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Lucas James Ratti

Lucas Ratti Obituary

RATTI
LUCAS JAMES, suddenly on March 27, 2007, age 6, of Palmyra, NJ. Lucas is survived by his loving parents, Mark Ratti of Upper Darby and Chrsitine (Kevin) Nolan of Palmyra; his grandparents, Bill and Karen Weicker of Delran; Janet and the late Gino Ratti of Upper Darby; Charles and the late Brigid Nolan of Oreland, PA. Great grandson of Nan, G.G. and Pappy. Loving nephew of Michael Ratti of Upper Darby, Michelle and Brian Curry of Palmyra, Bill and Dawn Weicker of Delran, J.J. and Rachel Weicker of Delran, Liz and Jim McCluskey. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday from 9:30 to 11 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church and to attend the Liturgy of Christian Burial Saturday 11 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church, 4th Street and Linden Ave., Riverton, NJ. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetary, Riverside, NJ. Remembrances may be made in Lucas' name to St. Christopher's Foundation, 1800 JFK Blvd., Suite 210, Philadelphia, PA or www.scfchildren.org. Arrangements by

WEBER FUNERAL HOME, Riverton NJ

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 29, 2007.

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169 Entries

Aunt Pat & Uncle Dave

March 27, 2019

Lucas it has been 12 long years without your beautiful smiling face - we love you and miss you so much but it helps to remember all the great times we had with you! Love you for ever and a day

Melissa Hermley

March 8, 2018

Dear Lucas,
Just wanted to let you know that we think of you with every day that passes; especially this time of year. I know you are watching over everyone with that sweet little smile of yours. Your family is so amazingly strong and they work hard to keep your loving, kind spirit alive. You would be so proud of them. We love you buddy and are sending you lots of Happy Birthday wishes in heaven.
Love,
The Hermleys

September 29, 2016

I was just thinking about you, I can't believe how much I still miss you. I know my Sunni is in GREAT hands with you, I'm hugging you both right now! I Love You Sweetheart! Hugs and kisses

October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween in Heaven Baby! I saw a boy in a police man costume that looked just like the one you wore and it made me smile, I felt like it was you saying hello. I am sure you are enjoying your M's tonight. I am sorry I didn't make it to drop off your treat today, poor Brayden is sick so we had to go to the doctor today. We saw Dr Jen, your favorite, she is very nice. I have some Crabby Paddy's for you, I will bring them for you tomorrow :)
I love you so much Lucas, and miss you more then you'll ever know.
Love,
Aunt She'll
Xoxoxo

March 9, 2012

Dear Lucas,

Happy 11th Birthday to my handsome Little Man!! It is so hard to believe that 11 years ago on a night exactly like tonight you were brought into my life. The full moon shone that night as to say that you were a light like no other and boy was it the truth! You are and always will be the light of my life and I miss you so much! Each and every day I wish I could just see you and have one more hug, kiss, "I love you".
I know that you are always with us, especially now that you are a big brother. You were so looking forward to this and I am sure you are here helping me every step of the way. I see Declan look at your picture and smile like he knows you and it makes me smile because I feel in some way he does know you and that you love him. But I also get sad that you are not here to see him and to be able to enjoy being a big brother.
I hope you got all of your love and birthday wishes up in Heaven. Some of the balloons didn't make it this year. I say that you wanted fireworks too so you made some of them "pop"!
I miss you and love you more than words can say!! I love you to the moon and back!!!

All my love forever,
Mommy, Kevin, Declan & Chewie
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

March 9, 2012

Happy Birthday Lucas! We Love You!

Love, Uncle Jay Jay, Aunt Rach and Wes

March 9, 2012

Dear Lucas,
Happy Birthday to my best little Buddy! Brayden and I have been talking so much about you lately. He told me his balloon is gonna float right past you in heaven and into outer space so you may have to chase it! He's always asking me if your sitting next to him, and I tell him that your always with us. Sometimes he gets sad that he can't see you or give you a hug, and I tell him he can send you a hug whenever he wants and we can always look at your pictures. Jace is always trying to steal that picture of you at Mom-Mom's! It's so hard to be without you especially on days like today, and I just wanted to thank you for giving all of us the strength to keep going. You take such good care of your Mommy, and she does a good job of inspiring others to be like you. I hope you have a nice birthday in heaven, and you are able to catch all the balloons we send your way! We are so lucky to have these 5 little gifts from you in our lives. Love you more than words could ever say, and miss you a ton too!

Love,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXOXOXO

December 25, 2011

My Dearest Lucas,

Merry Christmas!! I hope you got everything you wanted from Santa for being the best boy around!
We all were at Mom-Mom's today to celebrate & of course it wasn't the same without you. Watching the kids open their gifts made me think back to our Christmas's together. It always made me so happy that Santa would be so good to you for being on the nice list. I was sad last night lighting your Christmas tree & putting Declan's presents under our tree. It made me mIss you more & remember how happy we were together.
It's just not fair that you can't be here with us. We really need you here with us to help us teach all of the wonderful things you know to Declan.
There aren't enough words to tell you how much you are loved & missed. And I think about you all the time. You are missed & loved more than you will ever know. Anytime I have a wish it is to just see you & hug you one more time.
Please keep your little brother safe & happy. And keep giving me the strength to get up each day without you.
We love you so much & miss you more than words can say.
All our love forever,
Mommy, Kevin, Declan, & Chewie
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Little Buddy! I hope you had a good Christmas in heaven. We sure missed you at Mom-Mom & Pop's. I am sure you were there in spirit. Your cousins all play so nice together and I can just see you running and being crazy with them! Brayden has been talking about you so much lately, and he has a lot of questions. I hope I can give him good answers so he'll understand why you are our special angel. He reminds me of you so much sometimes, and it always brings a smile to my face. I hope you like all the stuff we left under your tree. The bear made me think of you and Declan :) I love you and miss you soooo much.

Love,
Aunt Shell XOXOXOXO

September 23, 2011

Dear Lucas,

I wanted to say thank-you for helping me when your brother was born. You knew that I needed a lot of strength and you were the one to give it to me. All I kept thinking about is when you were born & how happy I was. I love Declan just as much as I love you and I am so happy to be his mommy. Please keep watching over us and keep us safe. I love you more than you will ever know!!

All my love,
Mommy
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

PS-thanks for the baby bunny that has been hanging out in our yard. Just make sure that Chewie doesn't catch him!

September 1, 2011

Copngratulations Lucas! You did a great job picking out the perfect baby for Mommy & Kevin. It is very hard today for everyone because we all miss you so much and we all can feel your presence even if we can't give you a big hug & kiss. I love an miss you forever & ever!!
Love,
Aunt Pat

September 1, 2011

Thanks Little Buddy! Love Aunt Barb and Uncle Jerry

September 1, 2011

Dear Lucas,
Congrats to the Big Brother! What a day, it's so hard on days like today to go on without you. I know you were there today with your Mommmy, she did such a great job. Your little brother is a cutie just like you. Today is a happy day, but we would all be happier to see you and what a great brother you would be. I miss you soooo much, but I know you're here and that makes me feel better. I know you will continue to take care of Mommy and your Brother! We will all do our best to make sure your brother knows how very special you are. Love you oh so much, and miss you too!

