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for Kristin Gaskin
Dale Lee
May 31, 2008
Butch and Becky,
My prayers and thoughts are with your family in this time of grief.
Kristin was a very sweet and special person.
May the Lord keep you strong during this time.
Sheila Buie
May 26, 2008
Butch, Becky & Heather,
WOW!! Where do I start? It is hard to believe this has happened again. Butch, it was so very hard to see you hurting the way you are, Becky and Heather too. But, especially Butch. You have always been the one to help everyone else when tragedy hits. You are the rock of the family. You helped me an aweful lot when I lost my son and Steve. I would have been totally lost w/out you. My heart breaks for you guys. It brings back many memories. I can tell you from my own experience that time will make it easier. The pain will never completely go away but, it will get easier w/time. There will be days when you can talk about Kristin and you can do it w/out crying. There will be other days that you talk about her and all you can do is cry. Don't ever be ashamed to cry. I can't believe it has been almost 17 yrs since Steve and Kevin left us and almost 18 yrs since Mommy left us. Time has flown by. I just want you to know that I will be there for all of you as you were for me. I know I have already personally told you these things but, I wanted to put it in writting too. I think about you guys every day. As you know I am just a phone call away. As I told you before. If you just want to talk, cry or just sit and look at each other, I'll be there. And as for Heather, you and Jeffrey can help each other as you know. I don't to tell you. Any way, I'll close for now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you :) Don't ever forget that!!
Lea
May 10, 2008
I don't know Kristen but I have seen pics of her and seem so young to die. She is very beautiful and I pray for her family to be comforted in this tragedy. I send my sympathies.
Phillip & Samantha Malone
May 10, 2008
There are no words we can say,to take away the pain and heartache you must be feeling... Always remember that "God never gives us more than we can handle". May god be with all of you. May he make the pain a little easier. We love you , Jeff, Mandy & Family
Tara Breeden
May 9, 2008
I cannot even express the sorrow I feel. Heather, even though we have drifted you are one of my best friends. I am here no matter what. And I cant take the pain but I do want to help. You were there for me in some hard times. Let me do the same favor to you. I remember Kristin..... and I always will. everyone who met her was truely blessed to know her. I am so very sorry.
Roxanne Leonard
May 9, 2008
My maiden name is Roxanne Stock and I wanted to send my sympathy. I went to church with Sybil when I was a teen. We will be praying for your family.
Anita Rutherford
May 9, 2008
Dear Friends, We are heartbroken at the loss of Kristen at such a young age but we rejoice that she is in the arms of our Loving Lord. May the Holy Spirit be very close and comforting tomorrow as you lay her body to rest. We honor her by remembering her good qualities and good times had with her. God loves you and will strenghten you as you travel this valley of life.
Love always, Anita & Ken Rutherford Franklin, NC
Valerie McDOnald
May 9, 2008
Wow, my deepest sympathies to the family. I was a freind of hers and we played soccer together. I will never forget her smile or the way she made the best outcome of a bad situation. Her love for everything was amazing and she was always an outgoing person.
Kristin, I will never forget you and you will be missed
The Thompson Family
May 9, 2008
What a lost for such a young person. I am sure that the family and friends are in shock. Please take comfort that others are praying for you during this most difficult time. God cares too and will help and strengthen you to carry on. 2 Cor. 1:3&4. Stay close to him for he will sustain you. James 4:8
Deanna Freeman
May 8, 2008
I am still in shock because I cant believe this is happening. I know that "Uncle Darrell" came from heaven and took Kristin home to be with him. It was time that we shared her with a wonderful world that we will see someday. We dont know why, we will never know why, but we can take comfort in knowing that she is is good hands. I will love you and miss you forever Kristin, and give my dad a hug and kiss for me. Until we meet again, XOXOXO.
Marsha Hall
May 8, 2008
Our Dearest Kristin,
May the LORD keep you safe in his loving arms and we your family and friends will keep your memory safe in our hearts. We love you and miss you greatly.
Always in our hearts
Papaw and Nana Marsha
JEANETTE JENKINS
May 8, 2008
MAY GOD HELP YOU THROUGH THIS HARD TIME IN YOUR LIFE.
Leann Davis
May 8, 2008
My deepest & sincerest sympathy to your family. I pray Kristin is safe & well in Jesus' arms.
Cheryl Eibert
May 8, 2008
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
Tears can't bring you back,
But memories of you I'll hold,
Until the day we meet again on heaven's streets of gold.
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
Linda :Nena" Peterson
May 8, 2008
Butch, Becky, and Heather,
For the first time in my life I am lost for words. Only God knows the pain that you feel inside. I wish I had a magical cure that could stop that pain, but I don't. I can only give you love, prayers, and a shoulder to lean on.
Butch and Becky, the day we laid Sissy to rest a very special lady in my life looked to the Heavens and said, God I have buried three of my children I will bury no more. Then she turned to me and said, "There is no hell greater than the hell a parent feels when they bury their child". Mama was a strong woman but her pain at that time was unbearable. She always believed that with God's help and time it makes the pain easier to handle. I can not even imagine the pain you both feel inside. Just hold on to God he will guide you and help you always.
Heather, I know the pain of losing a sibling. Time will make the pain easier to handle, but will never take away the emptiness you feel inside. The only thing that has helped me is to know that they are in Heaven watching over all of us. I cherish all the precious memories I have of them and I share them with my children and grand children. Now you cherish all those precious memories you have and make sure you share them with everyone. Let them all know how special YOUR baby sister was.
God gave us Kristin for a very short time but her life with him will be eternal. She has so many wonderful people waiting to welcome her home in Heaven. They will take good care of her until we all see her again.
I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!
MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, MAY THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN WIPE YOUR TEARS AWAY WITH A GENTLE BREEZE.
ALL OF MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ALWAYS!
Nichole De Leon (Miller)
May 8, 2008
We will miss Kristin...we love her very much
Linda Peterson
May 8, 2008
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 1998-2008
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