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Carol McDermott
July 23, 2020
Mom, I can't believe it's been 11 years since we said goodbye. I think of you every day and miss you so much. So much has changed since you left and I'm glad you are at peace. Please continue to watch over us and keep us safe. Love you Mom and miss you so much.
Larry and Carol
June 12, 2017
Hi Mom
Just wanted to say Happy 89th Birthday. Sorry we didn't stop by today but I will come to see you real soon and celebrate the life you gave us and the life we gave to all of our kids. Thank You and we Love you Forever
Carol and Larry
June 12, 2016
Hi Mom, Happy 88 Birthday. I know I haven't written in awhile but as you know I think about you every day. I just felt your presence today and wanted to put in writing that you were on my mind all day. We probably would have you had over for dinner today, roast pork and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes and gravy(Larry's cooking) There would me snacks, maybe cheese and crackers. I also wanted to Thank you for being there all the time, before and after, both make me who I am today. Continue to rest in peace and to watch over us.
I love you forever,
Carol
First Name
January 5, 2016
Hi gram, I know its been awhile since I wrote to you,but I know you know I've been thinking about you a lot especially today..I just miss you!! The kids are all getting so big can you believe Paige will be 16 in Feb?I'm in trouble with Madison I already know She's so blonde and tall..Ryan well he's all boy and a Lil rambunctious at times but he loves his momma.. That Sydney Joan she got her title alright she is Cranney through and through :) I miss you like crazy gram and knowning you were with me today meant a lot..I hope you're happy and peaceful and just you enjoying all the cheese in the world we love you and think about you all the time.xoxo Cindy
July 23, 2015
Mom,
I can't believe it's been 6 years since you left us. It doesn't seem possible that much time has passed. So much has happened since you left and it's sad that you are not here to see it all. I miss you every day and hope that you are still watching over us. The sun is nice and bright today, so I know you are smiling. I'm glad you're at peace now. I love you forever.
Carol
June 12, 2015
Happg Birthday Mom, I can't believe you would have been 87 this year. Time has just blown by, I miss you every day and thing of you always. We love you forever and always.
Carol and Larry
April 5, 2015
Happy Easter Mom, it has been a very long winter but you were never far from our hearts. The previous years Easter celebrations bring so many memories and the wounds still feel so fresh, I love the Easter season and all the gifts you brought over are still so proudly displayed. We miss your excitement when you saw all of the family and the pictures make us smile. We thank you for continuing to look over us and are extremely grateful. Please say thank you to Colleen and let her know we also appreciate she is an angel looking over all of us. We love you forever.
Carol and Larry
November 27, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving Mom, and Wow I can't believe it was that long since I wrote, but we always connect. Today was a Thanksgiving that was different. Everyone was with their families together and relaxed.It is actually a beautiful day outside which makes the Holiday seem special. The memories of Thanksgiving always make us smile, The big table at Grandmas with so much food but we always laughed and had a great time. Larry remembers the old turkey bowl games and how his mother would call over at the firehouse to tell him dinner was done. Simply said we are thankful for our families, our lives past, present and look very forward to the future. Thank you and God Bless
Love Carol and Larry
July 23, 2014
Hi Mom,
It was in the very early hours on this date 5 years ago when you opened your eyes and they were as blue as we have ever seen, like a perfect day without a cloud in the sky. I now know that was you saying good bye and you were tired, you fell asleep and went home. We miss you so much and as you know we continue to ask for your guidence. Love you Mom.
Your family
June 12, 2014
Happy Birthday, Mom...I have been thinking about you all day today. I wish I could give you a big kiss, but I hope you know we are thinking of you and missing you so much.
June 12, 2014
Happy 86th Birthday Mom, Once again it was raining when I went to see you, I hope that's your way of telling me that you know that I am there and the rain drops resemble my tears everytime I think of you. I thought about you all day. I'm sure you're on everyone's mind today and just so you know, we all miss you and love you very much. I hope there is a big celebration in heaven today, because I know how much you love surprises. Kisses and hugs your way today.
Carol and Larry
May 11, 2014
Happy Mother's Day Mom, I can't believe how much I appreciate everything you have done for us. You taught me how to work hard, but that family is always front and center. My girls are the best and appreciae me as much as I alway's Loved you. Thank you for making me a good mom.
Love you forever
May 2, 2014
Hi Mom, I just heard that Cele passed away the other day...she made it to 90 years old. You'll now have your best friend up there with you, so I am sure you'll be happly with your best friend there with you. That makes me feel good that you'll be together. Bobby and Chrissy are down here with us until Mother's Day, so we are going to Orlando for a few nights, leaving tomorrow. I love you and I miss you.
April 20, 2014
Happy Easter Mom,
I know I haven't wrote to you in a long time, but it's been a tough winter. Finally things are changing and it's a beautiful Easter Morning. You are never gone from our hearts and minds but Holiday's are always the toughest. I'll stop by later to see if the Easter Bunny left you an egg. For the first time since ever, myself and Larry will not be staying home for Easter dinner, we will be with friends. The Kids are all getting so big and now have plans of their own. Amanda is spending her First Easter in her own Big Girl apartment, you would be amazed at all changes. Enjoy the celebration in Heaven and We'll see you soon.
All of our Love,
Larry and Carol
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas Mom,
This is always a tough holiday for our family, although we had a great time last night, you were on everyone's minds and in our hearts. You would have been very happy, we had enough food that you could have eaten for a week without having duplicates. It was great to have the whole family together, a lot of laughs and good times. The kids all had a great Christmas and now we can sit back and relax. We miss you so much and wish we could just give you a hug and say Thanks for helping us become who we are. We love you Mom, and you are heavy in our hearts today. Keep smiling and stay at peace.
