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Carolyn Clarke
March 26, 2012
Todd, my nephew... How I miss you! The pain of losing you just like the pain of losing my son Chad is almost too much to bear. Like your mom, the anger I feel is at times overwhelming and I don't know where to direct it. There is and always be a huge void in my heart and soul until the day I die. I so looked forward to the times you and Jewell would pick me up at the airport. Both of you always had a huge smile and a goofy joke you just couldn't wait to tell me. I would tell you wait... wait, let me go outside & have a smoke the size of Texas before I rip someone apart and everytime, you would laugh & tell me go ahead, I'll get your luggage. Coming "home" to visit just isn't the same anymore - the chair by the door is empty and will never be filled by you or Chad again. Do I believe in God? I'm not so sure at this point in my life. I see no rhyme or reason for taking someone so young away from his family. It hurts. Will I ever accept it? Never! I miss you Todd. Wherever you and Chad are, I hope you are free and happy. I love you and always have as if you were my own son. Hugs, kisses & lots of tears... Aunt Carolyn
March 19, 2012
Well its been 1 year tomorrow that my son Todd died march 20th was the saddest day of my life even though I had known for 13 months that my son was dieing you cry cry cry and cry not understanding the why of it why my son why not someone else's son, well I'm still crying and there's no answer and I know there's a lot of other people out there that has lost a child that has felt the same way I do. Its so hard to believe that a year has gone by, theres so many memories that goes thru your head daily, so many things that you do or see that reminds me of my son, I watched the superbowl by myself this year, It was always Todd and me that stuck it out to the end no matter who was playing, Todds son Chase drives Todds truck now and sometimes the sound of it will make me start bawling like a baby, Todd loved his loud pipes, at times I look at Todds dad and see the saddness and loss in his face of not having his son anymore, Todds sister Barbara seems so lost without her brother her and me sit on the porch and cry with our memories or our anger over him being gone, never to hear him say (you cookin anything for dinner sis) oh god how my heart aches, I miss him so much, our family needs him so much--why god did you take him from us and don't tell me he's in a better place I'm not ready to accept that and maybe never will, I look at Todds daughter Jewel she's 13 now and it hurts me to think that she has to grow up without her dad, she tries to be so brave but I see in her eyes her pain of not having her daddy and than theres chase he's the sentimental one, he was crying the other day when he had to take the license plates off his dads truck to put new ones on it because it was his dads hands that had put the old plates on and shay I don't know about him hes kinda of out of sight out of mind he won't talk about his dad, I guess I could go on and on and never run out of the memories to talk about all I know is that the hole in my heart will never close, I love you so much my son---from mom
July 25, 2011
My eye tears up,
I start to cry, As my father whispers,
his final goodbye.
My mom is holding me back, stroking my head,
as my father lays, on his deathbed.
I'm bawling by now, and everyone knows,
My love for my dad, clearly shows.
Illness is bad.
Death is worse.
It will happen to all of us.
It's a never ending curse.
My dad closes his eyes, and falls into heaven,
before I can count, up to eleven.
He is gone now, And I miss him so.
Why, oh why, did he have to go?
