After seeing the Angel gathering pictures that Judy sent, I regretted not being able to attend more than ever. I will attend next year, that is a promise, lol. Marlene, when ones picture is taken, it is natural for the smile to be there, but the true windows to the soul are through the eyes. Even through the beautiful smiles on you and the others were there, the eyes told of the pain, sorrow and suffering that we all are going through, and speaking for myself the pain is never ending. How do you move on when you've left such a big part of yourself behind. I cant, and I wont. Nick and Angie were so special to me, my two youngest, and I strongly believe that you and many others share this with me. I wish we could have "met" under different circumstances, but just having you as a friend is worth more than anything I can think of. I will always hold you, Eric and family in my heart forever. Thank you so much.
Thinking back twenty years ago when I delivered you on September 12th 1985 at 5:40 pm A beautiful healthy son was born onto me. I got to hold you n look into your precious eyes. Counting 10 fingers 10 toes a healthy young son.. Oh how blessed I was and so proud. We named you Eric Richard Bohn such a strong powerful name. As a baby you were so good slept through nite as long as you had your blanky n thumb. A beautiful baby with a smile so adorable n soft creamy color cheeks. I loved you so tenderly n rocked you to sleep so softly eachnite. Being a Mother is the greatest gift the Lord could have blessed me with. I was crazy in love with you n your brother still am. You n Ryan were my world my purpose reason for living. I prayed each nite that you n Ryan would be safe from harms way even gave you each a guradian angel to watch over n guide you staying close by your side. Praying I asked the Lord please dont take my children before me.. My prayers went unanswered. I tried to raise you n Ryan to be honest, truthful n kind to others. Believe in the Lord God n pray for his guidence.
Today I awake with a saddened heart like many days. I cannot believe you are in Heaven not here with me. My heart is broken never to mend a piece of me gone forever on that horrible day in October. How does life take from good people. Since your tragic accident I have seen n learned of more heartaches n lost of loving children then I could ever have imagined. Knowing you have sent these Mothers n Fathers to me to walk this journey so I am not alone. Thank you sweet Eric I feel u near my side I see you in the beautiful sunsets, the blue skies n white puffy coulds I feel you when the wind blows a breeze softly against my cheek. When my tears fall from my face n I say Mommy cannot go on I feel you pick me up n whisper Ryan n other loved ones need you here to carry on. Eric you are my strength blessing me with bravery n courage. Thank you sweetheart I love you so tenderly.
Happy 20th Birthday My Loving son Eric know how speical you are to me. Mom will see you when the angels come n bring me home. All my Love forever Mom Close
love/ Veronica Angel Mom To Zachary Vanwinkle Read >>
love/ Veronica Angel Mom To Zachary Vanwinkle
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I do wish I could attend the gathering to meet so many angel Moms & Dads, but especially to meet you. My x- brother-in-law in Indianapolis is slipping away rapidly from cancer. Even though he's my x-brother-in-law, we are like best friends and brothers, and I would hate to be away if he should pass. He was at my side when Angie & Nick passed away. When the idea of the gathering first appeared, I was anxious to attend, to thank in person, as many of the angel parents as possible. I had to put it on the back burner when Gregs cancer was found. The doctors stopped Chemo because the cancer was too far advanced(over 85% of internal organs infected). I did so want to meet you, give you a big hug, share our grief and shed many tears together. Maybe next year if this is to become an annual event, we can accomplish this.
THANK YOU SO MUCH / LuAnn^j^mom Of Bob Demartino Read >>
THANK YOU SO MUCH / LuAnn^j^mom Of Bob Demartino Dear Marlene: Thank you so much for your beautiful letter,I know the pain you are in,our hearts are brolken and will remain that way until we see our child again. Bob was killed in a motorcycle accident on 12/29/05,he had driven down here with his three girls to surprise us the day after Christmas. He wanted to take his sisters bike for a ride,he was making a turn and llost control. According to the police he was only going about 12-15 miles a hour when the tire hit the curb it threw him off and his head hit a tree. Marlene I will take your hand and be tlhere for you, you can e-mail be anytime.You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, My e=mail is rdemart@earthlink .net.
