OUR SPECIAL DAY 31

The tree's in the corner, and the fire's burning bright.
Each ornament has been hung with care.
Precious memories we shared.
It won't feel like Christmas without you.

Shadows are dancing in the pale candlelight.
Life should be a rainbow, but it's not.
There are no presents to wrap cause you're not here.
It just won't feel like Christmas without you.

I stare into the flames; all I see is your face.
All this joy and happiness seems so out of place.
It's just a day I must get through.
It just won't be Christmas without you.

written with Love by Mm2j4vr
We love and miss you so very much, Bear.
Love Mom and Dad

Awe, my precious son.
What a special day it was, we waited so long for your arrival,
Seven years, it seemed like it would never happen.
But the day finally arrived and brought with it a blizzard
and more fears that you would not arrive or I would lose you
in the blizzard, before I ever got to hold you (that was your Mom
I could always find something to worry about, but soon enough
there you were bundled up in blue, the sweetest little boy I had ever
seen with the deepest blue eyes that sparkled like sapphires in the sunlight.
So many precious memories fill our hearts. They give us strength to carry on.
Just the other I turned on the Radio and had to smile as I remembered your tiny
voice calling out turn the didibo on, mommy. You loved having the radio on.
It was always something I did first thing in the morning: turn the radio on
So it was just second nature to you. we always had 61 country on
before you could talk, you would let me know if I turned the channel...
You would cry till I turned it back. LOL
You loved to sing silly songs when you were about 2 or 3. You kept me entertained.
with "carrot stew" Or "on the road again driving in my van"...LOL
Oh, and "Elbira, my heart on fire for elbira," and you would make your voice deep
and sing Oom papa mow mow; you would make laugh so hard...
Oh, but the time we went on a trip to Grandpa's and for at least 200 miles
entertained us with your rendition of the Lizzard and the Frog.
I finally asked, "Do you know any other songs, sweetie?
Sure I do, Mommy and you gave your rendition of the Frog
and the lizard for the next 200 miles Before you finally fell asleep.
Awe, such cherished memories. I would give anything in this world if I could
hear you sing "Elbira" or Lizzard and Frog or even one of your Nirvana songs
If I could hear your voice one more time or see your beautiful deep blue eyes
If I could tell you how much I love you and how very proud I am of you
How very proud I am to be your Mom.

Memory Candles

As we light these four candles in honor of you,
We light one for our GRIEF,
The pain of losing you is intense.
It reminds us of the depth of our love for you.
This candle represents our COURAGE
Courage to confront our sorrow.
to comfort each other, to change our lives.
This light is in your MEMORY
Memories of the times we laughed, the times we cried,
the times we were angry with each other,
the silly things you did, the caring and joy you gave us.
This one is for our LOVE.
This light is for the light of LOVE.
As we enter this holiday season,
day by day we cherish the special place in our hearts
that will always be reserved for you.
We thank you for the gift your living brought to us.
We love you forever plus one day.

Merry Christmas From Heaven
Author: John Wm. Mooney, Jr.

I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love on cold wintry nights

I still share your hopes
and all of your cares
I'll even remind you
to please say your prayers

I just want to tell you
you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
above all the crowd

Keep trying each moment
to stay in His grace
I came here before you
to help set your place

you don't have to be
perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip
If you continue the climb

To my family and friends
please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
In a new special way

I love you all dearly
now don't shed a tear
Cause I'm spending my
Christmas with Jesus this year.

Thank you so much Susie

Please visit Susie's son Jason

Thank you so much Adak

Thank you so much Ann Jason's Mom

Thank you so much Lori Steven's Mom

Thank you so much Lori Steven's Mom

Thank you so much Lori Steven's Mom

Thank you so much Saralyn Robbie's Mom

Thank you so much Karen Geoff's Mom

Thank you so much Ann Jason's Mom

Thank you so much Corey & Michelle's Mom

Thank you so much Shirley Laurie's Mom

Thank you so much Sue Ann Lee's Mom

Thank you so much Christine Deborah's Mom

Thank you so much Saralyn Robbie's Mom

Thank you so much Michael'sMom

Thank you so much Tina's Mom

My dear friend,
I gently wrap warm thoughts of you
in my little Christmas prayers
For our precious angels in Heaven
to smile on you and to watch over you
and the love of Jesus to fill your heart.
Merry Christmas my dear friend!
I love you,
written by Linda Rice

Please take a moment and light a candle for Joshua