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Rocky Hodgdon
January 13, 2025
Thinking about you today
Rocky Hodgdon
October 5, 2023
Happy heavenly birthday joy!!!!
Floyd Mann
January 9, 2022
A lot of people are thinking of you this month.
Happy Birthday Month !
Rocky Shawn Hodgdon
October 5, 2020
Happy heavenly birthday
Alicia Keys
February 27, 2019
I miss you so much best friend! This is the first time I have been on here and it has taken all of these years to bare to visit this site. I'm so happy I did and love reading everyones notes to you. I kept our promise and my blonde haired and blue eyed daughter is your name sake (Joyous Day Hanna). You are a often a topic of conversation between my children and I. They love asking me questions about you and our friendship. Until we meet again, you are forever in my heart and remain the best friend I have ever had!
Love you lots!-Alicia Keys
Rocky Hodgdon
February 20, 2019
I seen a pic of you on Facebook today. It brought back alot of memories. I hope to see you again one day when it's my time!
Katie
January 13, 2015
Just thinking of you, 12 years wow. I love you.
December 4, 2012
Think of you and Grandma often!
Ryan Henson
October 9, 2012
Happy belated birthday Joy. Not a day goes by that i dont remise about your beutiful smile and strong will power. Please keep watching over me thanks for always being there when I need a friend...
October 10, 2011
Joy- Sorry I am late for your birthday!I love getting to Omaha and visiting with your mom as often as I can. Don't get to see Katie often since she is a busy young lady. I know you are SO proud of them both! Shannon Feeney
J.R. Hickman
October 8, 2011
Joy, I still love you, & you still, & always will run around in my head.
Katie McNamara
October 6, 2011
JOY!
Happy birthday! I still really miss being able to share the birthday weekend with you. I know that you hear me talking to you and Dad on a daily basis but sometimes it is nice to put it in writing too. I appreciate everyday the little lessons that you and Dad taught me and I am trying to live life to the fullest. I know that you had a part in bringing me the most wonderful man as my husband! Thank you! I am grateful everyday that I was lucky enough to have you as my sister, mentor, and friend. I still miss you and Dad every single day. Please continue to look after Mom and me. I know that you are watching out for her too because she is doing so amazing. Also keep looking out for David, with those twins and Jack he could use all the help he can get! He is a wonderful dad just like our dad! I LOVE YOU.
Tiffany Jones
January 20, 2011
Hey Joy,
I have been searching for you for years....found you today. I am so sorry, I remember so many things. You convinced your parents to let me move in with you when my dad got married. You, me, alicia, mike....man we were a crazy team huh? Our weird/funny memories...taco bell in the bathroom....God you were one sensational woman Joy. I soooo wish that we could have found each other again sooner. You were by far the most beautiful, amazing, and strong willed woman I ever knew. I love you Joy and I think about you all the time.
Forever your girl,
Tiffany Jones aka Tiffany Wood
susan Daniels
January 13, 2011
JOY, I can't believe you have been gone from us for 8 years. We think, and speak of you all the time. You will never be forgotten! You would be so pround of the great father that Rocky is to his son, Rocky 3!
Krystal
January 13, 2011
To Joy --
It's hard to believe it has been eight years. Wow. How time flies. I think about you constantly. So many of my memories involve you and Katie. As I write this, "The Dance" by Garth Brooks just started playing in my office. Ironic, huh? You were such a fighter -- you stuck it out as long as you could, and touched so many lives in the meantime. I don't think there is a single person that you ever met that has forgotten about you. You just had such an infectious personality, and made sure to teach everyone to live their lives to the fullest. You definitely taught me that.
I came across some pictures a few weeks ago while I was cleaning out my closet to move. One was a picture in Katie's room, and you could see the "Rocky" artwork you created. Who would have ever thought that your family and my family would be connected in so many ways?
I miss all of you. I know that Katie and your Mom went to Nebraska for a reason. But I still wish they were here some days.
Keep looking over all of us. I see signs of you all the time.
I'll see you again one day.
:)
James Hickman
October 23, 2010
Joy baby, what happened? I know you where fighting the battle with Cystic Fibrosis. I always stayed positive around, cause I knew we could beat it. Its heart-wrenching to know you're not here anymore, whats even worse, is I didn't find out until today. You will forever be in my Heart! We'll catch up again in the sky. You did a wonderful job here on Earth showing them how you can handle it in Heavan, Til we meet again...... Love you lil girl
Jennifer Haskins-Jones
December 14, 2009
JoY,
Hey girlie, I have been searching for you on Myspace and Facebook since I figured out how to work this computer thing. All this online social networking stuff has me a lil confused :)I was just talking to my husband the other day about trying to find you... I wish we would've kept in touch after high school... To this day you we my one TRUE friend...you were always there when I needed someone to talk to and you always had good advice. Gosh...we had some good times together! I was going through my old scrapbooks and found our 1st grade class picture at Summerfield Academy, and a poem/ letter you had written to me in 1997. I just want to thank you for being an amazing person!! You will be in my heart forever... I miss you ...
