This page is dedicated to
Troy's precious family in Heaven.
Family meant the world to Troy!
Those who share laughter, joy and sorrow,
Those who share memories, hopes and tomorrows,
Not bound just by ties at birth,
But by our journeys on this earth.
Troy's Beautiful Nan
Heather Mitchell
July 6th, 1933 - July 23rd, 2007
Aged 74 years
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
-Author Unknown
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do.
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realize, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne.
He said "This is eternity, and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true,
though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free,
so won't you take my hand and share your life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
Troy's precious Grandpa
Frank Charles Mitchell
November 19, 1931 ~ January 26, 2019
Aged 87 years
As long as we have memories
As long as we can dream,
As long as we can think
As long as we have memory....
We will love you.
As long as we have eyes to see.
And ears to hear
And lips to speak....
We will love you.
As long as we have a heart to feel,
A soul stirring within us
And imagination to hold you....
We will love you.
As long as there is time,
As long as there is love
And as long as we have breath to speak your name....
We will love you.
Troy's Amazing Pa
Donald Albert Grant
May 3rd, 1937 ~ September 19th, 2016
Aged 79 years
Memories
I feel a warmth around me
like your presence is so near,
And I close my eyes to visualize
your face when you were here,
I endure the times we spent together
and they are locked inside my heart,
For as long as I have these memories
we will never be apart,
Even though we cannot speak anymore
my voice is always there,
Because every night before I sleep
I have you in my prayer.
http://donald-grant.last-memories.com/
Troy's Uncle
Brian Francis Mitchell
February 6th, 1953 - May 12th, 2005
Aged 52 years
Brian's Journeys Just Begun
Don't think of him as gone away,
His Journeys just begun.
Life holds so many facets,
This earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting,
From the sorrows and the tears.
In a place of warmth and comfort,
Where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing,
That we could know today,
How nothing but our sadness,
Can really pass away.
And think of him as living in.
The hearts of those he touched.
For nothing loved is ever lost,
And he was loved so much.
Author ~ Ellen Breneventroys
Troy's Uncle (In-law)
Kenneth Raymond Bath
January 10th, 1949 - March 17th, 2009
Aged 60 years
.
The 'Twenty-Third' Bush Ballard
(Psalm 23)
.
God is the Station Owner and I am just one of his sheep.
He Musters me down to the lucerne flats
and feeds me there all week..
.
When I'm feeling poorly and sometimes less than my peak,
He leads me to the restfuness of a coolabah-shaded creek.
.
He teaches me not to break away, not to be a loner;
He teaches me to stick with the mob
and acknowledge him as my Owner.
.
Even when the droughts are bad and I cross the Desert of Death
God is close beside me, So close I can feel his breath.
.
God is the one who guarantees provision for my protection.
Although there are dingos in the hills and the paddocks are full of
snakes, God serves up a barbecue of beautiful T-bone steaks!
His patience and compassion and forgiveness fail me never;
And I'II live with him in the Homestead beyond the end of forever.
.
Troy's little cousin.
Shaun Lee Lacey
March 17th, 1983 - June 12th, 1983
Aged 3 months
A Special Angel
- Author Unknown
There's a special angel in heaven, That is a part of me.
It is not where I wanted him, But where god wanted him to be.
He was here just a moment, Like a night time shooting star.
And though he is in heaven, He isn't very far.
He touched the heart of many, Like only an angel can do.
I would've held him more often, If the end I only knew.
So I send this special message, To the heaven's up above.
Please take care of my angel, And send him all my love.
- Mummy loves you Shaun.
http://shaun-lacey.last-memories.com
Troy's cousin.
Jeremy Darryl Harvey
June 17th, 1982 - July 21st, 2010
Aged 28 years
.
One at Rest
.
Think of me as one at rest for me you should no weep
I have no pain no troubled thoughts for I am just asleep
The living thinking me that way, is now forever still
And life goes on without me as time forever will
Dwell not long upon it friend for none of us can stay
Those of you who liked me I sincerely thank you all
And those of you who loved me I thank you most of all
The answer to lifes riddle in life I never knew
I go with hope that now I will and even so will you
Oh foolish, foolish me hat was, I who was so small
To have wondered even worried at the mystery of it all
And in my fleeting lifespan as time went rushing by
I found some time to hesitate, to laugh. to love, to cry
Matters it now if time began, if time will ever cease
I was here, I used it all and now I am at peace
-Author unknown
.
Troy's Uncle (In-law)
Christopher John Patterson
May 12th, 1965 - December 19th, 1996
Aged 31 years
I still feel your love
-Author unknown
I know you're gone from this earth, You left me way to soon.
But I feel your love every time, I gaze up at the moon.
Sometimes I think I hear, a whisper in the wind.
It sounds as if you've called my name, As your love to me you send.
Sometimes I do a silly thing, and your laughter fills my ears.
I know you're right here with me, But I can't see you through my tears.
I felt your hand upon my shoulder, and I quickly turned to see,
visible.....You where not,
But I know you're here with me.
In the night you sometimes come, to visit me in my dreams.
My hands go out to touch you, But your just out of reach it seems.
For just a flash you appear, standing next to me.
Is it just my imagination, or is it really you I see.
Even though you've gone from me, And you watch me from above.
I long for you everyday......And still feel your love.
-Loving father to Tegan.
Troy's Uncle (In-law)
Justin Dean Kiel
27/08/1973 - 21/10/2017
Aged 44 years
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those thattrespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and
ever. Amen.
Troy's Aunty
Carol Anne Bath
23/10/1955 - 09/07/2020
Aged 65
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do.
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realize, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne.
He said "This is eternity, and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true,
though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free,
so won't you take my hand and share your life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do.
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realize, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne.
He said "This is eternity, and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true,
though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free,
so won't you take my hand and share your life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do.
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realize, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne.
He said "This is eternity, and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true,
though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free,
so won't you take my hand and share your life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
(Written by: Erica Shea Liupaeter)
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky
but rather openings in Heaven
where our loved ones shine through
to let us know they are happy