It seems I can never thank you enough for all the kind words you write for Nick and Angie. I know you write these words with love and tenderness from your heart. I have no desire to "move on", as a lot of people have suggested. I will mourn my two darling kids till my dying day, but I am so happy to have found such a wonderful friend in you, one who can relate with me, I just wish it werent' under these circumstances. Always know that you are thought of with love and great affection from me.
Hi Marlene, I know its coming time for Eric's birthday again. Just want you to know I'm thinking of you.I haven't been on any of the sites for awhile. It's just been a "numb" time for me..get up, go to work, go home, go to bed. I feel like I don't have any feelings. I know it's time to "face up" but I just don't feel like I can do it. Then I think "what's the hurry"? I've got my whole life to deal with this. I guess a few more days of "numbness" is a blessing.There will be plenty of time for hurt. You guys have fun in Virginia!! I would love to meet you all in person. Especially you, my birthday buddy. But I think maybe next year. My hubby's mom is having hernia surgery this Wed. and I need to be here to help her.But I'll be thinking of you, and I'll expect lotsa pictures.Please give Selma, Judie, Nancy, Diane and all the others a BIG hug from me.I look through these sites, and I'm astounded how many young people have died. How many broken hearts we carry around! If it wasn't for love, we'd all just wilt from the pain. So, thank you for being here for me, keeping me going even on days I don't think I can. THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!
Hi Marlene, I know its coming time for Eric's birthday again. Just want you to know I'm thinking of you.I haven't been on any of the sites for awhile. It's just been a "numb" time for me..get up, go to work, go home, go to bed. I feel like I don't have any feelings. I know it's time to "face up" but I just don't feel like I can do it. Then I think "what's the hurry"? I've got my whole life to deal with this. I guess a few more days of "numbness" is a blessing.There will be plenty of time for hurt. You guys have fun in Virginia!! I would love to meet you all in person. Especially you, my birthday buddy. But I think maybe next year. My hubby's mom is having hernia surgery this Wed. and I need to be here to help her.But I'll be thinking of you, and I'll expect lotsa pictures.Please give Selma, Judie, Nancy, Diane and all the others a BIG hug from me.I look through these sites, and I'm astounded how many young people have died. How many broken hearts we carry around! If it wasn't for love, we'd all just wilt from the pain. So, thank you for being here for me, keeping me going even on days I don't think I can. THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!
As Time Passes / Pam
As time passes, as it seems to do, in its infinite way, it’s amazing that the heart continue to beat. But it does. It doesn’t miss a beat of the pain. It doesn’t miss a beat of the sorrow. It doesn’t miss a beat of the longing for our children whom we have lost. It doesn’t miss a beat of the tender memories we hold dear and close. As time passes, as it seems to do, in its infinite way, the meaning of forever never gets easier to comprehend. Forever is never again having them physically present in this life with us. Forever is wishing things were different. Forever is wondering what would be today if our children were with us. Forever is the feeling it’s unbearable to live with this. As time passes, as it seems to do, in its infinite way, other’s think time should lessen the struggle. But what they don’t know is, it doesn’t. With time, it doesn’t get any easy. Time doesn’t heal our broken hearts. Time doesn’t forget what loss is. Time doesn’t help them to understand losing a child is the greatest trial a parent can confront. Time is only teaching us to learn to live with this tremendous loss. As time passes, as it seems to do, our futures move in on us. The future is realizing that the hopes and dreams for them have ended. The future is finding a way to move through this journey of loss. The future is honoring them in the vivid life we know they lived and keeping their memories alive. The future is knowing I will be you friend till the end of time, never denying you your pain, never being afraid to hear you speak your child’s name, never expecting you to get over it. Instead, always with you in this journey, always understanding the difficulty of this journey, always wishing you peace and love as often has you can.
