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for Maura Wellman
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MT
February 2, 2023
Dear Maura,
You would have turned 39 last Thursday. Ben turns 40 in September. As they say, life is short and time is fleeting. You are forever 19 and forever in my thoughts and on my heart.
Maria
January 26, 2022
Happy birthday Maura. You are loved.
Maria Teresa
March 5, 2021
Always in my heart and on my mind.
Maria Thew
March 7, 2020
March 14, 2017
You are loved without end.
Maria
March 14, 2017
Ciao Bella! It is now 14 years. It is hard to believe. You are loved without end. I look forward to the day in which we meet again. I believe I finally remembered the word you and I agreed we would use should one of us leave this world. I think I remember finally. I just bet it will pop up soon. I light candles for both of us to see. Remember how we talked about candles being visible on both sides of the veil? See you, Bella - do zobaczenia wkrótce (see you soon in Polish). You are in the hearts of so many people. You are loved without end.
Sarah
March 10, 2010
I can't belive that you have been gone for 7 years now, it seems like just yesterday I saw your smiling face at school with ben, you two were the perfect couple...you are still greatly missed everyday and I hope that you're up there smiling down on all of us and watching over us...we miss and love you maura, our guardian angel
March 7, 2009
maura-it has been 6 years today and we all still love and miss you as deeply today as we did 6 years ago. you are forever in our thoughts and prayers and we know that you are up there smiling down on all of us. take care of us, our guardian angel.
just a friend
February 2, 2009
maura, it has been almost 6 years and it still isn't any easier now to accept that you're gone than it was all those years ago. not a day goes by that you aren't in everyone's thoughts and prayers and that all your family and friends aren't wishing that you were still here with them to fulfill the life and dreams that you were meant to have. i hope and pray that you are up there smiling down on all of us and taking care of those that hold you so close and dear to their hearts. we love and miss you deeply
March 7, 2008
I want the world to stop spinning because she has gone
The birds to stop singing their happy little songs
There isn’t a reason to keep pretending life is good
I find nothing to keep me from this black, dark mood
It won’t get better or ease with time
There isn’t a reason or a damn rhyme
For God allowing the best to be taken from us
She was perfect, deserving goodness and love
Laughter and light, smiles and joy
Not suffering and fear and death as a betrayal
She planned a future, with such goodness to give
Why in God’s name wasn’t she allowed to live
Tell me God, tell me, why, why did this happen?
I want answers! Explanations! The sun’s forever blackened
Give me no more pat, standard, trite stupid sayings
“When God closes one, other open doors are there waiting.”
It doesn’t help, it can’t stop my tears and pain
So when you see me for God sake refrain
I know with time my pain will be quieted
I’ll stop wanting to tear things apart in the midst of this riot
It is hard not to be angry, though Maura would be mad
She would tell us all we must go on and stop being so sad
She was always the first with words of wisdom
If we did something selfish or amazingly dumb
So on the days my anguish overtakes my sanity
I sometimes feel a tapping on my shoulder, like a light breeze
I know it is sweet, darling Maura Bella, come to say
You must let me go now, but in time there will come a day
We shall dance and sing together; we shall be close again
Maura, she will forever be to us in the end
Daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, best friend......
Sarah (Parks) Navarro
January 26, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAURA! I miss you and wish you were here to see baby Nicky. Just thinking about you and wondering how you are...
Sarah (Parks) Navarro
January 26, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAURA! I miss you and wish you were here to see baby Nicky. Just thinking about you...
just a friend
November 5, 2007
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
With Loving Memories
sarah brown
November 5, 2007
You're in our thoughts
Please know how much
you are loved
and how deeply
your loss is felt by all.
The sorrow of the faithful
is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness
that comes in saying good-bye for now
to someone we love.
May today's sorrow give way
to the peace and
comfort of God's love.
Someone so special...
...can never be forgotten.
Thinking of You with Sympathy
sarah brown
November 5, 2007
i can't believe that it has been almost 5 years since i first learned of maura's cancer and then a few short days later found out that she had passed...i didn't know her as well as i would have liked to but from what i did know of her she was a sweet, caring, lovable, outgoing, genuine person and the world is definitely missing a wonderful person but god has gained a great angel and i know that she is up there watching over all of us and watching over us all...i will never forget at her funeral ben saying that they were going to have a grand wedding in the skies one day and that we are all invited...i definitely look forward to that day...maura is and will always be in our hearts and prayers and will live on through all our memories of her
Sarah Armas
March 8, 2007
You are always on my mind. I love you and miss you so much Maura.