every one
July 6, 2011
i never knew that cancer would take over my dad god took the wrong dude,but we need to keep our heads up because god took a strong and brave man and thats what he needed to finish his plan, gods plan is almost over it will be done when he takes another strong and brave soul.My dad was strong and brave and a joker too but we have to keep him in our hearts along with us too he loved country music along with the rock he gave us his bravest moments in his life these 13 hard months. CANCER SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! So hard to believe God called you home.Although miles kept us apart,love had no distance.My big teddy bear you are truely missed.Pic is from first visit to Vegas in the late 90's...didn't take long to figure out who was the laugh of the party...I can still hear that laugh in my head.Husband Jeff sure was looking forward to you coming to NC to deer hunt.We may not always understand the why...only our God knows but it is a comfort to know that we can some day meet him there in Heaven and ask God face to face...but then...will it really matter. Miss you here cuz but I'll see you again in the sweet by and bye......Todd, what can I say about a guy who loved his family with everything he had, a guy who would give the shirt off his back to a stanger, a guy who loved the dallas cowboys as much as my guy does, a guy who is truely missed, there will always be a tear for him every time his name is said, we love you todd, until we meet again......my dear son todd I miss you so much ,the hole in my heart for the loss of you will never close or mend I want you to come home..........mom.my grandmother is right,my dad needs to come home but we all need to stop and say Ya Know todd did have a great life but even though he's not where he needs to be he is.he moved away from us but thats only because my dad is god's might, we miss him so everyday and night but just think when we are up there flying with the angels their not just angels, their my dad and all the other loved ones and friends that we've lost.Shylo (My Aunt Barbara's Son) is now 1 in a half years old now he knows alot of words but the word that really hurts me the most is when he says 'Uncle'. I have alot of pain and anger inside me everytime he says that.MY DAD WAS THE BESTEST AND STRONGEST MAN I'VE EVER KNEW HE WAS NOT JUST MY DAD BUT HE WAS MY HERO. R.I.P TO MY DADDY, AND EVEN THOUGH MY DAD'S NOT HERE IM STILL HIS PLAIN OLD DADDY'S GURL .......... my dad had a great life it hurt me to see the strongest man i ever knew just fall apart like that sometimes when he was alive and still now i wish that it was me in his chair instead of him, But god knew it was time for him to go so god said to him ''It's Okay Todd,come with me you've had a great life but its time to leave, you'll leave your family that is true but they will never leave and forget about you.'' We loved him so but whenever our day comes god and my dad will let us know,there is a song called 'Stand Up to Cancer' and there is a part in the song and it says ''If your mind Keeps thinking You've had enough, But Your heart keeps Telling You Dont Give Up'' every time i hear that part i tear up :'(. We Loved him with all of our hearts but he left us but its okay in a way because god needed him because he is part of god's plan.god has his soul up there with him protecting him with all his might whenever we go up there will be there to say 'good morning' and 'goodnight' meaning we will be able to see and say good morning and good night to my dad and God.I feel sorry for Shylo (My Aunt Barbara's Son) because he never got to grow up with my dad and he'll never have someone to call Uncle.We never truly die if we have friends and family to remember us....we all miss you todd...we all know that Todd is in a better place so that he can watch over us.. No matter how hard it might be just take comfort knowing he will always be our big cuddly Todd and a wonderful man inside and out..it's been a long thirteen months, but were glad we had that time to be with Todd. We will forever miss his easy smile, his great hugs and his easy going attitude, Russ won't have his friend to argue over who's best in football and I won't hear him call me his oldest cousin. But we will always have our memories and love in our hearts for our wonderful cousin. May God bless you and give you peace of heart and mind. WE WILL MISS YOU R.I.P.we will miss Todd but we will always remember his laugh and his funny self , He's now with his Heavenly Father R.I.P.In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.,My heart hurts so much, I will miss Todd so very much.Though Todd's body is at eternal rest, his sole is free. In the hands of God he will safely be.We loved Todd so very much and will miss his smiles and laughter.I guess I'm still not ready to do this, it's my 3rd try I keep screwing up, it's so hard to write anything when your heart is so empty and sad, I watched my only son Todd suffer to the dread disease of CANCER for 13 months Inthe beginning todd would say I'm going to beat this cancer of the lungs,brain,adrenal gland,throat and nasal cavity but in my heart I knew he wouldn't,I cryed all the way home from the first doctors visit when the cancer dr. told me, Dyan and Todd that he had terminal metastic cancer,that was the middle of feb 2010, Todds last journery of life began it was so hard to comprend that my son was dieing, we watched him lose over 200 lbs due to chemo, radiation and being to sick to eat, this big robust hardworking family loving man, I've asked god a million times this past year why my son as I know other parents of dieing children have, there is no answer, is there a god I don't know anymore all I know is that I now have 3 grandchildren without a father, a daughter without a brother, a small nephew without a uncle and me and my husband without a son, Iam so angry and I don't even know who to be angry at. todd was a good man and did not deserve to die the way he did, I remember about 7 months into the cancer Todd looked at me and said 'momma I'm so tired of being sick'that broke my heart knowing there was nothing I could do to help him and than 10 months into the cancer Todd went to the doctor and came home to me crying mom I'm going to live the doctor said I'm in remission he was so happy but I knew that was the doctors way of saying theres nothing else I can do for you,3 months later he died, my only restitution is that he's no longer in pain mentally or physically I know he mourned loseing us his family knowing he would never be able to walk his 12 year old daughter down the wedding isle or see a grandchild todd thought of things like this we talked about different issues that he worried about, I loved my son so much, I feel like I'm loseing my mind.........Birdie. To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you." It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
the family photo before my dad lost his wieght
jewel sinyard
June 7, 2011
i never knew that cancer would take over my dad god took the wrong dude,but we need to keep our heads up because god took a strong and brave man and thats what he needed to finish his plan, gods plan is almost over it will be done when he takes another strong and brave soul.My dad was strong and brave and a joker too but we have to keep him in our hearts along with us too he loved country music along with the rock he gave us his bravest moments in his life these 13 hard months.
