Memorial website in the memory of your loved one

 

 

 

 



In Loving Memory of


Paul Patrick Miller

 

 

December 10, 2005 ~ March 6, 2006



 

Forever my little Honeybear

 
















Happy St. Patrick's Day

 to all our dear Friends
































Paul's 4th Angel Anniversary is March 6th.

To my dearest son on your 4th angel anniversary,

I can't believe how fast the years go by.

When I think of that awful day that

changed our lives forever, I don't know how

I was able to go on.

Somehow, I know you have been with me,

holding my hand, and guiding me forward.

I still feel you all around me.

Thank you for your love Paul.

I have always known you and I would keep

our connection, our bond.

For Love never dies, it last's Forever.

Your memory is still ever present in our home.

That will never change.

You will always be my son, and someday

I will hold you in my arms again....

and never have to let you go.

That's why it's called Heaven I guess.

Some days I don't know how I

make it through, but then I know

you are with me.... Always.

God just took your broken body away.

Your soul is free, never to feel pain again.

I am so thankful for the 87 days you were here with us.

Thank you for being so brave in the face of such

adversity. 

You are my little hero.

I cannot think of one single soul that has been

through as much in their life as you had to endure.

I Love You Always,

Mommy

xoxo







 

 





Thank you Sue
Mom to ^i^ Matthew





 


 

 



WHERE THERE IS GREAT LOVE

THERE ARE ALWAYS MIRACLES



 

 

 

 

~ Thank you Irene ~

 Mom to Kayla Xavier

 

 

  

 

 


                   
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, 


but by the moments that take our breath away.


Thank you Paul, for so many wonderful moments.

 


I"ll always keep a part of you with me,

and everywhere I am, there you'll be.

 

 




 

 

~Thank you Sue~
Mom to Angel Matthew Sturzaker




                


    

 In our hearts your memory lingers,
Sweetly tender, fond and true,
There is not a day, dear Son,
That we do not think of you.
 

 
 

 
 

~ Thank You Irene ~

Mommy to Angel Kayla Xavier

 


 




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This memorial website was created in 
memory of our sweet little boy.
He is now a little cherub in Heaven.
Paul Patrick Miller was born at 5:47AM
in Michigan on December 10, 2005
and passed away on March 06, 2006.
He was 4 days short of three months.

Paul was born with Down Syndrome.
This caused a severe heart defect known
as Antrioventricular Septal Defect.
He had a hole between the top two chambers
and bottom two chambers of his heart.

He had one large atrioventricular valve
rather than two seperate valves.
The red and blue blood mixed together freely.
The right side of his heart and lungs received
too much blood. His little body received
less oxygenated blood than it needed.

Paul also was born with Pulmonary
hypertension and a cleft palate.
He spent the first 40 days of his life
at Children's Hospital.
He went through so much, jaundice,
line infections, blood transfusions, and 
oxygenation issues. 
The cleft palate caused feeding problems.
He was fed through a nasogastric
tube most of the time.
He needed oxygen support and
hated having the canula in his nose.
He would constantly try to pull it out.

The doctors could not believe how he
fought through every new challenge.
He will forever be my little champion.
He finally came home on January 19, 2006.
He was home with us for 47 glorious days.
Paul was to have open heart surgery
before the end of the month.

His heart catheterization was to be done
Thursday March 9th.
Thursday was Paul's Memorial
viewing and his father's 40th birthday..
We thank Paul for staying with us as
long as he could.
He was truly a Miracle child.

He will remain forever in our hearts.
We Love You Baby Paul.
xoxoxo 




 





Miracle

You're my life's one Miracle
Everything I've done that's good
And you break my heart with happiness
And I confess it's true
I never knew a love like this 'til You

You're the reason I was born
Now I finally know for sure
And I'm overwhelmed with happiness
So blessed to hold You close
The one that I love most
Though the future has so much
for You in store
who could ever love You more

The nearest thing to Heaven
You're my Angel from above
Only God creates such perfect love

When You smile at me I cry
And to save your life I'd die
With a romance that is pure in heart
You are my dearest part
Whatever it requires
I live for your desires
Forget my own,
your needs will come before
Who could ever love You more

There is nothing You could ever do
To make me stop loving You
And every breath I take
Is always for your sake
You sleep inside my dreams
And know for sure
Who could ever love You more.


  

Sending you hugs everyday 



Loved with a Love beyond all Feeling

Missed with a Grief beyond all tears


Please Light a Candle for Paul 

 




Thank y
ou to those of you who
 light candles for our precious son.
It means so much to us.

 

 

 






  

The Next Place that I go

The next place that I go...
will be as peaceful and familiar
as a sleepy summer Sunday
and a sweet, untroubled mind.

And yet...
it won't be anything like any place
I've ever been... or seen...
or even dreamed of
in the place I leave behind.

I won't know where I'm going,
and I won't know where I've been
as I tumble through the always
and look back toward the when.

I'll glide beyond the rainbows.
I'll drift above the sky.
I'll fly into the wonder,
without ever wondering why.

I won't remember getting there.
Somehow I'll just arrive.
But I'll know that I belong there
and will feel much more alive
than I have ever felt before.
I will be absolutely free of the things
that I held onto that were holding onto me.

The next place that I go
will be so quiet and so still...
That the whispered song of sweet belonging
will rise up to fill the listening sky
with joyful silence,
and with unheard harmonies
of music made by no one playing,
like a hush upon a breeze.

There will be no room for darkness
in that place of living light,
Where an ever-dawning morning
pushes back the dying night.
The very air will fill with brilliance,
as the brightly shining sun...
And the moon and half a million stars
are married into one.

I will finally be perfect.
I will be without a flaw.

I will travel empty-handed.
There is not a single thing I have collected
in my life that I would ever want to bring...
except.... the love of those who loved me,
and the warmth of those who cared.
The happiness and memories
and magic that we shared.

Though I will know the joy of solitude....
I'll never be alone.

I'll be embraced by all the family
and friends I've ever known.
Although I might not see their faces,
all our hearts will beat as one,
And the circle of our spirits will shine
brighter than the sun.

All these good things will go with me.
They will make my spirit glow.
And that light will shine Forever...
in the next place that I go.

~Warren Hanson~ 


 

 


 

 

Precious Angels....

Paul and Kelly

 

 

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be

seen, nor touched, but are felt in the heart.

-Helen Keller

 

 

 

 

To those who visit my precious son Paul,

I ask that you please light a candle for his

 Grandmother Rosemary.

Rosemary Louise Sidock

 passed away on June 3, 2008 at 2AM. 