Love,
Aunt Shell

August 27, 2011

My Dear Lucas,

We are anxiously awaiting your little brother any day now. I know that you and Ms. Brigid are having a great time with him and teaching him a lot of fun & exciting things! It is hard to always be happy, especially now because I know how much you wanted to be a big brother. Please know that this little one will know everything about you and how much you wanted him! I know you will be with me when he is born & everyday after that watching over all of us. I miss you so much, especially during times like this. It makes me sad that you won't be here to help us enjoy & celebrate your little brother. Please keep taking care of your brother and send him to us soon!
We love you and miss you more than words can say!!!

All our Love,
Mommy, Kevin, & Chewie
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Lucas & his pal Chewie

April 22, 2011

Lucas & best bear Nathan

April 22, 2011

Loving summer

April 22, 2011

Our Family!

April 22, 2011

Dear Lucas,

Happy Anniversary to you! It was 5 years ago that we became a family & it was the best day, even with the rain! It is hard to celebrate without you since you were such a big part of the day & it's your anniversary too.
I wish you were here for all the fun stuff that is happening. Shell & the new baby (your cousin) Jace are doing good. I know you took good care of him before sending him to us. Your baby is getting bigger (I guess you would know before us since he is with you) and we are looking forward to meeting him. If you have any ideas for a name, please let me know because we are stumped!
We miss you so much and wish you were here for all of this, it's just not the same without you. We love you & miss you more than words can say!!! Enjoy your cake in Heaven!

Love,
Mommy, Kevin & Chewie
xoxoxoxoxoxo

ps-Happy Earth Day! I know how much the nature means to you!

April 19, 2011

Hey Buddy,
I know you'll be with us tomorrow. Thank you for taking care of the baby and I. Love you sooo much, missing you too!

March 9, 2011

Dear Lucas,

Happy 10th Birthday!!! It was 10 years ago that you changed my life forever! I am so glad I was chosen to be your Mommy because you are the best son anyone could ask for! You forever changed me and I am so glad for that. You are so loved and missed, there are no words to be able to tell you. I wish we had more than 6 years together to share, but you will always be mine no matter how far apart we are!
It seems not so long ago that you came into this world and changed it so dramatically. You are so kind and generous and I think that is what is needed. You taught me so many things while you were here, and are still teaching me.
I wish I could see your smiling face, have a great big birthday hug and even bigger kiss.
Sending you all of my love each and everyday!!
Love always and forever,
Mommy, Kevin and Chewie
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

March 9, 2011

Dear Lucas,
Happy 10th Birthday! I can't believe it has been 10 years since you came into our lives and changed them forever. We are so lucky to have had you, if only for 6 short years. We all miss you everyday, but we know you are always around. Brayden talks about you all the time, and I know you are always looking out for him. Some days he reminds me so much of you, and it always makes me smile. We will all come to see you, and send you some balloons for your party in heaven. I hope you have a great birthday, and get to have lots of cake!

Love you,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXOXOXO

December 30, 2010

Dear Lucas,
I hope you enjoyed Christmas. I know you were with us celebrating in so many different ways. It is so sad to think of how different things would be if you were still here with us. Brian and I took Brayden to see the lights, just like we used to do with you. I was thinking of you and wondering if you would have still enjoyed them. I wish you could have been there. Brayden and I worked so hardly on the moose we left for you, hope you like it. Brayden is always talking about you, and he likes to come visit and play with all your stuff. Thanks for being such a great cousin and always looking out for him. Tomorrow were gonna go see some fireworks, I will be thinking of you, and I hope you'll be watching with us. We miss you so very much, and love you even more than that!

Love,
Aunt Shell, Uncle Bri, and Brayden

December 25, 2010

My Dear Lucas,
Merry Christmas little man! I hope you like the lights Kevin put up for you and the new blow ups. We also worked hard on your tree + it looks beautiful! It's been a while since we decorated at home, but I think you were telling us to start again. I'm glad we did because it reminds me of you.
Watching Brayden, Wes + Kaylie open their presents reminded me of how much you loved Christmas + how you liked to give presents as much as you received them. Brayden is learning how to make gifts like you did-he is like you in so many ways + I think that is how you help us through this.
I do miss you terribly this time of year, it hasn't gotten better, just different. I'm sad your not here to enjoy everything, and I'm sad that I don't get to see you and hug you everyday.
Thank-you for my present, it was a surprise for me but I do love it and I know that you had a lot to do with it! You are tricky, but always figure out a way to get what you want! It's just like you are here. Just keep helping me when I need it because you are what gets me to the next day.
I hope it is beautiful for you + we are supposed to get snow tomorrow, I hope you get to see it too! I know how much you love it + so does Chewie! I love you so much + miss you each day! Merry Christmas!

Love you Always,
Mommy
Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

August 11, 2010

Wish you were coming over to swim with us today. I miss you all the time, but especially when we do things I know you would enjoy. Brayden told me he can see you and that you come to play with him! Hearing that made me so happy. I know you're always with us, I just wish we could see you too :) Love you and miss you soooo much.

Love,
Aunt Shell

April 22, 2010

Hey Buddy,
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Wedding Anniversary! I wish so much we could all be together again at you, Mommy, and Kevin's wedding. What fun we had.
Love you Buddy. I am so happy you've been helping Mommy with some extra strength and courage. You're such a good Mommy's Boy!

Love,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXOXOXO

April 22, 2010

Dear Lucas,

Happy Wedding Anniversary! 4 years ago you, me and Kevin became a family and it was one of the happiest days of my life (even though it rained all day!) I am so glad for our family even that our time was cut short to enjoy it. We had so much fun together and we do love each other so so much and that is the most important part. Thank you for today and the beautiful nature day that you gave to me and Kevin to help celebrate. I was able to sit out back and just watch all the nature for a little while and enjoy it like you would.
Brayden introduced me to his Lucas bunny that he sees in the mornings and I feel that it is you saying "HI" to him and playing. Aunt Shell says that he talks to you and I know that you are the best big cousin and are teaching him all of the things that you have learned and will do the same for Wes and Kaylie.
I am trying to change my way of thinking so that I can become the better person that you used to know. It might need me to do and say things that seem hard to heard for you. Just know that I am doing all of this so that I can be the mommy that you remember and love. No matter what I will never stop loving you or missing you. You are and always will be my little man and my Bubba.

