Phoenix Rae Freeman

Phoenix Rae Freeman

2025 – 2025

From Heaven With Love

Mama, Daddy,

it's me, your baby girl,

Phoenix Rae.

I felt your love before I arrived,

your whispered prayers, the hope inside. I heard my name in tender ways, felt your joy in countless days. I knew how much you wanted me,

how full your hearts were meant to be.

Though my time with you was brief, every moment held belief.

You dreamed of me, you spoke my name, wrapped me gently in your flame. That love still walks with me each day,

it did not fade, it did not stray.

When I opened up my eyes,

I found no fear and heard no cries. Only peace, so warm, so true, and Jesus standing right there too. He held me close and softly said, You are safe, your home is Heaven instead.

Mama, I am whole and free.

Daddy, please don't worry for me.

I can breathe and I can smile,

run and laugh a little while.

I'm wrapped in light and held with care by family waiting for me there. Grandparents, cousins, those you miss,

they hold me close and speak of this.

They tell me how you two love so strong, how you'll carry me along.

Sometimes I come near your side. Did you feel that peace inside? that sudden calm, that gentle air, that quiet moment when I'm there? That was me, so small, so near, whispering love so you could hear.

When you speak, I hear each word. When you cry, your pain is heard. When your hearts feel torn in two, my tiny hands are holding you.

Please don't blame yourselves in pain. This was not your loss to claim. God's plans are deep, beyond our sight, even in the darkest night. I was always meant to be your little girl, your Phoenix, me.

Say my name and let it live.

Let it heal and let it give.

Love like yours will never end,

it only waits until again.

One day, when the time is right,

I'll run to you in pure delight.

No more tears, no last goodbye, just forever, you and I.

Until then, live full and true.

Love the way I learned from you. Heal with grace, take day by day. I am close, though far away.

I am never truly gone.

I live in love and carry on.

I am Phoenix Rae Freeman,

born December 31, 2025,

three pounds, two ounces,

forever loved.

Survivors include her parents Exavier Cortez Freeman and Dayonna Lashe McGaughy; brother De'Ante, grandparents Brenda, Barbara, Ronnie and Exavier; extended family friends.

The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 9, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.