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Steve
October 10, 2024
My Darling Charissa,
I cannot beleive it has been 12 years missing you. There are still no words to describe the pain of losing you. I know you are happy to be serving God in heaven.
I visited Athens on our anniversary and our favorite lake place on your Birthday in July again this year, but forgot to post here. The mountians were beautiful.
My Love Forever,
Steve Thomas
Max (Steve) Thomas
October 11, 2022
I made another trip to Athens yesterday to honor our love for each other. I cannot believe it has been 10 years. I miss you so much it seems like forever too. My heart still aches just as much today for you as it did 10 years ago. I love you and will forever.
You still have the prettiest monument among over 12,000 graves there at Evergreen. I hope it is pleasing when you gaze down from Heaven my darling Poo Baby.
I love you!
Max (Steve) Thomas
May 12, 2022
Hi Sweetheart,
I spent the day with you ( 5/09/2022) in Athens but realize that you are not there. I know you are in Heaven. This year would be our 35th anniversary, and I must admit that grief consumed me more than normal when I was here. There is no way for me to describe how much I loved you, but I know you loved me every bit as much. I miss you so very very much Poo Baby.
I LOVE YOU!
Our First Wonderful Year.
Poo Bear
May 9, 2021
Happy 34th Anniversary today to my wonderful and delightful Bride. Tell Jesus hello for me.
I love you and miss you so very much now and forever, but I know you know that.
Your Loving and Adoring Husband.
Met in January, engaged Feb 27th and Married May 9th for 25 Amazing Years.
Steve
February 27, 2021
We were engaged 34 years ago today my love. There is no way to describe how much I love you and miss your delightful way. I love you today and forever Charissa.
Your Poo Bear.
David Quinn
November 11, 2020
There is more pain in this heart than most realize.
October 10, 2020
I cannot believe it has been 8 years since you have been gone. As each year passes by I miss you more, and realize everyday just how special our love truly was. I miss your smile and your laugh and the sunshine you brought to everyone, especially me. It was the greatest 25 years anyone could ever want. I love you with every fiber of my body and soul. I look forward to seeing you in heaven one day.
I Love you so very much.
Your Poo Bear.
On Your Birthday
Poo Thomas
July 6, 2020
Hi Sweetie, I cannot believe another year has passed without you. I forgot to post on our Anniversary, but I was there with you with flowers and a card as usual. I just visited our special place for your Birthday on July 2, 2020. It is still so very beautiful there. No wonder we loved it so much. I will love you for all eternity with all my heart and soul. Your Poo Bear.
Love
October 10, 2019
My dearest Charissa,
I cannot believe I have been without you by my side for 7 years today. I wish I could be in Athens today, as I usually am, but too far away to make it. My heart is still as close though. I love you with all my heart and soul and always will. I will do my best to find purpose here, and do for others until I see you again my love. I so wish I still got cards like this from you.
Your soulmate and husband, I love you forever,
Poo Bear
Poo Bear
May 9, 2019
Today would be our 32nd Anniversary. I Love you beyond words can
describe. It was good to be in Athens and feel closer to you, although I know you are in Heaven.
I doubt there are better words for me that the musical lyrics I wrote in our first card: If the mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be You and Me! If the Sun refused to shine, I would still be Loving You!
I LOVE YOU!
Steve
January 8, 2019
This is the week we met 32 years ago. I miss you every day my darling. I have not forgotten a thing about that first meeting at Winn Dixie, and still have the Nestles Quick box you helped me find that day. I remember the first moment I saw that wonderful smile before you saw me, and what we said when we met. I love you so very much and look forward to that special place in eternity you mentioned that we would have in our 20th anniversary card. I am so grateful for the wonderful 25 years we had together, but miss you terribly everyday.
I love you so very much Charissa.
Forever Yours,
Your loving Husband.
Steven
October 12, 2018
My dearest Charissa. I love you so very very much. This week I spent very sad missing you. It has not become easier with time. You are a love and loss like no other. I will always love you and adore you along with all of our wonderful memories.
All My love.
Poo Bear
25th Anniversary 2012
January 5, 2018
I cannot believe yet another year has gone by without your love and laughter in my life. Thank you for a love like no other.
I will miss you terribly until I see you again. I love you Charissa.
Your Soulmate always.
Amy Thomas
October 10, 2017
Miss you very much!! Watching over steve! Until we meet again! Love you!!
I loved the way you adored me!
