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Martha Schexnayder
April 20, 2021
Ed was the type of son any mother would be so proud of, his hugs and compassion for his family, friends, classmates, teachers, college friends, coworkers and all those he met throughout his lifetime on earth were memorable and the strength shown to us at his funeral, by those who knew him, the cards of sorrow sent to us after his passing was an obvious sign to us he left behind an endearing imprint on all, our family gained the strength to carry on after this time of sorrow.
Martha Schexnayder
April 20, 2021
My Darling boy, We miss you so much! At the thought of you passing from cancer 16 years ago is still unbearable to conceive, We all still carry you in our hearts which does lighten the burden of your physical absence. We still hear your endearing laughter, your compassion to those you loved and cared for at an extremely young age and throughout your presence here with us during your earthly life. We look forward to greeting you again at our time of passing into our eternal life. We praise the Good Lord everyday as He blessed us with a son any mother would have been proud of. Memories of the warmest hugs and your tender feelings of love to your family and friends and all the people you were in contact with have carried us through these many years of pain as we endure another year of your passing. We love you dearly my son and with God's faithful promises "we will be together again"!!!
Martha Schexnayder
April 20, 2020
Well, My Darling Boy, it's been another year and the pain of your absence has remained. I like to think of this "time" as another year closer to being together again. Again, I'd like to thank you for the precious moments we spent together while you were here with us and to also thank you for the many days of courage you provided as we had to endure this 15 years without you. Not a day goes by that we don't experience your presence in spirit and how it puts a smile on our face and in our hearts. Rest in Peace, my love, we will see you again and oh, how happy we will be!!
Martha Schexnayder
April 23, 2019
Miss you so much, my darling Boy. We all realize, as obedient as you were here on earth with us those 30 years, you had to obey your God as he called you to your eternal home in heaven. Not a day goes by that we all don't think of you. You are forever in out thoughts and prayers, as we work through our lives, as you would want us to. We are at peace knowing there is no more pain for you and we know you are with us, watching over us. Rest in Peace, My dear son, as you are rewarded eternal life in Heaven with your maker. Until we meet a gain, with all my love, Mom.
Sheila Bentley
April 20, 2019
Prayers & hugs for all of the Schexnayer family on this day.. Always remember your loving son, brother, husband & father. Much love to all. Sheila
April 25, 2014
It's hard to believe how long since you left us. I still think of you everyday.
When I think of all the memories it makes me smile. Other times it makes me sad.I know you are in heaven watching and making sure we are all okay. You were a very special person and I miss that pretty smile you always walked around with . Tell Granny and PawPaw hello (I know you are with them). Love Aunt Rob
Alton Dugas
April 24, 2014
I miss you Bro. I still laugh when I think back to all our great times! You were a true selfless friend.
Annabel Wood
April 23, 2014
I still have a problem putting my mind around this. It seems like just a short time sometimes and then at others, it seems so long ago. As I said before, you are my hero. Aunt Annabel
Sheila Bentley
April 23, 2014
another year has gone by and your wonderful family misses you greatly! I feel their pain and pray your watching over them! Never forgotten!!!
martha schexnayder
June 10, 2012
To my sweet darling boy, I'm confident you along with MawMaw & Pawpaw are helping Aunt Anne along her journey home. She is ready and anxious to see y'all. She has a special message for you when she gets home .
Until we see you again, With all my love, Ma
Julie Bourgeois
March 9, 2011
My Sweet Brother - I cannot believe I'm sitting here almost 6 years after we had to say good bye. I miss you and still think of you everyday. It doesn't hurt quite as bad - most of the time. Only sometimes....but I hold on to all of the memories of the sweet loving kind brother you were and the wonderful life god gave to you while you were here. One day I will get great big bear hugs from you again. I remember you with that precious dimpled sweet smile...I'll never forget..I Love You...your sister... Julie
Martha Schexnayder
April 24, 2010
My Darling Boy. Yes, it's your Mom and I want you to know how I feel after 5 years. Just ponder on what Julie wrote and you will realize how we all feel. There's no word to explain my heart, I can only say, in my humanness, my heart has been through a trauma no earthly medicine can heal. Thank God for my firm belief in life after death, that we will be together again. Your beautiful wife and twins radiate their love for you by diligently working hard day after day to please you. And for that we say "Thank you". Thank you for them, for they keep our lives filled with joy!!
Until we meet again, My Love, Mom.
Julie Bourgeois
April 23, 2010
My Sweet Brother Eddie - 5 years ago today we told you good bye. It was the beginning of some of the worst days of our lives, second only to the thought of you suffering 1 more day. At first it didn't seem real and then realizing a little more each day how long forever could be. For you, it was the end of your suffering here which automatically makes it easier to live with. We believe that you were tired - you fought so hard to conquer and fight for everyone that loved you so much. For you to be ready could only mean Heaven was definitely ready to have you. When I think about how you lived your life and the kind compassionate soul that you are, it's easy to see that Heaven is really where you belong anyway. That haunting question of "WHY"
will always be there. I'm not as obsessed with it anymore but it always lies just beneath the surface. I just accept that it's something I won't have the answer to until I join you in Heaven. Here we can't understand what purpose God would have to take a young husband and father away from such a beautiful loving wife and mother of 2 beautiful babies? I prayed so hard for that miracle that I knew would happen because of course God's will would be to keep you here with your young family, right. I couldn't imagine that it would be anything like the reality of how it turned out. I didn't get my miracle, but you got yours and that's the one that counts- you got Heaven. You are in my thoughts every minute of everyday. Your life was a gift that I will treasure always. Love you and Miss You - Your Sister, Julie
Maydel Schexnayder
March 26, 2009
Hey Baby,
Yesterday morning I turned on my Ipod and, after a few songs played, our wedding song came on. Madeline and Alan asked me if the song reminded me of you. I told them that it did and that that was our wedding song. I continued to put on my make-up and sing along to the song. A few seconds later, Madeline and Alan were hugging me around my waist. I had managed to hold back the tears until that moment. Everytime the song ended, they replayed it again. They told me that the song reminded them of you. They began asking me questions about you and if you loved me. I told them that you did and how we met at LSU. This morning I got up and turned on my Ipod to listen to our song again. The Madeline and Alan were asleep, but not for long. Madeline heard the song and came into the bathroom. She sat on my lap and began to cry. She told me that she wanted you to come back and that she misses you. I started to cry too and told her that I wish you could come back too. After the song was over I went to wake up Alan. He heard the song and wanted to quickly go into the bathroom so that he could hear it better. They again played the song over and over again. They asked me if you loved when you first saw them. I told them that you loved them from the time they were in my belly. I told them about the day we found out we were having twins and how excited we were that it was a girl and a boy. They wanted to know about their birth and I told them about it and how happy we were. Madeline stated that she does not know what your voice sounds like and I told her that I would try to find something with your voice to play it for her. She said that you should be able to talk to them so that they could hear your voice. I told her that you could not. I wish you could because I would love to hear your voice again.
Madeline and Alan love you and miss you so very, very much.
I love you and miss you very much. You still have my heart.
Your Wife,
Maydel
March 16, 2009
Everytime I breathe
I know that you dont.
Everytime I open my eyes,
I know that you wont.
Everytime I smile,
I know that you cant.
Everytime I cry,
I know you wont hear me.
Everytime I walk,
Im aware that no steps lead me to you.
Everytime I speak your name,
I know there will be no response.
Everytime I sigh - cry - and die inside,
I know that you have gone forever.
Martha Schexnayder
February 10, 2009
Hey My Darling Boy!!
We spent the day with Maydel and the Munchkins Sunday. They are truly filled with your spirit and I know you are driving them. They speak of you with such love and tenderness.
We miss you so much but I know you are in such a beautiful place where there is no pain, no suffering and I know you are busy preparing a place for all who wait patiently to be with you forever. Oh, what a happy time that will be.
