Mariah Nicole Casillas

February 27/2015
It's been 8 years since you've been gone Mariah. I still can't believe my best friend is gone. We were getting so close as friends. I love you beautiful. I miss everything about you. I wish I could hear your voice one more time , or just to see you smile one more time. I can't live with the fact that your gone. I still can't believe it. I hope you remember all the good times we had just like I do.. I love you and I will be with you some day. Love Always Carli Le Ann Wilson. you were my third grade buddy.

Hello-Just thinking about Mariah today as Meagan and I often do...and wanted to leave a message in this guest book. Mariah was such a Wonderful soul & will Always be in the hearts & souls of those who were Blessed enough to know her. We Love you Mariah & hope Mom & Hunter & family are doing well. Your Beautiful Smile & Contagious Laugh are Always with us!
Xoxoxoxoxo

March 10, 2008 marks three months since you have passed to be with the lord. I miss you so much! I try to hear your laughter when I am sad. I remember the day your bus was late from school and I called and they said it was running late. I still remember you getting off and running to the house. I was so relieved to see you and hold you in my arms. That memory will last forever! I still remember you laughing and singing the night before and carrying on like the days would never end. You were not supposed to go before me! I remember you singing and laughing and did not realize those would be the lasting moments I would remember about you. But I do think about when we went to Taos, NM on spring break
snow skiing. We had so much fun! I remember the first time you went down the top of the mountain, you did so good! It was just like I was looking at myself when I was young. You took to it like a pro! I had so much fun with you and Hunter on that trip. I will never forget all that we experinced together. I still remember you and Hunter going up on the belt and skiing down together and you saying "Hunter, you are doing so good!". He loved you so much and looked up to you and strived to be like you. I also strived to be like you in that you had such an innocent and good heart. You were so loving and playful. I wish I had those qualities about myself today. You were just like an exact replica of me when I was young. You are so beautiful! I will always remember your smile and your jokes that you told! To my daughter, I will miss you all the days of my life and I will see you at those pearly gates of gold one day!!!! I hope and pray that we will be together again!!!
I would also like to thank everyone who contributed to Mariah's Angels Memorial Fund. I am truly sorry that I have not been able to thank you before now. I have had a lot to deal with in these past few months and truly appreciate all that the community has done for Mariah. Her funeral has been paid off and we put a down payment on her headstone. We are continuing to pay her headstone and want to truly thank everyone including Angela Waller, My Best Friend in the world, as well as Kaylyn's Daycare for all that they have done. Mariah would be proud!!!

Michelle, Sorry this is so late. Mariah was getting so close to me. These are very tough times, just remember that God is with us and I love you and Hunter very much and we will make it through this. I am here for you. Love Mark E. Young

Since tomorrow is Mariah's Birthday, I wanted to just share some poems. They were each from people I hold close to my heart but who are no longer with us here.

DON'T QUIT
When things go wrong as they sometimes will, when the road you're trudging seems all uphill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit, rest if you must but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, as every one of us sometimes learns,and many a failure turns about, when you might have won had you stuck it out. Don't give up, though the pace seems slow-you may succeed with another blow. Success is failure turned inside out-the silver tint of the clouds of doubt. And you never can tell how close you are; it may be near when it seems so far. So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-it's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

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 set 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 must take and each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know. Laugh at the things we used to do, miss me but let me go.

I love you Michelle. It's going to be o'kay. Angie

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Michelle,
I love you. I know that things are hard right now, but you are such a strong person. I know that it will take time but you will get through this. Mariah was a beautiful girl. Inside and out. She knows how much you love her. Dont ever doubt that. I know that words dont really mean much but if you or Hunter need anything all you have to do is call. I'll be there in a minute. Our prayers are with you.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. If you need anything, Please feel free to e-mail me. Charlotte (Dunnam) Langham

Michelle,
I know that this has been a very tough year for you and your family with the passing of your grandmother and now Mariah, but know that they are both watching over you from above. Your granmother is taking great care of her. She was a beautiful little girl and she will greatly missed. Hold your head high for you did a wonderful job with her. I am very sorry for your loss. If there is anything at all that I can do for you and your family please do not hesitate to call.

