washed away
So hold fast to the memory
And think of things that soon will be
Together again, a family
My Daddy, my sister, my Mommy, and me.
October 24, 2008
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
--- Thomas Campbell
"Lieut" Frederick
October 24, 2008
To Jimmie and all the family and friends, we wish to express our sympathy of the deeply heart felt loss. On behalf of your friends in the 59th Va Inf.. Our prayers will be with you all.
Kathy Hole
October 23, 2008
With deepest sympathy during this time. May the Lord be with you and give you great comfort.
Kathy Hole
Midlothian,VA
Joanne Whitt
October 23, 2008
Donna, my sweet friend, you touched my life in soo many ways that I just can't begin to recall them all. God sent you here in disguise. You were an angel all along and now he needs you back. Your tireless work has touched soo many lives. When I think of the things that just make me smile I think of you calling me "joey, my baby girl", or you caressing my head (or anyone else that happens to look weary), or you popping in to work with holiday scrub jackets for EVERYONE, or getting a birthday card without fail, or you collecting stuffed animals and bringing them in for the kids, Lord I could just go on and on.
On a personal note you treated me like a daughter. You knew I needed that and it was very natural for you and comfortable for me. We shared soo many good times, talks, laughs, tears...like mothers and daughters do. I am thankful to JoAnn that she shared you with me! Like no one I have ever known, you work tirelessly for the sake of others. You were such an inspiration to me, especially when I felt overwhelmed with single parenting. You were always there to help me with words of encouragement and wisdom from experiencing it. Simply put, you were the mother that mine couldn't be and I will always love you and thank you for that. You were a surrogate grandmother to my son and we will cherrish those memories forever!
The love, kindness, courage, compassion, consideration, selflessness, devotion to others and wisdom that you shared with every person that crossed your path will be dearly missed. May we all learn and grow from all that you have taught us.. My son and I will always love and miss you Donna. Please wait for me up there and give my father a hug and kiss.
Heather and Billy Rugar
October 23, 2008
Donna was such a lovely person. She was my husband's neighbor on Squirrel Level Road. My husband and I enjoyed speaking to her anytime we were outside. When she worked at John Randolph Hospital, she took care of my husband after he was in a work related accident. She was so easy to talk to and eased my nervousness. Donna made things alot easier on us that evening. The nursing field is losing a fantastic nurse. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers.
CINDY GLOVER
October 23, 2008
They say that all is remembered by the earth. Every rock tells the story of a life gone by. Every bit of dust is unto a soul passed on, only to shed it's load and enter into Heaven's Gates.
October 23, 2008
thought that I had nothing, but I had ev'rything.
For it didn't mean a thing to me,
Until that day, when I was told, that the only life, of you,
I might, ever see again,
Was on photographs, that captured still, the light in your eyes.
I realized, that I had seen it every day, and not given it much thought.
Until I missed, in my life,
YOURS...
October 23, 2008
Who would have known that one-day your wings could embrace so many people and so many lives? Raising your children, nourishing, teaching and enriching their lives. Morals and values you did teach. At that time, they did not realize nor understand, but now, so cherished by each and everyone.
Protecting and teaching them each and every day. Hoping and praying they wouldn't go astray. Having the courage to let them fall, not picking them up, but helping them find their way. Letting them feel the hurt and pain, realizing the lesson at hand. Only to grow and strengthen their lives in the most helpful way.
Never holding back on your thoughts or your feelings, even if it wasn't in the direct kind of way. Unconsciously letting them know that they'd never be alone, but have each other, and not a foe. Loving each one of them in a slightly different way and touch. Still in focus of what was at hand, raising and encouraging them to be their own.
It didn't matter if they were not all the same. It only mattered that they all remain. Spreading your love and tenderness to so many. Many of who miss you so dearly. Missing that soft gentle kiss. The kindness, the warmth of a hug, your laughter, the security of your arms, and the feelings of serenity that only a mother could give.
Now they look around. They can't see your humanly being. It's the memories and the feelings of every day life that bring them inner peace. Knowing your wings are so ever large, you're in the blue skies, the sun, the clouds, the winds, the snow, the rains, the gentle breezes that touch their beings, and the heavens and the earth. They can feel your presence wherever they go. You're in the eyes of all those you have touched; a constant reminder that you are watching over them.