I held my Mother's hand as she entered the gates of Heaven.

 She had complications from a stroke and heart failure.

She is now with her Grandson Paul Patrick.

  Please pray for comfort for my family.

I Thank You from the bottom of my Heart.

 

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=66af7929f95ecf67047d98&skin_id=1602&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=email

enter this address to see tribute to my mother

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mom Loved Yellow Roses  

 

Grandma & Grandpa with Paul's sister, Isabella

(The last picture together)

My Mother's page is under the Legacy tab.

 

 

 

 

 

"It has been said that time heals all wounds.  I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it's never gone".


- Rose Kennedy-


Thank You Candy, Dermot, and Jai

Our Angel Kelly Lynch

 

 


 

 

 





A Letter from Heaven

To My Dearest Family,

Some things I'd like to say.
First to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
There are no more tears of sadness;
just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because
I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when
my life on Earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me
and he said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
they'll be here later on.
There's so much that we have to do,
to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
Foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
When you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
when you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years.
Because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
Do not be afraid to cry: it does
relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that
God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
One thing is for certain, though
my life on Earth is through.
I'm closer to you now, than
I ever was before.
When you're walking down the street,
and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.....
Someday you're coming here to meet me ..
I'll welcome you with open arms!!!!













 





Paul is kissing all the girls in Heaven 



              





           



              



 

 

A small boy looked at a star and began to weep.

And, the star said "Boy, why are you weeping?"

And the boy said "You are so far away

 I will never be able to touch you."

And, then the star answered "Little boy,

if I were not already in your heart,

you would not be able to see me"

With love to you always,

Betsy and her super star
from here, there and you
know where....xoxoxo








 











Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.









 ~Sweet Dreams Paul~

I imagine your bed in Heaven

all soft and fluffy like the clouds. 
  
 
 
My Sleepy little Prince

~Goodnight my son~
 
Close your eyes and go to sleep

Dreams sweet dreams for you

Dreams sweet dreams for me.

I will see you on our dream date.










~Thank You Jai~

Son of Angel Kelly Lynch





 


~Thank you Candy~
Mom of Angel Kelly Lynch





   




 


Should you go first

Should you go first and I remain

To walk the road alone,

I'll live in memory's garden, dear,

With happy days we've known.

In Spring I'll wait for roses red,

When fades the lilac blue,

In early Fall, when brown leaves call

I'll catch a gimpse of you.

Should you go first and I remain

For battles to be fought,

Each thing you've touched along the way

Will be a hallowed spot.

I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile,

Though blindly I may grope,

The memory of your helping hand

Will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first and I remain

To finish with the scroll,

No lenght'ning shadows shall creep in

To make this life seem droll,

We've known so much of happiness,

We've had our cup of joy,

And memory is one gift of God

That death cannot destroy.

Should you go first and I remain,

One thing I'd have you do:

Walk slowly down that long, lone path,

For soon I'll follow you.

I'll want to know each step you take

That I may walk the same,

For some day down that long, lone road

You'll hear me call your name.


A.K. Rowswell











~Thank you Candy~
Mom of Angel Kelly Lynch 



 


Dreaming Sweet Dreams 


You were a gift sent straight from Heaven.
Given to us from God above.
We didn't know how much you would teach us
About the meaning of true love...
For true love sometimes means letting go
Of someone precious and dear.
That is what we were forced to do...
Although we wanted to keep you here!!!
However, this is quite a selfish wish.
One we know we should ignore...
But, sweet Paul, we truly do believe
That God must have needed you more...
Perhaps to be an Angel now,
Full of wisdom and love...
Watching over those of us who love you
From the shining stars above.
We miss you more than you can know.
You will never be replaced...
In our hearts and memories forever,
Will be your sweet and innocent sleeping face.





Those we love remain with us,

for love itself lives on...

And cherished memories never fade,

Because a loved one's gone....

Those we love can never be,

more than a thought apart....

For as long as there is memory,

They'll live on in the heart




~Thank you~
Garnet
Mom of Angel Julia Hadcock


 




       
  My dear son you have my heart for all time






~Thank you Monica~
Mom of Angel Robert Joshua Davis







 


 Revelation 21:3-5

And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying,
"Behold, the tabernacle of God is with them,
and they shall be His people.
God Himself will be with them and be their God.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes;
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.
There shall be no more pain,
for the former things have passed away."





 Heaven's Garden 

The far, sweet bells of Heaven's Garden ring....
 
with the lilting, loving laughter of children.

The vesper chimes call to us beyond the hills of life,

 and the hand that leads the way...

 may be one of His little ones.








Roses are Red

Violets are Blue,

All the Angels in Heaven,

have fallen in Love with You.








"When we cried unto the LORD, 
He heard our voice,
and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth."
~ Numbers 20:16 ~ 

















 

 










Like the tree needs the Earth

Like the Night needs the Moon

Like the Star needs the Sky

Like the guitar needs the tune 

My World needs You

I Miss You





There is always a face before me, 
A voice I would love to hear,
A smile I will always remember,
Of a child I love so dear.
Deep in my heart lies a picture,
More precious than silver or gold,
It's a picture of my son,
Whose memory will never grow old. 

 


 

























 You Will Never Be Forgotten

I’ll always see your face
The corner of your smile
And all the little things
that no one will ever know
Like it was yesterday,
won’t ever fade away
Goodbye is just a word
that I will never say.

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream
I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory
you will never be forgotten

I can‘t hold your hand
Or look into your eyes
And when I talk to you
It just echoes in my mind
But If hearts are made of dust
And if we fell from the stars
I look up tonight
and know just where you are

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream
I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory
you will never be forgotten

And the world just keeps on going
It has no way of knowing
That you’re gone

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream
I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory
you will never be forgotten. 

















My face may be different, 
but my feelings the same.
I laugh, I cry, 
I take pride in my gains.
I was sent here among you 
to teach you to love. 

As God in the heavens looks 
down from above. 
To him I am no different, 
his love knows no bounds.
 
It's those here among you, 
in cities and towns,
that judge me by standards 
that man has imparted. 

But the family he has chosen 
will help me get started.
For I am one of his children, 
so precious and few,
that come here to learn 
the same lessons as you.
That love is acceptance,
 it must come from the heart.
We all have the same purpose, 
though not from the start. 

The Lord gave me my life to live and embrace.
And I'll do it as you do, just at my own pace.

In Memory of all of the beautiful children 
with Down Syndrome.

             

 



 

 












  


I thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new,
I thought about you yesterday and days
before that too.

I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
All I have are memories and your
picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake, with
which I'll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
I have you in my heart. 




