My Dearest Holly

I don't know where to begin to tell you how empty our lives are without you here with us. I will never understand the accident that ultimately took your life but I guess some things are not for us to understand while still here on earth. Of my four children you did everything the earliest except of course get out of the bed. You walked at nine months talked early and could write your name before the age of 2. (You signed it HO for the longest time which we all loved and kidded you about when you got older.) I never dreamed I would have you as a normal healthy child for only sixteen years. You had so much promise and potential in life. Could pass any test without even cracking a book. Loved to read novels and short stories. Exceptional basketball player with a lot of heart and strength. That strength is what gave you six more years here with us after your accident.

I will never forget walking into the ER that morning and being met by the Chaplain of the hospital. I naturally assumed you had died already and remember falling on my knees in the private little room they take you to for such things. I did not learn you were still alive for over ten minutes. When I first saw you after the accident you were unhurt except the head injuries. I kept looking at your hands and feet to make sure you were my Holly. Of course you still had that beautiful long hair you had grown out then so I would have known that was you. I never imagined then how our lives would be changed from that injury. I had never seen anyone who had survived a massive head injury and the resulting loss of ability. You were such a fighter you perservered you took what life gave you and did the best you could. I have struggled so much with losing you after you got through so much those years. Six long years of surgeries rehabilitation seizures and physical limitations. Then you were gone just like that no warning no preparation. I thought the worst was behind us. You are forever in my heart and soul and I will keep your memory alive until my last breath here on earth. Thank you my baby for all the signs you send me; my Holly tree that just sprang up in your garden out of no where my I love Holly inscribed in the side walk and all the times I look at the clock for no reason and it is 10:21- the day my life changed for ever.

I love you with all my heart and always will. You are my hero my inspiration you keep me going forward each and every day knowing that I cannot give up even though I have moments just like everyone else. The grief of losing a child is overwhelming and all- consuming at times. When I have these moments I find a quiet place and remember what you went through those last six years. The pain the loss and uncertainity. You put one foot in front of the other and learned to walk again. You pushed forward and faced your life head on. Remembering those moments makes me know I have to do the same- for my family for myself for all those who count on me in life and most importantly for you. You are and always will be my first-born baby girl and a huge part of my life. I love you.

Mom

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Remember me


Remember me when flowers bloom
early in the spring

Remember me on sunny days
in the fun that summer brings.


Remember me in the fall
as you walk through the leaves of gold

And in the winter - remember me
In the stories that are told.


But most of all remember
each day - right from the start

I will be forever near
for I live within your heart.

~~ 

Remembering your Precious Angel Holly on the eve of her heavenly birthday.
A candle will burn in memory of your precious angel.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray your day will be peaceful.
Your are not alone on this road of grief that we now share.
With love
Carol
www.myangelsonmichael.Com

HAPPY 30TH BEAUTIFUL HOLLY

Happy Valentines Day
in Heaven
Holly

Lisa,

Wishing Holly and her special family a very Happy Valentines Day.  So hard without our Angels with us!!

Thank you for helping me to keep my precious son's, ~Rocky~, memory alive. His family won't go on his site as they say it hurts too much.  I appreciate so much all the beautiful candles you light in his loving memory.

This is a journey we did not choose but I am very thankful for all my Angel moms & dads ~God Bless~

Lisa, I would like to thank you for the beautiful graphic you did for my ~Rocky~.  It always warms my heart when I receive those because it warms my heart so that someone thought enough of my beautiful son to take the time to send his dad and I such a gift.

I hope this graphic of Holly brings a smile to your face even if it's just for a little while.

Hugs and friendship.

Claudia proud mom to ~Rocky~
http://rocky-allan-lindley.memory-of.com/About.aspx

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
IN HEAVEN
HOLLY

Wishing you and your family a Happy Valentines Day.  So hard without our Angels with us.

Thank you for helping me to keep my precious son ~Rocky's~ memory alive with all the beautiful candles you light.

Hugs & Friendship

Claudia proud mom to ~Rocky~
http://rocky-allan-lindley.memory-of.com/About.aspx

IN LOVING MEMORY

WISHING YOUR FAMILY PEACE, STRENGHT & COMFORT REMEMBERING

YOU ALWAYS HUGS WENDY & SARAH♥♥♥

www.kevin-conatty.memory-of.com

HAPPY NEW YEARS IN HEAVEN HOLLY  WE LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU LOVE WENDY AND SARAH KEVIN CONATTY FIANCE AND STEP DAUGHTER

www.kevin-conatty.memory-of.com

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

Christmas blessings &

a peaceful Holiday to Holly

& her loving family

hugs from the heart

xoxoxox

Merry Christmas in heaven dear Holly and Merry Christmas to your loving family. May they find comfort in memories of Christmases past when you were a part of the celebration. Bless you sweet angel.

Jo-Ann ~ Lauren's mom always and forever

Dear Holly, Have a wonderful time with all our Angels, once again lighting up our skies with your celebrations and leaving small signs of your love, peace and strength to your precious family.

(((Lisa)))

Love and Blessings Denise mum to James and Daniel. http://james-kneale.memory-of.com xxx

O welcome, pure-eyed Faith, white-handed Hope,
Thou hovering angel, girt with golden wings!

John Milton.