Your Soul Mate
October 9, 2017
It has been 5 years ago today that we last saw each other and sat on the bench by the pool, and talked about the last 25 years, and how the next decade would be our very best. My heart will always ache for you and the special love we had for so long. Nothing could have ever come between us but one's passing. I love you so very much, and always will. You are truly a love and a loss like no other.
I long to see you again in heaven. I am sure my many questions will be answered then.
I listened to your voice again this morning on a ski video. It was so sweet like so many things about you. I miss you and LOVE YOU with all my heart and soul so very much, and always will. My heart aches every day for you.
Your Adoring Husband.
Steve
S Thomas
October 10, 2016
I miss you and will love you as long as I breathe. I love you Charissa.
Love,
Steve
S Thomas
August 3, 2016
I spent another quiet sad birthday at our favorite spot in TN in July without you. I love you today and everyday forever. I miss you so much.
All my love forever.
Your soul mate.
May 9, 2016
My Darling Charissa,
Today would be 29 years together here on Earth. What a wonderful 25 years we had. I know and comfort in that you are in Heaven now doing God's work and celebrating with my Mom, Father, Sister, your brother and father and other loved ones. I miss you and love you so very much.
Your Soul Mate.
November 18, 2015
My Dearest Charissa,
It has now been over three years of missing you. I know you are waiting in Heaven. I love you dearly forever.
August 10, 2015
Hello Carissa from Danbridge. I have questioned God ever since. We had one of the closest most wonderful marriages I have ever seen and all my friends felt the same. Mountain Harbor Inn was her favorite place, so I go there on her birthday. that is not the first message in a bottle.
I would rather not use this guestbook to communicate. If you want to contact me, you can go down a few entries and click on contact me.
I am happy to share with you. I hope you are blessed with love. It is truly a wonderful thing to have.
C M
August 6, 2015
Steve, I have many questions. I have found your bottle and letter. In blue ink, and all caps. starting with "MY DEAREST CHARISSA". Your wife and I have the same name, just spelled differently.
S Thomas
July 14, 2015
Hi Sweetheart,
I celebrated another quiet Birthday with you in TN on our favorite lake. I hope God let you see the pretty roses. I felt like you read my Birthday note to you before I put it in the bottle and threw it in the water with the roses. A large part of me is still missing without you. I need nothing this world has to offer without you. I love you like no other forever and ever.
Your Poo Bear
Steve Freeman
July 13, 2015
Steve, while we lost touch as we moved away, I have many cherished memories of great times with you and Charissa so many years ago. Great friends with incredible love for each other. My prayers are with you.
Thomas
May 11, 2015
You are the love of my life and always will be. This weekend would have been 28 years of a truly wonderful marriage and love like no other. I miss you so terribly. I love you Charissa.
Yours Forever,
Poo Bear
Poo Bear
February 27, 2015
This was the day we got engaged 28 years ago. What a great day that was! My life was so rich with you in it, and so empty without you. I love you so very much and look forward to the day I see you again.
Thomas
December 24, 2014
Hello Sweetheart. I so wish you were here. I just put up my first Christmas tree without you. You would be proud of it, as I learned from the best.
I miss you so terribly on this Christmas Eve.
I love you forever and ever.
Steve Thomas
November 5, 2014
Charissa,
I cannot believe it has been over two years since I lost you. My heart aches for you everyday, and always will. Our love for each other was so pure and strong, and it is still so hard to comprehend how God can allow it to end so early and tragic. I will always love you more than life itself.
If the Sun refuses to shine, I will still be loving you.
Thomas
August 20, 2014
I missed you again so much on your Birthday. I rowed way out in the ocean and left you a message in a bottle and left a dozen roses for you. I hope you saw that from Heaven. I love you so very much and always will. My heart aches so very much for you every day. I look forward to seeing you soon in heaven. I love you.
Steve Thomas
May 9, 2014
I love you so much today, yesterday and forever. Today would be our 27th anniversary together. We would just love it, and would be somewhere so beautiful together. There is no way for anyone to understand the hole in my heart without ever having the incredible love we shared for each other. I wish everyone could have that kind of love, and nobody ever had to lose it. I love you forever!
Steve Thomas
April 18, 2014
Hey Sweetie,
The hole in my soul is so overwhelming with you. I miss you so very much. I miss the amazing love we had. Why God has to let something so beautiful end so suddenly, I do not believe I will ever grasp or maybe forgive.
I love, love, love you forever.