December 20, 2013
Hi Mom, I have thought about you all day today and wanted to say thanks. I have the best family ever and you were/are my inspiration. I miss you every day but today is always special, without you I wouldn't be here and I would'nt be able to share the joy of my family who is the sole purpose of my survival. I love you Mom and this time of year always make me sad, You should be here as frustating as this time of year can be, you would smile and get frustrated over all the confusion but loved it all the same. I miss the "old Christmas's" but I know your here in spirit but I want more. I need you to say Happy Birthday Carol and here's some money but don't spend it on Christmas, It really doesn't happen Mom, Just ask Holly. I love you and miss you more than ever.
November 28, 2013
Hi Mom, I can't believe it has been 5 Thanksgiving years. You would have been out of here @ 2:00 and dinner was not till 4:00, The snacks would have won you over. I miss you Mom and I live for all of the past memories. Thank you always
October 4, 2013
Hi Mom, I have been thinking about you so much lately as things move on in life and we miss you more than you know. What I would give to talk to you about everything going on lately. Why can't we have a little time every now and then to feel a hug from you. I would love that. Bob is doing very good recently, still has the pump and hasn't started the chemo yet, but that should only be another month or so. Thanks so much for praying for him, I cna feel that you have. The previous message here made me feel very sad, too. Please pray for "B" it sounds like he could also use a big hug from you. See, we all still need you and think about you often and still want your prayers. Stay with us all. Missing you so much...hugs and kisses.
Barb
September 5, 2013
Grandma Joan,
I have never "written" to you on this and thats only because i never thought i could bare the read what everyone else wrote. I sat at the computer for four hours reading every single entry that anyone has submitted. I'm beyond brokenhearted. it's so hard to come to terms with it even still. I'm at a loss for words i can't help but stare at the computer screen. You are in my life everyday . I have the greatest memories of you still so vivid in my mind like it was just yesterday. I remember when you used to babysit me and amanda sometimes and we would take off your doorknob that lead into the kitchen and pretend it was treasure. Or when you took us to grafton and Amanda got stuck in the bathroom stall and you made her cry because you thought she was just playing. Also when i had grandparents day in fourth grade and i had you come instead of mimi because i didnt know she was my grandma i thought she was just my mimi. You never let me and Amanda walk close to the railing one the second floor in the mall because you thought we were gonna jump off. You were and still are someone i just cant imagine not having in my life. I struggle everyday I pray that i will just someday get the opportunity to pull myself up out of the hole. i'm fighting with myself everyday just to keep from having a breakdown. you are forever one of the greatest woman I was so blessed to have influence my life my soul is forever touched by you influence , your spirit , your wisdom and your presence . I love you and miss you beyond infinity.
-B-
July 23, 2013
Happy 4th Anniversary Mom, I only say that because I know you're happy and at peace. It's always a sad day for us left behind. I can't believe it has been 4 years, I can still see you laughing, at some of the things the kids said or done, or getting frustrated over minor things. The years fade by fast, but our memories are always vivid. I enjoyed visiting you today with Billy, Patty & Amanda, it's a nice resting place with the sun shining and light breeze blowing so I know you were throwing us a kiss. I think of you everyday and wish you were here to see the families and how proud you would be. Keep smiling down on us and I throw you a kiss right back.
Love Always,
Carol
Barbara LaPierre
June 13, 2013
Happy Birthday Mom, I am sorry I am a day late. WOW, that would have been a nice party if you were still here with us. Bob finally came home yesterday and I was busy getting things set up. I thought about you a lot yesterday and I hope you know that. I am sure your prayers helped up there and I thank you for that. I really miss you and wish I could hug you. I love you, Mom
June 12, 2013
Happy Birthday Mom (85) We miss you every day but today is your day and I know you are at peace and that brings us comfort, so many changes in our lives but you are the only common bond, "we are all" the better part of you, which is the best of us all. Thanks Mom we Love you for forever.
Carol,Larry and everyone else.
June 12, 2013
Happy Birthday Gram. I miss you very much . I wish you were here with all of us today. I'm sure you would have eaten all of the things you shouldn't. Buy hey, it's your birthday and who would tell you no? I think of you everyday, not just today on your birthday. Everyday there is something in my day to day life that reminds me of you. And I wouldn't want it any other way. I love you. Hope you enjoy your day up there.
Chrissy
June 12, 2013
Hi,Gram spent the day with Holly had lunch at Ted's and then went to visit you..Wish you were here to spend another birthday with us.I miss you more than you'll ever know..Xoxo Happy Birthday <3
May 23, 2013
Hi Mom,
Well here we are again on the 23rd, but as you already know today is a day to celebrate. Sandy and Aaron had a beautiful baby boy today, his name is Ashton Derek, that makes 6 boys and 6 girls. You can't get any better than that. You were in everyone's heart today and I could just picture you holding him and singing to him. Love you mom, and thanks for watching over our family. I can see you smiling.
Love Carol
May 12, 2013
Happy Mothers Day Mom,
This day is always the saddest for me since you've been gone. All the other Holiday's have all their good memories, but Mother's Day was alway's the one day we ever say thank-you, so Thank you Mom for everything you've done for us, and for watching over us.
I Love you and miss you everyday but today you're heavy in my heart,
Stay at peace.
Carol
May 12, 2013
Hi, Mom. I am thinking of you this Mothers Day and wish you were here. I could use a big hug from you today. I need you to do some extra prayers tomorrow for Bob. I think about you all the time and I am sorry I don't write often, but just know that you are always on my mind. I love you and miss you so much.
Love, Barb
April 23, 2013
Hi Mom, I have thought about you all day today, even though you know I think about you everyday, this day brings back the feeling that I wish you were here. So many changes, We all are happy in our lives, and when I sit back and look at my family, I alway's think of you and I smile.
I Love you Mom.
Carol
March 23, 2013
Hi Mom, first of all Cindy's kids aren't getting little but they are getting big, all the kids are getting so big, can you believe that Amanda is graduating from College and Sandy and Aaron are having another baby? I know I have not written in awhile, but I think about your every day and on this day, the 23rd of every month, I get sad. I miss you Mom and I smile at our memories everyday. Thank you for alway's being there.