jewel sinyard
June 3, 2011
CANCER SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!
First impression/Full of joy and life
Deborah Sinyard Thompson
May 30, 2011
So hard to believe God called you home.Although miles kept us apart,love had no distance.My big teddy bear you are truely missed.Pic is from first visit to Vegas in the late 90's...didn't take long to figure out who was the laugh of the party...I can still hear that laugh in my head.Husband Jeff sure was looking forward to you coming to NC to deer hunt.We may not always understand the why...only our God knows but it is a comfort to know that we can some day meet him there in Heaven and ask God face to face...but then...will it really matter. Miss you here cuz but I'll see you again in the sweet by and bye......
May 30, 2011
Todd, what can I say about a guy who loved his family with everything he had, a guy who would give the shirt off his back to a stanger, a guy who loved the dallas cowboys as much as my guy does, a guy who is truely missed, there will always be a tear for him every time his name is said, we love you todd, until we meet again......
Daddy and I at the hospital
Jewel Ann Sinyard
May 26, 2011
my grandmother is right,my dad needs to come home but we all need to stop and say Ya Know todd did have a great life but even though he's not where he needs to be he is.he moved away from us but thats only because my dad is god's might, we miss him so everyday and night but just think when we are up there flying with the angels their not just angels, their my dad and all the other loved ones and friends that we've lost.Shylo (My Aunt Barbara's Son) is now 1 in a half years old now he knows alot of words but the word that really hurts me the most is when he says 'Uncle'. I have alot of pain and anger inside me everytime he says that.MY DAD WAS THE BESTEST AND STRONGEST MAN I'VE EVER KNEW HE... HE WAS NOT JUST MY DAD BUT HE WAS MY HERO. R.I.P TO MY DADDY, AND EVEN THOUGH MY DAD'S NOT HERE IM STILL HIS PLAIN OLD DADDY'S GURL
May 12, 2011
my dear son todd I miss you so much ,the hole in my heart for the loss of you will never close or mend I want you to come home..........mom
c
April 28, 2011
the man...period.............make way big man, big boots, coming through.
jewel sinyard
April 27, 2011
my dad had a great life it hurt me to see the strongest man i ever knew just fall apart like that sometimes when he was alive and still now i wish that it was me in his chair instead of him, But god knew it was time for him to go so god said to him ''It's Okay Todd,come with me you've had a great life but its time to leave, you'll leave your family that is true but they will never leave and forget about you.'' We loved him so but whenever our day comes god and my dad will let us know,there is a song called 'Stand Up to Cancer' and there is a part in the song and it says ''If your mind Keeps thinking You've had enough, But Your heart keeps Telling You Dont Give Up'' every time i hear that part i tear up :'(. We Loved him with all of our hearts but he left us but its okay in a way because god needed him because he is part of god's plan.god has his soul up there with him protecting him with all his might whenever we go up there will be there to say 'good morning' and 'goodnight' meaning we will be able to see and say good morning and good night to my dad and God.I feel sorry for Shylo (My Aunt Barbara's Son) because he never got to grow up with my dad and he'll never have someone to call Uncle.
Josh Perkins
April 18, 2011
We never truly die if we have friends and family to remember us....we all miss you todd....