November 30, 2009
Hey Joy,
I wanted to thank you for coming to Leanne and me in San Diego. You did a great job. I loved the roses and southern accent, nice touch.
We all missed you this August when your baby sister got married. Can you believe Katie is old enough to get married? She found a wonderful husband, Mike. I am so proud of both of them. You may not have been present for these last few milestones of life but I felt you there and of course you were in our hearts.
All my love Mom
Ruby Pulido
November 11, 2009
Joy,
I cannot believe you are gone, I wish I would of stayed in touch with you after high school. I always remember sleeping over your house as kids and sliding down the stair in the sleeping bags. I love you, wish you were here. You were one of the best friends anyone could have. Love you,
Ryan Henson
September 21, 2009
Joy, Hey whats up girl. Just wanted to say hi and see how the nexts life treating you way up in that baby blue sky! Theres not a day the goes by that I do not remember all those child hood memories and crazy nights we made together. If it was not for you i would not have meet my first true love your sister, Katie! Back then no matter what day it was you always new where and how to party. Life was just so literally joyfilled and hardy. What I would do for a time machine to take me back to all those dreams. I miss you and hopefully you'll help me through all thats bad and fill my life will with joy again. Always your true friend, Ryan Henson p.s. Just in case i dont get to tell you or Katie Happy early B-days. I'll make sure to throw ya party!
Krystal Dew
May 20, 2009
Joy,
It's hard to believe it's been so long. I was talking to Katie a couple of weeks ago when I said, "Why the Hell did we ever wanna grow up? We had it made back then!"
It made me start thinking about "back then", when you and Katie and I used to always be running around together..
We could always count on you to remind us that there might not be a tomorrow, so don't let the sun set on today until you've done everything you wanted to do.
There was never a dull moment back then.
You know you cross all of our minds daily. I'm sure you help make sure of that!
pam (matthews) sydnor
February 20, 2009
hey joy, been thinking about you here lately, actually i had a dream lastnight and you were in it. it was such a strange dream..its like you had never left us here. i wish we would have stayed closer after highschool. keep watching over us
Carol Black
October 17, 2008
Joy,
I've been thinking of your family lately. I got a card from your mom last Christmas, saved it for months, and then misplaced it. I really want to contact her!
FLOYD & TARA MANN
October 4, 2008
Hi Joy !
10-05-1982---Happy Birthday & say "Hi" to DOBBS for us !
FLOYD MANN
September 2, 2008
Hey Joy !
Tell your dad ( DOBBS ! ) that I am saying "HI" & "Happy Belated Birthday" to him today ! He has been with you for a year, so I just know he has everyone there laughing their heads off ! He is one of the most FUN guys I've ever had the pleasure of knowing ! I'll have a few birthday drinks, in his honor, & the a few to toast you, also !
pam sydnor
June 6, 2008
hey joy, there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think about you and where you may be today. xoxo keep watching over all of us down here
Mickey Dobbs
January 30, 2008
Joy,
I can't believe it has been five years. It seems like yesterday we were all together. Give Dad a kiss for me. I miss you both.
Love Mom
October 11, 2007
Happy Birthday Joy! Aunt Patsy gave you your card in person this year!
I was remembering when you were little and sent Aunt Patsy a card and the envelope said to Patcee dobbs LOL
cuzin
Kiki
October 9, 2007
Hey Joy,
Ive been thinking about you lately. Maybe because it was your bday (happy bday!) but you have also been visiting me in my dreams and your mom and sister are there too. By the way, you know when my mom says "us crazy folks down here" she is totally talking about herself! I know you and your dad must be super proud of Kate graduating soon. I also have a feeling that you are the life of the party up there, and will be celebrating and partying it up along with Kate on her graduation day! I send you lots of love!
October 8, 2007
Happy Belated Birthday! I haven't been near a computer, so I hadn't had a chance. We love you and miss you so much!!!
Lucia Perez
August 26, 2007
Hey Joy,
I was just thinking about you and your very entertaining and funny Dad "Dobbs". I know that you guys are looking at us crazy folks down here on Earth and getting a good chuckle out of all of our lives. Keep an eye on your Mom and beautiful sister Katie, who is going to graduate from college this December! I'm soooooo proud of her and know that you have been by her side the entire step of the way (and of course your Dad too!)
I'm still thinking of you and I know that you can get a giant HUG up in heaven, it's waiting for you from me!
Love Ya,
Lucia
(The Lion King still Rocks!)
December 22, 2006
Merry Christmas Joy.We love you and miss you sooo much.You would be so happy to know that you are getting a new niece or nephew soon.Sometimes we can't bear to log on & read , but we are always thinking of you.You were such a loving person & we are thankful every day for the time we had with you.Watch over us all-we need it.
Shannon Feeney
October 8, 2006
Joy,
I was out on the road being a flight attendant but I did think of you on your birthday and now that I am near a computer--Happy Birthday in writing a few days late.
Shannon Feeney
Rocky Hodgdon
October 5, 2006
Happy 24th birthday joy! I thought about you alot today. I miss you.
Katie
October 5, 2006
Happy Birthday.