Love always and forever,
Mommy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

March 9, 2010

My Dear Lucas,

Happy 9th Birthday to my baby!! I can't believe how old you would be and how old that makes me! I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday and how stubborn you were to join us, it took you forever but once you were here I was in love. I was so tired but I remember the doctor and nurse putting you on my chest and saying "here is your son" and my life was never the same as I looked at this beautiful baby.
You became the most energetic, funny, artistic, inqusitive little person I had ever met. No day was ever the same and I never knew what was going to come out of your mouth, except I knew that it was going to help you learn something. The love you brought to me will never be able to be duplicated and I have a hole that will never heal in my heart. You are the unconditional love that every person should feel once in their lifetime. I miss you so much! Your laugh, you smile, your jokes and the small things that were just "you" are the things I ache for each and every day.
I hope that you enjoy this birthday and all of the gifts and balloons that are sent your way. Know that you are so loved and missed and that we have birthday cake here for you!

All my love forever,
Mommy
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

March 9, 2010

Hey Buddy,
Happy Birthday! It's hard to believe that it was 9 years ago that you came into our lives. You forever changed our family in so many ways. We all learned so much from you. We always told you you were special, and it is so very true!
I hope you have a nice day in heaven. It is a beauitful day outside. I feel like your handsome smile is shining down on us. We'll all be together at Mom-Mom and Pop's for dinner, and we'll send you our balloons from the cemetary. I know you'll be there in spirit.
I still remember Mom-Mom and I coming to visit after work on your 6th Birthday. I stopped and got you some candy, but you were dissappionted I didn't bring you a lemonade. Lucas I would bring you a million of them to be able to celebrate another Birthday with you. I still miss you more everyday.
Well dude, I hope you have a great birthday.

Love you,
Aunt Shell

March 9, 2010

Happy Birthday My Sweetheart, You are a TRUE ANGEL, We miss you Every Day, We Love You. Love Aunt Barb and Uncle Jerry

March 7, 2010

Lucas,

I know I am two days early but I wanted to say Happy Birthday! I don't know if I will be able to make it this year to send you a balloon because your cousin will be recovering from his surgery and I don't want to leave him. I know this is your birthday but I was wondering if you would give Jay Jay and me a gift this year, we wanted to know if you would watch over Wes and make sure everything goes well and he gets better really quick. Once he gets better we will come and celebrate your birthday together! We miss you and love you!

Love,

Aunt Rach

February 8, 2010

Hey Buddy,
I know you will be with Brayden tomorrow when Brian and I can't stay with him. It makes me feel better knowing you'll be there watching out for him. Thanks for being such a good cousin and guardian angel, we love you.

Love,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXOXOXO

Ps. Brayden now says your name and Chewie!

December 25, 2009

Dear Lucas,
Merry Christmas little Buddy! We took Brayden to the farm to see the lights, it made me sad that you couldn't be there with us. I think you would have been so excited to show Brayden the lights. He liked them, just like you did. Now you can take a hayride instead of just looking from the car, I really wish we could have done that with you!
I know you were at Uncle Bull & Aunt Dawn's with us, and you'll for sure be with us at Mom-Mom and Pop's for dinner tonight. We all miss you so much, our hearts will always be broken. We are so lucky that you've sent us Kaylie, Brayden, and Wes. They bring us all a little bit of joy.
I know you'll take extra special care of Mommy, send her lots of kisses and hugs!

Love you oh so much,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXOXOXO

December 2, 2009

Dear Lucas,
Well fall is almost over and all the leaves are on the ground. Pop has been busy! I miss seeing you jump into his huge pile of leaves after he just finished raking them up!
Thanks for the bunny in the mornings, he is cute! I try to get Chewie not to chase him, but something tells me that you enjoy seeing them run and that you laugh each time. I miss that laugh of yours! I tell Chewie that it is Lucas, but he still runs after the bunny, I think you whisper in his ear to do it.
The christmas lights are going up all around and this is the time I begin to miss you the most. The twinkle of the lights reminds me of your eyes when you smile or had a great idea.
I miss you more and more each day! I love you to pieces!!!!

Love always,
Mommy
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

November 26, 2009

Dear Lucas,
Thinking about you today, and how I am thankful to have had 6 years of memories with you. You still continue to make me smile, and for that I am thankful. I love you little buddy. Happy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXOXOXO

October 31, 2009

Dear Lucas,
Happy Halloween! I missed you so much today. I wish you could be here, all dressed up with your cousins. Brayden had a silly costume, I think you would have liked it. Mommy gave Brayden some m's, it was the only candy he got, and he loved them. It made me happy that he had your favorite candy tonight. I hope you liked the goodies Brayden and I left for you. We picked the pumpkin specially for you from the farm. There are so many things I wish you and Brayden could do together. I just know you would have been buddies. Chewie Bear was all dressed up too! He looked so cute in his costume. I hope you got to eat lots of M's tonight! I love and miss you more than you'll ever know!!!!

Love,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXOXOXO

August 17, 2009

He buddy,

I wanted to thank you for looking after your cousin Wes, you did such a good job of making sure he was ok. I had your picture with me at the hospital so that I knew you were there with us. He is really funny he makes all these loud grunting noises, you would have thought he was funny too. Keep looking after us and tell Wes to get some sleep, he likes to be up at night! Love you!

Love Aunt Rach

July 14, 2009

Dear Lucas,
I know you will take special care of Aunt Rach and the baby tomorrow. I think JJ could probably use a little bit of extra courage too! Our special guardian angel, we love you. I know you'll be right there with us, but we'll miss you lots.

Love,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXOXOXO

Ps. Hope you gave Mom-Mom extra hugs and kisses today!

July 14, 2009

Hay Sunshine, hold Rach's hand, Like I have to tell you that, Just thinking about you, as I do everyday, stay close. I Love You

July 4, 2009

Dear Lucas,
Happy Flag to America Day! I've been thinking about you all day. I hope you like the flag Brayden and I put with your tree. As soon as I saw it I thought of you. Your two favorite things, the flag and fireworks. It reminds me of all the beautiful pictures you used to draw. Brayden liked visiting your tree. I also hope you enjoyed the Fireworks Kevin and JJ set off for you. Brayden was a little scared of the loud noise, and Mommy said you used to be scared of the noise too. If only you could have been there, maybe he wouldn't have been so scared. You two would have so much fun watching them together.
We love you, and miss you lots.

Love,
Aunt Shell

May 29, 2009

Hay Sunshine, ZZ Top, Sharp Dressed Man, GOT IT, Thank-you, I Love You, Aunt Barb.

March 27, 2009

Hey Buddy,
We're missing you lots today. Trying to think of all our happy memories, but it's still not you. I hope you know how special you are, and how many lives you managed to touch in such a short amount of time. You taught me so much, and I am a better person because of you. I look forwrd to the day we'll see each other in heaven. I can't wait to hug you, I don't know if I'll be able to let you go. Mommy could use some extra love today, but I'm sure you already took care of her. Love you more than you'll ever know.