Gentle reminders each and every day, take them back to yesterday. Never wondering why you had to go, but feeling relief you don't have to endure any more pain. You're not here in the physical way, but they all can hear you, smell you, feel your love and kindness. They look at their siblings, their children, nephews and nieces, each a constant reminder of a loving mother, a friend, and wonderful human being. They pray for you to keep your wings spread open wide and guide them through their journeys called life.
Daniel L. Brown
SUSIE GRANT
October 23, 2008
God looked around his garden, and he saw an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you and he lifted you to rest-
God's garden must be beautiful-he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering-he knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never get well on this earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough-the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine."
It broke my heart to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of me went with you the day God called you home.
October 23, 2008
There are times for mourning
And times of grace
Times for closeness
Times for space
In the end, when said and done
I am left, the only one
Feeling lonely feeling down
Until I hear God's soothing sound
Life's to short to mourn and mope
Be happy and have new found hope
I am alone, this I know
But a single tear I do not show
Mourning's healthy, yes indeed
But in the end, where does it lead?
To more sorrows and more pain
Until there's nothing left to gain
Get on with life and be strong
Get up and dance and sing a song
Be happy and forever free
You know I would, if that were me
Jason Lento
jo
October 23, 2008
It is strange to think of you now gone
Never to sing another old song
Never to place a bet on the horses
Never to try and alter our courses
But now you sleep among angels and clouds
Never to weep or never to frown
Forever at peace, no more pain shall you feel
Never to wonder if you will heal
But one thing I'm sure off, we'll all meet you there
Together forever in all that we share.
Anne D
October 23, 2008
I only knew Donna for a short period of time but her love and compassion for life enriched me. I had the opportunity once to spend time with her while she interviewed a patient, her professionalism and love of her job made the patients feel very comfortable.
She will be greatly missed and I am very sorry for your loss.
LISA CROWDER
October 23, 2008
As much as it hurts;
As much as we agree with our religion
And try to understand GOD's Master Plan;
Or perhaps we already know
That GOD has a Master Plan;
But don't quite understand it;
In either case GOD understands
That we are "imperfect human beings"
And knows that, no matter how much we try
To understand His Master Plan,
Losing a loved-one hurts!
As much as it hurts;
We have to be strong enough to carry on,
As our dearly departed would expect us to;
We need to have faith that we will someday
See each other again;
But only this time, it'll be for all Eternity,
Living in true peace without the hurt.
As much as it hurts;
Think about this:
One minute in Heaven
Is equal to 100 years on Earth;
For us, the next 10, 20, 50 or even 75 years,
Living without a loved-one hurts;
But for them, it'll be like you dropped them off at a restaurant
And parked the car.
They'll turn and spot you and say:
"OH! There you are!"
As much as it hurts;
Think about this:
As you pray for the faithful departed loved-one(s) of your life;
End your prayers and,
As you used to answer your Mom or Dad
As they called you to the dinner table,
Gently whisper: "Be with you in a MINUTE!"
October 23, 2008
Destiny of time has faded from the time spent with you. You left without a word. Now there is a dismal feeling that reminds me of our time that is closed and passed from my soul.
You said that you would not leave me until I was complete. But now, the glimmer of stars surrounds you; a place where angels abide, where love and the solace of existence coincides. You are where you were destined to be, but you left behind broken hearts and discord among those that held your heart so dearly. Though you're missed, your life was full; not even a moment of the existence of your time was dispelled.
Now it's the beginning for you, but the end of an era for the hearts left behind. You always knew my thoughts of a path before I realized the problems I created. But, you always had the solutions and made everything all shiny and new.
Your love surrounded me all the days as a child. Your strength and love will carry me through. I lay upon my bed in the dark of the night and dream of all the wonderful times we had. I can see you clearly and hear your gentle voice, but then I awake and realize you are not here, but up above where you belong.