Trey, Beau, Kaytee, Emily, and even Ava speak of you often and they miss you, also. Eddie, stay close to them as they begin their journey to the future on this earth with dangerous temptations. Be with them and guide them, My Boy. I know I can count on you for help as we have always been able to count on you. By the way, thanks for all you've already done for us by your unforgettable memories. They continue to sustain us as they will forever and ever!!!! Your beautiful attitude shines through all the kids related to you and helps us to understand what "ETERNITY" means to us who "BELIEVE" !!
I wish you Peace in your eternal Life and look forward to that day when we come to be with you in PARADISE!!!!!!
With Our Unbinding LOVE!!!
Mom
Maydel Schexnayder
February 5, 2009
Hey Baby,
I think of you every minute of the day. I miss you so much and the pain is still unbearable. I miss everything about you and believe me I miss you so much as the father of our children. We need you so much. I want my husband back so badly....you just can't even imagine.
I love you so very much my baby.
Your wife,
Maydel
Chris Shearman
January 20, 2009
Ed-
I've never had the pleasure to meet you face to face, but I will someday. I've worked with and laughed with your kids and have the pleasure of being friends with Maydel. It is touching and beautiful to see how you are remembered and loved.
-Chris Shearman
Julie Bourgeois
January 11, 2009
Hey Eddie-
We all thought about you for your 34th birthday yesterday-I still miss you tremendously, but beyond my selfishness, I know you are in a better place-no more sickness,no more suffering-and for that reason, although it is a struggle, I am trying to accept. For that reason I am thankful. Rest in Peace my "Sweet Brother"
Love You - One of your adoring sisters,
Julie
Julie Bourgeois
April 24, 2008
Hi Eddie-
My sweet brother, I can't believe yesterday was 3 years that you had to leave us. I look back and can't imagine how brave and strong you were from the beginning. I shutter to think of what thoughts were going through your mind- Thank God I remember that you weren't alone in this. Jesus was with you.
I still think of you the majority of everyday. You are my favorite subject to talk about , and I do every chance I get.(imagine that hehehehe) Thank you for being such an inspirational person. Someone that makes us so proud. You could not have been a better brother.(as well as all the other roles you've played in your lifetime.) I'm not sure if I have really accepted the fact that you aren't coming back. Maybe my heart is the part that won't accept that . If you think about it, the heart doesn't have to accept it because it knows we'll be together again.
With all of My Love,
"My Sweet Brother"
Julie
Martha Schexnayder
April 24, 2008
To My Darling Boy!!
Three years, three months, three seconds, no matter. Our love, our loss, our grief still lingers as we push on. How I'd love to pick up the phone and hear that "Hey Ma" or feel those strong hugs again. So cruel for the onset of cancer that SO many wonderful people have to endure. Dad was saying that he hasn't spoken to anyone who hasn't been touched by this agony and it's just devastating to our society. This monster has left so many broken hearts. Will there ever be an end to THIS War?
Miss You. Mom
Sheri Schexnayder
April 23, 2008
Hey Bud,
Today is 3 years since you've gone, yet, at times, it seems like only minutes have past. Those who say that the pain gets easier in time must not have ever lost someone so close to their heart before and I am sure they only mean to comfort us. As I know when I give myself only a few minutes to slow down long enough to feel the loss of my brother, my best friend, it feels as though the wind has been knocked out of me. So, I keep busy and try to remember the fun and happy times, and thank GOD that there are soooooo many of those to keep me busy with.
June 28th is coming up soon and I am so sad that you can't be there to share in my wedding physically but we'll know you will be there with us. I miss you so much lil brother. I am looking forward to your bear hugs and seeing that smile of yours again someday when we meet again.
Love you so much!
Your big sis,
Sheri
Leah Schexnayder
April 23, 2008
Love and miss you so much Ed! I can still hear your laugh and see your cute little dimples. I see so much of you in both Alan and Madeline. They are precious and we are so lucky that you left us a little part of yourself in them.
To the sweetest brother we could ever wish for. Until we get to laugh together again, I love you. Lee Lee
Martha Schexnayder
February 8, 2008
Good Morning My Darling Boy.
I took a deep breath and watched your Award Ceremony yesterday, dated January, 1993, following the infamous State Championship at the Superdome, December 12, 1992. It'd been 18 years since that glorious day, I know one of the highlights of your short lived life, your marriage to Maydel and the birth of your gorgeous twins, Madeline and Alan, being your most memorable. How were we suppose to know God had plans for you we would never come to imagine? Anyway, as I listened to Coach Bucky begin to speak about his coaches award to be presented, he said he could have pulled a name from the hat and anyone of your teammates would have qualified. As he started describing this "humble young man" he had finally chosen, him being "coachable, dependable, and consistent", "surprising the "living hell" out his opponents as well as his fellow teammates" we should have had a clue but we didn't. After all, how many Centers receive this kind of recognition. When he finally announced "Ed Schexnayder" as his recipient of his Coaches Award I distinctively remember lifting my hands in sincere gratitude to Our Good Lord for blessing you and us with this notable accomplishment. We all knew the sport was a very tough one and it was only your determination to make Dad and I and your entire family, your school, your coaches, friends and fellow teammates very proud. And only by the Grace of The Good Lord was that possible. We are still very grateful for the short time we had with you on this earth and look forward to joining you in that glorious hereafter where we are confident you are resting in Peace. Our loneliness for you continues, our questions go unanswered, our Faith comforting us, but with your example, we carry on, never letting a day go by remembering you in our lives. I know I speak for all who were fortunate enough to participate in your life, your family, your classmates, your college fraternity brothers, your employers and co-workers, your nieces and nephews, the list is endless.
Forever In Our Hearts,
One Very Proud Mom
Maydel Schexnayder
January 10, 2008
Hey Baby,
Happy Birthday! Just wanted you to know that I am still very much in love with you and miss you so very much. You still have my heart and my soul. Our babies talk about you all the time and miss you so very much. We talked about singing Happy Birthday to you today. Hope you know how much they love you and miss you.
I love you and miss you so very much.
Your Wife,
Maydel
Sheri Schexnayder
January 10, 2008
Hey Lil Bro,
It's been a while since I've written but I couldn't pass up today of all days without stopping by to say "HAPPY 33RD BIRTHDAY!!!". Wow, I can't believe that three years ago today I was able to hear your voice in person when I called to wish you happy birthday...If we had only known it would be the last time. I miss you so much. Positive changes are abroad, though...I am no longer focusing on the "if onlys" but on the "whens"... Someday we will see each other again when... It's the only way to move forward and find some sort of peace again for me - to know that we'll be together again. Not saying that I don't have my days, but they are not near as consuming as before. I miss you as my brother but most of all I miss my friend. I think of you every day and some funny memory will pop into my head. Thank GOD for those!!!
Oh, and WAY TO GO at the Superdome...we were all at Mom and Dad's house watching the LSU game and just knew you were there on the field with the Tigers just like you played on that field with your senior class to win State Championship for ACHS in 1993! GEAUX TIGERS!!! What an awesome game!
We love and miss you, Ed. You are always in our hearts and thoughts and I'm looking forward to being in Heaven with you when it's my time to go.
Love always,
Your big Sis
Angela Bateman
January 1, 2008
Another year has passed without you with many more to come! I was thinking about all the good family and friends that I had in my life last night. I thought about you and the good times we had at Granny's popping fireworks. You were such a good person to everyone you knew. Just wanted to let you know that you were not forgotten. Love you and will always miss you Ed!!
Martha Schexnayder
December 31, 2007
My Darling Boy!!
How we miss you so and the feeling of loss still so overwhelming!!!We know you want us to rest assured you are in the best place anyone can be but it doesn't mean we are not lonesome beyond expression.
With the New Year comes new hope and we all hope we will please you by moving on with confidence we will be together again. OH HAPPY DAY!!!!!
With Our Love, Mom and Dad
Courtney Cassard
December 29, 2007
My family talked about you tonight. Another one of our classmates joined you in heaven. You and John are not forgotten.
Kaytee Millien
July 17, 2007
Eddy i miss you so much! You were the best uncle ever! I miss all those times we would go to maw-maws house and you would get us all wound up. Please help me get through this upcomming school year. love you lots Kaytee
Julie Bourgeois
June 25, 2007
My Sweet Brother,
It's been a while since I've written but I think of you every minute of every day. I still have a hard time accepting that you are gone. I hate the suffering you had to go through for it to end the way it did. You were so precious to me. I have always been so proud of you. Maybe one day when we join you we will know the answer to the question we all have. Why/How did you get sick. You are always in my heart.