In our hearts your memory lingers,
Sweetly tender, fond and true,
There is not a day, dear child,
That we do not think of you. 











I tried calling God today
To ask him why he took my Paul away
I couldn't find the right extension
But then for a moment I felt a connection
He said to me...

I've taken him to Heaven
with all the angels and Me.


He is now an Angel
flying high in the sky above,
His wings are huge and gleaming white
like a baby dove.

I know you feel the pain
just as everyone else does,
But you must know it is you that he loves.


He is in Heaven on this very special Day,
I wanted him with the angels to celebrate.
So try not to be so sad,
I know it is hard to be anything near glad.

But He is my Son, my Child,
my Angel, and is safe with me,
he is in Heaven now with his soul at ease.

His soul has lifted and is free at last,
There is no more suffering,
no pain he must grasp.

He is there with you, he is in your heart...
he is in Heaven now and has made a new start.
He will never forget you, and be by your side...

He is now your Guardian Angel
on your shoulder is where he will ride.
He will watch you and guide you through
thick and thin,

Don't forget he is your angel make sure
you let him in.
Make sure you talk to him and love him true..
he is holding a special spot in Heaven for you.

So until the day comes when you meet again...
Love him dearly, Love him so true,
let him know how much you miss him,
and how much he meant to you too. 

 



One More Day

Last night I had a crazy dream
A wish was granted just for me
It could be for anything
I didn't ask for money
Or a mansion in Malibu
I simply wished, for one more day with you

One more day
One more time
One more sunset, maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again
I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still, for one more day with you

First thing I'd do, is pray for time to crawl
Then I'd unplug the telephone
And keep the TV off
I'd hold you every second
Say a million I love you's
That's what I'd do, with one more day with you

Leave me wishing still, for one more day
Leave me wishing still, for one more day

By: Diamond Rio
















If snowdrops grow in Heaven,

Please pick a bunch for me,

Place them in my Baby's arms,

And tell him, they're from me,

Tell him I love and miss him,

And when he turns to smile,

Place a kiss upon his cheek,

And hold him for a while,

Because remembering him is easy,

I do it every day,

But there's an ache within my Heart,

That will never go away. 








"Let the little children come to me,
and do not hinder them,
for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these"...

Mark 10:14








These Are My Footprints

"These are my footprints,
so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints,
never touched the ground at all.

Not one tiny footprint,
for now I have my wings.
These tiny footprints
were meant for other things.

You will hear my tiny footprints,
in the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angels tears,
of joy and not from pain.

You will see my tiny footprints,
in each butterflies' lazy dance.
I'll let you know I'm with you,
if you give me just a chance.

You will see my tiny footprints,
in the rustle of the leaves.
I will whisper names into the wind,
and call each one that grieves.

Most of all, these tiny footprints,
are found in mummy's heart,
cause even though I'm gone now,
we'll never truly part."




~Thank you Jeri ~
Mom of Angel Laquan Majette 







 



 

 

 

I never met little Paul Miller

or his family,

but there is not a day that goes by

that I don't think of him.

His pictures just make my heart melt.

I am sure that my grandparents are

in Heaven helping take care of him,

I picture them reading, singing,

and playing with him.

Paul send your mommy and daddy

lots of hugs in their dreams tonight.


~Thank you so much~

Mandy

Grandaughter to Angels
Jack and Garnet Mayhew 


  





Cuddled in Heaven

We had so little time to share,
Too soon, I had to leave.
I know how much you love me,
I know how much you grieve.

I know how sharp your pain is,
I feel the aching in your hearts.
My life so quickly ended
Before it barely had a start.

I remember how you held me,
And kissed my face and hands,
You cuddled me so gently;
But, God had other plans.

I was your perfect angel,
From God you knew I came,
Suddenly he called me home again,
And now God holds my hand.

I know you’ll always miss me,
I understand your pain is hard to bear.
Just remember that I’m in heaven
And we’ll see each other there.

So smile when you think of me
and wipe away all of your tears
I’m cuddled now in heaven
By our family members here.

I’m waiting here in heaven,
And on the day we meet again.
I’ll be the first to smile and greet you,
When God calls you home to him.





 

 

 



Forever in my Heart

I'm there inside your heart

Right now I'm in a different place,

And though we seem apart,

I'm closer than I ever was ...

I'm there inside your heart.

I'm with you when you greet each day

And while the sun shines bright,

I'm there to share the sunsets, too..

I'm with you every night,

I'm with you when the times are good,

To share a laugh or two,

And if a tear should start to fall..

I'll still be there for you,

And when that day arrives

That we no longer are apart,

I'll smile and hold you close to me...

Forever in my Heart.




Tears are just memories

overflowing from the heart








As you hold me close in memory,
even though we are apart,
my spirit will live on,
there within your heart .
I am with you always.

When you lean on trusted friends
and their caring hugs enfold you,
within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you.
I am with you always.

And beyond the far horizon
when we'll finally be together,
where love will be eternal
and life will last forever.
I am with you always. 







I Love you my little Honeybear






~Thank you Gail~ 
Mom of Angel Crystal Earnhart



 



Christmas Day was the second time I held you.
I never wanted to let you go.














Such a Big Miracle in such a Little Boy!

Dearest Mommy, 

When you wonder the meaning of life and love
Know that I am with you.
Close your eyes and feel me kissing you
In the gentle breeze across your cheek.
When you begin to doubt that you 
shall ever see me again,
Quiet your mind and hear me.
I am in the whisper of the heavens
Speaking of your love .
When you lose your identity,
When you question who you are,
and where you are going,
Open your heart and see me.
I am the twinkle in the stars 
smiling down upon you
Lighting the path for your journey .
When you awaken each morning
Not remembering your dreams
But feeling content and serene,
Know that I was with you
Filling your nights with thoughts of me.
When you linger in the remnant pain
Wholeness seeming so unfamiliar
Think of me.
Know that I am with you
Touching you through shared tears of a gentle 
friend Easing the pain.
As the sunrise illuminates the sky,
In that breathtaking brilliance
Awaken your spirit.
Think of our time together,
All too brief, but ever brilliant.
When you were certain of us together,
When you were certain of your destiny,
Know that God created 
that moment in time
Just for us.
I am with you always.



Mother
I will Love you Forever
...

You will always be my mother.
I have told all my new Angel friends
all about you mom.
I look down and point you out proudly.
See her, that's my mother!
Did you know when you think of me,
I am right there with you.
I will always be a part of you,
as you will be part of me.