Love, me
February 23, 2013
Hi Gram,I know I haven't wrote to you in a little bit and I just want you to know I think and talk about you all the time..Paige just turned 13 yes 13 I know I can't believe I now have an official teenager ahhh,,It make's mom happy im sure..All the kid's are getting little Sydney Joan is 5 and we talk about you often..Yesterday was Friday "lent" no meat Paige looked at me and said who care's..My boyfriend Ed said if yur Grandma Joan was here she would smack ya up side the head...I know you never met but I'm happy that we talk about you often enough for him to learn what an amazing person you were..As you know Mom wil have the perfect dozen in May welcoming the newest Lensink to the family..He/she will also know what a geat person you are...I love you Gram please continue to watch over us..Miss you more and more everyday XOXO Love ya Cindy
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas Mom,
The season of peace makes us glad that you are in that place, but our hearts wish you were still here. The memories always make us smile and as we all create new memories you are still there, Like it or not everyone will know Grandma Joan, or as "B" would say the OOG (original, original, Grandma). We Love you Mom and you are in everyone's thoughts today.
The Whole Family.
November 22, 2012
Hi Mom and Happy Thanksgiving. On this particular Holiday when family gets together, I miss you most. I remember all those Thanksgiving of past, at Grandma's house when we all sat at the big dining room table, & than we would all kind of just sit around, except the kids who always got pushed into that little den while the grown ups cleaned up. In retrospect now, those days were the best. Then we all got older and everything changed. Change has always been hard for me, I looked forward to you coming over for dinner with the flowers that Larry was alergic too, looking for the snacks and waiting for all the kids to show up and as the years past by, you would come over to eat snacks and take dinner home with you. I smile every turkey day with our memories and I think of you with a smile. Larry did good this year with "our" favorites he made the creamed onions and green bean casserole, although I had him forgo the turnips, which You and me were the only ones who ate them. Larry's mom would call when the dog show came on and tell us who should would win, she would put out a feast that anyone would be proud of, Please tell her hello and we miss her. I know that tomarrow is another anniversary and with Colleen getting married on Saturday you are in all our thoughts. We miss you Mom and this time of year makes us really appreciate what Family really means and we thank you for that. I know you will be with us on Saturday and when I look up, I know it's Colleen that your smiling at and Aunt Peggy your hugging. I like that idea.
We Love you and just know that your never far from our Hearts,
Carol and Larry
August 23, 2012
Hi Mom,
Well here we are again on another anniversary, the time just keeps slipping away. Summer is coming to an end and everyone will be headed back to school soon. I wish you could be here to see how big all the kids are getting. Everyone is doing well. I think about how much time has gone by since you left and just how much you have missed. Thank you for keeping an eye on all of us, because I really believe you're the reason we're all doing well. Stay in peace and know that your in our thoughts everday.
Love You,
Carol and Larry
July 23, 2012
Happy 3rd Anniversary Mom,
I hope you are still at peace. I can still remember the look of peace when you left us three years ago today. This anniversary is always sad, but it brings a lot of the family together. We have a tradition of going to see you and than going to dinner telling our favorite "Grandma Joan" stories. Sometimes I know that you are here and help me to make decisions. This day will always be bitter-sweet. It helps us to remember all the good times and laughs we had, but it's sad to know that on this date, our memory making moments with you stopped. I hope it's true and you can see everything and everyone from where you are, so than we know that smile we see in your picture is as perpetual as the light you shined on all of us. We all miss you very much and today we hold you in our heavy hearts. Keep smiling and keep watching over us, it's working.
Love you forever,
Carol and Larry
June 25, 2012
Hi Mom,
I want you to know that I didn't forget you on Saturday. I was well aware of what the date was and I was thinking of you all day. So many changes in 35 months since you left. Ricky is now entering High School & Eva Grace is celebrating another Birthday. Everything is bitter sweet. I saw that Theresa Lyons has now joined you and it made me think of your Friday night card games with her and Cele and Mickey and Theresa O'Connell and I just hope that you can find comfort with friends and family. You are never far away Mom and just know I do think of you everyday and I miss you. We all appreciate you keep watching over us as our Guardian Angel and just know you are loved as much today as when you were still physically her.
Lots of kisses,
Carol
June 12, 2012
Happy Birthday Mom,
Even though you are not here anymore, we still celebrate your life. Although it wasn't the brightest day today, you were the bright spot today when myself, the boys and their wives were there to say Happy Birthday. It's hard to believe that you would be 84 today, you should have let us throw you a party when you turned 80. I miss you Mom everyday but today is your day, so I hope this finds you at peace. We will visit you again real soon. Hugs and Kisses.
Carol & Larry
June 11, 2012
Mom,I have been thinking about you all day today with tomorrow being your birthday. I wanted you to know that I am missing you a lot lately, and I have been talking to you a lot lately, too. I wish you could talk back, but I am pretty sure I know what you would say. Bob and I will be flying up on June 30th for a couple of weeks, and I will come to visit you at your resting place. I love you, miss you and wish you were here for a Happy Birthday kiss.
Love,Barb and Bob
May 24, 2012
Hi Gram Joan:
I just wanted to write to you as I have been thinking about you and Mimi, Bob and Barb, Gram Olive and everyone that is up in heaven with you...Taylor's follow up appt from surgery went great!!! Thank you!!! She is healing nicely and her ultrasound looked fabulous per the Dr!!! YAYYY!!! Said she is a tough kid:) Taylor will be done with 3rd grade and getting straight A's and Rylee will be graduating from Pre K and going into Kindergarten in the fall..where does the time go??? Skip is doing great and I have lost 18lbs so far!!!! Yayyy!! Still have a ways to go but life is good Gram just missing you being a part of it..all of you!! Kids are keeping us busy with sports and Rylee starts dance in the fall..yes we have a DANCER!!! Anticipating Mom and Dads Arrival at the end of June and everyone is excited!!! Thinking of you always and give everyone a big hug and kiss from us!! Please continue to keep watch like you always do!!!