Debra Bruce
Jamie Andrews
October 23, 2008
I will miss you dearly Donna. Although I didnt get to work with you often at Virginia Urology before I left for Anesthesia School you were always on top of things sending me a birthday card and xmas card. You always brigthened my day no matter what. You will be missed but your compassion and spirit will be with us always. Miss you
Jamie Andrews
MILTON,ROBIN,EMILY BURROWS
October 23, 2008
An Angel left us today
To the stars she went to play
Up to heaven she flapped her wings
Staying forever Sweet Sixteen
On this day I wept great tears
Why did God have to leave me here
Oh Dear God let her shine
As a Guardian Angel make her mine
Walking down those streets of gold
My Savior's hand she does hold
Michelle you were sent from above
To bring us smiles, laughter, love
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."
found out that night
But didn't cry in spite
It hit me with the dawn,
That's when I knew you were gone
The sun had risen without you
It didn't need you to go on
But me, I wasn't so sure
The pain I felt had no cure
You were the one I needed when I cried
The one from whom I could never hide
But now, when I needed you most
You had to be the one that died
I look back on that day
The day God took you away
I think of what I regret
But really, what does that get?
There's nothing I can change,
I can only thank God we even met
"See ya later, who"
The last words I heard from you
I didn't think it'd be so long
I never would have guessed you'd be gone
But I know I will see you later
I know that you weren't wrong
But when I found out
I had so much fear and doubt
I didn't think I could go on
I felt I didn't belong
I wanted to be with you
I wanted to be gone
Things moved so fast
As we clung to the past
But the very next night
Was that unforgettable candlelight
I've never cried more in my life
All the people hurting was a breathtaking sight
As we move on through the week
Hoping for the closure we seek
We leave to go see you
Though I'm not sure I want to
I don't want to go there
Don't want to admit its true
When I saw you lying there
I couldn't help but stare
It hurt to see that face
You don't belong in this place
Although, you're not here in this room
You're up above, in God's grace
What's it like where you are?
Way up there so far?
I miss you so much down here
It's so different without you near
I can't wait to join you there
That it won't be soon is all I fear
What do you see when you look down?
When you watch our little town?
Do you see me all alone?
Do you see how much I've grown?
You must, because I've seen the things you do
To make yourself known
I need those things you send me
Those things only I can see
I don't know what I'd do without them
It's like you're here again
They let me smile through the tears
I know you'll send more, but when?
As I get older
I can't help but remember you're just getting colder
It's so different with you not around
With you six feet in the ground
You didn't need to stay here anymore
The meaning to your life had been found
But my life keeps going,
The wind keeps on blowing
The sun keeps on rising
The birds keep on flying
But along with you
My soul keeps on dying
But there's nothing I can do
Besides wait to be with you
There's so much I've learned from this
That you, I'll always miss
But also I've learned this hell on earth
Will be rewarded with eternal bliss
As I walk through His tunnel, I see a great light
In the tunnel no one kills, steals or fights.
I continue to walk, at least as long as I can,
For at the end of the tunnel I hear their song.
My long journey will finish soon; it will not be long.
As I walk a little further, I see the gates so near.
I walk some more; I have nothing to fear.
I enter the gates made of silver and gold,
Gates of which any mortal would long to hold.
There are many people here, all dressed in white dove lace.
I finally fit in; I have found my place.
Looking around I decide to stay.
I will be happy, I do not fear.
For all sorrow and suffering was too much to bear,
I am in heaven, finally here.
"People come into our lives and walk with us a mile, and then because of circumstance they only stay a while. They serve a need within the days that move so quickly by, and then are gone beyond our reach, we often wonder why. God only knows the reason that we meet and share a smile, why people come into our lives and walk with us a mile."
It seems in laughter our hearts are sad and the end of joy brings grief,
For when the night fell your life was halted and you were taken by a thief.
But God is no thief and your life did not stop,
For your body went down but your spirits rose up.
The human mind may plan the steps but God directs the way,
And he needed you in heaven with him on that fateful day.
We can cry all we want and we can be miserable inside,
We can look at all those terrible events the day that you died.
But God took you for a reason that we may never understand,
He led the way to heaven's gates and took you by the hand.
He said it's time and you looked back at us waiting for a sign,
You needed us to let you go and you told us not to cry.
We bowed our heads and prayed to the lord to keep you in his grace,
We knew as life went on we'd never forget your face.
Up in heaven, now you're an angel all the way through,
And we'll never forget the times we had with you.
So watch over us and help to keep us safe,
And we pray dear Lord keep him in your good grace.
Never let the pain of loss run deeper than the remembrance of love. For if it does, cherished memories will be lost and eternal purpose will be forgotten."