Rocky Hodgdon
September 7, 2006
Dear Joy,
iam so sorry it has taken me so long to write to you. I have spent the last couple of days thinking of you and the great times we had. Just a moment ago I went through the box of memories (the Joy @ Rocky box) that you had made during our brief time together. It's unbelivable some of the little thing you saved that at the time seemed like nothing. Reciepts, napkins from dinner, pictures, and even notes that i would leave you when i would leave for work in the mourning. I want to thank you for that. Beacuse any time I get sad I can look through that box and my tears of sadness change to tears of JOY of all the time I had with you. The box even smells like you STILL! I think of you every day when i look in the mirror and see your name on my cheast over my heart where you will always be! I love you soo much and miss you even more.
Love Rocky, Spaz, and Smokey
Rocky Hodgdon
September 7, 2006
Hey baby. Yesterday i saw your family and it reminded of how much i miss you and how much i still love you!
Shannon Feeney
July 30, 2006
Joy, I saw your sister wrote. I know she misses you a lot. I missed seeing her at Shannon's wedding but I started a new job and absolutely could not get time off. I am still packing to move to Omaha and look forward to getting a chance to see Katie and your mom more. I love your mom with all my heart and think of her every day. We had a great childhood together and I am hopeing we have a great middle age together. I just need to get moved. Thanks for all your help this year--I'm sure you and grandma had to join together on some of my bigger requests but between the two of you, you got it all done. Thank you!
Shannon (Feeney)
Katie
July 25, 2006
I still wish you were around to do sisterly things with.
Shannon Feeney
January 15, 2006
Joy,
You probably noticed that I haven't checked in for awhile. I had you working on so many things last time I wrote,I thought I better give you time to work on them. And may I say thankyou at the same time. My move to Omaha is moving forward well. I could write pages on all the things you have worked out for me. Ceili is doing great. Seems that my wish list is complete.
Do you do wrinkles and pounds also or is that pushing it?
Tara and Joyce
January 14, 2006
Dear Joy,
We are at one of your favorite places, Panama City Beach. We have been talking of oldfriends and oldtimes. I can picture you, with your blond hair blowing in the wind with the water at your feet. I hope heaven has a beach 'cuz you sure look good in the sunshine!!
Mom shares more memories of you. I guess being a namesake makes a special bond.
Tara Lyman
January 13, 2006
Dear Joy,
Marking the anniversary of your death has made you formost in my mind. I call on you often, hoping that you have some extra pull to help things go my way. But I do realize that your mom and dad need you more than I do, so please send my love and prayers to them.
Lucia Perez
January 10, 2006
Dear Joy,
As it nears the anniversary of your passing, I came across this beautiful quote by Mother Theresa that I just had to share.
"Death is nothing else than going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity."
Mother Theresa
The love that I see and feel as I read your Guest Book affirms this wonderful quote. You continue to touch so many lives and your love lives on. You are missed, but I know that you are happy and healthy in God's arms.
MARY SHANNON FEENEY
November 8, 2005
JOY:
I LOVE DEREK'S POETRY. IT MAKES MY HEART HAPPY AND SAD AT THE SAME TIME. AGAIN, YOU ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH WORDS WRITTEN TO YOU. DID I TELL YOU I AM COMING HOME TO OMAHA? HAVE TO SELL MY HOUSE HERE IN ATLANTA AND FIND A JOB IN OMAHA- COULD YOU WORK ON THAT FOR ME?
I WANT TO ME THERE FOR OTHER SHANNON'S WEDDING SO COULD YOU AND GRANDMA WORK ON IT TOGETHER?
MY PRECIOUS CEILI IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TRANSITION PERIOD -COULD YOU AND GRANDMA WORK ON THAT TOO?
Derek Fletcher
November 7, 2005
The Truth:
As I start to think,
I than begin to sink,
Straight into the paper.
Like this same ink, we are all bleeding,
All of us still yearning to know,
While constantly pleading,
Why it is you had to go.
Like a flower before its full bloom,
You had to leave us way too soon.
But like that same flower,
Your roots have sunk deep,
Still running through our heads every second of sleep.
As these roots dive deeper inside of our heads,
We slowly begin to rise from our beds.
We have now fallen into the same dream,
Where it always seems,
That the truth will come clean.
Where finally the hidden truth is,
No longer a kept secret of HIS.
That HE knew from before your life began,
That eventually we would all understand.
Joy, you have always looked perfect in eye, of than man most high, and thus the reason you can never really die.
DJF
September 26, 2005
I dont know what has come over me Joy, but here is one more for you:
As your light dims away
Your memories fade to grey,
Like a star burning out,
As if a waterless spout.
And like they all say all good things come to an end,
But you had to go leaving my heart here to mend.
But let the truth be told,
As the future begins to unfold.
Your star only becomes brighter
And our heavy hearts become lighter.
And not a day goes by,
That we don't look to the sky,
Only to realize that your spirit never dies.