Love
Nicole XXXOOO
May 23, 2012
Hi Mom,
Another month has gone by and that leaves at 34, I can't believe how much you have missed; Amanda is closing in on college and doing great,(thank you for that) Brandon is home from the service and is doing great( thank you for that) and Ricky finally cut his hair cut (and a big thank you for that) But there is also the things that don't change, I still want to be the Mom to everyone, worrying about everyone (sound familiar?) and Larry still cringes when he see's that toyota coming around the corner. I love you mom and miss you everyday
May 13, 2012
Mom, I have thought about you a lot more today with this being Mother's Day. I wish I could see you and give you a kiss. I always feel you are with me and know everything going on with us all. I am sure you are watching down on us all and are proud. We are proud to have had you as a Mother and wish you were still here with us. All our love,
Barb and Bob
May 13, 2012
Happy Mothers Day Mom,
Thank you for being my Mom and for everything you have always done for me and my family. It is because of you I became the Mom I am and the girls became the Mom's they are, We are all truly blessed and that's because we had you to look up to. I'm a little lonier on Mothers Day since you left, but you're always with me in my memories and in my heart. I hope they have a big celebration of Mom's in heaven because you and Larry's mom deserve it. Please tell her we said Happy Mother's Day too, we think about her everyday as well. I love you Mom and I miss you terribly today.
Love forever,
Carol and Larry
April 23, 2012
Hi Mom,
Well today is a dark and dreary day for more than one reason. Although I think of you everyday it's alway's on this day your on my mind and in my heart all day long. I miss you all the time and I think of how much you have missed in the last 33 months. Everyone is doing great and we think about you often, sharing our good memories. It has been a good spring so far and if you have any influence we're hoping for a great summer. I love you Mom and I really miss you, sometime I just need my Mom to talk to. I hope your finally at peace because you deserve it. I'll talk to you soon.
April 8, 2012
Happy Easter Gram Joan:
I know I Have not written in sometime but please know you are thought about and talked about all the time...especially with Mom. Thank you for watching over Mom and that her tests turned out fine!! That was such a relief and now I am asking you to please please watch over Taylor tomorrow as she is going in for her 3 hour reflux surgery at Albany Med...I am very nervous as she is but confident you and barb and Mimi will be with her with your arms around her to guide her through this surgery! We love and miss you gram and hope you have a wonderful Easter.
XXX Nicole
March 23, 2012
Hi Mom,
Well we are at the end of perfect spring week. It hasn't been this warm since you were 5 years old, but today after 32 months since you left it is cool and cloudy. I really wish you were here to talk to, but I think about you every day. Everyone is doing pretty good, but I think your youngest turns 50 this year. I bet your peaceful now. I love you mom and miss you everday.
Carol
February 23, 2012
Hi Mom,
I know I haven't written for awhile and I'm sorry. I can't believe that today is 31 months since you left. I think of you everyday and miss our time together. It has been a pretty good winter and now it's staying light out longer, so spring is just around the corner. Everything just goes by so quick and I think about all the things you miss, like me winning the Superbowl pool. Did you have something to do with that? Billy seems to think you did, so Thank you for that. All the kids are doing well and getting real big. Paige turned 12 on Tuesday and when I took her shopping she told me how she misses you. I hope you continue to watch over us and just know I carry you in my heart everyday. I love you Mom and I send you lots of hugs.
Love Always,
Carol
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Mom,
It is now three Christmas's without you and even though your presence is here we miss you most on this day. Our memories of this Holiday keep us smiling though. You were on everyones mind last night as we celebrated Christmas Eve at Sandy's and Aaron's, I'm pretty sure though it was a lot more peaceful where you are, but it was great to see everyone having so much fun. You would have been proud of all the snacks and than you probably wouldn't have eaten dinner. Beside you this Holiday we are also missing Brandon, who is serving in the Army currently @ Fort Drum. Please continue being our guardian angel and pay particular attention to Brandon, as he is homesick this Holiday. We love you Mom and your are always close in our hearts.
Forever,
Carol and Larry
December 20, 2011
Hi Mom,
I had to come on today to say Hi. I miss you so much. You would always be the first to call and say Happy Birthday. Because of You I exist today and because of you I am a Mom and have a family of my own which are the Joy of my life, they are the reason I love to live and I just want to say Thank you for enriching my life, and thank you for being my Mom who taught me how to be a mom and made me the person I am today.
I love you Mom and miss you every day.
Love Always,
Carol
November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving Mom,
We are all grateful for the memories that this one Holiday has given us. You are in hearts and thoughts today and we miss you very much.
Love,
Larry and Carol
November 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
We have reached another milestone. Here it is the night before Thanksgiving and a lot of memories come to mind. This time of year is hard for me, I think back to the times of Thanksgiving dinner @ Grandma's house, that dining room table that lasted forever. You would have been at Schulyer bakery first thing this morning picking up the rolls, brownies and of course choclate chip cookies and than you would come over early and eat the snacks that Larry had ready for you (your favorite) and then eat little dinner. I will be having Turnips this year just you and me. It's going to be a quiet day, just me and Larry for dinner and then maybe over to a friends house. The kids are staying home this year with their families which is great that they build their own memories. I really wish you were here Mom, We miss you everyday but this time of year will always bring special memories.
We Love You,
Carol and Larry
October 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
As usual you are heavy in my heart today. It's a beautiful day and when I see the butterflies I know you are near. I can't believe how much you are physically missed. I know you are always watching over us,but to have you here would bring it to a new level. We are vacationing this week in Hilton Head,but you are never far behind. I hope you keep looking over all of us. We love you and miss you dearly.
All our Love,
Larry and Carol
September 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
Another month gone by. A lot has happened since I last wrote, we have had an earthquake, and a hurricane who ever would of thought that would happen. I think of you every single day and my memories are still vivid. I wish you could always be here and see how well everyone is doing. The fall was always your favorite time of year and the trees are changing very nicely. With all the wet weather we had they say the colors will be brighter than usual. I think of you every time i see them. I love you Mom and you are always in my heart and thoughts.