Maria Thew
March 7, 2007
Four years. It has been four years since that night. I awoke at the same time this morning, 1:30 am that Ben called on that morning, when he told me "She is gone Mama." Though life must go on, the sadness of your absence stings to the core. I KNOW that you are in a good place. The time really hasn't dulled that pain. Many people say when it comes to younger ones passing onto the next phase, it never does dull. It is still hard to understand the why, but I place my trust in God. Those conversations we had about God still stand in my memory and give me some peace. It is good to know you are in the arms of the Father. You are a pearl, a gem, a diamond forever. I love you Maura, sweet Bella. You still teach me. I hear your voice often. You are always right, with the exception of your choice in puppies. What were you and Ben thinking?? Homer is a mean, spoiled little pain in the duptka (polish word for you know), but I hold him and love hime as promised you. I miss you. I will always miss you. I love, love, love you. I will always love you. Forever. My visit to your grave cannot take away the pain.
Linda Bourdet
February 6, 2007
Maura... Wanted to just wish you a Happy Belated Birthday ! I miss you and know your just making others smile up there as you did for us! Love you girl !
Sarah Parks-Navarro
February 3, 2007
Hi Maura...I'm sorry I didn't write in here on your birthday- don't think I wasn't thinking of you though. I can never forget that January is our month. There are soooo many moments when I wish you were down here experiencing things with us but I know you're watching. I love you and can't wait until the day we reunite...
Love always, Sarape
M Thew
October 12, 2006
Yesterday I got a call that Toni Filgas died. I was struck with sadness and happiness at once. Sadness that another precious soul has passed to the next life, leaving us lonely for her love and laugther. Happiness because I can see you there to greet her, to love her, to welcome her. May Toni rest in your arms as well as that of her husband, and our loving God. Bella, I miss you terribly. This time of year especially, I miss you terribly. Much love, Mama Maria
Sarah Armas
March 12, 2006
Hey Baby Pie! I have been thinking about you a lot lately and all the fun we had in highschool. You truely are one of a kind. Im not sure that I have ever met a sweeter, funnier or more beautiful person in my life, nor that I ever will. I miss you my dear, and nothing will change that. I will always look up to you when I need a hand or a bit of confidence or am having a bad day, and you always brighten it up! I love you.
Linda Bourdet
March 10, 2006
My dearest Maura,
Wow, 3 years have passed so quickly. You are still here in all of our hearts. We love you so much and cant wait till the day we will all meet up again! I still remember the first time in seventh grade when we first became friends!!! You brought sunshine to all of us! I miss you !
Much Luv <3
Maria Thew
March 8, 2006
It has been three years since you left this place. Three long years and at times it seemed impossible to go on. There have been days that those of us you touched so greatly, that love you so dearly, were almost incapable of living. It is a great spirit that touches enough to render those left behind so unable to push forward. But there in the midst of the darkness, you still shine so bright. All we do, the things we push to accomplish, are all in your honor. I feel you in the wind on those days I still have, when I try to feel sorry for myself. You are there, telling me to move on. There have been some miracles in this past three years. Miracles that saved lives, and I know, I KNOW, it is you, sweet Maura. I wanted to say I miss you, but I know you are still with us. I promise you that I will keep going.
I have to say, Homer is a challenge. You must have a word with your dog. He bites people all the time; he barks at anyone that comes through the door. To me he is lovable, but he is still trying to protect you when visitors come. But every now and then I see him wag his tail and howl up in the air, and then the cool breeze blows, and I know it is you he sees.
Thank you so much, Maura, for all that you gave to us. I will look for you on the day I follow you. You touched me in your life, and continue to do so, in your next life. I hope you like the flowers I replenish every few days; sometimes I even hear you tell me I shouldn't spend the money. But you can't stop me, because I am honored to have known you, and you keep my spirit alive. You are the best daughter a mom could have, and nobody will ever replace you. I love you forever.
Sarah Armas
January 27, 2006
My Little Angel,
You were like a sister to me, Maura, and I'll never forget all the adivce we swapped during hard times. I'll never forget those silly days at the Shack with James, and oh yeah, "the one!" You still crack me up to this day. You are always on my mind, and I'll never forget the joy you have brought to my life. I love you and miss you dearly! Happy Birthday.
Sarah Parks
January 26, 2006
Hi Maura,
I miss you. Everytime January is here I think of our 16th birthday party we had together. Whenever I'm driving between SR and Chico, I look at the sky and think of you. I want to thank you once again for all the times you were there for me. I still have that yearbook letter you wrote me up on my wall. I cry when I read it because you were so special to me and helped me through troubled times. I added another tattoo that I designed myself. Your initials are in it. I love you, you're gorgeous, and I'm always thinking of you.