Hugs and Kisses
"My Sweet Brother"
Love, Julie
Martha Schexnayder
May 31, 2007
My Dear Ed, My day is starting off very slowly today. You are not here with us and it's tearing my heart to pieces. Maydel and the Munchkins are getting ready for the 26 mile L&L marathon in San Diego. We are all so very proud of her determination to overcome this dreaded disease that tore you away from your Loving family. What a quandary we have all been in without your earthly presence. There is not 60 seconds in my day that you are not on my mind. I miss that gorgeous, innocent smile I'd get from you whenever I'd see you. I also miss that "look" whenever I'd overstep my boundaries with you. I truely appreciated your help in all that you did for me, through Dad's illness, when MawMaw died and you so gallantly volunteered to stay with PawPaw so he wouldn't be alone, whenever Aunt Anabel asked you to drive her to the hospital when Jimmy was in his accident, all the help you gave your precious sisters in whatever way they needed, whenever they needed.
As a matter of fact, you helped everybody and anybody who came along and needed you, no matter what!!!!I can go on and on, we all knew were so "SPECIAL" and I appreciate all the people out there who poured there hearts out for us during your illness and death.
It hurts me so much that I couldn't do a thing for you when you were so ill. I wanted to stop the pain, the headaches, the nausea, the helplessness you felt and I couldn't do a thing for you. It hurt me so much and I hated not being capable of taking all that pain away as you did for me so many times. As you can tell I am having "one of those days" so I thought I'd do what I used to be able to do and talk to you about it because you always were able to say the right thing to me and make all the pain and worry go away.
I Love You, My Darling Boy, Ed. I always will.
MOM
Amy Falcon
April 23, 2007
Schexnayder Family,
Just letting you know that you are in my thoughts on this very difficult day.
God Bless-
Amy
Amy Falcon
January 10, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ED!!
To the Schexnayder Family: You-all are in my thoughts and prayers daily. May God Bless you and continue to give you the strength to carry on Ed's love for life!
God Bless You-
Love, Amy
Leah Medine
October 11, 2006
Ed - it seems like yesterday we were laughing and joking around. I miss having my little brother around, as we all do. When I'm emailing everyone else in the family it always seems that the list is too short – shorter than just 1 name missing. You meant so much to all of us. I still send email sometimes to your email address anyway. I know you are still with us but it hurts that we can’t talk and communicate with each other. I still think of you every day. Come visit sometime – the twins need you. Love you and miss you Ed!
Ed & Leah
October 11, 2006
Angela Bateman
September 21, 2006
Ed,
Just wanted to drop a note and tell you that you are in my thoughts. Its LSU season and you are not here! I had a great time with Maydel and the family in Texas. Glad you gave us somebody who fits in this family so well. Tell Paw Paw and Granny I miss them. Wish I could hear you, Paw Paw, and Granny talking. I know he probably still looks down on me out his little kitchen windowm saying....."HMMM...look at that girl driving fast...she needs to slow her *&^% down. HEHE. Gotta go...luv u and miss you...
Martha Schexnayder
September 19, 2006
My Darling Boy!!
I can't explain how much I miss you and when I think of Maydel and the Munchkins, it's hard for me to even imagine my heart healing. Some days I feel so broken.
I continue to pray for the Faith to believe we will be together again(I believe it but it is difficult to FEEL it sometimes) and that you will help us through this, as you have, so many times in the past.
Thank you for the memories, My Boy; believe me, they build us up and give us strength to carry on.
We've yet to go to Tiger stadium and not shed a tear, wishing you could be here with us. By the way we have season tickets this year. I know you would like that. We're trying, My Love, to go on with our lives and I do know you would want that.
We're going to watch the Little Dragons tomorrow and then we're taking them to Chuck 'n Cheese. We're looking forward to it. They are absolutely gorgeous and definately filled with you and Maydel's love and spirit.
Later, My Boy!!!
Mom
Sheri
August 29, 2006
Hey Bud,
Oh, how I miss your bear hugs and your laugh. Not a day goes by that you are not on my mind. You'd think that being 16 months have passed since you died that it wouldn't be so hard to believe that you are gone but I still catch myself in shock. I know that you will always be with us and that one day we will be together again and that brings me some comfort. Please continue to watch over all of us and let us know when you are around. Love you!
Your big sister,
Julie Bourgeois
August 22, 2006
My Sweet Brother,
You are still constantly on my mind and in my heart.A year later I know that that Alan and Madeline are the Little Miracles God knew we would need to get us through this....They are the sunshine we need in this darkness of grief and pain...I know that you are enjoying them from heaven...(I believe you are tickling them and wispering funny things to them because they love to giggle)...They make us smile -
and we never thought we would ever
smile again
Love You My Sweet Brother
Your big sister...Julie
Jeff Kapustka
July 27, 2006
I know that you and Alecia are watching over us here on Earth. Both of you stay close to Maydel and myself!!!
Maydel Schexnayder
July 24, 2006
Hey Baby,
It has been a while since I have signed your guest book, however, I am constantly talking to you so your ears must be burning. I know you were use to me never shuting up..hehe...somethings never change. I still miss you so very much. Our babies are doing great and I know that Madeline and Alan see you because they tell me they do. They miss you and Papi so very much. Madeline told me the other day that she did not want you to be with God that she wanted you with us. I must admit that I agree. I want you to know that everybody thinks of you and love you so very much still. That will never change. Please tell my dad...my Papi...that I love him and miss him very much. Madeline and Alan said that both you and Papi need to come back to take them to the beach. I wish that both of you could.
Anyway, I was writing to thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your family.... my family...This weekend we had a girls weekend at Aunt Robins. We had a great time. I felt so fortunate to be there with your mom, Leah, Sheri, Aunt Robin, Aunt Susie, Angie, Sarah and Elaina. How many people can say that they married into such a wonderful family that have the same love and values as there own. It was great and we are hoping to this every year. We hope Julie and Moni can make it next year. We missed them a lot on the trip. I know you have already seen Ava....she is gorgeous and so sweet.
We met up with your dad at the airport. He went fishing with Tim and David. They had a great time too. I could not help but think of what a great time you would have had with them.
I know you continue to be with me. I feel your presence often and Mima says that you go visit her at times. She also tells me that you are with me. Don't ever stop being with me and the babies. We need you and Papi very much in our lives.
I love you and will always love you.
Lots of kisses to you and Papi.
Your loving wife,
Maydel
Leah
July 15, 2006
Hey Ed, just letting you know that I miss talking to you. Everyone misses you so much and it's still unbelievable that you are gone. They say the pain will subside and get better but I really don’t think so – I think we just learn to live with it. Please help Maydel and watch over the twins. They need you and miss you more than ever. I Love you, Leah
Sheri Schexnayder
July 5, 2006
Hi Ed,
Just a little note to let you know I am thinking of you. Love and miss you.
Sheri
Leah "Lee Lee"
June 19, 2006
Happy Father's Day Ed! I thought about you all day yesterday. I remember you couldn't wait to be a dad and were so proud of the twins. Sadly, you were only with them for 2 years, but I know you are keeping a close watch from heaven. I hope the twins really can see you as they say - they are so cute when they start arguing about what color shirt you are wearing or what you are doing. I hope you enjoyed the balloons they sent to you and Mr. Manuel. They are so sweet. Alan is looking more like you as he gets older. I miss you so much and still have to remind myself that you are gone. Love you and miss you lots!
Alyssa Lynn
June 17, 2006
Hi Ed, Happy Fathers Day.
Sheri Schexnayder
May 30, 2006
Hey Little Bro,
I'm just sitting here with a few moments to myself and decided to write you here. It's been a while since I've written last, but as you already know, I talk to you every day. Life sure is different now that you are gone. Every day I see something or have a thought and wish I could tell you about it. We used to be so silly together. I miss that about us. No matter what was going on, we used to be able to make the other laugh in some way or another.