Love,
Carol
August 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
Well here we are again. It's the 23rd and I have mixed feelings. Although I think about you every day, this day is always special. Sometimes because I think of you so often I want to pick up the phone and call and than I remember you are not here to pick it up. Even though I talk to you every night I miss your voice, I miss you asking about everyone and I miss your laugh. Time may change a lot of things but our memories will alway's remain. The kids are all getting so big, you would be so amazed and so proud. I hope you continue to watch over all of us and be the brightest star in the sky as you are in our hearts. I miss you Mom, you are truly my best friend.
Love,
Carol
July 24, 2011
Hi Mom,
I'm sorry I wasn't here yesterday to put my entry in, but that does not mean you weren't on our minds. We thought about you all day and exchanged memories of days gone by. It is heard to believe that you have been gone for 2 years. They say time heals all wounds but our hearts still ache, missing you everyday. The kids talk about Grandma Joan a lot and they laugh at our stories. We know we are all better off now that we have our own angel. I hope you continue to be at peace.Keep smiling down at us and keep us safe. We love you Mom and miss you every day.
Love,
Carol and Larry
Barbara LaPierre
July 23, 2011
Mom, it has been two years since you left us to be with Grandma and Grandpa. We all hope you are at peace, but we really miss talking to you. I miss listening to you laugh when you hear stories about your Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. It is a great loss that they won't get to know you, but they can see pictures and hear our stories about you. I wish I could have one more conversation with you to tell you how much I love you and miss you, but I think you know. Stay at peace, Mom, and know that today, especailly, we are thinking about you a lot. Love you and miss you
Mom.
Barb and Bob
June 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
I can't believe that next month it will be two years since we were together. I think about you every day and miss our conversations. I know you watch over all of us and it is a great comfort to know we have our own angel. Although I'm glad you are finally at peace, I still have a hole in my heart since you left and it aches whenever I think about you, or picture you smiling. I love you Mom.
Forever in my heart,
Carol
June 12, 2011
Happy Birthday Mom,
I hope your celebration up there is nice and I hope you had snacks, because if you were here to celebrate we certainly would have snacks. We thought about you a lot today and I can only wonder what it would be like to be with you on this day. We miss you a lot Mom. I hope you like the flowers, one rose from each one of us and the fifth one is from Brandon. I told him I would put a flower there for him, because you watch over him and keep him safe. The sun is breaking out a little for the first time today and I think it's you smiling down. We love you Mom, Rest in peace. You deserve it.
Love,
Carol and Larry
May 27, 2011
I know im not a big writer on here, but I miss you soooo much. I know your happy now that your back with uncle Bob and gram & gramp, just know that we miss you every day as we miss them all. Love you mom.
May 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
I've been thinking about you alot lately. So much goes on that I just wish you were here. I know you're watching over colleen and her family and they know it too. We're trying to open up camp, but it flooded and everything is a mess, so maybe you can put in a good word and send us some sun. Spring is suppose to be a happy time but I still miss you everday. I love you Mom, you're always in my heart.
May 8, 2011
Happy Mothers Day Mom,
I miss you a lot today. I remember our last Mothers Day when we were all over at your house. That was a nice day. Today is also a nice day, the sun was shining and it was warm. All your flowers look beautiful and Larry say's your laughing at my windmill. I hope so because I can always see you smile. Thank you for being my Mom and thank you for showing me how to be a good mom because now all my girls are great moms too.I love you and I still miss you every day.
Love you Always,
Carol and Larry
April 24, 2011
Happy Easter Mom,
We can't believe that this is our 2nd Easter without you. It's finally looking like spring with all the green grass and the trees budding. We are thinking about you extra today remembering Easter's past. It's a quiet day but a nice one. I bet there is quite a party where you are. Rest in peace Mom.
Love you Always,
Carol and Larry
April 24, 2011
Happy Easter Gram!
I know its been a while since ive "written" but I know you know that I think and talk about and to you every day. Its a beautiful day out today, just the type of day that you would expect for an Easter Sunday, the only 2 things missing this year are you and Brandon. Brandon is doing well in the Army, which im sure you know. Something tells me he has an angel up there looking over him and making sure that he is exceeding in every phase of his training. Makes me feel a little better knowing that you are there looking over him. He thinks of you often too. You were definitly an influential person in his life, as in all of ours. I hope you are enjoying watching all of us from above. I guess there is no hiding from you now. Im sure you like knowing that you are "all knowing" now. There is nothing we can keep from you now. I love you and miss you tremendously. Rest in peace Gram!
Love, Christine
April 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
Well it's 21 months today since we said goodbye but it seems like just yesterday. Tomorrow is Easter and for the first time since forever we have nothing planned, no big dinner or desert. The kids all stay busy now and everyone is doing just fine. We think about you everyday and miss you very much. I hope you can continue watching over us and stay our Guardian Angel. Rest in Peace Mom.
We Love you,
Carol and Larry
March 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
Well it's finally spring! Although you can't tell by today! it's cold,grey, and snowing but it is staying lighter out now and we can't wait for the grass to get green, and have flowers again. As always we were thinking about you extra today. We miss you everyday and wish you were still here. Brandon left for the Army on the 1st and we are all so very proud of him. We know your looking over him, and you will continue to watch over all of us and we're so lucky to have our own "angel" Thanks Mom.
Love Always,
Carol and Larry
February 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
It's the 23rd again and I think about you more on this day than any other. I can't believe how much time has gone by, so much has happened. I miss our talks and times spent together. I know when I go to see you at your final resting place, you can hear me and know that I'm there. Today again, I'm going to ask you to watch over Brandon as he goes into the Army to start a new chapter of his life, please keep him safe for us and be his guardian angel as you are mine. Everyone is doing well and getting big, Paige asks about you all the time, so we tell her all the stories (only the good ones Ma.) I miss you and wish you were here everyday.