Steve Thomas
March 19, 2014
Hello My Darling,
I came across an email at work by accident yesterday from you, and it said: I love, love, love you! at the end of just an ordinary message. I just fell apart and felt overwhelmed at how incredible your love for me was and I am so thankful that I could feel this in my lifetime. I love, love, love you, and miss you so much.
Poo Bear
Steve Thomas
December 18, 2013
Once in a while in the middle of an ordinary life, Love brings us a Fairy Tale. You were an amazing Fairy Tale and Princess to me. I cannot believe another Christmas approaches without you. There is still no true meaning to life without you. My heart aches so deeply for you. You were my Joy, and the love of my life. I love you.
Your Poo Bear.
Dan Berry
October 11, 2013
Steve - Praying for you as you walk the journey of grief. My book is now in print and it was written from my own journey of grief. Pray God gives you His grace and peace.
Steve Thomas
October 11, 2013
Charissa,
I made it through the last couple of days with help from my friends once again. I still cannot believe you are gone from this earth, and I am left here without you. I would give everything to hug you and hold you again. Life is so dark without your sunshine you brought to my life. I remember that sweet talk two nights and a year ago about the next decade together. My last precious night with you.
I will love you like no other, forever and ever with all my heart and soul.
Emily Rateau
October 10, 2013
Charissa,
I miss you and think about you often. It is so hard to have a good time dancing without you. You could always get me up on the dance floor. The memories we share will always be in my heart and you will never be forgotten.
Love you,
Emily
Amy Stanphill
October 10, 2013
It's hard to believe that a year has passed since you went to be with the Lord! I know you are smiling down on us and enjoying the wonderful splendor of heaven! We should all be jealous! Please watch over Steve and guide him and let him know that it is okay to mourn but also okay to be happy! He loved you so dearly!!! Until we meet again!
October 9, 2013
Dear Charissa,
One year ago today, my calendar tells me that you and I chatted on the phone, and we planned to get together at your new home on Sunday for dinner. You were so excited about your up-coming house-warming with all your Georgia and Tennessee friends.
Sometimes when I'm driving, I talk to you. I can feel your energy, hear your voice, and see your smile. Tears run down my cheeks. I miss you so.
Charissa, please watch over all of us and guide us, especially Steve. He's been so wounded by your loss. Please help him know that you want him to live a bold life and to be happy.
Thank you for being my friend. I'll see you again when God says it's time.
love,
Sarah
September 10, 2013
Charissa,
There is no love in the world that can replace the deep love you had for me and I for you. God knows, I miss you so much. My heart and soul aches for you so very, very much. This weekend would have been another special weekend for me that you would have put together I know. I love you.
Forever Yours,
SMT
Amy Stanphill
June 29, 2013
Steve,
I am thinking of you and praying for you every day! I can't imagine how hard this has been for you and don't pretend to know. I love you very much and we are praying for you!!!
Steve Thomas
June 26, 2013
There are no words to describe how much I miss you Charissa. There is a whole in my heart and gap in my life that will never be filled.
You are an unbearable loss, and I will love you like no other forever.
Steve Thomas
April 14, 2013
I looked through so many pictures of our life today. My life was truly built around you. It has been six months and I still cannot possibly imagine a life without you.
I love you more than words will ever be able to describe and always will.
Steve
Mari Anne
March 3, 2013
Steve,
I know you are really hurting, but every day is a new day. Just know that you are in my prayers everyday. You have a lot of life to live and a lot to give. Take care of yourself.
March 1, 2013
Steve,
I know you are hurting. There is a reason for everything, sometimes we just don't see it. Let your heart show you the right path from here. We will all miss Charissa. Our condolances to your entire extended family.
Lance Cummings
Michele Grad
Bob Thomas
February 21, 2013
Praying for you all the time! Love you brother!
Bobby
February 19, 2013
Hi Steve! Praying for your journey of grief! DAB
Valentine Card 2012
February 18, 2013
Charissa
February 18, 2013
Steve Thomas
February 14, 2013
My Darling Charissa, My one and only Valentine. You were the Heart of my life and my reason for being. My heart aches so deeply to hear your delightful voice and see your amazing smile. I am so completely empty without you. I can only look forward to seeing you again in heaven.
I will love you forever and ever, and my heart will always belong to you.