Love,
Aunt Michelle
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Rachel Weicker

March 10, 2009

Lucas,

Happy Birthday! I can't believe you are 8 years old, we miss you and all of your funny stories so much. I wish we got a chance to make a castle out of your moonsand, maybe one day. I keep thinking about how different life would be if you were still here, I was telling a friend that you would probably be over my house all the time playing with Stella and Jay Jay and just watching movies under the covers like we used to before dinner at mom-moms. It would have been so cool to have you right next door.

Jay Jay wanted to ask you to watch over the baby in my belly and make sure everything will be ok. We can't wait to meet the baby and we know you helped pick who our special baby would be.

Happy Birthday x 2. We love you!

Love, Rach and Jay Jay

March 9, 2009

My dearest Lucas,

It is hard to believe you came into my life 8 years ago! It seems like forever that we have been attached. I can't remember what life was like before you were in it, all I know is that it was not as much fun nor did it have any where near as much love.
You are my reason for getting up each morning and now, you are not here to get me going. It is becoming more difficult to be happy and keep going because my motivation is lost. I try to keep doing things for my new motivation like Brayden, Campbell, Kaylie and the new baby, but they are not you and it's not the same. I know that you still try from Heaven, but it gets lost sometimes from the long trip here. You are my sunshine and I can't see it everyday and it hurts so bad! I want nothing more but to see you again so I can hug you and kiss you, hear you laugh and tell me a great joke and that it will all be ok again.
I think about you so much each and every day, what you would want for this birthday, how you would look, if you would still let me give you a kiss before going into school. The one thing I do know is that you will always have the same sensitive, smart, inquisitive spirit, no matter what age.
You are my best friend and I miss you terribly. I hope you know how much I care about you and love you to pieces. I wish you the best 8th birthday and I am sending all of my love, hugs and kisses to you!

Love always,
Mommy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Katie Bailey

March 9, 2009

Dear Lucas,
I miss you. Happy 8th Birthday! I hope you're having fun with Sammy. I love you!
Katie-girl

March 9, 2009

Dear Lucas,
Happy Birthday! Wow 8 years old. Uncle Brian and I were talking about what you might be like as an 8yr old. He says you would finally like sports. I said no way. You would still be the same outdoor, nature loving, creative, sweet and sensitive boy. I can only imagine what Sunday dinners would be like now. I am sure you would still have us all doing crazy fun things with you. The town meetings would be a little more crowded, and you might have to make more tickets for the Lucas and Pop show. "Mr. Ratti" would certainly have his hands full with Kaylie and Brayden. I don't think they would be the best students just yet. I makes me so sad to think Brayden will only know you from the pictures and stories we'll tell him. You are one of a kind and it's not fair he'll never have the chance to play with his cousin. I know you would have been so good with him. You would have taught him so much just like you taught all of us. I think about you all the time. I would give anything to see you once more. To hear you giggle, or just tell one of your stories.
Well I hope Birthdays in heaven are even better than they are here. I hope you get the balloons, and you'll come to Mom-Mom's and be with us. Love you sooo much.
Love,
Aunt Shell

Rachel

February 15, 2009

Lucas,

Happy Valentine's Day!!! Jay Jay and I are sending you all our love. Make sure you tell Nathan we said Happy Birthday, he must be getting so big! We love you both.

Love, Rach and Jay Jay

December 31, 2008

Dear Lucas,

Another Christmas has come and gone without you with us and it is so much harder than I had ever expected it to be. Listening to Christmas music everyday, seeing all of the lights, buying presents and not getting any for you. All of it is terrible! My only wish each and every day is just to see you once more and to hear you tell me that you love me again.
Now a new year is about to start and all I can think of is how you are not here to see it. There is nothing that can make me happy again like you could. I just hope that you are ok and at peace in heaven.

All of my love today, tomorrow and always,
Mommy
XOXOXOXOXOOXOXO

December 24, 2008

To Our Christmas Angel,
Well it's another Christmas we have to get through without you. I know you'll be with us, but it's just not the same. I think about how excited you would be to celebrate with Kaylie and Brayden, and it makes me sad. We all miss you so much, especially now. I hope you'll have a nice Christmas in heaven, and that Santa is good to you.
We decided to help another family for you this year. Our family has a little girl who is 5 years old. Mom-Mom and I went shopping for them and we made sure to pick up some of your favorite things for her. We got her some M's for her stocking, Play Doh, Moon Sand, and Old Maid cards. I think she'll have a nice Christmas because of you.
Well, we will all try our best to enjoy the holiday even though we'll be missing you. You are loved and missed more than you'll ever know. I think Mommy deserves some extra hugs and kisses, she's earned them.

We love you,
Aunt Shell, Uncle Bri & Brayden
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

October 30, 2008

Dear Lucas,
The Phillies won the big game! I have been thinking about you, and how you would be excited. They are having a parade, and I can't help but think we should be taking you to see the Phanatic. I bet you'll be checking it out from heaven, you'll probably see the Phanatic better from heaven too.

Tomorrow is Halloween. I hope you have a good time and get lots of M's. It makes me so sad to wonder what you would have dressed as. I wish you could be here to go trick or treating with Brayden and Kaylie. I know how excited you would be to show them how it's done. Mommy got Chewie a costume, he's gonna look so good.

The other day I was driving to work and I noticed how beautiful the trees were. They were all different colors of orange and red. It made me think of you immediately. I took some time to appreciate the nature day. I felt like you were there with me and that's why I noticed how pretty it was. You are missed more everyday. I will never understand why you had to leave us so quickly, but I cherish the little bit if time we had. You are so special. I learned so much from you, when you should have been learning from me. I know I am a better person just from being your Aunt. I love you.

Love,
Aunt Michelle

Rach

October 17, 2008

Hey Lucas,

I'm just stopping by to say hi and to tell that Jay Jay and I had a great time at our wedding and that we knew you were there with us. We did alot of fun things in Hawaii too, you were there with us too, we heard your song everywhere we went, they were even hula dancing to it. We took a helicopter ride over a volcano and we were inside of a rainbow and high inside the clouds and your song played, it was like you put us there at that moment. I took lots of pictures because it was so beautiful. We hope you like your little hula girl.

Love you and miss you everyday!

Love,
Aunt Rach

August 29, 2008

Hey Buddy,
Well tomorrow is J.J. and Rach's big day! I hope you'll give them both a big hug, I am sure they will be missing you. We will all miss you so much, you always loved weddings. I know you'll be there. It's just so hard to celebrate and have fun when our hearts are still broken. Mommy and I went to get butterflies for our flowers. I hope you like them, it's just a little something special to remind us of you.

