Troy Anthony Mitchell

"I'll lend you, for a little while,
a child of mine,"He said
"For you to love while he lives
and mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven
years, or twenty-two or three, but will you
till I call him back,
take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and shall his stay be brief,
you'll have his lovely memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
as all from earth return
but there are lessons taught down there
that I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over
in my search for teachers true,
and from the throngs that crown life's lanes,
I have selected YOU.
Now will you give him all your love
-not think the labor vain
nor hate me when I come to call
to take him back again."
I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joys thy child will bring
The risk of grief we'll run.
We will shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may---
And for the happiness we've known
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand."
Written By: Edgar A. Guest
(from "All In a Lifetime"--Copyright, 1938)

Big hugs Edwina and lots of love.

Listen....

And you will hear the

Whipers of your Angel

Words of Comfort and Love

God Bless

from

Vanessa Family

~June 14th 2009~  

Happy 50th Birthday Dad!

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Troy was so looking forward to his Dad's 50th birthday.

9 months before he recived his angel wings, Troy had purchased a special gift

for his Dad and asked me to put it away for safe keeping. Next Sunday I

will honor Troy's wishes and in his memory present the gift to his Dad.

.

Oh how I Wish Troy was here to do it himself in person. I know he will

be watching over his Dad so proudly showering him with his sweet

angel kisses and warm heavenly hugs.

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Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in

Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through

and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy!

~Hugs & Kisses~

Dear Edwina,

Thank you for lighting a candle for my angel Aaron.  I do hope he and Troy are friends, they both loved GREEN.  I do know how you long to hold Troy again I too want to hold my angel Aaron and WE WILL. God be with you and yours.

Sincerely,

Glenna

Angel Aaron David's Mom

God Bless You

I seek in prayerful words, dear friend,
My heart's true wish to send you,
That you may know, that far or near,
My loving thoughts attend you.

I cannot find a truer word,
Nor better to address you;
Nor song, nor poem have I heard,
Is sweeter than God bless you!

God bless you! So I've wished you all
Of brightness life possesses;
For can there any joy at all
Be yours unless God blesses?

God bless you! So I breathe a charm
Lest grief's dark night oppress you,
For how can sorrow bring you harm
If 'tis God's way to bless you?

And so, "through all thy days
May shadows touch thee never - "
But this alone - God bless thee -
Then art thou safe forever.

~BLESSINGS~

"BLESSINGS CAN BE A LOVING SMILE,

The warm Rays you feel everyday are not just sunshine...

But, the touch of the Angels who want to let you know,

they are watching over you!

~Hugs~ & ~God Bless~

DEAREST EDWINA

I WANTED TO SAY I WILL BE KEEPING YOU IN MY PRAYERS & THOUGHTS AS YOU LEAD UP TO THIS

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY FOR TROYS DAD..I KNOW WHERE YOUR HEART & THOUGHTS WILL BE ..I PRAY YOU STRENGTH & COMFORT FROM HEAVEN ABOVE...YOU HAVE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ..GOD BLESS YOU DEAR FRIEND ......GRANNY JAN

I WAS READING TROY'S LIFE STORY AND WAS SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT HE HAD SCHEUERMANN'S DISEASE. MY SON JOSHUA ALSO HAD THIS PAINFUL DISEASE.  I HAD NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE AND HAVE NOT HEARD OF IT SINCE UNTIL NOW. I'M SO SORRY FOR THE SUDDEN LOSS OF TROY. WHAT A HANDSOME YOUNG MAN YOU HAVE. BEAUTIFUL EYES AND SMILE.  I KNOW THAT JOSHUA HAD SUFFERED TERRIBLY WITH HIS BACK AND I ALSO HAD TO SEEK SEVERAL SPECIALISTS BEFORE HE WAS DIAGNOSED.  THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE LIFE OF YOUR SON. WHAT A WONDERFUL, LOVING MAN HE WAS.  GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

WITH LOVE AND RESPECT, MICHELLE

Listen closely to the winds

and hear the gentle whisper

of an angel's wings in flight.

Look far into the sky

and see the shimmering

stardust left behind.

Close your eyes &

clear your thoughts &

feel the love of your

very own very real

~Guardian Angel~

HuGs & kIsSeS

You will never be forgotten in my heart Troy. Always sending love to you and your Mum!

There's a place
I've never seen
beyond this world we know,
A place I've only heard of
but someday hope to go -
It's not on any map,
there are no roads
to take me there,
But it's a place of perfect peace
where hearts are free from care.
And though I understand
some may be saddened
when I leave,
One day, we all will meet again -
that's what I believe

When it's time to travel there,
I think I'll wear a smile,
I'll say good-bye to those I love,
but only for a while,
Knowing there are others
who have traveled there alone,
Who cannot wait to greet me
and to whisper "welcome home."

Thinking of you today Edwina, and wanting to take time to thank you...