Hope is a higher heart frequency, and as you begin to
re-connect with your heart, hope is waiting to show you
new possibilities and arrest the downward spiral of
grief and loneliness. Listening to the still small
voice in your heart will make hope into a reality.
-- Sara Paddison

YOU CAN'T LIGHT A CANDLE TO SHOW OTHERS THE WAY, WITHOUT FEELING THE WARMTH OF THAT BRIGHT, LITTLE RAY.

Thinking of you and your precious Troy on this New Year's day knowing how hard it is for me to face another year without my daughter and wondering if it is the same for you. I am so very sorry for your loss and my wish for you in the new year is to find peace and joy. 

New Years Prayer

Thank you Lord for giving me
The brand new year ahead
Help me live the way I should
As each new day I tread.

Give me gentle wisdom
That I might help a friend
Give me strength and courage
So a shoulder I might lend.

The year ahead is empty
Help me fill it with good things
Each new day filled with joy
And the happiness it brings.

Please give the leaders of our world
A courage born of peace
That they might lead us gently
And all the fighting cease.

Please give to all upon this earth
A heart that's filled with love
A gentle happy way to live
With Your blessings from above.

~ Charlotte Anselmo ~

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at room at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before - only better, infinitely happier and forever - We will all be one together with Christ

A Child Loaned
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine." He said.
"For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven year
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 should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want the child to learn.
I've looked this wide world over
In my search for teacher's true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you;
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take him back again?

I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, They will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
For the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll 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 planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand."
Anonymous

      you will never know what you have meant to me, as a mother who shares my grief, you have kept me going when i wanted to land down and die. and even tho we have never met I love and apreicate you more than you will ever know thank you so much, for helping me keep my sons memory alive because as you can see on the web site i have little support except for you mothers and grandmothers on here. God Bless You all. 

SENDING YOU PRECIOUS TROY AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES WISHES FOR PEACE,AND COMFORT IN THE COMING OF THE NEW YEAR. LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU ALL.

"It's the end of another year and so many thoughts go
swirling through our minds.  For many, it has been a
difficult year - job loss, loss of friends, loss of a home,
loss of health, and possibly one of the most lasting
losses of all - the loss of a child.  For some there will
be no celebration at the end of the year - only a lot
of tears for those dreams that were stolen away so
unexpectedly.
How does a person move on?  How can a person move
into the New Year with joy when so much sorrow
surrounds the heart?  It's not easy, but it helps to
remind yourself often that you are never, ever alone in
your pain.  There are times when we feel alone, but the
truth is that we are surrounded by hope and it is there
for us whenever we call out for help.
Look at nature in any season and be reminded of the
One who is in charge.   Look at the majesty of the
starry sky at night and know that you are counted among
the stars.  Listen to the sounds of the wind rustling through
the trees and hear the whisper of God letting you know He
is by your side.  Look for the rainbow painting the sky
and be assured that you have not been forgotten.  Remind
yourself often that hope is stronger than your pain! "-C. Hinton

"For every tear you cry, there is a seed of hope being watered."

--Clara Hinton

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me."  --Psalm 61:a 

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Clara Hinton

On New Year's Day
and the whole year through,
I hope the kindness
you've given to others
returns many times to you.
May hope, love, and warmth
be in your heart's possessing,
and may the New Year
bring you and yours
many blessings.

Sweet Troy,

You and your sweet mum will be in my heart tonight as I welcome the New Year. Come visit her and give her some of your sweet love so she could welcome the New year with a big smile.

The last pic didn't show, so I hope this one does :) This is your special balloon that i released just for you, hope you had fun catching it! Love to you always angel!

I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSE OF YOUR SON TROY, I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO LOSE A CHILD. MY HEART GOES OUT TO U AND YOUR FAMILY. TROY IS NOW GARDING THE GATES OF HEAVEN WITH MY JOSEPH. STAY STRONG BELIEVE ME I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS . TROY IS A HANDSOME ANGEL NOW.

Merry Christmas Troy!! I hope you had fun catching this balloon yesterday that I released just for you! Love to you always Troy

Edwina & Family

I know exactly what you are going through all the pain & suffering, I too feel numb. Everyone means well but will never know the pain & suffering we go through unless it happens to them, & sometimes tdifferent circumstances make it even harder. Like my Sandi had many years to live, she was a healthy 38 year old & had a long life ahead of her. I knew she was hurting & tried to help her but never expected this.

Our children are safe with God & at peace with what ever troubled them, we are left here to suffer but maybe someday god will help us understand why they are gone. I have heard the Best go First!!