Soft as a feather your name Touches my lips, My mind, my heart. Bittersweet Feelings of love And loss fill me suddenly. Joy, I've found at last, Is touched by sadness And emptiness without you. And yet, I live. I breathe and go on As best I can. Bravely, I dream of conversations And escapades, Though now just memories, So real for a moment. I cry for myself. The helplessness is terrifying And cruel. The quiet thunders in my ears. Memories of a smile, A look, a laugh, flood my mind until I laugh and cry for want of you. Oh how I wish Things could be different, If only for a moment more with you. I bless your name and God For his love in letting me know you. For our whole lifetime together. Like music, your spirit surrounds me, Bearing me up when my heart sinks. I thank God for you, my angel, Every time I speak your name,
- author unknown
Dearest Marlene,
I think of you so often, and when I do, I see
Eric's extraordinary smile which absolutely melts my heart.
I feel so close to him - I'm not sure why, but just seeing his smile can brighten
up
my darkest day.
I know Eric & Milo are buds.
There's not a doubt in my mind.
I'll bet Eric leaves little signs for you all the time,
Soft as a feather your name Touches my lips, My mind, my heart. Bittersweet Feelings of love And loss fill me suddenly. Joy, I've found at last, Is touched by sadness And emptiness without you. And yet, I live. I breathe and go on As best I can. Bravely, I dream of conversations And escapades, Though now just memories, So real for a moment. I cry for myself. The helplessness is terrifying And cruel. The quiet thunders in my ears. Memories of a smile, A look, a laugh, flood my mind until I laugh and cry for want of you. Oh how I wish Things could be different, If only for a moment more with you. I bless your name and God For his love in letting me know you. For our whole lifetime together. Like music, your spirit surrounds me, Bearing me up when my heart sinks. I thank God for you, my angel, Every time I speak your name,
- author unknown
Dearest Marlene,
I think of you so often, and when I do, I see
Eric's extraordinary smile which absolutely melts my heart.
I feel so close to him - I'm not sure why, but just seeing his smile can brighten
up
my darkest day.
I know Eric & Milo are buds.
There's not a doubt in my mind.
I'll bet Eric leaves little signs for you all the time,
I know the grief we all bear seems at times too much to bear. I wanted to share a story with you. We worry about our loved one being forgotten. My daughter got this idea that she wanted to contact my son Billy's friends after 38 years and tell them about the site. She talked to some Army friends and school classmates as well. All the years did not take their memories away. They remember my Billy. I was amazed that his memory was indeed living on. They love him still. I thought this was so heartwarming to know that Billy is remembered. It comforted her knowing that her son will always be remembered too. My son and my grandson will be forever young and forever remembered in the lives of others and that is the best medicine I could ever receive for my broken heart. I still grieve for Billy and for Dusty that is only only because I loved them and miss them. Sometimes love hurts and this is one of those times. Memories of Billy are still so fresh it is just like yesterday that I last saw my baby boy. God has blessed me with so many precious memories that are mine and nobody can take them. So I look at the pain that I endure as part of the loving process because without the pain I would have never loved. I want to thank each one of you who light candles for Billy. It is really hard for me to light because all this computer stuff is Greek to me, but each day I say prayers for all of you. God has never failed me yet and God has brought you to me and I thank Him daily.
Remember you loved one will be never be forgotten, how blessed.
Sorry/ Clare Chavez (fiancee To Another Angel) Read >>
Sorry/ Clare Chavez (fiancee To Another Angel)
I am so sorry for your loss as I as well lost my fiancee and the father of my childern to a tragic car accident, it all happens to fast that we never expect this to happen to are loved ones being that they were all to young and still had so much to accomplish in life. I guess God does take the best cause eric seemed like a warm hearted spirit loving life the way my Richard did. All there is to do now is just to cherish the memories u have of him and keep him alive in your heart.God Bless. Close
thinking of you / Leann Ryans Mom
I know im not here much anymore , but you & your family are always in my heaart & prayers, I pray that all is well with your family I know they miss you so much! Hers a poem i found and wanted to send it... Those who bloom in the hearts of others never fade away thinking of you always a angel moms friend xoxo Close
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