Poo Bear
Love is Great 10 Year Anniversary
Steven Thomas
January 19, 2013
I Love You 10 Years
Steven Thomas
January 19, 2013
1987 Honeymoon Beach
Steven Thomas
January 19, 2013
1987 Honeymoon
Steven Thomas
January 19, 2013
Content
Steven Thomas
January 19, 2013
Love Is This
Steven Thomas
January 19, 2013
1987 Love is Best
Steven Thomas
January 19, 2013
Bill Donan
January 16, 2013
Steve,
This is the first time I have written anything because I have not been sure what to write. Simply, I am so very sorry for your terrible loss. You have always been in my daily prayers and will remain so.
Bill
25th Renewal Ceremony
Steven Thomas
January 2, 2013
Enduring Love
Steven Thomas
January 2, 2013
Dan Berry
January 2, 2013
Steven - Praying for your brother! -Dan
Steven Thomas
December 29, 2012
Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, Love gives us a Fairy Tale. Mine was Charissa.
She is an unbearable loss to me and so many others. My love for Charissa will endure forever and ever. Thank you to so many that have been there for us.
Steve
Early Days
Steven Thomas
December 27, 2012
Christmas 2011
Steven Thomas
December 27, 2012
20 Year Celebration
Steven Thomas
December 27, 2012
Charissa-Steve Gravestone
Steven Thomas
December 27, 2012
20th Ceremony Jamaica
Steven Thomas
December 27, 2012
December 27, 2012
Please check out a new website in Charissa's honor and hope/purpose for Steve @ www.giveittochrist.com
Rhonda Fetzer
December 20, 2012
Steve,
You and Charissa always found so much joy in everything you did together, you both were such a pleasure to be with. We will always treasure the good memories we had together in our hearts. Charissa could make every day a special occasion with her beautiful spirit, and any special occasion with her was unforgettable. Love and prayers to you.
Diane Perry
December 18, 2012
Even though I never met Charissa, I know that she was loved. I am so sorry for your loss, Steve.
Emily Rateau
December 7, 2012
Charissa made the holidays special for her friends. She always lifted everyones spirits. We loved her theme parties. I know she is looking down on all of us and we dearly miss her.
Dan Berry
December 3, 2012
Steven - I can only imagine the pain of the loss of such a loving, caring, and lovely wife in your life. From one friend in grief to another - praying for you brother. -Dan A. Berry
Duke Perry
December 3, 2012
What a great lady and for the short time I knew her she was always smiling. Steve we all love you and are here for you. You have great things yet to bring to this earth!
Sam Miller
December 2, 2012
Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. A beautiful bride and such beautiful memories.
Steve Thomas
November 20, 2012
A Love and Loss Like No Other.
Charissa was the purest and most beautiful SoulMate anyone can imagine. I love her with all my heart and soul, and she loved me that much more. We could not wait to get to the alter again, as we renewed our vows three times, including this 25 year anniversary. She was simply amazing to me and any others she came in contact with.
She was my Blue Sky, my Sunny Day, and she made me high when she turned her love my way.
She is my only love forever.
Steve
Billy Inmon
November 18, 2012
Steve ;
What a wonderful Love story you and Charissa will always be . When I was in High School Gene Pitney had a hit song that I know applied to you and Charissa it was "I Wanna Love my Life Away with you " I know that was your dream, hope and prayer . So many of us have the wonderful memories of your Love for each other . No one can steal those memories from us . I personally remember the great times we had at Mountain Harbor Inn Resort on the Lake in Dandridge, Tennessee . We are here for you my friend .
Denise Kiely
November 17, 2012
Steve, words cannot express our sorrow for your loss of Charissa, she was a ray of sunshine and a pleasure to be around. Take comfort in the love and joy you shared and please know are both in our prayers, Dermott and Denise
Meagan Phillips
November 12, 2012
Dear Steve,
Charissa was a true beauty- her smile lit up every room and her warm hearted spirit was such a blessing to be around. The 2 of you shared a love that is so rare and was truly special to witness. Her spirit lives on in all of us that were lucky enough to know her. Prayers are with you daily!
Love you,
Meagan, Jay and Kylie
Chuck Patel
November 12, 2012
Dear Steve,
Please accept our condolences. We are so sorry to hear about Charissa.
You are in our thoughts and prayers forever.
November 9, 2012
I am a stranger, but my heart bleeds for your family. My prayers are with you!
Sandy Perry
November 3, 2012
Charissa is so vivid in my memories. She was such a beautiful, upbeat person. Her enthusiasm was so contagious.The world was a better place with her in it. I know you are greiving Steve. God be with you.
