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Old 12-05-2007, 03:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Josie ...

Thinking of you today on the first anniversary of your loss ... may the memories of your son warm your heart and the love and prayers that surround you lift you up.

love & prayers ~

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~ In Memory of You ~

I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.
I read an old card
sent many years ago
during a time of turmoil and confusion.
The soothing words written then
still caress my spirit
and bring me peace.

I remember who you used to be
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?

Perhaps you are the morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colors
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of afternoon mist
delicately reaching over the mountains
or the final few rays of the setting sun
lighting up the skies
edging the clouds with a magical glow.

I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
In whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.

Your spirit has become for me
a guardian angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.

I remember you.
You are with me
and I am not afraid.

~ Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS ~


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Old 12-05-2007, 04:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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(((Josie)))

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May his memories warm your heart.

Shalom!
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Old 12-05-2007, 04:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
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My prayers are with you and your family Josie.
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Old 12-05-2007, 06:47 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers, Josie. I hope the memories of your son bring you comfort today and each day.

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Old 12-05-2007, 07:42 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I love you Josie!!!



God bless the grieving mother...
In January as the snow flakes fall...
And as a new year dawns...
For her memories will comfort her...
Through winter, spring, summer, and fall.

God bless the grieving mother...
In February during the month of love...
She sends her hugs..on the wings of a dove...
And her kisses are blown to the moon above.

God bless the grieving mother...
In March and on St Patricks Day...
A beautiful rainbow...a symbol of hope...
Which colors her world..in a magical way.

God bless the grieving mother...
On Easter In April as she stops to pray...
Thanking God for the gift of everlasting life...
Knowing she will be reunited someday.

God bless the grieving mother...
On Mothers Day and thru the month of May...
Whose memories are like threads of gold...
For they will never tarnish....or go away.

God bless the Grieving mother...
In June as her tears fall like the rain...
Please comfort her...and give her strength
and peaceful days to help ease the pain.

God bless the grieving mother...
In July as the fireworks light up the sky afar...
Just like her memories light up her heart...
And she wishes upon an evening star.

God bless the grieving mother...
In August...as the sun shines through...
Who's life moves on...thru ups and downs..
Whose heart is so tender and true.

God bless the grieving mother...
In September as the leaves turn and fall...
Her childs life forever etched in her heart..
Her childs name entered on the memorial wall.

God bless the grieving mother...
In October...with the harvest colors all around....
Please guide her on her journey of grief...
and keep her safe and sound.

God bless the grieving mother...
In November...a time to give thanks and pray...
Who is so thankful for each precious memory..
But wishes with all her heart...just for one more day

God bless the grieving mother...
In December as Christmas nears...
Please bless her with the gift of peace...
And many great friends to help dry her tears.

God bless the grieving mother...
Each day throughout the year...
As seasons come and go...
And time unfolds...
Day by day...
Month by month...
Year by year...
and especially today

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Old 12-05-2007, 09:20 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 12-05-2007, 09:21 PM   #7 (permalink)
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Josie.

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Old 12-05-2007, 10:54 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Thank you for remembering me and my son. I love you all.

My nieces, sister, granddaughter and I went out to the gravesite
today with a X-mas tree, decorations and candles. Aaron's GF
pulled up at the same time (unexpected) and we hugged and cried.
She brought the sweetest little tree that lit up. We decorated my son's
grave, lit all the candles, and reminisced about the good times. Then
my sister said a beautiful prayer.
Everyone went home but his Gf and I stayed late into the evening
talking and watching the candles flicker and glow. It was windy but
the candles did not blow out. I felt he was there. It was really really beautiful. He was so loved.


Memories remain within my heart and mind
Of times so long ago
Of things left behind
Of people I have loved
And lost along the way
The spirit still lives on
The love is here to stay
It only takes a moment
To restore what used to be
Like Footprints in the sand
They've left their mark on me
Memories remain
Forever they will be
Ingrained upon my heart
Where love resides in me.
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Old 12-06-2007, 12:22 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I'm so glad that went well today Josie.

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Old 12-06-2007, 03:51 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I felt he was there. It was really really beautiful. He was so loved.
Love never dies, Josie, it remains in our hearts forever.

I'm glad it went well, it sounds like a very nice vigil.

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Old 12-06-2007, 06:29 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Sounds really nice (((josie))) and I love the verse.

I'm so glad you were blessed with feeling Aaron's presence and were able to share this time with others who love and miss him.

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Old 12-06-2007, 08:47 AM   #12 (permalink)
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You are in my heart and thoughts Josie.
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Old 12-06-2007, 12:01 PM   #13 (permalink)
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{{{{Josie}}}}

Hugs and prayers for you and your family... always
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