Baby Ava has been with us for one month today and she is the sweetest baby. They say that right before a baby is born, they are guided into the world by angels and that God gives them their instructions and there are times when holding Ava that she is looking back at me and I feel your presence so strongly. Then when she is just falling asleep and you know how infants smile and breathe fast for the first few moments, I guess that may be their REM sleep, if they have it... maw-maw used to say that's when the angels are talking to the baby and I wonder if Unlce Eddie is talking to her. I am sad that she will grow up and only know about you instead of you chasing her around and getting her wound up to send home with Monica and Chris...I used to tell you that I would get you back when you had kids but the twins weren't old enough for that when you died. Uh huh, I know... :) Kaytee and Sadie miss you greatly. I'm so thankful that when I think of you, I can still hear the sound of your voice and picture you and that dimpled smile of yours. Love you, buddy. Keep watching over everyone and tell our grandparents that I miss them and love them, too.
Your big sis,
Cherie Schexnayder Zito
April 28, 2006
Ed,
I am sorry I wasn't able to go to your memorial Sunday. Madel said it was beautiful, which I knew it would be.
I never met you but I feel like I know you. You must have been an awesome person because I have heard so many wonderful things about you. I wish I could have known you. I think about you all the time, wishing you were here with Madel, Madeline and Allen. She misses you so much.
You also have a wonderful family. When we met them they opened their arms to us like they have known us all their lives (I guess it because we have the same last names). I just love your mother. She is the most spiritual and happy person I have ever met. When I see her she makes me smile. I am so glad that I met all of your family.
You keep on watching over them. I know you are in a wonderful and beautiful place.
Angela Bateman
April 26, 2006
Ed,
Just wanted to let you know how special Sunday was. Your Family and Friends gathered to visit with each other and share how much you have touched us over the years. I am sure Pawpaw and Granny enjoyed seeing us all together also. Maydel has done a wonderful job with the kids. I love to hear them say "Papa". They have your smile that radiates the room and makes your presence still here. I know that you were glad that your sisters and Maydel fulfilled your celebration wish. I have to say that I still wonder why God chose you and not someone else. The video reminded me of how you were such a good example here on earth. You loved everyone and everyone loved you. You never had an enemy or met a stranger. You were so rare and truly lived a good life with a good purpose. You will be forever missed. It is just sad that God needed you so soon!! Amazing that you still are changing lives today.....Your death has brought life....your struggles have brought courage...and your words have brought peace to others. You will forever live on here and in heaven!!
Love Always!
Angie
Martha Schexnayder
April 25, 2006
Good Morning My Love.
We had a wonderful weekend. Moni had so many beautiful baby gifts for Ava. She was really happy with the turn out 0f family and friends. Her and Chris are truly blessed with so much Love.
The Memorial on Sunday to celebrate your life with us was just fantastic. So Many good friends and family came to share with us such a bitter-sweet occasion. It gives us a new lease on life when we see so much love for us being given in such an unselfish way. Your life was fulfilled here and so many were touched so warmly by your great compassion shown to all.
We Love You and will always be so proud of you, My Darling Boy.
Until We Meet Again,
With Love, Mom
Sheri Schexnayder
April 24, 2006
Ed,
Wow...where has the time gone? I cannot believe that you've been gone for a whole year now. On one hand, it feels like an eternity, yet on the other hand it's like today. We all miss you so, so much. The memorial service and party that we held for you was really nice. I think that you would have been very proud of us. :) Love and miss you Buddy.
Forever in our hearts,
Martha Schexnayder
April 18, 2006
Good Morning My Darling Boy!!!
Today is April 18th, it's a beautiful sun shiney day and I wanted to let you know we are getting together on Sunday with family and friends to celebrate your very successful, very complete life while you were with us here on earth. We still miss you so very much and our Love for you has grown to such a deep dimemsion. It's awesome to realize that at just the tiniest moment you are right here with us watching over us, protecting us. When people tell us we have a SPECIAL Angel in heaven, the reality of that doesn't hit home until we take that thought and put it to work for us. I Love It!! I love looking into the eyes of Maddy and Alan because I can just see your glory in them. They are so happy and so filled with the Holy Spirit and I know you are watching over them and protecting them as well. They talk and play with such confidence, the confidence You and Maydel's love has provided them. My Darling Boy, please watch over us and protect us. I'm confident you will.
Many, Many Thanks to you again, MY Love. Mom
Tonya Naylon
April 7, 2006
I had the blessing to work with Ed's wife Maydel, who was one of the sweetest people I've ever met, and the few times I have met Ed he was a joy to be around. I know the pain of losing someone seems never ending, but knowing that you have shared something special with that person and no one can ever take that from you makes each day more bearable.
www.geauxnetworks.com
April 5, 2006
Hey Bud,
I still, cannot believe that you are gone. I think of you and picture you in my mind with your smile (and sometimes just shaking your head at me with that look like you think I have lost it hehehe)...but it's so real and so vivid. I sure miss joking around with you and especially your bear hugs. Even when you were feeling your worst, you'd still have something to say to make a joke or still had it in you to give me one of your smirks. I still have your cell phone programmed in mine, even though I know if I call it, I won't get you. For a while after you passed away, it was nice to be able to call it and still hear your voice mail. I so miss talking to you but yet, when I think of hearing your voice, I can still hear it as if you are standing in front of me talking to me. Last night, as I had so much trouble falling asleep, I felt a hand on my shoulder and somehow knew it was you, letting me know that you are never really far away from us. It was that last time that I was startled awake that I felt that and then fell asleep so easily after. Nearly a year has gone by and the pain of losing you still hurts just as much as the day you died and the days that followed. I am still waiting for "time to heal the pain" but I am beginning to believe that those who say that, have never truly experienced such a significant loss as our family has. I believe that in time we each will learn how to deal with your death, but the pain will never lessen or go away. I understand why you had to go. I believe that God writes the book of our lives before we are even a thought in our parents' minds. I believe that God uses each of us to reach others. He sure knew what He was doing when he chose you. Sure, we feel it is so unfair at times that Maddy and Alan don't have their Papa to play baseball, football, dress up (you know that Maddy would have you sipping tea and maybe even wearing a tiara hehe). Yet, so many times they talk to you and tell us that they see you, so maybe they are and will experience you in their lives forever. Our selfishness of wanting everyone that we love with us makes us angry and confused sometimes as to why we have to be in so much pain by losing those that we love yet our main objective here on earth is supposed to be to fulfill God's mission for us and live eternal life in Heaven so it looks like you have it better than the rest of us, at least until we are all together again. Please continue to let us know that you are still with us and watching over us. We are all going through such a hard time as we still try to accept your death and as we get closer and closer to the anniversary of your death. Actually, every day right now is an anniversary or mile marker of some moment that we each have spent with you before you died. I thank God that we were allowed that time to spend with you. We only wish that there had been more time. I guess there could never be enough time... I love you, Ed. You will always be the best brother anyone could ever have. We are so lucky to have had the chance to have you in our lives. Please continue to watch over Mima & family and bring her comfort in all that she is going through right now. You are loved by so many people and still touching so many lives. How could we not be so immensely proud of you? Kaytee and Sadie miss their Uncle Eddie. They need your bear hugs these days, too. I will never forget you. You are always on my mind and in my heart forever. And you know that I will hold true to my promise to you. I am so looking forward to the day when we'll all be together again. Love and miss you so much little brother.
Your big sister,
Sheri
Trent Folse
April 4, 2006
Ed,
I know you were smiling down on the Tigers as they ran to the Final Four. It seems like yesterday we were all at Grannie and Papa's house watching MTV or just having fun. We love you and miss you so much Ed.
Angela Bateman
March 23, 2006
Ed,
Just wanted to say Hi! I know you are proud of all the fundraising going on and the help it is bringing to find a cure. You may be gone but there is not a day that you are not forgotten. You do not realize how much you have helped others. Love and Miss you!!
