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for Madeline Axtman
Stacey Barbe
March 15, 2010
As the reality of my loss takes hold, life has a way of continually reminding me that you are no longer just a phone call away to provide me with your life saving advice . This I promise you, my dear mother, that I will find deep inside of myself, all of the strenghth that you imparted to me. I will do my best to care for your beloved Caitlin And Cameron and be the mother that they deserve. They miss you so very much. I will try to look out for Bill as well as Maw Maw Nell. I can not accomplish any of this without my sobriety which i will make my main focus "One Day At A Time". Your loving daughter.
stacey marino
March 12, 2010
you will be missed stacey m.
Lisa Cairns
March 12, 2010
Dear Bill, Stacey, and Casey,
How I wish I could ring the phone and hear Madeline's voice and have that long overdue conversation with her. Madeline and I met when we were students in our first New Orleans history tour guiding class under Mary Helen Schaeffer at Delgado many years ago. I knew at that time that if anyone in our class was going to be a real tour guide, she was. She was outstanding. Later she became my piano student and she pursued that dream of learning the piano with just as much force and determination that she did everything. I wish I could have gone on one of Madeline's tours. I wish a lot of things - mostly that she was still on this Earth. I pray God's peace to bless all of you at this time.
Sincerely,
Lisa Theriot Cairns
JORDAN CALDWELL NEW ORLEANS TOURS
March 12, 2010
GOD KNOWS BEST AND GOD HAS SAID IT'S TIME YOU REST. RIP MY FAVORITE TOUR GUIDE. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING. RIP
Delores Johnson New Orleans Tours
March 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wendy and Page
March 11, 2010
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.
Wendy Ott
March 11, 2010
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 1998-2010
March 11, 2010
Stacey although I didn't know your mother she must have been a wonderful person because you are. I know you will miss her dearly. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love, Bonnie & Jerry Thibodeaux
Captain Al Christian
March 10, 2010
I hope your pain is eased, if only briefly, by the knowledge that the lives Madeline touched daily were brightened and made a little happier because she was there. God bless your family for your loss. My family will pray for you.
Captain Al Christian
Master, Creole Queen
New Orleans
casey conrad
March 10, 2010
I love you Maw Maw Madeline. Just like my mom you will be forever young in our memories & our hearts.
REV. DR. LILLIAN HENDERSON-ALEXANDER
March 10, 2010
STACEY,
WE WERE VERY SADDEN, TO HEAR OF YOUR MOTHER'S DEPARTURE.
YOU AND YOURS ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
THE ARMY OF GOD CHURCH FAMILY
Jagdish& Bala Bansal
March 10, 2010
Stacey!
We are saddened to learn of your loss. Mother is the most important person in one's life. We hope that God will give you strength to tolerate this grief.
Jagdish & Bala Bansal
March 10, 2010
Oour thoughts and prayers are with you. Madelaine was a wonderful tour guide and always a joy to wrok with.
Beth Mabey
Ginny Westphal
Pinnacle Events
March 10, 2010
My prayers are with you in the passing of your loved one. Iwas receptionest for D.M.I. and always looke forward to seeing Madeline. May God Bless you at this trying time. Phyllis K. Bonhagen Laf. La.
Louis Sanders
March 10, 2010
It's with my deepest Sympathy I extend my condolences to Madeline's Family. I had the great pleasure to know & work with Madeline the (Step on Guide) as a coach operator. Her passion for our City and it's people will not soon be replaced. She simply had a "Joie de Vivre" Joy of Life! May god Bless your Family during your time of grief.
Kenny Hauck
March 10, 2010
I got to know Madeline when I was a superintent for the Catholic Cemeteries here in New Orleans and she became a great friend. She was always willing to help people and really enjoy the history of the great city she was part of. I'm sade to here of her pasting and feel I along with this city I have lost a great friend may she rest in peace. I know God has a place next to his side for Medeline. Sadly Missed By a friend Always
Kenny Hauck
(retired) Superintendent New Orleans Archdiocense Cemeteries
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