Christal Perkins
April 14, 2011
Aunt Birdie we all know that Todd is in a better place so that he can watch over us.. No matter how hard it might be just take comfort knowing he will always be our big cuddly Todd and a wonderful man inside and out.. I love you!!!
April 14, 2011
My memories of a happy teenage years with my childhood family will always be forever with me and never forgotten.... Todd you you are a big part of those happy memories...
God Bless you all!
Love Denelda
Dean Fountain
April 13, 2011
I have alot of great childhood memories that include Todd. Always had a fun time with him. God will have a good time with him as well!! God bless you all! With love, Dean
todd sinyard
April 13, 2011
I guess I'm still not ready to do this, it's my 3rd try I keep screwing up, it's so hard to write anything when your heart is so empty and sad, I watched my only son Todd suffer to the dread disease of CANCER for 13 months Inthe beginning todd would say I'm going to beat this cancer of the lungs,brain,adrenal gland,throat and nasal cavity but in my heart I knew he wouldn't,I cryed all the way home from the first doctors visit when the cancer dr. told me, Dyan and Todd that he had terminal metastic cancer,that was the middle of feb 2010, Todds last journery of life began it was so hard to comprend that my son was dieing, we watched him lose over 200 lbs due to chemo, radiation and being to sick to eat, this big robust hardworking family loving man, I've asked god a million times this past year why my son as I know other parents of dieing children have, there is no answer, is there a god I don't know anymore all I know is that I now have 3 grandchildren without a father, a daughter without a brother, a small nephew without a uncle and me and my husband without a son, Iam so angry and I don't even know who to be angry at. todd was a good man and did not deserve to die the way he did, I remember about 7 months into the cancer Todd looked at me and said 'momma I'm so tired of being sick'that broke my heart knowing there was nothing I could do to help him and than 10 months into the cancer Todd went to the doctor and came home to me crying mom I'm going to live the doctor said I'm in remission he was so happy but I knew that was the doctors way of saying theres nothing else I can do for you,3 months later he died, my only restitution is that he's no longer in pain mentally or physically I know he mourned loseing us his family knowing he would never be able to walk his 12 year old daughter down the wedding isle or see a grandchild todd thought of things like this we talked about different issues that he worried about, I loved my son so much, I feel like I'm loseing my mind.........Birdie
Lonnie-Kat-Devon Richards
April 2, 2011
Though his body is at eternal rest, his sole is free. In the hands of God he will safely be. -Lonnie-
We loved Todd so very much and will miss his smiles and laughter.
For Ever in our Hearts
Debbie - Russ Richards
April 1, 2011
April 1, 2011
To my dearest family, it's been a long thirteen months, but were glad we had that time to be with Todd. We will forever miss his easy smile, his great hugs and his easy going attitude, Russ won't have his friend to argue over who's best in football and I won't hear him call me his oldest cousin. But we will always have our memories and love in our hearts for our wonderful cousin. May God bless you and give you peace of heart and mind.
With Sincere Sympathy
Love, Russ & Debbie
Jessica Ishoy
April 1, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
March 31, 2011
todd was a good freind and he will sorely missed. i wiil always remember his easy laughter our condolences to the family.
the McCorkles
BERTHA SINYARD
March 30, 2011
WE WILL MISS YOU R.I.P. LOVE DOUG&BERTHA
Don Sinyard
March 30, 2011
We all love you Todd and you will be missed. Love, Donny,Stacy, and family. GOD BLESS
Don Sinyard
March 30, 2011
We all love you Todd and you will be missed. From your cousin Donny, stacy and family. God bless
March 30, 2011
We are sorry for your loss , we will miss Todd but we will always remember his laugh and his funny self , He's now with his Heavenly Father R.I.P. Love , Douglas&Bertha Sinyard.
DOUG& BERTHA SINYARD
March 30, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
March 30, 2011
Jimmy, Birdie and Family,My heart hurts so much, I will miss Todd so very much. You will always be in my prayers. I will never forget that he always let me know I was his Aunt Gail. God Bless You , I Love You All Gail Sinyard - Gallego
March 30, 2011
I read this in the newspaper today and thought of my Aunt Prisilla. We share the same birthday. I am very sorry for your loss Birdie.
Love,
Sandy DuVan Sharp
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