Thank you for the compliment Shannon
Shannon Feeney
September 25, 2005
Joy,
This is your Aunt Shannon again. I don't know who DJF is but I've lived a long life and I have never had anyone write me a poem, let alone such beautiful poetry. You have so many people that love you and are devoted to you and consider you their closest of friends. Say hello to everyone and give Grandma Feeney a big hug for me.
DJF
September 22, 2005
i wrote this poem last night as i was thinking about you Joy:
As I lay here in bed and look up towards the ceiling,
I get that so familiar feeling.
That you are there right next to me,
A picture that only I can see.
But there you are,
The shining star,
That i used to know,
Until you had to go.
And these days you sleep peacefully on fine white linens,
Brought to Heaven by the one and only Him.
Recently he has given you the difficult job,
Of watching over your father Dobbs.
But we all know things can't go wrong,
Because just like you,
Dobbs will fight strong.
And he has learned from your strength,
To go to any length.
Anything he will do to be saved,
Were all things that we learned from the road that you paved.
DJF
September 19, 2005
when your hero falls from grace
all fairy tales are uncovered
myths exposed and pain magnified
the greatest pain discovered
you taught me to be strong
but im confused to see you so weak
you said never to give up
and it hurts to see you welcome defeat
when your hero falls so do the stars
and so does the perception of tomorrow
without my hero there is only
me alone to deal with my sorrow
your heart ceases to work
and your soul is not happy at all
what are you expected to do
when ure only hero falls
this poem was written for you Joy because you were a HERO to so many and left people with so many questions to why it is you had to leave us? watch over me...
Katie Dobbs
September 16, 2005
JOY
It was weird wed I saw an escort just like yours the same rash blue and everything and I looked to see if you were driving I even waived but it wasn't you and it is Nebraska so it wouldn't be you but it filled my heart with sadness in a way. but then i heard a lot of songs that reminded me of you and last night with your strength I talked about you to the delta sigma pi group. I didn't think I would have the heart to do it but I did and needed to in order to finish this fundraiser in your honor. I know you would be proud of me. i love you and miss you everyday. I know you give me strength, thanks.
Shannon Feeney
July 22, 2005
Joy,
Looks like we, the fam, are keeping you pretty busy. It is a good feeling to know that we have friends in high places. In a way it seems like having you watching over all of us, has brought us together more. I am going to try to get back to Omaha soon and stay with your Aunt LeAnn. While I am there I will try to get a big hug from Katy. It sure is a good feeling to know that you are up there keeping an eye out on all of us.
Shannon
Mom
July 21, 2005
Joy,
I know where you got the strength to fight the cystic fibrosis. Your Dad is fighting just as hard. You both amaze me. I think about you all the time. Keep an eye on both Dad and Katie.
Love you and always will.
SHANNON FEENEY
July 14, 2005
JOY,
i WANT YOU AND KATY TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY. YOUR MOM AND I GREW UP OUR FIRST TEN YEARS SIDE BY SIDE AND THAT IS A BOND THAT THE YEARS CAN NEVER COME BETWEEN.
SHANNON
Katie Dobbs
July 13, 2005
It is hard to believe that it has been 2 and a half years. I still miss you everyday. Please keep watching over dad and mom for me.
Tara Lyman
July 7, 2005
Joy,
There really was something special about the fireworks. I thought of you when the blue ones lit up. I have always wanted to thank you for making Jennifer feel so welcome to your home. Now Welcome Kelly into your newest home.
shannon feeney
July 6, 2005
Joy,
You have more company this week. Aunt Helen and Uncle Jack's youngest daughter, Kelly, headed up your way yesterday. I know she will be so excited to see Grandma Feeney especially. Don't you two have too much fun before the rest of us get there.
Ryan Henson
July 5, 2005
JOY, HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY. DAYS LIKE THIS I MISS YOU THE MOST. AS THE FIREWORKS SHOT INTO THE SKY I KNOW U HAVE A GREATEST SEAT, LOOKING DOWN AT THE CELEBRATION FROM HEAVEN. ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE LOOKIN DOWN TOGHTHER. I MISS YOU AND I WISH WE COULD ALL BE TOGHTHER.
amanda hodgdon
March 4, 2005
Joy not a day goes by that I don't think of you... I love and miss you soo much!!!
KT
March 3, 2005
JOY I LOVE YOU!
Joyce Larson
December 8, 2004
Joy,We are thinking of you during this Holiday Season with love and affection as always.Aunt Joyce and Uncle Jerry.
Katie Dobbs
December 3, 2004
Joy...I have been thinking a lot about you lately and I learned something...Even though you are gone you are still teaching me things...I am a stronger and much better person for knowing you and being able to spend the time that I did with you...I have been able to teach people things and touch their lives in different ways that I would not have been able to if you had not touched mine...Even though you are no longer with us and that just sucks really bad especially now during the holidays...I know you are still living on not only through me but through the many many lives that you touched in your short time here...Thank you!...when I get down I listen to the Tim McGraw song with the line "the love and the laughter will long lon after all of the sadness and the tears, we'll meet again"...i love u
Joe Jansky
July 10, 2004
Joy,
I just wanted to thank you for your friendship. I remember way back when, you invited me to your birthday party, and I had a blast! I miss you.