Karla Couvillion
March 21, 2006
Ed:
I wish I would have had the chance to meet you...you have touched so many people. I have been blessed with the pleasure of working with Maydel, Sheri and Mayda while they prepare for the Country Music Marathon. They have inspired me. They are determined to have your memory live on...they love and miss you so much. I have a picture of you and Leah and you, Maydel, Madeline and Alan on my wall at work. I work for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I didn't know you personally.....and yet I will never forget you.
Please watch over your family and protect them.
Karla Couvillion
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Martha Schexnayder
March 15, 2006
Hello My Darling Boy,
I miss you so much. Man, I surely can use one of those BIG Bear Hugs I used to get from you (or even two or three). The pain of not having that is too much some times. I need your strength my boy.
I'll thank you now because I know you will send it to me.
I Love You, Mom
Sheri Schexnayder
February 15, 2006
Hey Lil Bro.,
I am missing you so much. It's hard to believe that one year ago today was the last time that Kaytee and Sadie got to see and talk to their uncle Eddie. We drove to Houston on the Friday, February 11th and spent the weekend with you, Maydel, Madeline, and Alan. We were supposed to leave on Monday, Valentine's day, but the weather was kind of bad that day and you and Maydel had to coerce me into staying another day ;) But...I don't think it took much convincing :) You didn't have to ask me twice. We enjoyed our time with y'all so much. Kaytee brought you the purple and gold pillows that she made for you at school. We ate cheesecake for my birthday right before we left to come back home to Saint Amant. That was my last time seeing you out of the hospital. Man, who would have known... We all thought sure that by this time, y'all would be home in Baton Rouge, you'd be doing well and getting back to work and normal life. I don't know what else to say right now. We just miss you so much. I know that you are always with us and I will be so happy to see you again someday.
Love you Buddy,
Sheri
Angela Bateman
February 4, 2006
Ed,
I got some exercise today for you as I walked for the Leukemia Assoc. I really enjoyed spending time with Sheri,Maydel and the kids. Bet you were laughing as we all got our workout picking up the kids blankets that would fall every 5 steps we made. Hope you enjoy the Superbowl in Heaven tomorrow!
Love Always
Angie
Julie Thompson
February 3, 2006
Hi Ed,
I never met you but feel like I know you.
I have met Julie, Mayda, Sheri and Maydel at a Leukemia and Lymphoma meeting. These girls are going run/walk a marathon in memory of you. Every step they take is for you.
I am so proud of them and I know you are too. They will each raise $2800 to find a cure.
They will train every day with two days off per week. Lots of hard work and dedication.
Just wanted to tell you how proud I am of your family and so honored to get to know them.
Will let you know how they do at the marathon.
Keep cheering for them.
Sheri Schexnayder
January 31, 2006
Hey Bud,
I miss you.
Love always,
Sheri
www.geauxnetworks.com
Sheri Schexnayder
January 10, 2006
Happy Birthday Ed!!! We miss you and love you!
Sheri, Kaytee, and Sadie
Sheri Schexnayder
January 8, 2006
Hey Bud,
I sure miss you a lot. I haven't written in a while. Truth is I have been having a rough time, just as everyone else, in missing you these days. Especially over the holidays. I really could use your "words of wisdom" these days. I don't have much to say. I talk to you all of the time, just not on here much anymore so you pretty much know what I have to say already. I just miss you. Love you li'l bro.
Sheri
Angela Bateman
January 1, 2006
Ed,
Wanted to let you know that you were in my thoughts this holiday season. You got to spend Christmas with Christ and that's what it is all about anyway..right?
Well the New Year is here and it came pretty fast. You will be thought of throughout 2006 ! Love and Miss you!
Martha Schexnayder
December 8, 2005
Hello My Darling Boy.
While we prepare for the Happiest day of the year, The Birth of Christ, and sharing our gifts with family and friends, your presence will be felt for miles around. We all miss you so much. I think about you while we listen to the Christmas Carols everywhere we go and I feel so strange because my heart tells me to cry but I find myself just singing away and I know that is my Faith in Action. Halleluia!!! We Love You, Man!!!
Mom
Sheri Schexnayder
December 7, 2005
Hey Lil Bro,
How's it going? I was just thinking of you and wanted to talk to you. There is so much going on in our lives. I miss you being here to offer some brotherly advice or an arm around my shoulder or one of your bear hugs. You have no idea how much I could use that right now...then again, maybe you do know ;) Anyway, thanks for looking out for the girls and I. I've recently been re-introduced (or maybe introduced is more correct) to being happy and I think can get used to that... I like it! hehehe Those who know me really well will understand that remark... I had a really rough day yesterday, one of so many over the past couple of years...especially over the past 8+ months since you fell ill back in March. I wonder at times what I could have done differently while I was there with you that week and I just don't know... I am so thankful that God gave me those few days to spend with you before you passed away. I miss you so much Ed. I'd do anything for you could come back to Máydel, Madeline, and Alan as well as the rest of us, again. Even if only back to Máydel and the twins, I would be so happy to know that they would have you back. Maybe then all would seem right in the world again. One can dream... Love you Buddy. Holla at ya sis sometime...
Sheri
www.geauxnetworks.com
Angela Bateman
November 24, 2005
Ed,
Just wanted to wish you a happy thanksgiving. Even though we all have alot to be thankful for, I wish you could have been here with your family. I miss you so much. I hope you enjoyed your turkey with Jesus!
Sheri Schexnayder
November 23, 2005
Hey Bud,
Sorry it's been so long since I've written. I've been using the website as sort of an outlet or just talking to you outloud. Imagine how that looks on the ride home from work to other people. hehehe I CANNOT believe that today makes 7 months since you took your last earthly breath. Feels like today. It is extremely hard to get into the holiday spirit knowing that you will not be joking around with us and playing with the kids. We would always get so excited and look forward to getting together with the whole family. We miss you so much. I never, ever dreamed that I could possibly miss someone so much or that my heart could survive this pain but I know that God doesn't give you what you can't handle and that when you can't then he carries you. Well, I have determined that I have been letting God carry me quite long enough and it's time to stop the ride and get off.
Despite you not being physically here with us, we have so much to be thankful for this year. We have each other, our awesome family and so many friends who love us. By the way, good going on the new baby! I KNOW that you must have pulled a few strings up there in order to bless Monica and Chris with the joys of parenthood. hehehe Everyone is so excited about the new baby. Finally, something good to look forward to. Maybe you'll have left your fingerprint on the new baby for us to see :). I'm sure... It's obvious the impact that you have left on everyone, especially your nieces and nephews.
I love you little bro. I look forward to the day when our families will all be together again but this time sitting around the big table in heaven. Thank you for letting me know that you are still with me. I'd much prefer one of your bear hugs in person, but I'll take whatever sign I can get. I miss you so much Buddy.
Your big sis,
Sheri
Gwen Giroir
October 29, 2005
Hi Ed!
I ran into your family at the ACHS Homecoming Football game a couple weekends ago. It was great to see them. It was fun talking about you, what a wonderful person you are and what an impact you had in my life. I hope to find someone as good as you, what faith, what...everything. You definitely were a gift from God. I am so thankful for having known you. Your spirit is felt in every moment and for that we are truly grateful.
Sheri Schexnayder
October 22, 2005
Hey Ed,
I'll be watching the LSU game today and thinking of you the whole time. You know, every day I see something or some thought crosses my mind and I know that it's you letting me know that you are still here with us. I am so proud to be your sister. I know that I've told you that many times before, but it makes me feel better to let you know again. We've been so blessed by our wonderful family. I love you and miss you.
Sheri
Angela Bateman
October 19, 2005
Ed,
Just thought I would drop you a note and let you know that I still visit this site every morning with my coffee. Thanks to Sheri, I have another cup over your website you created. I know you must be so proud of her for pulling that one through for you! I saw Maydel at Target. I feel for her so much. Not only were you taken from her, but her dad also. Please tell God to help her and her mom through this. We all miss you very much! Tell granny and pawpaw that I love them and miss them too!