Before I was born you used to
rub your hands on your belly.
You wondered who I might look like,
how my voice would sound,
when I would crawl, and take my first steps.
I knew you were thinking about me.
After the ecocardiogram at Children's Hospital,
I knew you were worried about me.
I knew you were scared
I would never be able to play the
way most little boys do.
I knew you wanted only the best for me.
I am playing now mom,
and I can do EVERYTHING!

Thank you for taking such good care of me.
I know how hard it was for you
to see me suffer.
I am no longer suffering.
I do not want to see you suffer anymore.
I know how hurt you are,
because I am no longer with you on earth.
I wish you could see me now.
Heaven is beautiful.
I have all our family to watch over me up here.
They really love having a baby to play with.
I have lots of new baby friends too.

I am there every night when you
say a prayer with Isabella.
I watch over her now,
like she would have watched
over me if I were with you.
I play with her in her dreams.
I love it when she reads to me.
I hope she will always keep me
in her heart.
I will always keep her in mine.
Thank you for giving me such a great sister.

Do you remember the yellow finch
that flew into the backyard shortly
after I went to Heaven?
That was me... I was saying
"I love you".

I will always be with you.
Sometimes you can feel me,
that soft, warm breeze on your face.
That's when I kiss you....
You keep me alive by remembering me.
I know I am always in your heart.

One day we will be reunited
at the gates of Heaven.
I will be the first to
welcome you with a hug.
I will never let you go after that,
but for now, no matter where
you go, what you do, I am with you.
Always know that I am
"Your Angel",
you are the one who gave me life,
and I lOVE YOU mommy.

Forever,
Paul Patrick


XO



The Bond between You and I will Never be severed.


Mother and Son Forever





On the night you were born,
every star in the sky shone down
in jealousy at the twinkle in your
eye.


Where there is Great Love

There are always Miracles


~The angels gazed down & smiled with
abundant joy
As God so tenderly gave the world
a little baby boy.~
























This song was played at Paul's Viewing



Fly

Fly, fly little wing
fly beyond imagining
the softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of Heaven's Love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again

Fly,  fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
far too beautiful for this
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this memory bittersweet
Until we meet

Fly,  fly do not fear
Don't waste a breath, dont shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don't wait for me
Above the universe you'll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won't forget

Fly,  fly little wing 
Fly where only Angels sing
Fly away, the time is right
Go now,  find the light









Paul was dressed in his Father's Baptismal Gown.



Loved with a Love beyond all Feeling

Missed with a Grief beyond all tears






This song was played at Paul's Funeral






"ON EAGLES' WINGS"

You who dwell in the shadow of His wings,
who abide in His shadow for life,
say to the Lord: 'My refuge,
my God in whom I trust!'

(Chorus)
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
and famine will bring you no fear:
under His wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.

(Chorus)
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

You need not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day;
though thousands fall about you,
near you it shall not come.

(Chorus)
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

For to His angels He's given a command
to guard you in all of your ways'
upon their hands they will bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone.

(Finale)
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun,
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

~Michael Joncas~


 






~Thank you Maria~
Mom to Angel's Amore, Cara, Teressa
& Pieta ZolloSemmler






St. Anthony of Padua
Patron Saint of Lost Items

Pray for all who have lost faith,
hope or the friendship of God.
Pray for us who have lost friends
or relatives by death.
Pray for all who have lost peace
of mind or spirit.
Pray that we may be given new hope,
new faith, new love.




Family Chain

Little I knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
in life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone,
for part of me went with you,
the day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories,
your love is still our guide,
and though we cannot see you,
you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again. 












Hi Daddy

Hi Daddy, its me,
Your baby boy in the sky.
Won't you tell me Daddy,
Why does my mommy cry?
Does'nt she know I'm happy here,
Heaven's a beautiful place
Oh, how it hurts me, Daddy
To see tears streaming
down Mommy's face.

Daddy, tell her I'm much better here,
Jesus fixed my heart.
But when I see mommy crying,
It just about tears it apart.
I know it hurt you both, Daddy,
When Jesus took me away.
But you and mommy remember,
We'll be together again someday.

I can't wait to hug you,
I never got the chance before.
When its time for you to come,
I'll be waiting at heavens door.
Then you'll both understand,
Jesus knew where I needed to be.

What a marvelous place to live,
Just wait and you both shall see.
Please let my Mommy know, Daddy,
That I heard every word she said.
And I remember her softly kissing me
As I lay cuddled in her arms.

Just one more thing Daddy,
Before I have to go,
I love you both very much
And just wanted you to know.







In the Garden of Life

God looked around his Garden
and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his
earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and
lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful,
he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never
get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult,
he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be
Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so
calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to
earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories,
your love will be our guide,
You live on through us, you're
always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on
the day God called you home.



 








 

My Son

Lord,
help me not to focus
On his death, but on his life.
All the moments that we had him
Not the struggles and the strife.
He was a gift and not a "right."
You owe us nothing, Lord.
We thank You for the joy he brought

This sweet little boy we adore.







                       
Once upon a time there was a child 
ready to be born.
 So one day he asked God:

They tell me you are sending me 
to earth tomorrow but how am I going 
to live there being so small and helpless?
Among the many angels, I chose one for you.
She will be waiting for you and will take
care of you.

But tell me, here in Heaven, 
I don't do anything
else but sing and smile, that's 
enough for me to be happy.
Your angel will sing for you and 
will also smile for you every day.
 And you will feel your angel's
love and be happy.

And how am I going to be able to understand
when people talk to me, if I don't know the
language that men talk?
Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and
sweet words you will ever hear, and with much
patience and care, your angel will teach you
how to speak.

And what am I going to do when
 I want to talk to you?
Your angel will place your hands together
and will teach you how to pray
I've heard that on earth there are bad
men. Who will protect me?

Your angel will defend you even if 
it means risking its life.
But I will always be sad because
 I will not see you anymore
Your angel will always talk to you about me
and will teach you the way for you to come
back to me, even though I will always
 be next to you.

At that moment there was much peace in
Heaven, but voices from earth could already
be heard, and the child in a hurry asked softly:
Oh God, if I am about to leave now, please
tell me my angel's name.
Your angel's name is of no importance,
you will call your angel: Mommy







Stairway to Heaven

If Tears could build a stairway
and memories were a lane
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you home again

No Farewell words were spoken
No time to say Goodbye
You were gone before I knew it 
and only God knows why

My heart still aches with
sadness and secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose You
No one will ever know.


 



















Sweet Baby Paul 



Our Angel






My Beautiful Child 

You are my angel from the heavens
My dream for the all world to see
My precious gift in all its glory
Because you're everything to me.