My prayers are with you today, tonight & always. It is Christmas Eve overhere, I know you are hurting as I am. You take care & keep in touch with me, it hepls me alot talking to you.

Love Always, Georgia~ What beautiful music for ~Troy~

Dearest Edwina ... I want to say 1st what it means to have found so many ladies on here that are willing to share of there heart for the sake of others , when there own hearts are breaking ..  I know what you must be feeling this being the 1st of many holidays without your beloved son..I guess i can't say they ever get easier or less painfull as they aren't for me over my grandson buddy .I feel lost without him as i know you do over Troy....but i wanted to say how much i care & pray that the lord will bring you comfort at this time & give you peace in knowing we will all be together again never to be torn apart by death ..I'ts easy for us to feel like things will never be better.. but i do know we have a promise & i stand on that & pray you do too...you are in my thought's & prayers ..God Bless & Merry christmas to all of you & to Our Heavenly Angels Troy & Austin....>j<...>j<

Dear Edwina,

I find this so hard to write to you because both our hearts are breaking and some of the piece can never be put back in place but no that i am truly thinking of you and your family now and holding on for dear life. The pain is so aweful that there are no words to describe it...I hope and pray that we can find a way to understand and feel like a smile is really a smile again but right now the tears seem to just keep flowing.  I am hoping that paradise over that rainbow is as beautiful as we believe and that when the time comes for us to join our babies we will find that inner peace we once new.  I am sending you hugs and love and wishing you and your family a very gentle Christmas filled with beautiful memories of troy.  Love Cindi

Troy, hope you have a Merry Christmas and hope all our angels are celebrating Jesus' birthday together!  Send your family a gift of hugs and kisses and some special angels this holiday.  Love, Shelli, Mom to Angel Chance.  Send Chance my love!

Twas not long before Christmas
and I dreaded the days,
That I knew I was facing – 
the holiday craze.
The stores were all filled 
with holiday lights,
In hopes of drawing customers
by day and by night.
As others were making their holiday plans,
My heart was breaking - I couldn’t understand.
I had lost my dear child a few years before,
And I knew what my holiday had in store.
When out of nowhere, there arose such a sound,
I sprang to my feet and was looking around,
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
The sight that I saw took my breath away,
And my tears turned to smiles in the light of the day.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a cluster of butterflies fluttering near.
With beauty and grace they performed a dance,
I knew in a moment this wasn’t by chance.
The hope that they gave me was a sign from above,
That my child was still near me and that I was loved.
The message they brought was my holiday gift,
And I cried when I saw them in spite of myself.
As I knelt closer to get a better view,
One allowed me to pet it - as if it knew -
That I needed the touch of its fragile wings,
To help me get through the holiday scene.
In the days that followed I carried the thought,
Of the message the butterflies left in my heart -
That no matter what happens or what days lie ahead,
Our children are with us - they’re not really dead.
Yes, the message of the butterflies still rings in my ears,
A message of hope - a message so dear.
And I imagined they sang as they flew out of sight,
“To all bereaved parents - We love you tonight!”

By Faye McCord

At Christmas let us remember and honour those who are no longer with us and cherish those who are.

Edwina...

Let me start by conveying my condolences on the passing of your son.  What a beautiful site you have created for your Troy.  The time you spent to wish my father a Happy Birthday means so much to us.  I pray God gives you the strength to endure all he has planned for you till your with your sweet Angel again.  One day when WE ARE ALL together, I shall seek you out and give you a great big hug.  Till then... stay safe and God Bless

Thinking of you and your sweet Mum and sending you both lots of Christmas Blessings this year and always.  You are loved and missed by us all and will never be forgotten in our hearts.  Give your Mum and family a BIG angel hug for me on Christmas Day.

Sending you love always

Kalynne's Mommy

(Deserii)

<3

                                                   Thinking of you at Christmas

Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas with Troy near in everything you do. I love the pictures of our angels and thank you for including my daughter Lauren. Sending lots of love and hugs to you Edwina and to your family. Bless you all during this holiday season and always.

Merry Christmas Troy

&

Happy New Years

from our family to yours

THE FAMILY OF DAVID GIRAUD~

GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU~♥~

Hello Sweet Angel, Just stopping by to wish you a very happy day in heaven

Edwina, thank you so much for your perfect choice of graphic as a Tribute for Jeremy's Birthday.

I am so grateful to you for the Candles and Tributes as they bring joy to my broken and bleeding heart.

Thank you for all that you are and all that you do.

Bless you...

Dearest Edwina,

You are a beautiful person with a beautiful heart. May you have a blessed day. You are in my heart. ♥