Carol May Gillette

Mom, here we are again on the anniversary of your passing. I still miss you as much as ever. I put my hope and faith in Jesus that you are in full joy every day and always. I think of you every day, in so many of life's complications and beauties. I cherish the wisdom you passed on in so many things that were often overlooked. You will always be my hero. Missing you deeply, until I see you again.

Mom, it doesn't seem like 3 years have passed since you left us....but an eternity. I hope you are spending this day we commemorate as your birthday feeling the fullness of joy. If heaven could open and you could hear I would sing Happy Birthday to you, and remind you that you are still my hero, a treasure that few were so lucky to discover. Love you always and forever. Lisa

A beautiful light went out on this day a mere 24 months ago. The only comfort is that you have no more striving, disappointment or pain. This world will never know what a treasure it lost. I always will remember. You will always be my hero. Love you, Mom

It's been 2 years since you left us, mom. Seems like yesterday but also seems like eternity. That last night I stayed with you is the most important memory I will ever carry. I see you and hear you in so many ways and places. You live on. Wish I could talk with you and give you a big tight hug and all the love you never received but so much deserved. Still missing you every day. RIP beautiful butterfly

Missing you every day, Mom. You will always be my hero. Happy Birthday in heaven, Butterfly.

Mom, we have all been thinking of you leading up to today, but especially today, the day you left us one year ago. I remember being with you as close as I could that last night and morning. I hope you felt all of the love and prayers that not only I, but all of us were showering on you, and that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding filled you up. Cathy reminded me that you are in a heavenly place, and so I hold on tightly to my hope and faith. Instead of trying to express the...

Mom, I remained silent on your birthday but you were on my mind the whole week. I've been reading the messages you left behind and realizing more than ever the wisdom you possessed. I am trying to honor your wishes and your legacy with everything I have and hope you would be pleased. We are approaching the day we had to say our last goodbyes to you. The most painful day of my entire existence. I have to hold on to faith and believe I will see you in that most beautiful and peaceful place. Our...

Mom, it took about 10 months of prodding but your stone and lot where you and dad were laid to rest are finally completed and properly filled in with grass. Your birthday is fast approaching and we think of you always. So many things prompt memories of you. You and dad would be glad to know we are taking good care of Daniel. Hasn't been easy...trying to make the house nice for the family, as you wished. I pray for wisdom, strength and resources to finish the task you have given me. I love you...

Well, mom, here we are in the fall again. Trying to think of all of the things that you would be doing right now. It's Friday so you would have taken the bus to and from the senior center for lunch, watching the line dancers, and then stopping at Denny's for some "goodies." You would likely be reporting on the news and all of the farmers and their harvesting. I am missing your weekly letters and phone calls. Lots going on. Us kids are all trying to take care of each other, just as you always...