Katie L. Bates

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...

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.

To my Love Ones, "I'm With Jesus!" I a not dead, I did not die!
I simply chose to live another life. I have no pain, so do not weep, You might disturb my peaceful sleep. My soul is free like the morning breeze, No cares No worries, No needs. Don't worry about me being gone, I'm with Jesus! I am not alone. He is my bread, my water, and my life and through it all I put up a good fight. To my friends and family, I am as happy as can be. Therefore, do not stand at my grave and cry, Because I...

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Bates Family my sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time .And to Natasha and all the grand-children stay strong .I love you and your family.

were you at fairley high in 73

did you teach at fairley high?

As the first grandchild, I can only say Love, Peace & God!! I say this because you are @ PEACE. As I listened to you say your last words and watched "U" take your last breath, I can truley say "U "R" @Peace because "U" have claimed your crown and there was a SMILE ON YOUR GORGEOUS FACE! Love Always, Dee

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...