Smiling tears of joy and laughter
There is a magic in your eyes
Like the twinkle in the twilight
For twilight never dies.

You are the breeze that blows so softly
You are the singing bird that rhymes
And the reason for all goodness
Born to me sweet child of mine.

And when you tell me
That you love me
And I tell you back the same
I feel the beauty that's within you
I cry sweet beauty of your name.

Maurice Ferris 



Peace Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O divine master, grant that I may not
So much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand,
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
In pardoning that we are pardoned,
And in dying that we are born to eternal life.









 

Somewhere Over the Rainbow



Somewhere over the rainbow,
way up high
in the land that I heard of once
Once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow,
skies are blue
and the dreams that you dare to dream
really do come true

Someday I’ll wish upon a star
and wake up
where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
away above the chimney tops
that’s where you’ll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow
skies are blue
and the dreams...that you dare to dream
really do come true
If happy little bluebirds fly
above the rainbow, why
Oh, why can’t I?



Just beyond the Rainbow
my little boy waits for me
in a beautiful place
called Heaven.





One day a tiny angel boy
Flew out of heaven's gate,
He was not discovered missing,
Until it was too late.


Of course, God was most disturbed,
About this precious, little soul,
Who got away from heaven,
Before his time to go.


But God's eye was on this little guy,
Who'd been wonderfully designed,
Though tiny, he was mighty,
He just needed growing time.


Yet somehow he slipped through the gate,
When the gatekeeper's back was turned,
And he made it all the way to earth,
With wings too small for his return.


He found a perfect mother,
Whose heart was bigger than he was,
Not even heaven could compete
For such a mother's love.


The divine love he brought with him,
Was a love direct from God,
For he still belonged to heaven,
Though here on earthly sod.


He was so fragile and so helpless,
His mother's strength not quite enough,
Man's world a strange
 and frightening place,
Not like heaven - much too tough.


This child was made by God
In His image, for His Glory,
No way could earth lay claim to him,
To this precious, angel boy.


Too weak to fly home on his own,
God sent gentle angels down,
Who swiftly, sweetly carried him
Back home, where he belonged.


God left a message for his mother,
To let her know her son and she
Would one day be together,
As sons and mothers ought to be.

But in the meantime,
she should listen,
And watch up in the sky,
For what she thinks are
tiny birds
May well be angels flying by. 









Paul playing with his friend Sarah Faith.

They Love to take walks together

in their light up shoes.


 

 





Feelings

When you lose a child,
your life doesn't just change,
you've shattered on the inside,
blown to pieces, your heart broken.

It takes a long time for those
pieces to come back together again.
I am not looking for your pity,
it's better for me to talk,
than to keep everything all inside.

I don't want you to think I'm selfish,
but can't you see how much I'm hurting?
Sometimes I take out my baby's things,
smell them, caress them, hug and kiss them,
and rock them until the tears stop falling.

Please don't turn a blind eye to me.
If you think it's too painful for you,
multiply that by infinity and you might
have a vague idea of how much pain I am in.

I did not ask for this to happen.
I do ask for your love and support.
If you can't think of anything to say,
then just listen to me.

Let me borrow your shoulder.
Surely you are stronger than I am,
and you can help me by simply being there.

~Thank you~
Debbie
Sister to Angel Rick Bulgin



   


Sending you kisses everyday!






Sleep safe in the arms of the angels 
my dear, sweet child.  
I will hold you again someday.









.
The Eskimo Legend

Perhaps they are not

Stars in the sky

but rather openings where

our loved

ones shine down to let us

know they

are happy.












My Little Star

God gave a present to me,
made of flesh and bone.
My life, my soul, you have
made my spirit whole.
Never forget who you are
my little star.
Shining brighter than all the
stars in the sky.

I Love You,


Mommy
xoxo











 The Littlest Angel

I'm only a small child,
not much do I know.
But God holds my hand
as I look down below.
I'm here with the Father
in the most wonderful place.
Yet I can't feel much joy
when I see your sad face.
Your heart has been broken,
I can see from up here.
As you struggle along and
you wipe every tear.
If only I had words I could
send you today
that would tell you I'm home
and I'm really okay.

Heaven is so beautiful with
sparkles and white wings
and the angels are teaching
me so many things.
I'll grow and mature in this
heavenly land.
While holding on tightly to
the Father's soft hand.

So don't grieve for me now,
but find peace in you soul,
Know God has finally made
your little one whole.
And even if you can't seem
to understand "why",
please know in your heart
that our love didn't die.

He tells me that just for a time
we must wait
and then I can meet you at
Heaven's front gate!
So for now, know I love you
in my own special way
and we will meet again on
that glorious day. 







A Letter from Heaven

Dear Mr. Postman,
Can you send a letter from me?
I need it sent from up above to my
earthly family.
Please send it quick, my mommy's
sad, I hate to see her cry.
Every night she prays to God,
and sadly asks him why.
Please let it say, I could not stay,
with an angel I had to go.
I'm fine, I'm happy here with
the other babies I know.
I hope it reads to Daddy, I know
you love me too.
I miss you lots and all the things
that we had planned to do.
Isabella, how I'll miss your
hugs and kisses.
Close it with I love you so,
I'm with you in your heart
I never really left you see,
I was an angel from the start.








~Thank You Christine~
Mom to Angel Hendryx Ragle 

  




 



Paul and Isabella

Best Friends Forever











 

















My Beautiful Babies





  The Greeting Angel

A beautiful little angel showed up to
Heaven's gates Confused and unknowing
the plan that for them awaits.
Then another little angel walked up
and took there hand and said,
"Please don't be sad you left,
you're in the Promised Land."
"I'm glad to be here but I do not think
I was to go, Perhaps there was a mistake,
for my mommy wanted me so."
The little greeting angel gave a sweet smile
and said, "My mommy wanted me too,
but to Heaven I was led. You see,
we do not get to choose when on Earth
it's time to go. He gave us life, love and joy
and a mother's womb to grow.
The Lord still needs new angels to guide
them down on earth.
To watch over, comfort them, and help
them see their worth."
"Is there still a way that I can sleep
in my mommy's bed?"
The greeting angel grinned and said,
"that luxury you'll keep.
I visit my mommy nightly and softly
sing her to sleep."
The little angel replied,
"then I think I'll like it here.
I'll visit my mommy nightly and weaken
her pain and fears.
I love her and will keep her safe at night
and in between, And let her know with a
sweet memory that she is still with me."
The greeting angel gave her new friend
a big hug and said, "Until our mommy's meet
us here, let's be best angel friends."
"Okay," said the new angel,
"that sounds good to me."
Then the angels sat and played
keeping their mommy's in sight,
Humming the tunes to the song
they would sing to their mommy's tonight.