Sheri Schexnayder
October 13, 2005
Hey Buddy,
Wow, this week has been something else. Got a glimpse of your casket yesterday when they were putting Mr. Manuel in with you. I have such mixed emotions about that. On one hand, it was like burying you all over again, on the other hand, it was awesome to get a glimpse of you again. How often does that happen??? Today we buried Mr John, my father-in-law. I figure that he and Mr. Manuel are drinking coffee together right about now, maybe Mr. Manuel is sharing some of his Cuban coffee with him. I can see him playing his guitar and singing with the Angels. I know that he must have been so happy to be with you again. I know how much he loved you and how much you loved him. Now you both can watch over Maydel, Sonia, and the twins together. Tell our grandparents hello for me. I miss them and I miss you so much. But I know that you are in the best place that anyone can be. I wait for the day that we are all together again. I have to go now but will write again soon. Love you Ed. Kaytee and Sadie miss and love their Uncle Eddie as well. Drop in on us sometime.
Always in our hearts,
Sheri
Sheri Schexnayder
October 10, 2005
Hey Ed,
Just thinking of you...especially now that Mr. Manuel has joined you in Heaven this morning. I am glad that you two have each other. Please continue to watch over Maydel, Madeline, Alan, and Mrs. Sonya...as well as mom and dad. I pray for understanding and for the strength to be there for everyone else who is having such a hard time dealing with yet another huge loss in our lives. Kaytee and Sadie miss their Uncle Eddie so much. The website is coming along and I think that you'd be proud of the progress I am making even though it is a bit slow. Thank God for Aaron Corcoran. He has helped me tremendously in getting everything up and running and in teaching me things I need to know about the server. You are loved so much by so many people. I am so proud to be your big sister. I miss you buddy. Give Mr. Manuel a big hug for me and tell him I love him as well. He has always loved you like his own son and I know that he is happy to be with you and no longer suffering now. Miss you Bud.
Your big sister,
Sheri
Sheri Schexnayder
September 26, 2005
Hey Buddy,
I was just sitting here thinking of you and missing you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish you were still here with us. I DON'T wish you were still here with the suffering, though. I am relieved to know that you are no longer suffering and sick as you were battling the cancer. It is a relief to know that you will never feel hurt or sorrow or pain again. It is so awesome the way that you visit Madeline and Alan and I hope that as they grow older and their minds get filled with a lot of the chaos that us adults have that they are still able to see you as clearly as they do now and talk to you. Your presence is definitely felt around them as I know that you are there watching over them...as well as Máydel. I know that you make your rounds with all of us but I know that unless we actually slow down enough and stop and just "be" that it is hard to see and hear you there. I miss your bear hugs and our joking around the most. I still have your numbers programmed in my cell phone and your email addresses in my address book. I just can't seem to part with them yet. I wish that we could talk again like we used to. So many things have been happening that I normally would have talked to you about and now I don't know what to do with myself sometimes. There is just no other "YOU". I always said that I would NEVER want to go back in time and relive my past days that I just want to go on and keep trying to improve on today but now I believe that I am eating my words because if only I could go back to our days back at home when we were kids... To build boats out of wood scrap and play with them in the mud puddles or making mud pies...I never realized how much I missed all that yucky stuff hehehe I miss you little brother. I finally got your website up but haven't had the time to do anything with it yet. More to come soon. I miss and love you so much.
I'll never forget you,
Sheri
www.geauxnetworks.com
Martha Schexnayder
September 19, 2005
My Darling Boy!!!
Thank you so much for carrying us through one of the most Special days of our lives. Monica was a beautiful bride and she and Chris had an absolutely wonderful time!! I know you must be so proud of your little sister and she has been truly blessed by you. You can rest assured she is very happy and will be very happy for a long, long time.
Thanks again My Darling!!
Mom
Angela Bateman
September 18, 2005
Ed,
Just wanted to drop you a note letting you know how handsome you looked at the wedding. Even though it was your picture, your smile shown to the back of the church. To me you were standing there in your spot. As you already knew, Maydel looked wonderful. When it started raining at the church I wondered if it was your tears of happiness for Monica. You would be proud to know that Monica was one of the prettiest brides I had ever seen. Her dress was gorgeous and the reception was perfect. Your dad looked so much like PawPaw Nab in his tux and your mom looked HOT! Little Allen was so cute dancing with Maydel at the reception and Madeline taking in all the ooohs and aahs from the guest. It was so nice to see all the family talk and smile. Ed, I miss you so much. Cant wait to hug you again!!
Sheri Schexnayder
September 17, 2005
Hey Ed,
We missed you so much at Monica's wedding (actually all of the time). It was so beautiful. Thinking of you...
Love always,
Sheri
Sheri Schexnayder
September 12, 2005
Hey Ed,
I miss you so much. The twins are getting so big! I think you have been sneaking some miracle grow in their milk or something... hehe I finally got your server back yesterday and it will still be a couple of days before it goes live but at least I am close. I am unsure as to if the website will look the same in any way as some of the software has been changed out but I am hoping so. There has been so many people joining you up there lately, I hope that you aren't giving them all too much of a hard time! hehehe I'm joking, you know that. Give Kirby a hug and tell her hello for me, as well as the others. If you have any kind of pull up there with God, see about maybe sending a little mercy on your in-laws as they really need some positive news and comfort at this time. I love you buddy. You are the best brother in the world!
Always,
Sheri
Leah Medine
September 8, 2005
Hey Ed - thank you for always sending me little signs to let me know that you are still with me. You will always be in my heart. The memories will get us through the pain. I miss you! Love, Leah
Angela Bateman
September 7, 2005
Ed,
Just wanted to say how sad it is that one more was lost to Leukemia. I am sure that Kirby has found you and Riki up there. Please know that even though we lost Kirby that we still will not give up hope for a cure! Buddy has poured his heart and soul into this and I am sure that he will prevail somehow. You will be in everyone's thoughts this weekend. Miss and love you!!
Martha Schexnayder
September 6, 2005
Hi My Darling Boy,
I'm missing you so I thought I'd touch base with you just to let you know we're all moving on. Slowly but surely, that is. We don't go a minute without thinking about you but we have come to realize you are very close to us all the time. I can feel your presence. The other day I couldn't get a jar of jelly opened and I asked you for help and "voila" it opened. By the way, thanks for the help.
We're all going to miss you for the wedding but we know you'll be there holding us all together. Monica will be a beautiful bride and Chris, a happy groom!!!!!
Just know we love you more than ever, Man. beautiful bride and I know Chris will be one happy groom.
Angela Bateman
August 25, 2005
Ed,
Just wanted to let you know that I still think about you and wonder what you, Granny, and PawPaw are doing. I know that life for you is peaceful because that is what Heaven is, but here on earth is not so. I will always look at Maydel and wonder why God needed you more than she did. Well, I just wanted to let you know that you are still thought of often and never will be forgotten!
Sheri Schexnayder
August 24, 2005
Hi Ed,
We miss you so much. Sadie told me the other day that she misses you and that you were the greatest uncle in the world. Of course, she couldn't let on to that when you were right in front of her. HAHAHA Kaytee's 14 years old today. Can you believe that she is a freshman in high school???? I have to get ready for work now but wanted to take the time to say that I love you and miss you little brother. Geauxnetworks is almost up again. I'm so happy that your website will be back online and available to those of us who love you and miss you. I'll try to do you proud :)
Love always,
Sheri
Leah Medine
August 22, 2005
Hey Ed - Thanks for letting me see you in my dream last week. It was so good to see you how you used to look before the cancer. I guess you knew I needed some reassurance that you were doing okay. I miss you so much and it’s still unbelievable that you are gone. I feel as though this has been a bad dream and that any day now you will call or email to ask what’s going on. I miss those calls and emails so much. I know you are still with us and will continue to watch over us until we meet again.
Thanks for leaving a little piece of yourself in Alan & Madeline. They are so precious, although I realize that I’m just “tad” biased. They are so innocent and happy. I realize that their pain is in the future and we’ll be there for them to help them through it as they help us now. They keep us laughing (and running). They are so sweet – always concerned about each other and their Mommy. Maydel is having a rough time and I know they are her saving grace. We love you and miss you so much Ed. Stay close, Leah
Sheri Schexnayder
August 14, 2005
Hey Bud,
Thanks for guiding me in finding out what I needed to know to get your websites back online. I know how worried you were about that before you died. Hopefully they'll be up sometime in the next week. :) Monica's wedding is approaching fast. Please help us all in making HER day as wonderful as it is meant to be. Love you buddy.