Joe Jansky
KT Dobbs
June 11, 2004
Joy the craziest thing happened to me today....I have been thinking a whole lot about you and the past the last couple of days because of this writing assignment in engilsh....geez we had some crazy times....anyways back to my story I was sitting at this stop light and that new Tim McGraw song "live like you were dying" came on and i was singing like we use to and I was thinking you know you had the right idea about living everyday to its fullest and I was like you know I need to do that there is no telling if I could get in a car wreck and die anyday, then I looked up and horrible car accident happened right in front of me and my light had just turned green and I missed it because I was thinking about that and you...needless to say I was shakeing but I knew that you were there with me so don't worry joy I am going to start living everyday to its fullest and stop being chicken crud about stuff...that was a wake up call if I have ever seen one...thanks for watching out for me and don't worry I will do you proud...I still love you so much and miss you everyday but I know you are here and I am so grateful for that!
Katie
Susan Daniels
May 17, 2004
Joy, I just wanted to let you know that me, Danny, and Jesse did the great strides walk this past Saturday. We had a lot of fun. Me and Jesse wore our "TEAM JOY" shirts from last year.I didn't see anyone else with those shirts on, but when they did the t-shirt contest Jesse marched right up there and got up on stage to show off your shirt. Y ou would have been so proud of him. He talks about you all the time.Anyway they let us know that we all raised 215,000.00 for the walk. They said it was the first time over two hundred thousand was raised. I know one day there will be a cure. We miss you. Sue Daniels
Shannon Feeney
April 30, 2004
Joy,
I was reading Katie's note to you. What is she doing in Omaha? I guess I better email and ask her. I thought it was interestng that Katie knew that you were with her in a very "real presence" sense. I have people from your world that are also with me on a daily basis. If I let myself be still, they nudge me to where I need to go. Well, actually they usually have to give me a hard kick in the rear end--a nudge won't usually get my attention. Dad and I are going on a road trip this summer so we will be seeing all the gang. I know absolutely that you are taking care of Katie and your mother and I know they are open to letting you. I'll check in later.
Your "old" cousin Shannon
I hope you don't mind me using your book as a
Katie Dobbs
April 29, 2004
Joy,
long time no write. what can i say but I know that you have been here with me. Thank you for giving me the courage lately to stand up for myself and do what I need to for me. I know that is what you always wanted for me and I am finally getting there still with your help. I miss you so much everyday and would give up everything to have you here as my best friend again. But I know that I will some day and you are with me. I have a perfect Mother's day suprise for mom and it is a secret and you know I suck at keeping secrets she is so gonna find out but I am trying!
I LOVE YOU!
SKATE
shannon feeney
April 19, 2004
Joy,
I was just sitting here at my office and you popped into my mind. How are grandma and grandpa feeney doing? How is Uncle Jim? You probably didn't know him too well, but find grandma feeney and he will be close by. Sean and Ceili talk about you a lot. They both remember that you were the prettiest person they had ever seen. I guess we could just think these thoughts and you would know it, but somehow it helps us to get to write to you.
Haven't seen your mom for awhile. I sure would love to get to spend a day with her. Say hello to Grandma Katy and Grandpa Frank. You never got to meet them. Don't know if your mom remembers them. But say hi anyway. I'm rambling. Time to head home on the long commute.
Your cousin,
Mary Shannon Feeney Hayes
Ken Hacker
April 19, 2004
Joy,
Hey girl, I know it's been a while since I wrote last, but I know you can see what I have been dealing with in Iraq and such. I can't believe it's been this long. I Just got back off of leave and everyone is doing good. Bridgette and I talked about you alot...I even talked to your baby blue sweater you left for Alicia a few times. Alicia really misses you Joy, she loves you so much. Her and Bridgette talk about you alot too. She graduated from Devry and is doing good now. I get out of the Marine Corps in September, I'm coming home to be a firefighter for Houston. I'm looking forward to it, it's the second thing besides the Marines Corps I've ever wanted to do. I really hope I get to meet your parents, I have been away since your passing and I never got the chance before that. Hopefully I will get to visit you at your house and meet your parents soon. Well I have to get going...we're about to punch out, I know you already know where too... Well I will write again when I get a chance, I miss you.
Ken
Krystal Kramer
February 18, 2004
I was listening to a CD today and heard this song.. It made me think of you, Joy. We all miss you.