In Memory of my Precious Babies




 Paul, Sarah, and Michael are together Forever.



 

 


On November 3, 2007 Paul's baby sister "Sarah"

 joined him in Heaven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On April 20, 2008 Paul's baby brother "Michael"

joined him and Sarah in Heaven.

 

 

 

 

 

We will someday hold them in our arms.


We Love you Sarah and Michael.

 





 






My Cuddle bears






 
Mother of an Angel

I'll lend you for a little time,
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,
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,
since all from earth return.

But there are lessons taught down
there I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in
my search for teachers true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lane,
I have selected you.

Now will you give him all of your love,
nor 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 joy thy child shall bring,
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,
we'll ever grateful stay.

But shall the angels call for him much
sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand. 



 

 

Certainty

Last night,
in the glow of freshly fallen snow,
I felt for the first time in months,
 a sense of peace. 

A feeling of wonder overcame me
and I looked around to see if you were there.
Later, I thought to myself 
Why did I need to look? 

I know, as surely as I know how to breathe,
that you are with me always.
 
You are closer to me now than ever before,
and the only difference is that 
instead of opening my eyes to see you,
now I must open my heart.































Hugs From Heaven

When you feel a gentle breeze
caress you when you sigh,
It's a hug sent from Heaven
from a loved one way up high.

If a soft and tender raindrop
lands upon your nose,
It's just a little angel's kiss
as fragile as a rose.

When you hear a song
that fills you with a
feeling of sweet love,
It's a hug sent down from Heaven
from someone special up above.

If you wake up in the morning
to a bluebird's chirping song,
It's music sent from Heaven
to cheer you all day long.

If tiny little snowflakes
land upon your face,
It's a whisper sent from Heaven
all trimmed with angel lace.

So let your heart be joyful
if you're lonely, my dear friend,
Hugs that are sent from Heaven
a broken heart will
mend. 




Born on Earth to bloom in Heaven


Our Angel has gone home.


He now lives on Forever in our Hearts.















Thank you Blessed Mother

for answering my prayers.

Paul was a gift I will always Treasure.















What My Child Has Taught Me

I've learned that you can keep going 
long after you think you can't. 

I've learned that learning to forgive
takes a lot of practice. 

I've learned that friends can become
strangers, and strangers can become friends.
 
I've learned that ignorance isn't an
excuse for the lack of compassion. 

I've learned that some people will never,
ever - "get it". 

I've learned that the community of
sorrow is the strongest of all. 

I've learned that no matter how bad
your heart is broken the world
doesn't stop for your grief. 

I've learned that your life can be
changed in a matter of minutes. 

I've learned that the people you care
most about in life are taken from you
too soon. 

I've learned that you should always
leave loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.
 
I've learned that love isn't measured
by the amount of time you have with
someone. 

I've learned that some sorrow is so
deep that it has no words.
 But so is love.

As your heart aches each day,
 look to the stars as smiles from the 
many angels that heaven holds. 

Thank you for touching my heart, 
you will be remembered in my prayers. 























Sweet Dreams Honeybear



Now I lay me down to sleep
pray the lord my soul to keep
May Angels watch me through the night,
and wake me with the morning light.
Amen


















CHD is present in half of children born with Down syndrome, and 45 % of these cases have AV canal.

Down syndrome is caused by the presence of three #21 chromosomes in the cells of the body, rather than the usual pair (two) of chromosomes.

Similarly, one-third of all children born with AV canal
also have Down syndrome.

Fourteen percent of mothers with an AV canal defect give birth to a child with the disease.

Some studies have investigated a possible link between the use of retinoic acid (a medication used for the treatment of dermatologic problems such as acne and facial wrinkles) while pregnant and the development of atrioventricular canal in the fetus. 




              












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   You will Always be my Hero Paul
  






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 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

 

 

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Tributes and Condolences
To my beautiful son, on your 4th Angelversary   / Mommy
Paul's 4th Angel Anniversary March 6th To my dearest son on your 4th angel anniversaryI can't believe how fast the years go by.When I think of that awful day thatchanged our lives forever I don't know howI was able to go on.Somehow I know you h...  Continue >>
Merry Christmas to my little boy.   / Mommy
Merry Christmas Paul To my precious son on ChristmasPaul I will always be thankful for the gift of you.You have taught me so many lessons in this life.Thank you for the 87 days you gave me.I will treasure our time we had forever.I wish you could be h...  Continue >>
Christmas 2009   / Sue Smith (friend of Annmarie )
Dearest Ann and family with love to you at Christmastime and always.   Merry Christmas Paul & Rosemary. Love from Sue XOXOX
Happy 4th Birthday Sweetheart   / Mommy
Happy 4th Birthday Paul  My Little Christmas Present Birthday Balloons 2009Birthday Balloons 2009Isabella with your Balloons Get ready to catch them Paul... Happy 4th Birthday PaulWe Love You!   To my dearest son Paulon your 4th Birthda...  Continue >>
10th December 2009   / Sue Smith (friend of Annmarie )
Happy Birthday sweetheart. Lots of love to you as always. From Sue XOXOXOX ((((Annmarie)))) - Thinking of you X
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His legacy
FOREVER LOVE  

                                                                                         





 

Paul taught me that Love can last Forever.

    There is no end to my Love for him.   

        I know it will carry on to the next existence we go to. 

 In that moment that we are reunited,

 my heart will be filled with such Joy once again.  

 

Mother
I will Love you Forever...


You will always be my mother.
I have told all my new Angel friends
all about you mom.
I look down and point you out proudly. 
See her, that's my mother! 

Did you know when you think of me,
I am right there with you.
I will always be a part of you,
as you will be part of me.

Before I was born you used to
rub your hands on your belly.
You wondered who I might look like,
how my voice would sound,
when I would crawl, and take my first steps. 
I knew you were thinking about me. 

After the ecocardiogram at 
Children's Hospital, 
I knew you were worried about me. 
I knew you were scared I would never
 be able to play the way most little boys do.
I knew you wanted only the best for me.
I am playing now mom,
and I can do EVERYTHING!

Thank you for taking such
 good care of me.
I know how hard it was for you
 to see me suffer.
I am no longer suffering.
I do not want to see you suffer anymore. 
I know how hurt you are, 
because I am no longer with you on earth.

 I wish you could see me now. 
Heaven is beautiful. 
I have all our family to watch
 over me up here. 
They really love having a baby to play with.
I have lots of new  friends too. 