Love Always
Carol
January 23, 2011
Hi Mom,
I can't believe that it's 18 mos. today. The holidays have come and gone but they will never be the same without you. It's been an "ole time winter" with a lot of snow and cold, and like you, I fall asleep most of the time on the couch, under my blanket. Today is the playoffs for the Superbowl, Billy's bears lost against the Packers and Aarons Jets are just now playing the Steelers. Tommy's giants lost a long time ago, and Larry's redskins: even longer than that. I just miss you Mom and wish you were hear to talk to. I think of you everyday, but on the 23rd, you are my heart.
Love Always,
Carol
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Mom,
This is our 2nd Christmas without you, and despite what everyone says it really doesn't get easier. We all got together last night at Nicoles and Skips and everything went well, but you were on the minds of everyone. As we all tell our "Mom Stories" we can smile a little, but it doesn't take the place of you being there. We miss you so much. We know we have our own angel looking over us so that brings us some comfort. Continue to rest in peace and We love you.
Love Alway,
Carol and Larry.
December 23, 2010
Hi Mom,
As another month goes by, my heart is real heavy. This Holiday season is sad for me. I truly miss your presence and your smile and wit. As you continue to look over us and take care of us, there is someone who is very special that needs you to wrap your arms around and protect. I miss you everyday but mostly during these difficult times. I'll see you at Christmas and know that you're always in my heart.
Love Always,
Carol
November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving Day Mom
We Love you,
Carol and Larry
November 25, 2010
Gram,
I havent wrote to you because I thought it was expired hmm...My mom just told me the other day that I could still write to you..=) Happy Thanksgiving it's goig to be a tuff day with out you but I am going to see you today with the kids before I go to mommy's for dessert...I worked last night and when I got out of work this morning the sky was sooo pretty I told ED " who I know you would love" that I bet that sk is my gram saying happy thanksgiving it was just beautiful...All the kids are doing good they all did great on thier report cards....Madison is going to be 7 tomorrow I dont know where the time went she is getting so tall, Paige is doing great in school and lil Ryan LOVES it which I am happy about I was nervous Sydney is bored at home alone but she has Ed's twins to play with 2 days a week so thats good well I am going to go back to cooking dinner now but I love you so much and I miss you like crazy
love Cindy
November 23, 2010
Hi Mom,
Here we are again on the 23rd of the month. It's that time of year when we really miss you the most. Thanksgiving is Thursday, and it's just not the same without you. No turnips or creamed onions this year, (sorry), although to Larry's defense he did offer to make them.
You're alway's very close in our hearts Mom and again thanks for the memories.
Love Always,
Carol and Larry
November 5, 2010
Gram:
So Missing you and thinking of you. Life has certainly has had its up and downs lately with us, but I know you are watching over us and always will. Today there was a beautiful rainbow and I know that was you, Mimi and Barb letting us know that you are with us. The Holidays are approaching and I am excited that Mom and Dad will be here to make it easier. Bobby will be married soon and wish that you all could be with us but I know you will be shining down.
Please give kisses to everyone for us and let Barb know even though I know she knows that we celebrated her on her second anniversary in Heaven on Tues. Please watch over my wonderful husband and family as it was a very difficult week for him.
Love and miss you always...
Nicole
October 23, 2010
Hi Mom,
It's 15 months today. Some days it feels like an eternity, and other times it was just yesterday. Thank you for watching over Larry, He's starting to feel better. It was a typical fall day today, cool but nice in the sun. It's going to be another rough Holiday Season with out you here, but we're always thinking about you. I know Aunt Peggy is feeling really sad, so I hope you give her some of your sunshine and a hug, because I can feel your hugs.
We Love you Mom and miss you,
XXXOOO
Carol and Larry
September 23, 2010
Hi Mom,
Here it is again the 23rd, it's 14 months today and it just doesn't seem to get any easier. I actually wanted to pick up the phone the other day to talk to you, I wanted to hear your voice, you would always asked how the kids are, is your room ready, what's larry cooking for dinner? but that makes us smile. You love this time of year, the days are nice and the nights a little cool but if feels good. The trees are all starting to change colors and it's a perfect day today. Thanks for looking out for us and being by my side to help me "kick the Habit" I love you Mom and I wish with all my heart you were still here.
I'll see you in my dreams.
Love,
Carol and Larry
August 23, 2010
Hi Mom,
Although we miss you every day, the 23rd of each month is a hard day for us, it is sad. Any other day when you cross our minds we always smile and are able to tell stories,but today we shed a tear or two. We know when we look up at the sky at night or see the butterfly around us, that you are near. (Thank you for watching over us)We love you Mom and miss you dearly every single day. The kids are all doing really great and they will never forget you. Stay at Peace.
Love Forever,
Carol and Larry
July 24, 2010
Gram, Toady was sad day for all of us. We went to your resting place and as sad as it vcould be we all know that your looking down on us and keeping each and everyone of us under neath your wing...I was sad today when we visited you and I know you heard our every word... I have to say it rained today just like on your B-day Gram you never liked the rain..... I say you were sad as all of us were and it rained because you knew we all had heavy hearts... even if the flowers needed it we needed to know you were there and I say we did when i rained all day and stopped just for us to see you I miss and love you sooo much Gram :( xoxoxoxoxox
your grandaughter
Cindy
Nicole VanAuken
July 23, 2010
Gram:
Today is a very difficult and sad day for us all, for it is one year ago that you took your last breath hear on earth and began your journey in the heavens above. They always say that even though you are the one passing on it is harder for those you leave behind, boy do we all know that. Today after work, we will all be meeting at your resting place as a family and then going to dinner and celebrate you:) We all wish you were here to celebrate with us, but I know and feel in my heart you are with us, especially today.
Thinking of you always and especially today. I love you my sweet grandmother...