I'm just so tired
Won't you sing me to sleep
And fly through my dreams
So I can hitch a ride with you tonight
And get away from this place
Have a new name and face
It just ain't the same without you in my life
Late night drives all alone in my car
I can't help but start
Singing lines from all our favorite songs
And melodies in the air
Singing life just ain't fair
Sometimes I still just can't believe you're gone
And I'm sure the view from Heaven
Beats the hell out of mine here
And if we all believe in Heaven
Maybe we can make it through one more year down here
Feel your fire
When it's cold in my heart
And things sorta start
Reminding me of my last night with you
I only need one more day
Just one more chance to say
I wish that I had gone up with you too
And I'm sure the view from Heaven
Beats the hell out of mine here
And if we all believe in Heaven
Maybe we'll make it through one more year down here
You won't be coming back
And I didn't get to say goodbye
I really wish I got to say goodbye
And I'm sure the view from Heaven
Beats the hell out of mine here
And if we all believe in Heaven
Maybe we'll make it through one more year
I hope that all is well in Heaven
Cause it's all shot to hell down here
I hope that I find you in Heaven
Cause I'm so
Lost without you down here
You won't be coming back
And I didn't get to say goodbye
I really wish I got to say goodbye
Ryan
February 9, 2004
Joy,
The past year has been tough not only on me, but especially on your family. Everyday I look back and reflect on what's happened. I question everything, but I try hard to keep faith. You have one of the best family's out there.I appreciate them taking me on; making me feel like part of the family. I wish I understood how the world works. Why are the greatest people put through the hardest struggle's?? Only u know ... as the day's go by i look up to you joy... hoping I can live my life being as strong as you have been. You are a beatiful girl without a fear in this world. That attitude is what i admire about u. Today tommorow and the next day, because of what we have expierienced, my life will never be the same. I try so hard to better myself, and living the way that i belive u did, without any fears, is truley helping. Thanks for being a great friend. I miss you always.
Joyce Larson
January 16, 2004
My heard still holds you near. I loved the person you were, as I knew you through your Mom. You were almost my Granddaughter as I thought of your Mother as one of my own precious daughters. I know you enjoy the peace you deserve and I pray daily that peace will fill your Mom's heart.
amanda hodgdon
January 16, 2004
hey joy, its amanda. i cant believe its been one year already! i miss you more then you would ever know!!!! love ya bunches.
Dave, Kelly, Derek, Grant Fletcher
January 13, 2004
Joy
We all thought about you and your family today. We are so happy and lucky to have Katie in Omaha. She's a blast to have around. We really miss you!
The Fletchers
Katie
January 4, 2004
JOY! It has been crazy holidays without you. I know that you are here with your presence but it sucks not having you here. The holidays will never be the same again. I love you and miss you!
KT
October 27, 2003
I was doing research on breast cancer and came across this poem and it made me stop and think of you. It helped me in some weird way. Maybe it will help you. I will always miss you. But there is something about this that helps
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul that is free?
Miss me a little, but not too long
And not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love
that we once shared
Miss me-but let me go.
For this is a journey
that we all must take,
And each must go alone,
It's all a part of the master plan
A step on the road home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows
in doing good deeds,
Miss me-but let me go.
-Unknown
I Love you so much Joy.......Skate
October 22, 2003
Joy,
I haven't been on here in a while, but that doesn't mean that I don't still think about you all the time. I mean, how could I forget all of the crazy things me, you and Kate used to go do?! A couple weeks ago I came down to see Katie and to celebrate your birthday. Happy 21st!! We really wished that you were there to celebrate it with us, but we all knew that you were there watching over all of us. I hope you save me a spot up there in heaven with you so we can share all of our stories again. Just remember how much I look up to you everyday and how much you are still in all of our hearts. You taught us things that no school or book could ever teach us.
P.S. Watch over Katie; she misses you everyday.
Stacey
October 7, 2003
Joy,
I think of you often and miss you so much! You have changed my life in so many ways that only you can know. Happy 21st Birthday!
Ryan henson
October 6, 2003
Joy,
It's been awile, but your still in my heart. You've inspired me in so many ways on how to look at the world now.Thanks for always being there for me. All those lonley and boring night's you would always take me on and try to show me a good time. Happy Birthday Joy! I Miss You.
Ryan
Grant and Kelly Fletcher
October 5, 2003
Happy Birthday Joy!
We just wanted to tell you that we are thinking of you today. We really miss you.