Brayden looks so much like you. I am always looking at pictures and comparing. I love that he looks like you. I feel like we still have a little piece of you thru him. Mommy says you sent him especially for us, and I think she's right. He is always smiling and talking to your Mommy. I like to think it's you helping her along. I tell Brayden stories about you all the time. He always smiles. I guess he already knows you so well, but I will keep reminding him about how special you are. Uncle Bri and I miss you so much. We wish you could be here to play with your cousin. I know you are looking out for him. I put your bear in Brayden's crib so he could watch over him at night. We've been over to see your tree. It is growing so nicely. Brayden left a blue pinwheel for you, we thought you would like it.
I feel as if a piece of my heart will be missing forever. I guess you'll return it when we meet again in heaven. I try to think about how happy we will all be when we can all be together again. I just seems so far away.
I Love You!
Aunt Shell

August 23, 2008

My dear Lucas,

Well it's been a busy summer and things are winding down. Jay-Jay and Rach are finally in their house and their wedding is next week. I can hear you saying "It's about time!" I really wish you were here to celebrate all of this with us. I know how much you love weddings. I will miss dancing with you because you are such a great dancer. Please try to give us a nice sunny day so I know that you are there.

Have you seen the big hole and the start of our new kitchen? It's going to be HUGE as you would say. What a great baker man you would be in this kitchen. I am happy that we are doing this because it is what we planned, but it is hard to cook or even get excited because I don't want to do any of this without you. You are the one who made it all worthwhile and FUN. I hope that when it's done I can find my inner baker man back and start to enjoy cooking again, maybe you can help me with that.

All of the babies that we have been waiting for this summer are finally here. Karen just had her little boy and named him Luke. So the count so far is boys 4 girls 3. One more to go with Michalea going to be a big sister later this year, I hope that you will help her out. I know how much you love babies and that you have been looking in on all of them, along with you special triplet friends Jaxon, Kylos & Sydney. They are getting so big and Gaynell & Dax tell them about you all of the time. I hope they will know how excited you were for them and to meet them. Please keep watching over mommy's special friend Isabella. She is feeling much better now and I thank you for all of your hard work in helping her.

Brayden is wonderful and I know that you love him. He reminds me of you all of the time. He does some of the same faces as you used to when you were that little. He has your spirit which is the most important thing because that is what is the most important part. You have given him a very big piece of you. It is hard because I want you here. Keep helping me smile and laugh because that is not happening as much anymore. Life is not easier and I wish that all of the pain will one day disappear, but then that will mean that you will have disappeared so I have to live with the pain and the hopes of seeing you again some day. I miss you day and night and I am sad. It's hard to be sad with all of the exciting things that are going on, but still there is a big piece missing...YOU!

All of my love forever & ever!
Love,
Mommy
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Aunt Rach

August 20, 2008

Lucas,

I feel like I have been so busy the last few weeks, there is so much going on. Jay Jay and I are finally settled in our house and we love it. I really wish you could see all that we did to it to make it ours, I think you would like it alot, especially the semi-orange wall....I could hear you saying, "Rach's favorite color."

Jay Jay and I are going to be getting married in 10 days, I can't believe it's here already, the time went by so fast. I got you something special so that you can be a part of our special day, I hope you like it. We will be thinking about you all day, just make sure to send us your sunshine!

Love you lots!
Rach and Jay Jay

July 3, 2008

Dear Lucas,
"Happy Flag to America Day!" I hope you can see the fireworks tommorow. I know it is one of your favorite holidays, and I will try to enjoy it because you loved it.
It is so hard to get by without you and your smile, laugh, and crazy personality that was as bright as a firecracker. I try to remember all the happy memories, and smile, but sometimes it is just so hard.
I tell Brayden stories about you everyday. I want him to know all about you as if he had the chance to know you the way we did. I show him your picture and tell him I think you two look alike. I told him he'll grow up to be very handsome, just like you. He likes to look out the window at the trees. I like to think that maybe your out there in the trees and that's why he likes it so much.
Monday is a very special day. It's Mommy's Birthday! I am sure you already knew that. We are having a BBQ at Mom-Mom's and Pop's house for her. I know you will be there with us, but I hope you can help Mommy to enjoy herself. Sometimes she is just so sad because she misses you so much, I wish she could just be happy again.
Mom-Mom's birthday is coming soon too. I hope you'll give her some extra hugs that day. She is going to be working with Mommy soon. Isn't that so nice.
I love you so much, and wish we could have you here with us forever.

Love,
Aunt Michelle
XOXOXOXOXO

June 6, 2008

Hi Buddy,
Baby Brayden is finally here! I didn't mind waiting a little longer for him. I told Mom-Mom that I thought you were having too much fun with him, and you weren't ready to let us have him. Thank you for helping to take such good care of him. I know were with us in the hospital, I had my bear with me that you gave to me when I was sick last year.
I look at Brayden and I see you. He reminds me of you in so many ways. He is very handsome, and I think you would say he is cute.
I still think it isn't fair that you can't be here with us. I know how much you would love him, even though you would have to share Mom-Mom and Pop. You would be the best little helper. I will do my best to tell him all about you. We have already visited you with him and I have a special picture of you in his room. He is very lucky to have such a special cousin. I know you will always look out for him, just like if you were here.
I love you so much and I miss you now more than ever.

Love,
Aunt Shell
XOXOXO

Ps. Lissa is having her Baby right now! I hope you'll help to look out for them too.

Rachel

June 4, 2008

Lucas,

Thank you for giving Michelle and Brian such a beautiful baby boy! I'll let them tell you all about Brayden and what a good boy he is.

I finally realized what my dream meant and I put it all together, thank you for giving us something special on that day.

Jay Jay and I are still working real hard on our house, it actually looks like a house inside now, sometimes when I need to take a break from working I sit on the couch and I can see your bedroom window, I think of all the toys that are in there and I imagine you are still in there playing with them. It's comforting to know that Mommy is right next door, because as much as I hope I can be there for her, I hope she will be there for me when I get scared when Jay Jay is not home.

Talk to you soon buddy!

P.S. Help Pop out a little when he needs help with the boat.

Love,

Rach

jennifer young

May 22, 2008

Dear Lucas,
I just want you to know that Erin thinks about you everyday. She said it makes her sad to see best friends together because it makes her miss you even more. I hope you can hear her when she talks to you.

I am happy to read that you send smiles to your mommy. I ask God everyday to help mommy's heart to feel better - and I am glad to know you do what you can.