Charissa Christmas 2011 with Mojo
Steven Thomas
November 2, 2012
Ginny Shoup
October 26, 2012
Aunt Charissa was one of the most joyful people i have ever known. She has been an inspiration to me all my life. When i was a little girl I wanted to grow up and be just like Aunt Charissa. I hope that I can be the wonderful things that she was. I am so blessed to have had her in my life. My whole family has been blessed to have her. She cared for my grandmother as if she were her own mother. They were so close. And now they are living in Paradise. How great thou art.
Steve Thomas
October 25, 2012
Charissa was the most wonderful wife and soulmate anyone could ever wish for on this earth. I miss her so terribly much. There are no words to express the void in my life without her in it.
I thank all of you for the heart felt comments you have left on this site.
Steve
Bob Burns
October 25, 2012
Steve:
I know the past year has been tough on you and Charissa in the loss of your Mother and now in the loss of your loving Bride. May you and your families Rejoice in the fact that Charissa knew Christ and was loved by ALL. Charissa has the blessing:
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in the Heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
May God keep you and Charissa safely in his arms.
Lisa Patterson
October 23, 2012
Steve and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss!! I knew Charissa from Bridle Ridge and she always had a smile on her face!!! I know she will be missed by many. You will be in my thoughts during this difficult time!
Beverly Youngblood-Smith
October 23, 2012
Does anyone remember the 1980's term, "co-dependant"? It was considered a negative term, tho for the life of me I could never figure out why. The deepest love we can have in this life, on this earth is to be loved in this way. So if this word is now allowable, let me say that Steve and Charrisa were co-dependent. In the best, most lovely, way. They couldn't wait to talk together, be together. They considered each other in everything they thought or did. Theirs is a love to be admired and cherished. Our love to you Steve and all of Charissa's family.
October 23, 2012
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. Charissa had a captivating smile and a personality that was just as sweet as her smile. God Bless!
Classmate from MCHS- Becky Hill Sanders
Danielsville, Ga.
Beautiful on her 25th renewal of vows.
Steve Thomas
October 23, 2012
Charissa, Dorothy(MIL), Mojo, Maxie
Steve Thomas
October 23, 2012
Gail Taylor
October 22, 2012
My heart is broken and I don't know if it will ever completely heal. My friend, my sister, I was blessed to know you. Charissa was the kind of friend everyone wants to have, but is lucky if you find it once in your lifetime. I miss her and think of her every day. My prayers go out to all that were touched by Charissa. The Lord has comforted his people and willl have compassion on them in their suffering. Isaiah 49:13
Amy Stanphill
October 22, 2012
Steve,
I am so sorry about Charissa! I know you loved her so very much and she felt the same. I am glad that I was able to come and be there for you at the funeral! I am praying for you daily and if you need anything, please don't hesitate to call me!!! You are my brother and nothing will ever change that! I love you!
Chris Alestra
October 21, 2012
Steve,
I can't even imagine what you are going through. You brightened our day every time you and Charissa came to eat and dance. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are being said for you and your family. May God's grace help you through this difficult time. In sympathy, Chris, Chef Todd and our entire team.
Bethany Sayers
October 21, 2012
Steve,
I love you and your bride so much. I'm overwhelmed at the news. The love you share with Charissa is inspiring and a love to look-up-too. I hope I can share and show the love of Christ the way she did. I'm praying. I can't wait to hug that sweet woman again.
Charissa & Friend Sandra in Key West
Steve Thomas
October 20, 2012
Charissa & Friend Helen at the Lake 2011
Steve Thomas
October 20, 2012
Charissa, Doug (Brother), Melissa (Sister)
Steve Thomas
October 20, 2012
Charissa & Dorothy, Steve's Mom
Steve Thomas
October 20, 2012
Best 25th possible
Steve Thomas
October 20, 2012
Theresa and Gary Shuler
October 20, 2012
Charissa, my beautiful sister in Christ, I will miss you. However, I know God wanted you with Him, under His roof. In His house He had a place set at His table, and a wing back chair reserved just for you. I have strength in knowing that since I believe, that Jesus died for us and then came back to life again, we can also believe that when Jesus returns, He will bring back with Him all the Christians who have died. You my dear will be there by His right hand.
May the Lord comfort your loving husband, Steve, who is now blinded by his grief. May the Lord uphold him with His hand and show him compassion through His unfailing love. May your sweet Mother, your sister, family and friends find comfort in the Lord, our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in times of trouble.
Charissa with Niece Ginny' family, 2012
Steve Thomas
October 20, 2012
2012, 25th Anniversary, more in love than ever
Steve Thomas
October 20, 2012
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