May God help you through this very sad time and help you find peace. I did not know your little one but they are all precious in Gods Eyes and she is an Angel in his kingdom.My prayers are with you and your loved ones.Turn to God and he will help you thru this time.Teresa

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.


Michelle I am so sorry for what happened to you precious little girl, I wanted to let you know that if I could help in any way just give me a message on my messenger I would love to here from you if you get a chance, and again our prayers are with you and your family.

Oh Michelle, what do I say? There just are'nt any words to describe my unending sorrow for you. It is just PURE sorrow. Mariah is fine. She is going to be with Jesus on his Christmas birthday. I cannot think of any place I'd rather be!I do not greive for her, I greive for you. I know you feel like you have been robbed. Just remember all of my talks with you and the things we have said in private. You will keep getting them! I will never leave you. You know that you will never be the same, just different. There is so much strength in you that I have absolute faith you will be able to cope. It may never get any easier as some have said, but it will not always be as physically painful as it is now. I love you more than you will ever know. Let God fill you with his Holy Spirit. Let Him. I think we had the very best service for her possible. There are so many people that loved Mariah and in turn, you, for being her mother. People we have never even heard of are praying, greiving,cooking,giving,loving. It is so beautiful to see and experience in this sometimes horrible world we live in. It has renewed my faith in our ever growing community! I love you and Hunter very much, Angie

Michelle-I watched you grow up with my daughter, Lori. Even though I did not know Mariah - I have been praying for her and for you. Find strength in the Lord. God Bless You Always.

Michelle*
Im so sorry you had to go thru this. The funeral was beautiful and it went well. You are 10 times stronger than I ever hope to be. Im glad I was there with you and anything yall ever need Im just a phone call away! I love yall and you or Mark call me not matter what even if its just to have Hunter come play for a bit!

Dear Michelle & Hunter
I am so sorry forthe lose of your beautifulAngel Mariah , Words can not express my feelings for you both , I am so sorry , But I can say there is peace in my heart to know that she is with Bobbie and your granddad. You both are in my thoughts and prayers God be with you .

Michelle,
Mariah was a sweet, smart, beautiful little girl. She will be missed by all the staff and students at Ikard. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle, your daughter is a bright light in our hearts. Our prayers are with you and Hunter in this trying time. Just know God has her with him.

Mariah was a sweet little girl I knew for three years. She will be one of Gods special little angels. She will always be in my heart and thoughts. I will love you for evermore. Her brother Hunter will be in my prayers to find peace.

Mariah was loved and always be remembered in our hearts. Zane and I will miss her laughter, singing, and her cheers. May Gods angels show her the way to his light. Our love and prayers are with you and Hunter.

I'm sorry she is not here anymore.she was nice to people and I wish she was still here.but God must of had a special plan for her.I went to Ikard with her. I remember when she used to look at pictures by the tree people sit at.Ya'll are in my families prayers.

Michelle, you and I have been best friends since we were young kids, and to know that your sweet angel is in a safe and beautiful place makes me find peace for her. She is at the throne of Jesus. Faith in God and I'll see you today.Love you always, Lori

Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting Mariah, I know she was a special girl. Her mother grew up being my sister's best friend and was an outgoing , fun loving,wonderful young lady and I am sure Mariah was just like her. Stay strong Michelle and know that you are in our prayers. Just remember that you made sure Mariah knew she was loved and had the best life you could give and that God decided she was special enough to need her more.
Love you

Stay strong Michelle. This will never be understood. My prayers are for your healing with God's grace.

I did not have the pleasure of meeting this little angel or her family until Dec 10. You all touched my life and I am so very sorry, I know beyond any doubt this little girl was so dearly loved and will be missed. Her brother Hunter shared with me so many of his memories of his sister, like what a wonderful drawer she was and how she would always draw him the most beautiful stars. He had also shared with me that he and his sister had drawn peppermint canes that night.My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

I served Mariah lunch at school for several years here at Ikard & at Austin. She always had a sweet smile & a kind word for her friends. I've seen & heard the students here talk about how much they loved Mariah & will miss she. She was loved. May the Lord lighten your sorrow & burden. HE is our Comforter & strenghth.