Jennifer & Erin

May 18, 2008

My best boy,

I have been thinking about you a lot lately. Of course, you are always on my mind, but with everything going on, I've been thinking about you and what things would be like if you were here to experience it all.
Vinnie, Joey, & Roman got a new puppy yesterday. His name is Oakie because he came all the way from Oaklahoma. Chewie is not too sure what to think about him yet. Vinnie wants them to be best friends like the two of you. I know that you would just love him!
Jay-Jay & Rach's house is looking so good! I can't wait for them to move in next door. I wish that you were here to enjoy it too. We could have movie night with them sometimes and other fun things. It breaks my heart that you aren't here.
We are still waiting for Aunt Shell & Uncle Bri's baby. I think that this is what upsets me the most right now. I really want for you to meet and to know your cousin and you can't because you are not here. I know what a good helper you would have been to Aunt Shell with the baby.
It is horrible being without you everyday. I miss everything about you, all of the little things that I took for granted that would always be there. I wish I could have every kiss, hug, laugh, smile, tear, moment back to do it all over again just so I could see you again. I am miserable without you. I love you with all of my heart and soul! I miss you more than words could ever say!

Love always,
Mommy
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

April 21, 2008

Hi Angel,
I missed you so much today as always. The weather outside has been so beautiful, and it makes me think about how much you would love it. I wish we could go to the park and enjoy it together. Every morning when I wake up and hear the morning birds chirping, it makes me think of you. Mom-Mom told me a story about how you told her "the darn morning birds" would wake you up in the morning and you couldn't sleep because they were so loud.

I went to Georgetti's today. That always makes me think of you too. You always liked to go with me because the nice lady that works there would give you candy. It makes me sad to go in there by myself now.

Your wedding anniversary is coming up. I hope you'll help Mommy to be able to smile on that day. It's hard to think about what fun we all had, because it just makes us miss you more. I remember helping you get dressed that day, we had to ask Pop to help us. You looked so handsome, and Mommy so beautiful. I remember my eyes tearing up when you walked up all by yourself so Mommy and Kevin could give you your ring. You looked like such a big boy, and you could see how excited you were to have such an important part of the day. My favorite was when they finally played the chicken dance for you. You were so tired, and had just put on your pj's. When that song started you were so happy, and had just enough energy to dance. You were in the middle of the circle leading everyone.

I miss you so much, and love you even more than that. Hugs and Kisses!

Love,
Aunt Michelle

March 31, 2008

Dear Baby,
A year has gone by since we said our "final goodbyes". I still think of you every day and smile when I see your smile in my mind. I only wish you were really here with me. There are so many things left unsaid and undone. I cry when I think of all of them and then Chewie comes and licks my tears. I like to think that it is you helping me through this terrible heartache. There are no words for how horrible I feel each and every day without you. There is such a hole that will never be filled. You are my boy, my best boy, my Mommy's boy and no one will ever come close to being that for me ever again. I love you with all of my heart and soul!!!!!!
I Love You Baby!
Love,
Mommy

Rachel

March 27, 2008

Lucas,

How fast a year has gone by right before our eyes. It seems like only yesterday you were running through mom-mom's halls yelling for a town meeting to take place. I still vividly remember our sleep over at mom mom's and how much fun you were having with your new tattoo machine giving everyone tattoos.

It's hard to think of all the things that have happened without you here in just one short year. Me and Jay Jay bought a house, Bull and Dawn got married, bought a house and have a baby, Shell and Brian are having a baby and will be giving you a cousin and Jay Jay and I will be getting married soon. I know you have been with us through all of these events and that you will be with us on our wedding day, but it's just not the same without you.

Everyone has made it through so much and I think you have helped us do that. There are still the questions of why it had to be you and we know no matter what answer we get, it just won't be good enough. I try to picture what life would be like if you were still here, when you would be 13, when you would go to college and when you would get married and I come to the same realization everytime: I don't have to try and picture it, I already know. You would be the same loving, caring, charismatic, friendliest, intelligent child deep down inside.

So while today is a gloomy, rainy day outside, it reflects the way we are all feeling inside. But I know the sunny bright "nature days" are in our future.

We love you and miss you so very much, hugs and kisses all the way to heaven.

Love,
Rach

Kevin

March 27, 2008

It's been a year, and even though I remember everything like it was yesterday it's felt like a lifetime since I last saw you. I think about you everyday and wish you could be here with me and Mommy. You are an awesome little guy and I will Love you forever. I wish we could have had more time together but I am so grateful for what we did have. I love you with all my heart.

March 23, 2008

Happy Easter Buddy. I can picture you loking so handsome, all dressed up with a tie on, running around looking for some eggs. I wish we could all be there with you to watch. Love you.

Aunt Shell
XOXOXO

March 17, 2008

Happy St. Patrick's Day Buddy! I hope you'll give Pop some extra hugs and kisses today. We missed you on Saturday, we had dinner for Pop's B-Day.
I saw the blue balloon in the sky yesterday when Brian and I were driving in the car. Brian told me it was your way of saying hello. That made me smile. I love you.

Love,
Aunt Shell
XOXO

Rach

March 17, 2008

Happy St. Paddy's Day

March 10, 2008

Hey Buddy! We visited you yesterday for your birthday! We saw all your balloons, flags, and bears. Roman almost took one of your leprecans but I made him put it back. We sang happy birthday to you. We were going to light the candle but it was very windy. Hope you like your card the boys made for you. We think of you everyday and especially thought about you all day on your birthday! We love you little guy and miss you!

linda weicker

March 9, 2008

happy birthday lucas, gg, aunt pat and I visted you today to share your special day. It was really hard we miss you so much but before we left we figured you must be having 1 big party up there with probably a hint of irish music playing. Uncle Dave was in the st. patrick's day parade and had to were a kilt and we figured you really would have laughed at his dress. Hope you had a good day. Katie girls cake was beautiful. I say your birthday bears there to.

Love ya, aunt linda

Rach

March 9, 2008

Happy 7th Birthday Lucas!! I hope you are singing up in heaven and letting everyone know how old you are today. I hope you liked the balloons, they were blue just for you, I hope they made it all the way up to you. We miss you so much!!

Happy Birthday!

March 9, 2008

Happy Birthday Sunshine, We thought about you all day, We Love you and miss you sooooo very much. Love Uncle Jerry and Aunt Barb

Lucas's Birthday Cake--Made w/Love by Katie

Katie Bailey

March 9, 2008

Dear Lucas,
Happy Birthday! We all miss you.
I hope you liked the cake I made for you. Did you think the cake was yummy? I love you Lucas!
Katie-girl
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

March 9, 2008

Happy Birthday Lucas!
We miss you more than ever today. We hope you have a nice birthday in heaven, and get to have some cake and ice cream. I know you will be with Mommy and Daddy today, because that is what you always did on your birthday. We love you!

Love,
Aunt Michelle & Uncle Brian
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Barbara Lafferty

March 7, 2008

Hay Sunshine, I visited you today, the headstone is beautiful, but not as beautiful as your face, I could not get sunflowers, I hope the purple ones are OK with you, they sure did smell good, thanks for holding my hand. I Love You

Rachel

March 6, 2008

What the caterpillar thinks is the end.......

The butterfly knows is only the beginning.