Nicole
July 23, 2010
Hi Mom...ususally when an anniversary comes up you say Happy Anniversary. This certainly isn't a happy one for all of us down here, but I sure hope that you are happy up there and with Grandma and Grandpa. I'm at work but I am thinking a lot about you today and looking at your picture as I write this. I sure do miss you. It is funny because Evelyn always loved butterflies and every time we would see a butterfly we would say "Hi Evelyn." Lately there have been two butterflies flying around together. So now Bob and I say "Hi Mom and Mom". I really believe that is you and Evelyn telling us you're watching over us and that you are OK. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you today and missing you so much. I love you.
Barb and Bob
July 23, 2010
Mom,
On this day of your First Anniversary there is a flood of emotions. The first being incredible sadness, knowing where we were a year ago today makes me cry.Last night was very difficult for me, being able to hold your hand and seeing how peaceful you looked this time last year. I do sometimes feel comfort knowing that you are at peace and knowing that you are the angel looking over all of us.I am able to smile at the good memories we had and sometimes I can even laugh.There have been many mile stones this past year that your presence was immensely missed but we know you are always near.I still sometimes can't believe you are no longer here, even at my age a girl always wants her mother. I know you hear me when I talk to you but it's just not the same. I see your picture every morning when I get up and that makes me smile. I can only hope that your happy and knowing that you are no longer suffering makes me feel at peace. I miss you everyday Mom and I'm sending you lots of kisses and hugs. You are always in our hearts and forever will stay.
We Love you,
Carol and Larry
July 23, 2010
Hi Gram,
Its hard to wrap my head around the fact that you've been gone from here for a year now. I couldnt sleep last night, knowing what today brings for all of us. Sometimes,I wonder if we are still all in disbelief that this is real. I wanted to say that Im sorry for not getting to see you one last time before you left us. I had plans to come see you the day you passed. I think I will always feel guilty that I wasnt able to get there sooner.I certainly hope that you know how much I love you and how special you were to me.I think of you everyday and wish we all had more time with you. I hope you are at peace Gram. Its the only thing that makes this any easier.
I love you,
Christine
July 22, 2010
Mom,
I just wanted to say if there was ever such a thing as a "Magic Genie" I know what I would wish tonight.
I love you,
Carol
July 15, 2010
Hi, Mom...I have been thinking so much about you these last couple of weeks as we approach a year without you soon. It doesn't seem possible that you have been gone that long..I guess our thoughts and memories of you do help us get through this. I sure would love to give you a hug and kiss and tell you how much I miss you, but I think you know that...about all of us. You will be in all our thoughts this next week...I hope you feel all the love coming your way. I love you and miss you, Mom.
Barbara
June 24, 2010
Hi Gram, I cant believe that 11 months has gone by already!Seems like just yesterday that I could just pick up the phone and call you just to say "hi" I know that you hear me when I talk to you, I just wish that I could hear you too. The next few days will be bitter sweet for me. My baby boy is growing up and Im sad that you arent here to see him now. He just got his drivers license the other day and will graduate from high school Saturday. I know you had a hand in that and helped him out when he needed it most.You definitly heard my prayers. Im proud of him, I know you are too. I wish that you could be with us physically Saturday when he gets that diploma. You would be so proud. I have some comfort knowing that you will be there in spirit. I love you gram! Makes me cry everytime I have to write to you here, but know that they are tears of Complete love.
Love Always - Christine
June 23, 2010
Hi Mom, I am sure what Carol said is how we all feel today. 11 months ago you passed away and it is still so hard not being able to talk with you. I miss you so much and think of you so much. I will certainly dread when we hit that one year mark next month. I hope you are at peace and are able to look down on all your family and smile, because we smile when we think of you. I love you.
Barb
June 23, 2010
Mom,
I Can't believe we are closing in on one year already. The memories are still so vivid and the sadness is sometimes overwhelming. I know you are still here in spirit, but I miss our conversations and embraces. You are heavy in my heart today. I miss you and Love you.
Carol
June 12, 2010
Happy Birthday Mom....I hope it is a happy one for you. I hope you are at peace where you are with Grandma and Grandpa. We would all prefer to still have you here with us so we can talk to you and hug you and tell you how much we love you. I miss you so much, I have the last picture we had taken together when you were here for that last Christmas. It is right on my desk at work and I get to see you with that smile every day. Just know I think of you every day and miss you so much. I hope you hear all our thoughts and know how much we miss you and love you. Kisses and hugs to you!
Barb and Bob
June 12, 2010
hi grandma Joan,
I miss you so much and i think im getting a four in math this year im decideing to go to summer school with madison and ryan this year its ryans first time but he dosent want to go but ill show him around the school and next week ill really get to do real cheering GO PLATINUM
love alwaysyour greatgrand child Paige.A.McDermott
June 12, 2010
Gram:
Happy Birthday to you! Your First Birthday in Heaven..and how ironic it is raining here. I miss you and think about you everyday, but today is especially hard for it is your Birthday. I was all set to bring you your cards and plant with the girls and go out to dinner at our favorite place..the purple pub of course, but remembered you are having a special Birthday in Heaven. Even though we are all sad we know that you are happy and at peace.
So enjoy your Day in Heaven and don't eat too much cheese!! I love you and miss you..
Nicole XXXOOOO
June 12, 2010
Mom,
We celebrate your Birthday without you being here, but when we see the butterflies, we know that you are near.
The stars shine brighter at night, we know its because of you, we feel you in our hearts in everything we do.
We wish you were here to celebrate today, on this your first Birthday since you went away.
If there was a stairway up to heaven, we would walk right up to you, giving hugs and kisses and spending the day with you.
But we celebrate your life down here, with heavy hearts and lots of tears.
Happy Birthday Mom, we love you and miss you.