Sheri
Sheri Schexnayder
August 12, 2005
WAIT
Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried.
Quietly, patiently, lovingly God replied.
I pled and I wept for a clue to my fate,
And the Master so gently said, "Child, you must wait!"
"'Wait?', you say, wait!" my indignant reply.
"Lord, I need answers, I need to know why!
Is your hand shortened? Or have you not heard?
By FAITH I have asked, and am claiming your Word.
"My future and all to which I can relate
Hangs in the balance, and you tell me to WAIT?
I'm needing a 'yes,' a go-ahead sign,
Or even a 'no' to which I can resign.
"And Lord, you promised that if we believe
We need but to ask, and we shall receive.
And Lord, I've been asking, and this is my cry:
I'm weary of asking! I need a reply!"
Then quietly, softly, I learned of my fate
As my Master replied once again, "You must wait."
So, I slumped in my chair, defeated and taut
And grumbled to God, "So, I'm waiting. . .for what?"
He seemed then to kneel and His eyes wept with mine,
And he tenderly said, "I could give you a sign.
I could shake the heavens, and darken the sun.
I could raise the dead, and cause mountains to run.
All you seek, I could give, and pleased you would be.
You would have what you want--but, you wouldn't know ME.
"You'd not know the depth of my love for each saint;
You'd not know the power that I give to the faint;
You'd not learn to see through the clouds of despair;
You'd not learn to trust just by knowing I'm there;
You'd not know the joy of resting in me
When darkness and silence were all you could see.
"You'd never experience that fullness of love
As the peace of my Spirit descends like a dove;
You'd know that I give and I save. . .(for a start),
But you'd not know the depth of the beat of my heart.
"The glow of my comfort late into the night.
The faith that I give when you walk without sight,
The depth that's beyond getting just what you asked
Of an infinite God, who makes what you have LAST.
"You'd never know, should your pain quickly flee,
What it means that 'My grace is sufficient for thee.'
Yes, your dreams for your loved ones overnight would come true,
But, oh, the loss! if I lost what I'm doing in you!
"So, be silent, my child, and in time you will see
THAT THE GREATEST OF GIFTS IS TO GET TO KNOW ME.
And though my answers seem terribly late,
My wisest of answers is still but to WAIT."
-- Author Unknown-
Missing you so much, Ed. I keep praying for the day that I get to see you and get one of your big bear hugs again. To see my little brother with that wonderful smile and to joke around again. But for now, I guess I just have to WAIT...
Forever in my heart...I Love you,
Sheri
Buddy Legnon
August 10, 2005
Ed, everyday goes by, I think of you. I think of how you beat cancer. I think and admire your resolve to fight for family and because it was the right thing to do. I think of all the fun I could have had going to an LSU Football game with you. I think about the dinner I promised you when you got back to Baton Rouge. I think about the wonderful kids you have at home. I think about an extrodinary love and marriage you had with Maydel. I think about your sisters with whom I share a siblings grief. I think how you and me would be taking of playing golf, talking football or just touching base. I think of the conversations you and I had while you were in the hospital. I read over and over again the emails you sent me while at MDA.
I think that all of this misery must stop soon. But it dosent seem to want to slow down. Try as I might, I cant stop crying when I talk about the past 5 months. I think of Kirby and the things that are going on with her Transplant. I think you would be a perfect cancer/transplant counsler.
Just know, Im thinking about you Ed.
Buddy
www.rikijorocks.com
Sheri Schexnayder
August 9, 2005
Hey Buddy,
I know it's been a few days since I've written last. I attended a memorial service yesterday that was given by the Hematology and Oncology departments at the Baton Rouge General Hospital for the people who have passed away battling cancer in the past few months. There was so many people there that we were sitting outside of the chapel, nearly as many outside as inside the chapel...which, to me, is not a good thing given so many people are dying of cancer or from the treatment of. I'd like to know why after the millions and millions and millions of dollars raised and donated for finding a cure that it seems to only be getting worse. I agreed mostly with what the Rev. said at the service yesterday...that God did not give the cancer to you, you developed it and God was there to help you through it all. I DO, however, believe that if it was not time for you to go, that you would have survived and still be here with us. Oh, how I miss you so much little bro. EVERYONE misses you so much. Máydel, twins, family, friends...This really sucks. I pray for the day that living without you in our lives starts to hurt just a little less and when we can think of you and our memories together and laugh instead of cry. I feel like the biggest cry baby, but I know that it is necessary and part of grieving. You know me, though...Your tough, big sister, so strong...yet I don't know where that woman is right now as I feel so emotionally weak...This is just so foreign to me. I know that I'll make it through all of this and the old Sheri will show up again, one of these days, maybe stronger and happy again to an extent. But I think that all of us who love you so much will always carry the pain of missing you in our hearts, in our souls, and in our eyes. I don't think I'll ever be the same again...or any of us for that matter. I remember when you were first diagnosed and started treatment and I found the story of Footprints in the Sand and emailed it to you. I know that right now, we feel so alone but God is really walking with us and carrying us at times. I now understand more clearly why PawPaw Wood didn't want to be here on earth anymore after MawMaw Wood died. For four years he just wasted away, he just wanted to be with MawMaw again. I see that same pain in Máydel. But, I also see why you were so proud of her and why you chose her for your wife. I told her the other day how proud of her I was...for the wife that she has been to you, especially in the last year and a half of your life when she was faced with taking care of you as well as the twins and for the wonderful job that she has done with the twins. I told her that I just knew you were up in Heaven, beaming with pride and love for her and the twins. I miss you Ed. I look forward to the day that we are all reunited and with God.
Love always,
Sheri
Leah Medine
August 1, 2005
Hey Ed – I attended Tim’s services on Saturday. Michelle did a beautiful job. The service was beautiful. We all had a pretty hard time (Maydel, Mayda, and I), especially Maydel. I can see why the four of you became such good friends. Their story was very similar to yours – same age, Tim’s love of sports, his love for his wife and family, same fight with cancer and finally, the same fate. I think that is what made it so hard, because it was like they were talking about you, instead of Tim. I’m so thankful for the friendship because I know it meant a lot to all of you to have each other to go through the battles together. I know Tim is with you now and y’all are probably talking sports. I wonder what you’ll do when LSU is playing badly this year – I doubt you can curse in heaven – don’t worry, Dad will make up the difference. Hee Hee
I love you and miss you so much!
Ed & Sheri walking in Julie & Todd's wedding 2003
July 30, 2005
Sheri Schexnayder
July 30, 2005
Ed,
I don't really know what to say right now. I know that God knows what I feel and believe in my heart and right now it's easier to just talk through my heart instead of trying to put thoughts and feelings into words here. I imagine that you have been quite busy up there with Riki Jo welcoming all the new arrivals in the last week. Especially today (Friday) with Britnee Duplessis. I have to believe that you are where you are supposed to be now because if you were still here on earth with us, you'd be so upset and distressed over so many people lately who are suffering with cancer are who have died and are dying. I guess that you can do your best work in Heaven. I love you Bud. Kaytee and Sadie miss their Uncle Eddie. You have given us all so many wonderful memories. Thank you for being YOU and always being true to yourself. You truly are one of a kind, as I've told you and many, many people over the years. I'll be talking to you again soon.
Love you,
Sheri
Angela Schexnayder Bateman
July 26, 2005
Ed,
It has been three months since you have been gone, but it feels like it has only been one. The heaviness is still in everyone's heart. Ed you are missed so much. Too bad I couldnt get you a trophy before you left. It would have had a Man with LSU pajamas sitting on the sofa with two kids on his lap, next to his wife, a laptop on the other side of him and a cell phone to his ear. On the bottom it would have read "Super Dad, Father, Employee, and Friend. God knows how wonderful you were to the kids and Maydel, how appreciated you were as a Employee and Loved by your friends and family! I can only take comfort in knowing that you are with Granny and PawPaw because Maydel needs you so bad. They're a few people that you have recently met because fate was their destiny also. Please give us the strength to help their families through this difficult time. Ed, I love and miss you. I will try my best to be strong at Monica's wedding. There will be tears of joy but also tears because of your absence. Please tell Granny and Paw Paw hello! I miss them both alot also. Also let her know that Sno's and Ruffino's hasnt changed!