Words cannot describe
The way I feel inside
Why did God take you away?
Did you learn to fly?
You are my best friend
Death hasn't changed things
Though you are with me in heart
You will still graduate with me
Everyone loved you
Though some never showed it
I love you
And I owe to you my very life
You kept me sane
You kept me alive
You were a great friend
And even a fool could see why
You made me smile
When times got tough
You made everyone happy
When life got rough
I won't say goodbye forever
It's only goodbye for now
And whatever it takes
I will see that smile again
I never thought of life without you
And now I know why
It's dark here without you
You were my shining light
I know you are happy in Heaven
Tell Brooke and Jessica hi for me
And if you would please tell God
That I request for you to be the angel
To teach me to fly
tamara jones
October 23, 2008
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Marla Hodge
October 23, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Shevonne
October 23, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Jimmy Perkinson/Rugar
October 23, 2008
Jimmy, Just wanted to let you know you and your family are in our prayers. Donna was a very sweet and carring person and you both were great neighbors while me and my kids were living in my moms house beside you both. Keep looking up she will be looking down upon you always. If you ever need anything please feel free to contact me. Always in our prayers, Jimmy, Mindy, Mandy and Paul Perkinson/Rugar
Cindy Crowder
October 23, 2008
To: Jimmy
Never Alone
I feel you in the morning
When at first I awake
Your thought is with me
With each decision I make
You'd been around forever
Since the first breath I took
Now I have to go on alone
But for love, I need not look
Cause by what you bestowed
In our short time together
Will last in my heart
Forever and ever
Although you've left
And now walk above
I'm never alone
I'm wrapped in your love
Enjoy now your long waited reward
Feel peace that your love continues on
What was taught to me, will be taught to mine
Cause you live on in me even after you've gone
Cindy Crowder
October 23, 2008
To: Micheal & Joann
Wings Of The Angels
A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came
Calling out a mother's name.
Left behind, the children's tears
Loving memories of the years
Of joy and love, a life well spent
And now to God a mother's sent.
On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.
JUDE
October 23, 2008
LOVING MEMORIES
Your gentle face and patient smile
With sadness we recall
You had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.
The voice is mute and stills the heart,
That loved us well and true,
Ah, bitter was the trial to part
From one so good as you.
You are not forgotten loved one,
Nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memory last
We will remember thee.
We miss you now our hearts are sore,
As times go by we miss you more,
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
HENRY AND BETTY SNEAD
October 23, 2008
A lot of times in our lives we are faced with many trials and temptations in our lives and we have choices as to whether we will give in to those temptations or not. But even when we do, GOD is ever so near and ready to forgive us for all the things that we mess up on in our lives.
But know that God's constant care is ever so present, all we have to do is call on him, and ask him to pour it out on us. God is always waiting for us to call on his name for his healing. God loves each and everyone of us he will always be there to help us through whatever we go through.......Tears drop down my face cause so many plans hopes and dreams should have begun today. Tears drop from my face for all the love I send you wishing I could be the one who got to take care of you. So much sadness I feel for you little one can no longer be here in more than spirit. I sit with empty arms feeling so empty inside and so very alone.........KISSES ABOVE
Kisses above to you my love
I blow them to you because that's all I can do
I miss you so both so much
It really is my biggest crutch
I really don't feel as if I have much grace
As I walk at an uneven pace
I hope you both know how much I care
because my heart feels so bare
Kisses above to you my love
You both taught me to do
So many things in memory of you
To list another crutch
I long to feel your touch
When I look at your face
I end up in a daze
I long to comb your hair
And for you to be so near
Kisses above to you my love
Some people just don't have a clue
What in life I had prepared for you
I love you both so much
HUGS I send to you a bunch
All around the world there lays
Many people for us who prays
So many that care
Because of the moments you were here
Kisses above to you my love
If you feel like crying
Call me.
I don't promise you that
I will make you laugh,
But I can cry with you.
If you want to run away
Don't be afraid to call.
I don't promise to ask you to stop,
But I can run with you.
If you do not feel like listening to anyone;
Call me and I promise to be very quiet.
But...
If one day you call and there is no answer..........Every night I pray
I'll have you back someday
Even though it's been so many years
I still shed so many tears
If only you did know
How much I loved you so
I so often find it hard to smile
As I wonder if this is all worth while
There is only one thing in this unsure world
That I know is true
And that is that I love
And need you
So I'll count the stars tonight
And hope with all my might
That when I close my eyes
You'll be right by my side
Some things I'd like to say...