Carol and Larry
XOXOXOXOXO
June 12, 2010
Happy Birthday Gram I love and miss you soo much.... I know we went to see the other day with the kids for the first time.. Paige cried so hard but you know what I think it might have helped her a lil Sydney kept asking to go to your house and Paige was getting so mad at her as many times as I said she is just a baby she doesnt understand it was not good enough we love you Gram and hope you have a wonderful Birthday with your mom and the rest of you family xoxoxo
love you
Cindy and the kids
Christine Elliott
June 12, 2010
Happy Birthday Gram! Today is the first birthday that we cant spend with you physically. I remember spending part of the day with you last year. Bitter sweet really, you were here but starting to drift away from us. All you kept telling me was that you wanted to go home, and I just didnt have the heart to tell you that you were in your new home. You are now "HOME" Gram. Much better home, than any of us could ask for im sure. I miss you terribly every day and I am sending you big hugs and kisses to celebrate your day. I love you!! Dont you ever forget it! <3 Christine
May 23, 2010
Hi Mom,
I can't believe it has been 10 mos. today. It just feels like yesterday when we would see you drive around the corner and you would come and sit with us.It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and there are so many beautiful flowers surrounding the area of your resting place, We could feel the peace.So much life continues to go on, Birthdays, Baptisms, High School graduations, Kindergarten graduations, Kids going into Kindergarten, as usual we miss you being here with us and seeing that smile or hear you say that a little kid was sticking his tongue out at you, those are the memories which make life, and I would not trade our memories for the world.
We Love you and miss you,
Carol & Larry
May 9, 2010
Happy Mothers Day Mom. I have been thinking about you all day. It's hard to believe that last year, we were all at you house to celebrate with you, and this year it just seems lonely without you. It was a cold and windy day and you have a lot of beautiful flowers to hopefully keep you a little warm. I want to say Thanks mom, for everything you did when you were here and all the guidence you continue to show us. Because of you I cherish my family and am thankful that they have also become great Moms. My heart is real heavy today, but looking at your picture always brings a smile (and tears)to me. I can hold onto the memories and cherish them. I miss you very much and Love you. Say Hi to Grandma and wish her a Happy Mothers day too. Always in my heart,
Carol.
May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day Gram! Today I took Taylor and we Went and visited Mimi Rogers and you and Barb and Olives Resting Place. How sad that even though today is one of the happiest days of my life, I have a very heavy heart and tears. For I miss each and every one of you.
Taylor placed a fake pink rose on your resting place and said a beautiful prayer for you out loud. I am the luckiest woman in the world to have such two beautiful thoughtful girls. I am also lucky to have all the memories of you to share with Taylor and Rylee. I hope you saw and heard us today and everyday that we miss and think of you. Please watch over Mom and Aunt Carol and everyone as today is a very difficult day for it is the first Mothers Day without you!
With Love and Tears....
Nicole XXXXOOO
May 9, 2010
Gram, Today is mothers day and I just wanted to say Happy Mothers Day!!I hope you are enjoying your first mothers day back with your mom! I know this is going to be a tuff day for my mom to not have you here to give you a hug and kiss.... We all miss you so much I will stop by and see you today even though its freezing out it feels like a winter day out there....I miss you gram and love soo much and without you none of us would be here and I thank you for showing me all the ways in life and to proper and sit up straight stop slouching haha... The kids are getting so bigg Paige broke her foot in cheerleading :( but is recovering quickly Madison is doing great in school Ryan starts in Sept and he says he doesnt want to go he wants Madison to teach him everything! Sydney is Sydney she is sick today running a fever and nothing nice I hate when the kids are sick... Well I just wanted to write you a note and tell you that I am always thinking of you and I just hope some day it will get easier love you gram I miss you sooooooo much xoxoxoxoxoxo"If roses
grow in heaven, please pick a bunch for me, place them in my Gram's
arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love and miss her,
and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her check and hold her
for a while, because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday, but
there's an ache ...within my heart that never goes away. HAPPY MOTHERS
DAY Gram. I love and miss you so much!
May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I am supposed to be calling you today to tell you that, but this is the only way I can tell you this. Hopefully, when I am thinking of you, you know. I hope you can hear my thoughts and know how much I miss you and love you. You were the best Mom...I wouldn't have wanted anyone different. Sure there were tough times, but we all knew how much you loved us and how much you scrificed for us. Don't ever think anything different. I'll be thinking of you all day. I hope you're with Grandma today. All my love, Barb
christine elliott
May 9, 2010
Happy Mothers Day Gram! This year you are able to spend this day with your mom again, something you havent been able to do in a long time. I hope that you are making up for lost time. We all miss you terribly. Im sure your children are missing you just a little more today. I love you - Christine
May 5, 2010
Hi Mom,
I was thinking about you all day today, it was a year ago today you had your surgery, the beginning of the end for us, but a whole new beginning for you. Mothers Day is Sunday and I'm very sad that your not here in person to give me a hug.I know you are at peace, but it sucks for us that are left behind, We may have all of our memories, but it's just not the same. I just wanted to say Hi and tell you that I miss you, I'm sending you kisses and hugs I hope you got them.
I love you,
Carol
April 23, 2010
I can't believe it has been 9 months without you Mom. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and other times it seems like an eternity. There has been so much going on in my life latetly that I am really missing talking to you. You always seemed to perk me up when I needed it. Bob has his 3 month test next week, so please get some extra prayers going. Bobby and Chrissy have finally set a wedding date and it won't be the same without you there. Everyone else is doing good, the kids are so adorable and sometimes I think I can't stand not being around them. Not sure when I'll be going up again, but I miss everyone, but most especially, I miss you the most. All my love.
Barb and Bob
April 23, 2010
Hi Mom, It's the 23rd again and we have been thinking about you all day. It's a beautiful day and all the trees are starting to bud. We can feel the peace when we come to see you,and that puts a smile on our face. Thank you for watching over us. We love you and miss you.
Carol and Larry
April 23, 2010
Hi Gram, Another month without you. Seems like just yesterday that you were here with us. I think Spring is finally here and you will be able to see all the flowers coming up around you and the warm sun rising and setting. Must be a beautiful sight to see every day. Im sure you are at peace up there and we are at peace here even if its just because we know you are looking over us.
I love and miss you very much and think of you every day!
XOXO - Christine
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