February 27, 2008

Hi Baby,
I wanted to tell you about the party Mom-Mom, Mommy, Rachel, and Dawn had for my Baby. It was so nice, I really wish you could have been there. I missed you so much, I know you would have had so much fun helping me open my huge pile of presents. Dawn put up decorations for me, but I know you would have helped her make it even more beautiful. My favorite gift of the whole day was a big basket of books. It is a library for the baby, and on the basket was two signs that you had made. Kevin made copies for me and taped them to the basket. The one sign said Library with an arrow, and the other said The Books with an arrow. When Mom-Mom showed them to me it made me cry. It was so nice to have you still be a part of my shower. I know you were there. I saw some pictures, and the one of me and Brian had little bubbles on it.
It is so hard to continue thru life without you. Even happy occasions bring sadness, it reminds me of how much I miss you. I smile when I think of you because I know you would want me to. I love when you visit me in my dreams, it makes me not want to wake up! I Love You!!!!

Love,
Aunt Michelle
XOXOXO

Rachel

February 14, 2008

Lucas,

Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Birthday to Nathan!!! I am sending all my hugs and kisses up to you....we wish you were here to make us our valentine's cards and to teach the class. We miss and love you so much.
Love,
Rach

February 14, 2008

We're sending lots of love, and extra hugs and kisses to our favorite boy. Hope you have a nice Valentines Day, we love you.

Love,
Aunt Shell & Uncle Brian
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Rachel

February 14, 2008

Lucas,

Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Birthday to Nathan!! I'll be sending all my hugs and kisses up to you.....wish you were here to make us your valentine's day cards and teach class. We miss you very much!!
Love, Rach

January 21, 2008

Hey Buddy,
Brian and I are starting to get ready for the baby, and I keep thinking about how much fun you would have helping us. We went last week to Babies R Us and Mommy and Mom-Mom helped us pick out everything we would need. Mommy showed us all the things she had that you liked when you were a baby. I wish you were here with us, I know you would be so excited. My baby is very lucky to have such a special cousin. I know you will be the best guardian angel, and you'll always take care of your cousin.
Brian and I have started to get "your room" ready for the baby. It was very hard for me to let Brian start to work on it. I know how much you liked that room, and it is hard to change it from the way you liked it. It will always be "Lucas' Room" in my heart. I know you would have, under protest, shared your room with the baby.
We love you and miss you more than you'll ever know. I miss that handsome smile!

Love,
Aunt Shell & Uncle Brian
XOXO XOXO

January 6, 2008

Hey Baby,
I'm sorry that I didn't send anything on Christmas or New Year's, but I hope that you know I was thinking of ya! It has been really hard lately especially because of the holidays. I know how much you love this time of year. I always looked forward to buying your gifts, making gifts with you, watching you open your gifts and receiving your secret gifts. Plus, this year was going to be the year that you stayed up until midnight to see the new year. Everything was different because you weren't here. You made everything happy for me. I looked forward to anything as long as you were there. Now nothing seems as fun or happy. I am trying to be happy for you but it is getting harder instead of "easier". I know that it will never be easy without you, but the thought that all the feelings I have will be there day after day scares me. It hurts so much being without you.
I love you with all of my heart!!!
I miss you so much!!!
All my love forever,
Mommy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Rachel

January 1, 2008

Happy New Year Lucas! I hope you are making alot of noise up there

Andrea (McGinley) Corey

December 31, 2007

Crissy,

This is long overdue, but something recently happened that made me think of you and your son and I wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I had heard the very, very sad news about Lucas. I am so deeply and terribly sorry for your loss and know that the holidays just seem to make everything harder. I wish you peace and comfort and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

December 24, 2007

Dear Lucas,
Merry Christmas Baby! I hope you'll be with us tommorow at Mom-Mom's house. Pop put up the lights and tree, although I am sure he missed his helper. I hope you are proud of us for buying that family Christmas presents. Mom-Mom said she would like to be able to help a family every year because you would have loved it. I smile every time I think about the year you and Pop wrapped up your toys so you would have presents to give out. You put so much thought into what you gave to each of us.
I am sad that it is Christmas and we have to try to celebrate without you. It's just not the same without you to make everyone smile and laugh. I will think of all our wonderful Christmas memories and try to smile for you. Please be with us, and send us your love. Send Mommy extra hugs and kisses, she deserves it.
Brian and I miss you and love you so much!

Hugs and Kisses,
Aunt Michelle
XoXo
Uncle Brian
XoXo

December 3, 2007

Lucas,

You will never believe where me and Jay Jay bought a house....are you ready? Right next door to your house!! We love it! We were over there all weekend doing work, you would not have approved of the mess we made. I know you would have been over everyday helping us clean up though. Chewy was even watching us and thought we were crazy. Jay Jay is getting alot done so we can get ready to move in and when we do move in we are gonna par-tay with mommy and Kevin! We just wish you were here to supervise all the work but I'm sure if we are too loud you will let us know. We love you!

Love, Rach

Rachel

November 23, 2007

Lucas,

I was driving in my car today and saw so many beautiful trees. They were all different colors but some were so bright I couldn't even believe it, they were so pretty. There were a few trees that were red and orange and they were so bright it looked like a painting and all I could think about was you. You would have enjoyed today, it was a good nature day, a bit chilly but the colors made it worth it. I hope your view is just as nice. I love you!

Love,
Rach

November 22, 2007

Dear Bubba,
Hope you had a lot of turkey today! I missed all of your baker-man help yesterday. It's not fun baking without you and your help.
Thank-you for the leaves on the front porch when we came home from Mr. Charlie's house. I love you and miss you soo much!! All my hugs and kisses!!
Love,
Mommy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
PS Pop and Bull have a great big leaf pile outside waiting for you...

November 15, 2007

Lucas,

We are taking good care of your mommy. Don't worry. We all love her very much. Thank you for helping us watch over her.

November 14, 2007

I heard you calling me the other night! I love you lots!!!!
Love,
Mommy
xoxoxoxoxo

November 12, 2007

Dear Lucas,
It's Monday, and now is the time I would be picking you up and heading to Mom-Mom's for dinner. I can't help but think about how much I miss you.