But first of all know that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above
Where there's no more tears or sadness there is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight,
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and said "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone
As for your friends and family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of "My Big Plan".
There's so much we have to do to help our mortal man.
Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do
And foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
And I will be beside you everyday and week and year,
And when you lie in bed at night, the days chores put to flight,
God and I are closer to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth, and all those loving years
Because you're only human they are bound to bring you to tears,
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain,
Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over,
I am closer to you now than I ever was before.
And to my very many friends, trust God knows what's best.
I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb,
But together we can do it taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy, and I'd like it for you too,
That as you give unto the World so the World will give to you.
If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain,
Then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain,
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick them up as on you way as you go.
When you are walking down the street and you've got me on you mind...
I'm walking in your footprints only half a step behind.
And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face...
That's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free...
Remember you're not going, you are coming here to me.
And remember I will always love you
From that land way above.
We'll be in touch again soon.
P.S. God sends His love!
KENNETH AND KIMBERLY CLARK
October 23, 2008
am home in heaven dear ones
Oh, so peaceful and so bright
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed
I am now at peace forever
Safely home in heaven at last
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade
Oh but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade
And he came himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread
And with Jesus arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread
Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still
Try to look beyond earth's shadows
Pray to trust our Father's will
There is work still waiting for you
So you must not idly stand
Do it now while life remaineth
You shall rest in Jesus' land
When the work is all completed
He will gently call you home
Oh the rapture of that meeting
Oh the joy to see you come
VICKI GRAHAM
October 23, 2008
We seem to give them back to you, O God,
who gave them to us.
Yet as you did not lose them in giving,
so do we not lose them by their return.
Not as the world gives,
do you give, O Lover of Souls.
What you give, you take not away,
for what is yours is ours also if we are yours.
Life is eternal, love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon
and horizon is nothing, save the limit of our sight.
Lift us up, strong Son of God,
that we may see further.
Cleanse our eyes that we may see more clearly,
draw us closer to yourself,
that we may know ourselves to be nearer to our loved ones
who are with You.
And while you prepare a place for us,
prepare us also for that happy place,
that where You are,
we may be also, for evermore."
PAULA BRANCH
October 23, 2008
When those we love go away, they never really leave us;
They are with us now, wherever we are.
Those whom we have cherished, live on forever,
For love wraps itself around the heart.
Although it's difficult now,
Someday beyond our tears and all the world's wrongs;
Beyond the clouds and all that we can see and touch,
We shall all understand.
DEL
October 23, 2008
loved you so.
So why did you have to go?
Why did God take you away from me that day?
I never got to tell you all the things I had to say.
Never did I tell you the way you made me feel when you were around.
And now I will never get to tell you now that you are in the ground.
I wanted to tell you that I loved you so much,
And that I loved it when I felt your touch.
Never again will I be able to hold your hand,
As we walk along the sand,
Or watch the waves crash up on the shore.
That is something I really adored.
But you are gone.
Now I will have to wake up alone when a new day has dawned.
My heart is broken and I don't know if it will ever be able to mend,
Until the day when I see you again.
You made me see life in a different view,
And because of that I will never forget you.
I will live my life for you
And will do the things you never got a chance to do.
You changed my life in the very best way.
You made me the person that I am today.
I will always remember you each and every day.
My only regret is that I never told you how much I loved you,
But hopefully you can hear me now when I say I truly did love you.
SANDRA TALLEY
October 23, 2008
You left me with a legacy of brilliant smiles and sweet laughter,
As you guide me through the days from the hereafter.
Your voice like a singing bird chirping to my heart,
Your precious friendship was a gift from the start.
You left us too quickly with many milestones yet to face,
But you will always be there in my heart and embrace.
Proms, graduation, college, marriage, children, and more,
You will miss so much of what life has in store.
But I will take your memory down all the roads to come,
You're the glimmer in my soul and an inspiration to some.
I dedicate my life to living for both of us together,
Because your time with me will be treasured forever.
