    I honor and celebrate the life of Douglas I'm thinking of you at this special time of memories. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning With Love, Ann, Laurasmom   and lit the candle in remembrance of you - but I know my precious child that you are here with me everyday. How can it be 14 years today that you left us when it seems like only yesterday? Yet, it seems like a lifetime ago of tears I have shed for all the words unsaid. I so miss your contagious smile and laughter. I miss you warm bear hugs, I miss everything about you my baby. I love you so much my child.       He fought against adversaries that were as real to him as his casket is real to us. They were powerful adversaries. They took toll of his energies and endurance. They exhausted the last vestiges of his courage and his strength. At last these adversaries overwhelmed him. And it appeared that he had lost the war. But did he? I see a host of victories that he has won! "For one thing - he has won our admiration - because even if he lost the war, we give him credit for his bravery on the battlefield. And we give him credit for the courage and pride and hope that he used as his weapons as long as he could. We shall remember not his death, but his daily victories gained through his kindnesses and thoughtfulness, through his love for his family and friends ... for all things beautiful, lovely, and honorable. We shall remember not his last day of defeat, but we shall remember the many days that he was victorious over overwhelming odds. We shall remember not the years we thought he had left, but the intensity with which he lived the years that he had. Only God knows what this child of His suffered in the silent skirmishes that took place in his soul. But our consolation is that God does know, and understands."  where he was talking about suicide. This was a sermon that a friend of his gave.      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 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 would have to leave behind all those I dearly love ~ Author unknown    Fourteen years ago today God's angels came and carried you away So sad we all became Our lives would be forever changed So greatly missed you would always be By your friends, relatives,family and me Each day of each passing year Did not go by without a tear Fourteen years ago today I lost not only a son but my friend I thought my world had come to an end I sometimes feel you close to me Just once I'd love having you to see I love you son as a parent should I'd trade places with you if I could In time I know well be together Take care my son, love from your mother Written by Doyle Alldredge, 14 April 2010, Revised April 2017     In honor of you It's light reflects Our love for you It burns as our love Burns for you This candle was lit especially for you As we burn this candle for you tonight, Though not within our sight Your presence, is felt by all Your love, is felt by all This candle is lit especially for you   John's mom and John and John's Dad. The only ones left are me and John, my husband, for now. Everyone else has crossed. I would like to honor them all. John's mom passed two Novembers ago, his father just 2 years ago October. This photo seems like a lifetime ago...  my Dad passed when I was 12 and that is the only thing I can remember of his service - that song. So it has meant a lot to me.    You can visit her website for her son Rob here ~ Rob Northrop's Site     May God bless us all and give us some peace of mind and heart. GEOFFREY P. EDWARDS  Your wonderful son Douglas hasn't left you, we have to believe that, yes it is hard, believe me I know. He is with you always in whatever you do. Please Believe That GOD BLESS TRISH Sue-Anne/LEE           A friend can hear a tear drop.  This webpage is created           for Douglas' web page by my dear friend Sheri. You can visit Sheri's web pages by clicking on the image below ~  is a gift from my dear friend Ann. You can visit Ann's web pages for her Angel Laura by clicking on the banner below ~  is a gift from my dear friend Saralyn. You can visit Saralyn's web pages for her Angel Robbie by clicking on his banner below ~      |