I am there every night when you say a 
prayer with Isabella.
I watch over her now, like she would
 have watched over me if I were with you.
I play with her in her dreams.
I love it when she reads to me.
I hope she will always keep me in her heart.
 I will always keep her in mine. 
Thank you for giving me such a great sister.

Do you remember the yellow finch 
that flew into the backyard 
shortly after I went to Heaven?
That was me... I was saying "I love you".
I will always be with you. 

Sometimes you can feel me, that soft, 
warm breeze on your face.
That's when I kiss you....
You keep me alive by remembering me. 
I know I am always in your heart.

One day we will be reunited
 at the gates of Heaven.
I will be the first to welcome you with a hug.
I will never let you go after that, but for now, 
no matter where you go, what you do,
I am with you.
 
Always know that I am "Your Angel",
you are the one who gave me life,
and I lOVE YOU mommy.

Forever,
Paul Patrick
XO




Such a Big Miracle in such a Little Boy! 



 

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

 


To Honor You

To honor you, I get up everyday and take a breath.
And start another day without you in it.

To honor you, I laugh and love with those who 
knew your smile
And the way your eyes twinkled with mischief and secret knowledge.

To honor you, I take the time to appreciate everyone 
I love,
I know now there is no guarantee of days or hours spent in their presence.

To honor you, I listen to music you would have liked,
And sing at the top of my lungs, with the windows rolled down.

To honor you, I take chances, say what I feel, 
hold nothing back,
Risk making a fool of myself, dance every dance.

You were my light, my heart, my gift of love, from the very highest source. 

So everyday, I vow to make a difference, share a smile, live, laugh and love. 

Now I live for us both, so all I do, I do to honor you.

 

 

 



You Will Never Be Forgotten

I’ll always see your face
The corner of your smile
And all the little things
that no one will ever know
Like it was yesterday,
won’t ever fade away
Goodbye is just a word
that I will never say.

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream 
I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory 
you will never be forgotten

I can‘t hold your hand
Or look into your eyes
And when I talk to you
It just echoes in my mind
But If hearts are made of dust
And if we fell from the stars
I look up tonight
and know just where you are

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream 
I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory 
you will never be forgotten

And the world just keeps on going
It has no way of knowing
That you’re gone

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream 
I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory 
you will never be forgotten.



Words of Comfort 

A tiny baby could think, 
it would be afraid of birth. 
To leave the only world it has known 
would seem a kind of death. 
But immediately after birth the child
 would find itself in loving arms, 
showered with affection and cared for
 at every moment.
 Surely the baby would say,
 "I was foolish to doubt God's Plan for me. 
This is a beautiful life."
Passing through death is really a birth
 into a new and better world. 
Those who are left behind should not grieve 
as if there were no hope. 
Life is changed, not taken away. 
Our dear loved ones live on, 
in a world beautiful beyond anything
 we can imagine. 



 

Comfort for those who Mourn

So many people see in death nothing but
a cruel separation from loved ones.
Even good and religious people
make that sad mistake.
In death there is certainly the very real pain
and sorrow of physical separation.
But it is equally true that our
loved ones remain with us.
They do not just go off to some dark
and distant place.
They simply continue into eternal life.
We do not see them because we
are still in the darkness of this world.
But their spiritual eyes,
filled with the light of heaven,
are always watching us as they wait
for the day we shall share their perfect joy.
We are born for heaven
and we end this life of tears
to begin our life of endless happiness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This section is dedicated with Love to my Mother's memory.

Rosemary Louise Sidock


January 30th, 1944 - June 3rd, 2008


Death Notice:
Mrs. Rosemary Louise Sidock, age 64 passed away early Tuesday morning, June 3, 2008 following a long illness. Rosemary was born in Muskegon on January 30, 1944 to William and Isabel (Nicolai) Vanderlaan. She was a 1963 graduate of Muskegon H.S and on September 21, 1963 she married Andrew Clyde Sidock. Rosemary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She is survived by: husband, Andrew; six children, William (Susan) Sidock of Brighton, MI, Andrew (Lisa) Sidock in Meredosia, IL, Mark (Katrina) Sidock of Twin Lake, Annmarie (Christopher) Miller of Hartland, MI, Yvonne Andrade of Roosevelt Park and Christopher (Brandy) Sidock of Howard City, MI; two brothers, Thomas (Ruth) Vanderlaan of Grand Haven and Michael Vanderlaan of Avon, CT; sister, Ellen (David) Stibitz of Muskegon 16 grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 239 W. Clay, Friday, 10:00 A.M., Fr. Thomas Page presiding. Visitation will be held at: The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100, Thursday, 6-8 PM with a Scripture Service beginning at 6:30 P.M. For a more lasting memorial please consider, Harbor Hospice.


Memorials:
Harbor Hospice


Visitations:
6:00PM to 8:00PM on June 5th, 2008 at The Lee Chapel - Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. (Prayer at 6:30PM) 



Services:
11:00AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church on June 6th, 2008
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Footprints

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was
walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the
sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he
noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging
to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He
noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed
that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times
of his life. This really bothered him and he questioned
the Lord about it.  Lord, you said that once I decided
to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I
have noticed that during the most troublesome times
in my life, there is only one set of footprints.
I don't
understand why when I needed you most you would
leave me.
The Lord replied, My precious, precious child, I love
you and I would never leave you. During your times
of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of
footprints, it was then that I carried you.

As you hold me close in memory,
even though we are apart,
my spirit will live on,
there within your heart .
I am with you always.

When you lean on trusted friends
and their caring hugs enfold you,
within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you.
I am with you always.

And beyond the far horizon
when we'll finally be together,
where love will be eternal
and life will last forever.
I am with you always.

 

Roses for you Mom.. Yellow your favorite

 

Candles

Becky (Vledder) Sowles - June 3rd, 2008 at 6:50pm
Ann, and Family So sorry to see that your Mom passed away.
You are in my thoughts.

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Poppen Hospice Staff - June 4th, 2008 at 10:13am
We send our sympathy to your family. Remember that we are here to support you in your time of loss today, and for as long as you need us. The Staff of Habor Hospice

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Judie Sipos Pratt - June 4th, 2008 at 7:28pm
Rose and I were best friends all through high school. We shared silly times and sad ones. We talked of our hopes and dreams for the future. I had a car and we went off on adventures we never told our parents about! I was the maid of honor at Rose and Andy's wedding. Life as young mothers kept us both busy and finally our paths separated but thoughts would sometimes drift back to those long-ago days and the fun we had...and I'd wonder how life was going for Rose. It's so sad to learn she's been very ill and so difficult to believe she's no longer with us. Please accept my condolences.