The tears I now shed stand for much more than sorrow,
But for the fact that you will never see tomorrow.
gwen walker
October 23, 2008
If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,
We would walk all the way to Heaven, to bring you home again
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why
Our hearts ache in sadness, and secret tears will flow
What is meant to lose you, no one will ever know
Cathy Carter
October 23, 2008
To The Family,
There is nothing we could say to ease your pain, but know God is with you, and your are in our in our prayers.
God Bless You All,
Cathy Carter & Chips McCallum
Jewell, Nancy, Tim & Dr. Meade
October 23, 2008
Our profound sympathy goes to the family. They were wonderful patients to our practice, and will be miss deeply.
LORIE AND MIKE RUSH
October 23, 2008
If I go on ahead, and you can't keep up,
And you lose sight of me for a while
Don't stop, or slow, or lose the pace,
Run on for another mile.
Finish the race we began together,
And smile along the way
I'm just in front,
You'll catch me up,
And we'll run together again one day.
FRANKIE REESE
October 23, 2008
God Is Love! (From 1 Cor. 13:4,5,6-8) God is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. God isn't selfish or quick tempered. He doesn't keep a record of wrong doings that others do. God rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. God is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting. God NEVER fails!!!!
RAINEY FAMILY
October 23, 2008
HEARTSTRINGS
When those we love go away, they never really leave us;
They are with us now, wherever we are.
Those whom we have cherished, live on forever,
For love wraps itself around the heart.
Although it's difficult now,
Someday beyond our tears and all the world's wrongs;
Beyond the clouds and all that we can see and touch,
We shall all understand.
CARL BEASLEY
October 23, 2008
TOGETHER
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,
Somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well, nothing is past, nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before,
Only better, infinitely happier and forever,
As we will all be one together with Christ.
AMIE
October 23, 2008
TO MY DEAREST FAMILY:
Some things I'd like to say ... but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above where there's no more tears or sadness, there is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone as for your dearest family they'll be here later on. I need you here so badly as part of My big plan, there's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man".
Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear. When you lie in bed at night, the days chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years, because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is over. I am closer to you now than I ever was before.
And to my very many friends, trust God knows what is best. I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb, but together we can do it taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too, that as you give unto the World so the World will give to you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go.
When you are walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free, remember you're not going, you are coming here to me. And I will always love you from that land way up above, we'll be in touch again soon.
P.S. God sends His Love
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
I lost my son over 6 years ago to cancer. He was 6 years old. This quote has always touched me, thought I would share.
"Those we love are with the Lord, and the Lord has promised to be with us. If they are with Him, and He is with us, they cannot be very far away."
LAURIE MOORE
October 23, 2008
THE PLAN OF THE MASTER WEAVER
Our lives are but fine weavings,
That God and we prepare,
Each life becomes a fabric planned,
And fashioned in His care,
We may not always see just how,
The weavings intertwine,
But we must trust the master's hand,
And follow His design,
For He can view the pattern
Upon the upper side,
While we must look from underneath
And trust in Him to guide.
Sometimes a strand of sorrow
Is added to His plan,
And though it's difficult for us,
We still must understand,
That it's He who fills the shuttle,
It's He who knows what's best,
So we must weave in patience,
And leave to Him the rest.
Not till the loom is silent,
And the shuttles cease to fly,
Shall God unroll the canvas,
And explain the reason why--
The dark threads are as needed,
In the weaver's skillful hand,
As the threads of gold and silver,
In the pattern He has planned.
Author Unknown
CAROL
October 23, 2008
"The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced. Every other wound we seek to heal - every other affliction to forget: but this wound we consider it a duty to keep open - this affliction we cherish and brood over in solitude."
October 23, 2008
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."
--- Kahlil Gibran
MARY AND EDWARD LACEY
October 23, 2008
believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge -- myth is more potent than history -- dreams are more powerful than facts -- hope always triumphs over experience -- laughter is the cure for grief -- love is stronger than death."
Dana White
October 23, 2008
Donna was not only a fabulaous nurse but an even better friend ALWAYS putting the needs of others first. She gave 200% to each and every patient she ever came in contact with as well as her friends. Donna always made it her mission to bring a smile back to those who had lost theirs. She will be missed beyond words and those who knew her have only fond memories and we all know she is in a better place where she will continue to be everybody's ANGEL. God Bless her "babies" as she called her kids and their kids. Love you Donna now and forever
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