June Ingalls
January 26, 2006
Hello baby girl! I think about you every day (It's kind of hard not to when your name is tattooed on my back) Sorry I haven't visited you as much (due to the rainy season) but I have so much to tell you though I know you are watching over me. Happy 22nd! See you soon
bopha prum
January 26, 2006
maura, maura, what can i say about this girl? to many things but not enough moments to share with someone so special to the world. i remember back in middle school the things she would do to make people around her feel good when they're feeling down. there was a time when a student was sitting in the quad during lunch by himself and she was the only one who went to talk to hime and asked how he was doing, when everybody else was making fun of him. for someone like maura there will always and will be a special place in all of our hearts. we love and miss you dearly, but we all know when the time comes you'll be waiting for us at our stair way to heaven and welcome us with your open arms like you always have. we love you and you'll always be with us:)
Linda Bourdet
January 26, 2006
Happy Birthday Maura ! Your memories are still here with us and you will always be remembered! I can remember so many different times you have made us all laugh from 7th grade when I first met you all the way till the end of highschool ! We love you and always will !
Maria Thew
March 10, 2005
Yesterday my visit to her grave
didn't take away the pain.
She is out of reach
Sweet Maura
Maria Thew
March 8, 2004
It has been one year, and we are forever changed. Thank you to all family and friends for the support. It has been difficult at best; as the year progressed and our shock subsided we found overwhelming, debilitating grief. But these are phases of life, and grief. So many ask how Ben is. He is struggling to make sense of this travesty, and looks for a reason to continue living. Maura herself propels him. Sometimes there are magical moments in which things happen, and we know Maura is whispering in the wind. Telling Ben to stay in life. He got a job at UPS without even applying. Tell me that isn't Maura at work. Maybe time will help, as so many people say. In the meantime, be kind to each other. Help find a cure for cancer. Stop the suffering. Please. As a Mom and a Mother-in-law of a beautiful daughter-in-law who suffered and died, and a son that lost himself in grief, please help find a cure. We shouldn't have to be writing in a book to honor someone as perfect as Maura always will be. She should be here proving to the world each wonderful point. For myself I want to say to Maura, I love you Maura. I miss you so much it hurts to breathe. I will be looking for you when the day comes.
Zack Neuman
March 23, 2003
Maura
You are one of the first people I met when I went to Santa Rosa high. You tought me not to take life to seriously and just go with the flow. The nick names you and Mike gave me I will remember forever, just like I will remember you forever, your beauty, your smiles and your laughter. I will miss you. I'll see you in the big CAPP in the sky.
Love
Zack.N
Debbie Thew
March 22, 2003
My nephew Ben is so very fotunate to have you Maura in his life, you brought him so much in such a short period in his young life. It's so hard to see him in such pain for this difficult period, but I am assured he will be ok because he has you in his heart and sprit. Thank you Maura, for everything. Love Aunt Deb
Abe E.
March 17, 2003
I first met Maura during the summer of '99. Although I've only known her for a several years, I think I've known her long enough to call her a friend. I was deeply saddened by the news of her passing. I kept saying to myself that this couldn't be real. It seems like yesterday that we first met. My condolences to her family and to Ben- who, I believe, embodies the personification of a true gentleman. Maura is in a better place- shining down on us. I'd like to thank God for blessing me to have known someone as truly wonderful as Maura Donnelly Wellman.
Maria Thew
March 13, 2003
When my son was very young, I heard a song on the radio; it was about a father praying that God would prepare and send the perfect woman when his baby became a man. I prayed that prayer for my son at that time. I think Ben was about four or five. When Ben met Maura, I knew immediately God had blessed him and us beyond measure. Maura is everything good in life. She brings so much to everyone that is fortunate enough to know her. To all of Maura's friends I extend my heartfelt thanks for making her last days so loving. It brings us great comfort to know she was surrounded by so much love. Thank you also for the support of Ben during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are holding him upright.
REBECCA FOWLER
March 13, 2003
Maura,
you always had a smile for Jen and I and her father. tonight I will look up at the star's and I know you will be the star shining the brightest. If you should need anything at all maura, just ask Jen's dad for help, he would love to help you in anyway that he can.
xoxoxo the fowler's
Jennifer Fowler
March 13, 2003
Maura,
Hey girl. I wanted to let you know how much you are going to be missed. One thing that I do know is that no-matter where you are, you will always be taken care of. You may have your family watching over you, but I know that my dad is with you. Take care and much love.
Love Always,
Jennifer Fowler
Linda Bourdet
March 10, 2003
I was very sad to hear the news about Maura. She was one of the most kind-hearted people that I have got to known. I have known Maura ever since 7th grade and since then we had got to know each other quite well. I would like to send all my condolences out to her family, her mom, James, and especially Ben, and all of us hurt by her loss ! WE ALL LOVE YOU MAURA !
Debbie Lawson
March 9, 2003
I am so saddened to hear about Maura. I had the pleasure of working with Maura and Ben at the Sonoma County Fair a couple of years ago. What a sweet person and such a hard worker she was. I could always count on her (and Ben) to do a great job in their stand and always appreciated her honesty and willingness to go the extra mile. Maura's smile was contagious and I know she will be missed by so many people. My prayers go out to the family and to Ben.
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