Maydel Schexnayder
July 25, 2005
Hi Baby,
It has now been three months since you passed away and my heart continues to be broken. I continue to love you more and more each day just like when you were here on earth with me. Do you remember how I would wake up in the morning and tell you that I was in love with you more today than I was yesterday and that I did not think I could love you more because I already loved you so much. Well, baby I love you more today than I did yesterday. You will always be in my heart, in my thoughts and in everthing I do. Our babies are doing well, however, they miss you so much. I miss you very much. I still feel like I am living a nightmare and that one day I will wake up and you will be right next to me. I can not wait until the day we are reunited. I keep remembering all the great times we had. I get flashbacks of when we were in college walking through LSU holding hands. At the funeral, someone told me that they remembered seeing you and I sitting on Locketts steps holding each other and that she could see how much in love we were. I continue to love you so much and miss our days together. I feel very alone without you and I can not help but think that God made a mistake when he took you. The babies and I need you here on earth with us. They are so sweet and so loving. It is so hard to have so many of our dreams broken. You and I talked about taking the babies to Disney World and how much fun that would be. We talked about taking trips together and playing at the park. It is so hard to have to think of doing these things without you. Baby, you are still the love of my life and you will always be the love of my life. I talk to you everynight and keep hoping that I will turn around and you will be there to hold me and talk to me in your sweet voice. I miss waking up in the morning and seeing your beautiful face. I am glad that you and I had such a great relationship. I really wanted a lot more years together. If I would have been told almost eleven years ago that this was going to happen, I would have still married you. I truly cherished every minute that I spent with you. You are such an amazing person and you were so easy to love. You continue to be the perfect person. You still continue to be the perfect person for me. I wish God would decide to bring you back to earth to be with all of us. So many people love you. Madeline and Alan are constantly saying "quireo much Papa." They love you so very much. You were an amazing father and husband. I miss you so very much. The pain is so unbearable. I love you baby. I love you so very much. Please ask God to let you come visit me.
Your Wife,
Maydel
Monica Schexnayder
July 23, 2005
The moment that you died,
Our hearts split in two,
The one side filled with memories,
The other died with you.
We often lay awake at night,
When the world is fast asleep,
And take a walk down memory lane,
With tears upon our cheeks.
Remembering you is easy,
We do it every day,
But missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.
We hold you tightly within our hearts,
And there you will remain,
Life has gone on without you,
But it never will be the same.
I never knew the emptiness,
As when I turn and you weren't there.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
miss you so much big bro
Moni
JULIE SCHEXNAYDER BOURGEOIS
July 21, 2005
HI MY SWEET BROTHER,
I HAVEN'T WRITTEN TO YOU IN A WHILE BUT YOU KNOW I RATHER TALK THAN WRITE-SO I MUST BE MAKING YOU DIZZY UP THERE...HEHEHE....WELL YOU'VE NOTICED THE TEARS HAVE BEING FLOWING PRETTY EASILY LATELY WITH ALL OF US ....NOT MUCH WARNING ......JUST OUT OF THE BLUE....WE JUST MISS YOU SO MUCH...THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS HAVE BEEN PRETTY CHALLENGING .......I HAVE BEEN HOPING TO DREAM ABOUT YOU BECAUSE I MISS SEEING YOU ....I GO TO SLEEP THINKING OF YOU AND WAKE UP THINKING OF YOU.....GUESS WHAT ......LAST NIGHT I DID DREAM OF YOU ....I DON'T REMEMBER ANY PARTICULAR INTERACTION WITH YOU ....I JUST FEEL LIKE YOU WERE WITH ME FROM THE TIME MY EYES CLOSED UNTIL THE TIME THEY OPENED....I HAD SUCH A WARM COMFORTED FEELING ....I KNOW YOU KNEW I NEEDED TO FEEL YOUR PRESENCE.......GOD HAD A PURPOSE FOR ALL OF THIS AND DAILY I FIND SOMEONE TO INSPIRE BY YOUR LIFE AND YOUR STORY.....THROUGH ALL OF THIS I KNOW THAT THIS LIFE IS NOT OUR FINAL DESTINATION AND I KNOW THAT WE WILL ALL GET TO BE WITH YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY...YOUR GIFT OF LOVE ,YOUR COMPASSIONATE SPIRIT , AND THE PRIDE WE FEEL FOR THE LIFE YOU LIVED WILL NEVER FADE......YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.....
~LOVE YOU MY "BRUBBY"~
JULIE :)
Leah Medine
July 21, 2005
Hey Ed –
I’ve been missing you so much lately and having trouble accepting that you are gone. I try not to question why, as it will just drive me crazy, and although I tell myself this, at times I still try to find some rationalization or logic. You definitely got the better end of this deal! I only feel comfort in knowing that in heaven you are free from pain, sadness, and all the other feelings of this earth. It’s selfish of us to want to keep you here with us, when we know you are in a better place. Like you used to say, this is another “bump” in the road, but sometimes it feels like Mt. Everest. I have faith that with both God and your help, we will get through this. I will always have the pain in my heart of the future that was taken from you and the twins’ future of having to grow up without you physically in their lives. We have a lot of good memories of fun times and it makes me sad that you will be missing in future occasions. You were always concerned you’re your illness and treatment was taking away from Moni’s wedding plans. For me, I can say that it will probably be the hardest day for me, since the week of April 23rd. I know you will be there, having a good time with us, but it will not be the same without you.
Please help Tim and Michelle during this difficult time. Soon, Tim will be with you and you can continue your friendship in heaven. You have such great friends and are missed by all.
Love you and miss you greatly! Leah
Sheri Schexnayder
July 20, 2005
Hey Ed,
I'm having a really hard time lately with you not being here. I miss you more than I ever imagined I could miss anyone. I'd give anything for you to be back here with all of us again. I know that you are with us all of the time, comforting us as best you can from where you are. I am trying to make some major decisions right now and really need your help and thoughts on them as normally I would call you and ask you for your opinion. Even though you are my little brother, I still looked up to you and valued your opinions and advice very much. I am so proud of the man that you grew up to be (we'd all like to think we had a part in that-hehe). I look at your picture from Brazil all day and evening long as it is everywhere, on my computer at work and at home, the dashboard of my car, in my bedroom and throughout my home in various places...and wonder how in the world did your warm and beautiful smile actually leave this earth. You were always so happy to see us as we were so happy to see you, too. It's hard getting together with Máydel and the kids as well as the rest of our family and absence of your presence is missed so enormously it sometimes takes the breath from me. Anyway, the tears are really falling now and I need to pull myself together so that I can get some work accomplished. Missing your bear hugs because I really need one. I can almost feel that you are giving me one right now. Thanks Lil bro!
Love you and miss you so much bud,
Sheri
Belinda Oubre
July 16, 2005
Ed,
I went to Moni's party given by Tim and Leah and I just wanted to let you know that something was missing. That something was your beautiful smile and the great big Teddy Bear Hug that you gave everybody. I know you were there in spirit having fun with all. My heart hurts so much for your family. I remembered how empty my heart felt when my Mother passed away. Your were such a wonderful Husband, Dad, Brother, Son, Uncle and a wonderful friend for all. I will always pray for Maydel, Alan and Madeline. I know you loved them very much and one day you'll will meet again. They have a wonderful Angle looking over them, please keep them safe and Happy until you'll meet again. Give my Mom a Teddy Bear Hug for us. I love you very much.
Love Belinda Oubre
Sheri Schexnayder
July 8, 2005
Ed,
As each day passes by I still think of you constantly. I have so much to say, yet, so much that goes without saying... We miss you so much. Still can't believe that you are actually gone... Love you Buddy.
Your big sis,
Sheri
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