SUSAN DANIELS
October 5, 2003
JOY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGEL! I HAD TO COME ON AND SHARE WITH ANYONE READING THIS. I AM ROCKY'S MOM. LAST NIGHT ROCKY'S LITTLE BROTHER, JESSE ASKED ME WHERE HIS CALENDER WAS. HE HAS A W.W.F. CALENDER THAT A FRIEND GAVE HIM FOR HIS BIRTHDAY OVER A YEAR AGO. ANYWAY, ANYTIME ANYONE WOULD COME OVER TO OUR HOUSE HE WOULD ASK THEM WHAT DAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? AND OF COURSE HE HAD ASKED YOU. SO LAST NIGHT WHEN HE FOUND HIS CALENDER HE CAME TO ME AND SAID "MOM TOMORROW IS JOY'S BIRTHDAY". THEN THE WIERDEST THING HAPPENED. RIGHT BEFORE YOU PASSED AWAY THE BAND THREE DOORS DOWN CAME OUT WITH THE SONG "LOVE ME WHEN I'M GONE". I HEARD THAT SONG THE NIGHT WE LEFT THE HOSPITAL AFTER WE SAID OUR LAST GOOD-BYE. I THOUGHT OH MY GOD THAT SONG WAS WRITTEN FOR YOU. ANYWAY, WE HAD SOME FRIENDS OVER LAST NIGHT AND JESSE CAME INTO THE GAMEROOM AND TOLD ME, "MOM JOY'S SONG IS PLAYING ON THE RADIO". SO I CHANGED THE STATION AND WE ALL SAT QUIETLY AND LISTENED TO IT,(ME WITH TEARS IN MY EYES).WE LISTENED TO THE ENTIRE SONG,THEN JUST AS THE SONG ENDED THE STEREO SHUT OFF. NO ONE WAS NEAR IT OR THE REMOTE. I THOUGHT MAN THAT WAS WEIRD. WELL IT QUIT WORKING, JUST LIKE THAT. I CHECKED IT THIS MORNING AND IT STILL WON'T TURN ON. IT REALLY FREAKED US ALL OUT. THEY SAY THERE ARE SIGNS WHEN A LOVED ONE COMES AROUND AND I SO BELIEVE THAT. I KNOW YOU WERE HERE WITH US LAST NIGHT. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP LOOKING OUT FOR ROCKY. HE HAS HAD A REALLY TOUGH YEAR WITHOUT YOU.GOD BLESS YOU,BABY BLUE! susan daniels
October 3, 2003
Joy:
It is almost your birthday. I think about you and pray for you everynight before I go to sleep. Sometimes I ask God why he took you from us so early in life, but I know that there is a reason for everything and I respect that. When I struggle with things and feel like quiting, you always pop into my mind. You are such an inspiration to me and keep pushing me on. I thank you for everything that you've done for me. I know that there is a special place in heaven for you. Save me a spot. I miss you...
Serena Rocamontes
September 15, 2003
Joy i'm so sorry it's taken me so long to write in here but i just couldn't find the words to tell you how i felt and how much i was going to miss you. It's even hard now typing.When Spaz had her kittens i tryed to take care of one but things didn't work out my dogs are crazy. So kt's taking care of it now . I really miss you and wish you were here. Katie really misses you to so please watch over her. *Serena*
kelli
September 13, 2003
Joy~You are greatly missed by your family and friends. Katie is a little upset today and I am hoping she can find peace and know that this isn't a permanent separation and that you are better than ever. Please watch over her, we know you have been by plenty of signs. She needs to know you are there.
Thanks for the times that you allowed your little sis and her best friend hang out with the "old folk". :)
Kelli
Katie Dobbs
September 13, 2003
Joy-
Eight months to the day is the last time that I got to hold your hand. There is not a mintue that goes by that I dont think of you. I wish you were here. I would give anything to have you back. People say that time heals your pain of a loss but it doesn't for me. I hurt more and more not having you around. You were the best sister. Crazy at times but so loving at others. I miss you so so so much. I love you!
Skate
August 3, 2003
Joy-
I am so glad to see messages written to you. It makes it seem that you are close by. Your friends and family know that you are close but it helps to write and to read your messages.
Maintaining your guest book is something I do that makes me happy.
David Dobbs
July 24, 2003
Joy,
Everytime I see a picture of you, it makes me think of all the fun times we had together as brother and sister. I always felt that we were similiar in many ways..I love you and I miss my big sister..
Love David
Robbie McNaughton
June 25, 2003
Dear Joy,
I will never forget the great times we had. I will miss you dearly, and I will never forget you. I wish I would of had a chance to say goodbye.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER,
ROBBIE
I SEND MY BEST WISHES TO EVERYONE WHO LOVED HER (BABY BLUE ANGEL).
Krystal
May 22, 2003
Joy,
I haven't been on here in a while, except to check up on everyone else's postings. The CF walk was last weekend, and I unfortunately couldn't make it. Nevertheless, I still think about you everyday, as most people do. We all love you and will see you again someday. 'Til then, keep watching over all of us, especially Katie. We love you.
Katie
May 11, 2003
Joy
Mom is having a really hard time this Mother's Day with out you, even though she is trying not to show it. I just wanted to let you know we were thinking of you and that I got her a present from both of us!!!
April 28, 2003
Joy,
This will be the first time we will have a TEAM JOY for the CF Great Strides walk without a Joy. There are many people working hard so that your TEAM JOY will be a success.I know you will be watching over us on May 17.(work on good weather for us,if you can) We will miss you this year at the walk.
April 26, 2003
Joy,
I dreamed the other night that I was at a wedding and I was flying around this huge cathedral. Another wedding guest was flying with me- a beautiful young women dressed in white. I was half way to work before I realized it was you! You in your angel gear! I had a smile on my face all day.
Lauren Holt
April 24, 2003
Joy,
You had a great sense of humor and will never be forgotten.
Dan & Gen McCarthy
February 13, 2003
Katie,Mickey, Dobbs, and David, You have taught us the meaning of true love. Joy could not have been in a better family, nor could any one have done as good a job caring for her. And the best part is--she knew it too. We are so proud and grateful to be a part of your family. Much love, Grandpa and Grandma / Dad and Mom
Grandpa & Grandma McCarthy
February 13, 2003
Joy, So much has been said, and said so well, we will simply add: we feel very blest to have been a part of your life. Your courage and sense of humor will always be a special gift to our memories of you. You will live in our hearts forever. Grandpa and Grandma
Derek and Grant Fletcher
February 12, 2003
Joy,
You have meant a lot to me and Grant. We both grew up adoring you and Katie, and wanting to spend every minute with you while you were in Omaha. And it killed us when we found out that you couldn't go on the cruise with us. But that week or so when you were in Omaha, we had a great time. You taught us how to play dominos and told us about your cats all night long. We will always have a spot in our heart's that is gone since you've left us. But we will never forget you or the great memories that you have given us. We will see you in Heaven!