Love You,
Aunt Michelle
XOXO

Christine Nolan

November 3, 2007

Dear Lucas,
I hope you had a nice Halloween. I wonder what type of costume you wore…a pirate, Mickey Mouse, a fireman? Kevin did a great job on your Jack-o-Lantern. He said that he missed your help. You are always a great helper! Did you get the M&M’s I left for you? I know that they are your favorite!
And I also left other M&M stuff I got in New York City. We went to M&M World! There is a whole big building just with M&M stuff! There were M&M’s everywhere! But I know that you were there with us because I saw the signs you left us (the Grinch bus, the nickel) Did you like all of the lights in Time Square and all of the tall buildings? It’s a nice place. All of the lights at night were beautiful! And when I was on top of the Empire State Building I felt that I was so high that I could touch Heaven.
Ms. Hoffecker, Ms. G, Mrs. Barber and all of your friends from Kindergarten dedicated a tree to you yesterday. It’s a dogwood tree, for Chewie. It sits right outside of the Kindergarten classrooms. Kevin, Mom-Mom, Pop-Pop, Aunt Shell, Uncle Bri, Rach, JJ, Bull, Dawn, Nanny, GG, Pappy, Aunt Pat they all came to see this tree ceremony. It’s a little tree for right now, but Mr. Graff sang a song about growing to help it get big and tall. And I know you will help it too. Mrs. Knowles made a picture frame with your Character Counts picture and words. Kevin is hanging it in your office right now, right by your desk. All of your friends blew bubbles to you in Heaven. There were A LOT of bubbles, I hope you got them all! I saw Erin, Austin, Lilly, Ahmad, Ryan, Kristen, Destine, Dayna and all of your other friends. I was happy to see them. I told them that I know that you are watching them and helping them with school and with being good people. A girl named Christina also spoke. She said that you inspired her to do more good deeds, especially at the Palmyra Cove Nature Park. She used to help you cross the street on the way to school. I am so proud of you that you could do that for her!! You truly are the best kid EVER!! I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you as my son, but I am soooo glad that you are! Even with everything that has happened and that I can’t see you anymore, I wouldn’t give you up!
I want to say thank-you for letting me know that you are with me at night when I am sad and that it’s you that keeps me up at night…you little turkey! I need these little signs and words to keep me on the right track. A kiss, hug or dream wouldn’t hurt either. I know that you love me and I hope you know that I love you soo much. I miss you terribly. I only wish that you are happy and enjoying whatever you do. Give Nathan and Reese a kiss for me and Blankie a big hug. And of course all of my biggest hugs and kisses are for you! I love you baby!
Love,
Mommy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

October 28, 2007

Hey Buddy,
Yesterday Lissa's puppie dog Reese came to heaven. I told her that you would take good care of him for her. He is much smaller than Chewie so be gentle.
Halloween is coming up and it makes me so sad that I won't see you all dressed up. I wonder if you'll have your own Halloween in heaven. I try to think of all the fun Halloween's we had with you, and it makes me smile. I think of all the great costumes you had and how cute you always looked. I remember how you loved to get dressed up even if it wasn't Halloween. You were more excited to give out the candy to other kids. Last year you were here helping me and Brian give out the candy since I couldn't do it myself. I remember you coming up the steps to my room all dressed up as a police man, and you handcuffed Brian for making me sick. I love that you would stick up for me and try to protect me...even though you were only five years old.
We miss you more everyday. It is so nice to hear stories and know that you are still with us in spirit. I love you!

Love,
Aunt Michelle
XOXOXO

Christine Nolan

October 14, 2007

Hey Baby,
Mommy tried to write to you a little while ago, but it didn't work. You know me and computers! Yesterday was Bull and Dawn's big day! Thank-you for the beautiful day. We enjoyed getting our pictures taken in the beautiful outdoors. I missed dancing with you and seeing you smile as you blow bubbles. When I blew my bubbles they were for you, I hope you got them! I know you were there though when those songs were playing. Sorry that I got sad, but it made me miss you even more.
Are you excited that you are going to be a cousin?! I am so happy that you sent a baby from heaven to Aunt Shell and Uncle Bri. They are going to be a great Mommy and Daddy! Make sure you keep this baby and Aunt Shell safe and healthy. And I am sure you know about Lissa and how she is going to be a Mommy too, just like Aunt Shell. I'm glad that the babies will have each other, just like you and Katie-girl.
I cry a lot more now and I am sorry for that. I know you want me to be happy and to smile, but sometimes the hurt is just too much and I have to let it out. I have a huge hole in my heart and nothing will ever fix it. But when Chewie likes to cuddle with me it helps because I know it's you. Each day is harder because it's just one more day without you. I miss you soooo much, but I guess you already know that. I see your messages that you send me, I just wish it was you here with me instead. I think about you all the time and give you lots of hugs and kisses. You are my one and only love bug! I love you so much!!
All my love forever,
Mommy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ps- I hope you like all of your decorations!

Michelle Curry

October 6, 2007

Dear Lucas,
It's now the fall season, so I put some decorations up. It just wasn't the same without my favorite helper. Brian helped me but he's not as good as you are. I wasn't sure if I was going to decorate because I felt like there was no one to get excited to see them. But after I thought about it I knew you would want me to, and I know you'll see them from heaven. I hope I put everything where you would want it.
We all miss you so much. Everyone is trying their best to go on without you, but we all know there is a piece of our heart that's gone. It's nice to remember all the happiness you brought us. I hope your happy.
Bull and Dawn are getting married next week. I know you'll be with us all. Be nice to Dawn and give Bull a big hug!
I love you and miss you more everyday. Hugs and Kisses.
Love,
Aunt Michelle
XOXOXO

Rachel

September 27, 2007

Lucas,
Today has been 6 months since you left us. I can't believe we have made it this long without you. Everyone is hurting so much in all different ways. There are so many "if only" 's, so many tears and so much heartache. In such a short amount of time you brought so much joy to everyone's life, more than most people will experience in a lifetime. We will never forget all the goofy and crazy things that made you.....LUCAS! The sunny days are still here even though they are not sunny on the inside, we know you are enjoying them. Build us the biggest sand castle and surround it with mom-mom's couch cushins and have it waiting for us. We love you and miss you!

August 21, 2007

Hey Dude,
I was in Target the other day, and they have all of their back to school stuff out. Of coarse it made me think of you, everything makes me think of you. I thought about how excited you would be to be starting first grade, and how you would have fun picking out new stuff for school. Then I thought about how much I miss walking you to school. I remember the first Monday I had to walk you to Charles St. School. I was so nervous we were gonna be late we practically ran there. And I remember walking you into the hallway and Ms. Hoffecker was standing there waiting, so you took me over and told her "this is my Aunt Michelle, she will be walking me to school on Mondays, because that is her day." I cried while I walked back to your house because I couldn't believe my little buddy was growing up, and in kindergarten already. I miss our Mondays together. I miss trying to wake you up for school, and crawling into bed with you when you wouldn't get up. I miss helping you with your homework. I loved watching you improve your letters every week. I miss that mischevious face sneaking up to scare me while I waited for you at Red Balloon.
I miss you more everyday. Hugs and Kisses. I love you.

Love,
Aunt Michelle

Rach

August 16, 2007

I saw the prettiest butterfly the other day, it kept flying around my head and followed me all the way to my car. It was orange, black and yellow and was so big.

Michelle Curry

July 27, 2007

Hey Sugar Booger,
I miss having our Cocco Crispies together on Monday mornings. Even though they were your favorite and I know you really didn't want to...you would always share them with me. I hope you'll have a bowl waiting for me when I see you again in Heaven.
Love you lots.
Aunt Shell
XOXOXO

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