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Annmarie - June 5th, 2008 at 10:59am
Good Morning Mom, I was just thinking of all the wonderful ways you have made my life special. You always had a way of saying just the right thing when I needed to hear it. I will miss our talks. I am at peace knowing I did everything I could to make your final days comfortable. I am so glad I was able to be with you in your final moments for that last kiss goodbye. You will be thought of every day for the rest of my life, and Isabella will know just how special your are. Please give my son Paul hugs and kisses for me every day. I know he is in good hands now with you there to watch over him. I will see you both again, and that is what I will hold onto when I am missing you. I Love You, and will always keep a part of you with me..... tucked safely away in my heart for all time. XOXOXOXO Your daughter, Annmarie

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Arlene Bisson - June 5th, 2008 at 8:43pm
Our love and prayers are with you. Bisson and Kinney family

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Jane Thompson Routley - June 8th, 2008 at 7:17pm
I was so sorry to hear that Rosie had been so ill and lost the battle. She was always so full of life and we had many good times during our high school years and for a while after we had both married until our lives took different directions. We were actually together and met Andy at the same time. I, too had been wondering how she was, especially with class reunion approaching. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Andy, and the children. May God be with you.

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Annmarie - June 9th, 2008 at 10:16am
Good Morning Mom, Thinking of you and wishing you a beautiful day. Please give Paul a hug and kiss for me. I am sure you are telling him all about me. I know he must be happy having you with him. He is a lucky boy, and I am at peace knowing you will be with him now. I Love You Mom.

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Mom 1944

Mom 1949

Mom 1954

First Communion

Mom 1957

Mom and Dad

September 21, 1963

HAPPY 45TH ANNIVERSARY MOM!

 

My beautiful Mother

Mom and Andy

Mom and Dad

Mom and Dad

Mom and Grandma Isabel together now

Mom and Isabella

2004

 

2006

Isabella and her Grandparents

This is the last picture of Isabella and her Grandmother.

 

 

 

This section is dedicated to our precious

Princess Isabella

Paul Patrick's Big Sister, who will

Love her Baby Brother Forever.

 

 

 

 

 


Isabella as the Dew Drop Fairy

Casting her spell.....

 

 

 

 

We Love You Isabella

 

   

 

 

~Thank you Irene~

Mom of Angel Kayla Xavier

 

 

 

 

 

 Isabella and Paul's Garden 

 



Isabella Loves her baby Brother.


Isabella held your hand all the way home.



She was so excited, your first feeding at home.



She held your hand all the time.
She kissed you every chance she got.



She loved to read to you.  She still does.




She wanted to share her oreo cookies with you.

Tried to share her sucker with you too!

















A Daughter 

A Daughter brings sunshine

To brighten your days,

A Daughter brings joy

through her loving ways,

A Daughter is a blessing

that comes from above,

A special and beautiful 

treasure to Love.

 




 





Little Girls

God made the little boys for fun,
 for rough and tumble times of play;
He made their little legs to run and race 
and scamper through the day. 
He made them strong for climbing trees, he
suited them for horns and drums,
And filled them full of revelries so they 
could be their father's chums.

But then He saw that gentle ways 
must also travel from above.
And so, through all our troubled days
 He sent us little girls to love.
He knew that earth would never do, 
unless a bit of Heaven it had.
Men needed eyes divinely blue to toil 
by day and still be glad.

A world where only men and boys made 
merry would in time grow stale,
And so He shared His Heavenly joys
 that faith in Him should never fail.
He sent us down a thousand charms. 
He decked our ways with golden curls
And laughing eyes and dimpled arms. 
He let us have His little girls. 

They are the tenderest of His flowers,
 the little angels of His flock,
And we may keep and call them ours, 
until God's messenger shall knock.
They bring to us the gentleness and 
beauty that we sorely need;
They soothe us with each fond caress
 and strengthen us for every deed.

And happy should that mortal be whom 
God has trusted, through the years,
To guard a little girl and see that she 
is kept from pain and tears. 

Edgar A. Guest






Isabella with all her girl cousins,
Tiffany, Elizabeth, Jessica, Vivian,
Brandon, Valerie, Sarah, Samantha,
Megan, and Stacie holding Isabella.

Isabella has five more boy cousins.
Steven, Brent, Andrew, Aaron, and Alex. 







 





 Daddy's Little Girl

You're the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold,
You're daddy's little girl to have and hold.
A precious gem is what you are,
A ray of hope, a shining star.

You're the brightest of the sunshine
Morning's first light
You warm my day, you brighten my night
You're sugar you're spice, you're everything nice,
And you're daddy's little girl.

You're the end of the rainbow, my pot of gold,
You're daddy's little girl to have and hold.
A precious gem is what you are,
A ray of hope, a shining star.

You're the brightest of the sunshine
Morning's first light
You warm my day, you brighten my night
You're sugar you're spice, you're everything nice,
And you're daddy's little girl. 

By: Bobby Burke & Horace Gerlach 1949

 

 




Daddy gives the best back rubs

 

 


PAUL
My Guardian Angel
My Brother

My Brother is always at my side,
for you see he is my Guardian Angel.
He leaves his home in heaven,
to guard and watch over me.


When I'm far away from home,
or maybe hard at play
I know you will protect me,
from harm along the way.


Your beautiful and shining face,
I see not, though you're near.
The sweetness of your lovely voice,
I cannot really hear. 


When I pray, you're praying too,
Your prayer is just for me.
But, when I sleep you never do,
You're watching over me.

 

THE BOND

The bond between a sister and a brother

Stretches across time and space;

It's a love unlike any other,

And none can take its place.

For growing up together in

A home that's filled with love

Is a relationship that is akin

To heavenly bonds above.

Even death is powerless

This bond of love to sever;

Fraternal love is endless-

Its beauty lasts forever.

Saralyn Smith


 

 



My Beautiful Child 

You are my angel from the heavens
My dream for the all world to see
My precious gift in all its glory
Because you're everything to me.


Smiling tears of joy and laughter
There is a magic in your eyes
Like the twinkle in the twilight
For twilight never dies.


You are the breeze that blows so softly
You are the singing bird that rhymes
And the reason for all goodness
Born to me sweet child of mine.


And when you tell me
That you love me
And I tell you back the same
I feel the beauty that's within you
I cry sweet beauty of your name.

Maurice Ferris 

 

 

 









 


Princess Isabella





 
















Ballerina








 



Ballet Recital May 2008

 

 

Summer 2008 

 

 






























 







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