Love,
Derek and Grant
Chris Brosnahan
February 12, 2003
Joy
I have waited several days to write in your guest book. I wanted to make sure that I said just the right thing to let you know how much you are missed. The truth is that I still haven't found the perfect way to express our sadness and loss. I can clearly remember the day your Mom announced she was expecting you. It was at the same time that I discovered Shannon was also on the way. From that day on I have marveled at the dedication and excitement that your Mom showed in having a beautiful daughter named Joy. Even when she knew that the time might be limited, she was always so appreciative of the time she did have. Her favorite lines when we were both in Dallas, 6 months pregnant, and very hot was; "Don't you just love being pregnant? Isn't this wonderful. I have never felt so special." While let me just say that although I also love being a mom, there was nothing beautiful about the sweat running down my face. Your Mom on the other hand just glowed. I think she knew then how very special you would be. Thank you Joy for making such an impact on all of my family and never ever giving up. Your smile was contagious and will live in my memory forever.
SUSAN DANIELS
February 4, 2003
JOY, I HAVE ALREADY SIGNED THIS GUEST BOOK BUT I HAD TO COME ON AGAIN. ROCKY CALLED ME LAST WEEK AND THE SOUND OF HIS VOICE SCARED ME. HE SAID "MOM, I JUST HAD TO CALL SOMEONE. I JUST WOKE UP AND WONDERED WHY MINE AND JOY'S CAT'S DIDN'T SLEEP WITH ME LAST NIGHT. I HAD TO GET UP AND LOOK FOR THEM. WHEN I FOUND THEM I REALIZED JOY'S CAT HAD HER KITTENS!!! SHE WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE BEEN HERE FOR THIS, SHE LOVED HER CAT." ROCKY WAS BOTH SAD AND HAPPY AT THE SAME TIME. LIFE GOES ON, LAST SATURDAY MORNING WE LOST SEVEN ASTRONAUTS ON THE COLUMBIA, SEVEN MORE ANGELS ARE WITH YOU NOW. MISSING YOU, SUSAN DANIELS(ROCKY'S MOM)
Kelli Meeks
February 3, 2003
Mr. & Mrs. Dobbs,
I was thinking about you guys today and I just wanted to say that you are still in my thoughts and prayers...I know I already signed this, but I just needed to say something, it's the least I can do.
Katie,
You were like a sister to me and I am sorry that you are having to go through this.You will ALWAYS have a place in my heart.Also to Ryan, I know that you knew Joy well too, and you are also in my thoughts.
Sheri Fasching
January 31, 2003
To Joy's Family,
Every morning I read the paper front to back. Why I look through death notices, I'm not sure. On this particular day my eyes are immediately drawn to this picture of this beautiful young girl. Somehow I must read about her. While a lump forms in my throat and tears well in my eyes, and not paying attention to any of the names all I thought to myself is God now has chosen another beautiful angel. Her life cut so short I wondered why. I lost 2 cousins to CF ages 5yrs & 6 weeks. This disease is so unfair.
The next day my mom calls and is very sad, her voice cracks in pain. She explains that Dan & Gen just lost their grandaughter to CF and will be going to a funeral in Houston. I stopped short in my breath and said what's her name. Once she told me I started to cry as I remember being so touched by the notice the day prior without making any connection to the family.
Mickey, our families go back many many years and our parents have been great friends. I want you to know that you and all your family are in my prayers in this extremely difficult time. You were truely blessed with a special daughter and know that she is your angel watching over you. God's peace be with you.
Sheri Fasching (George & Jan's daughter)
Shannon Brosnahan
January 30, 2003
Joy:
I don't even know where to begin. We've grown up together. (Well, you were three months older than me so I guess there was that short time that we weren't together)My entire childhood and teen years are full of memories of you and some of the crazy things that we have done. From "googli boogli" to getting in a car accident in my parent's new car to summers full of camps and crushes to highschool. I know that I didn't tell you enough how much you meant to me. You weren't only my cousin, you really were one of my best friends. I knew that no matter what my problem was, you would understand. I could talk to you about anything. I always looked up to and admired you Joy. I tried to be you I don't know how many times. The second that you would walk into a room, everyone knew that you were there. You just had this amazing aura around you that would draw everyone to you.
I thank God everyday that you no longer are suffering but I sure wish that He wouldn't have taken you away from me so soon. There are so many more things that I need you here for. I know that you will be looking down from Heaven, watching over me, and cheering me on. You were one of my biggest supporters, even in some of the most stupid ideas that we would come up with. I miss you Joy and I will always love you.
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