OUR 9 YR OLD GRANDSON PLAYS FOOTBALL FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR.
IMAGINE, HIS TEAM IS **** STEELERS ********
PopPop would be so thrilled to see you play thomas.
i attend your games for both of us sweet grandson of ours.
Monday, September 14, 2015
HOPEWELL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1975
IT'S BEEN 40 YEARS SINCE WE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL 6-5-1975. (must be a misprint on diploma!!!)
9-5-2015 WE HAD A REUNION AT BARNEY'S THEN MONACA TURNERS.
WE WERE ALL 17 AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
I TOOK PICS OF THOMAS IN HIS HIGH SCHOOL DAYS WITH HIS BUDDIES AND HANDED THEM OUT.
THE GUYS WERE GLAD TO HAVE PICS AND TO REMINISCE ABOUT YOU THOMAS. OH THE STORIES!
I HAD THE BEST TIME. I DID NOT THINK I COULD. I WANTED TO REPRESENT YOU AS A CLASSMATE.
I AM GRATEFUL TO THE REUNION COMMITTEE FOR KEEPING US IN TOUCH ALL THESE YEARS.
9-5-2015 WE HAD A REUNION AT BARNEY'S THEN MONACA TURNERS.
WE WERE ALL 17 AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
I TOOK PICS OF THOMAS IN HIS HIGH SCHOOL DAYS WITH HIS BUDDIES AND HANDED THEM OUT.
THE GUYS WERE GLAD TO HAVE PICS AND TO REMINISCE ABOUT YOU THOMAS. OH THE STORIES!
I HAD THE BEST TIME. I DID NOT THINK I COULD. I WANTED TO REPRESENT YOU AS A CLASSMATE.
I AM GRATEFUL TO THE REUNION COMMITTEE FOR KEEPING US IN TOUCH ALL THESE YEARS.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
RAFFALDINI
tia and chad were married at an italian vineyard.
our girl looked exquisitely beautiful. thomas just stared
at her with a big smile during the ceremony.
all our dearest of friends attended and my family. your mom and sister
could not because of babas's health at the time.
the pastor said to me that he feels he knows 'tom' from all
the stories told to him about you!
we all wait when HE will say to us, as HE said to you "come home, well done
good and faithful ones!
our girl looked exquisitely beautiful. thomas just stared
at her with a big smile during the ceremony.
all our dearest of friends attended and my family. your mom and sister
could not because of babas's health at the time.
the pastor said to me that he feels he knows 'tom' from all
the stories told to him about you!
we all wait when HE will say to us, as HE said to you "come home, well done
good and faithful ones!
Monday, September 8, 2014
FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
it's been 5 years on 7/11/14 since your life finished here.
i thought i was prepared for that five year anniversary but i have experienced a few
back stepping hiccups. i am trying while trusting to go forward without you dearest.
thomas is 8 and started third grade.
the big event next is that tia is getting married november 9. how does she face that day
without her daddy. we live by faith and His assurance to carry us if we are willing because
He is able.
i know the world is hurting; but finishing my life without you is my own personal sorrow.
i thought i was prepared for that five year anniversary but i have experienced a few
back stepping hiccups. i am trying while trusting to go forward without you dearest.
thomas is 8 and started third grade.
the big event next is that tia is getting married november 9. how does she face that day
without her daddy. we live by faith and His assurance to carry us if we are willing because
He is able.
i know the world is hurting; but finishing my life without you is my own personal sorrow.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Saturday, April 19, 2014
EASTER EVE 4/19/14
five year mark approaching.
we are preparing our hearts while vividly remembering a life well lived.
4EVER52
we are preparing our hearts while vividly remembering a life well lived.
4EVER52
Thursday, July 11, 2013
4 YEARS AND COUNTING
can't realize it is 4 years since you left us on your 52nd birthday.
again our grandson made you a cake and released a balloon. this is the first
time he had tears in his eyes. said he didn't want to have to send that balloon.
he is an old sensitive soul for 7 young years. he bought me a gift and made a
card with both of our names. he doesn't separate us in his little mind and heart.
in my heart, i am still holding your hand and growing old with you.
again our grandson made you a cake and released a balloon. this is the first
time he had tears in his eyes. said he didn't want to have to send that balloon.
he is an old sensitive soul for 7 young years. he bought me a gift and made a
card with both of our names. he doesn't separate us in his little mind and heart.
in my heart, i am still holding your hand and growing old with you.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
3rd wedding anniversary without you.
i lit our memory candle again.
i remember our vows as if it were today!
our most precious grandson is 7 now.
he has lost 4 teeth.
thomas played regular baseball this year and did very well.
made some amazing plays. if we could have sat together at
his games. it was not to be so i go alone.
he is such a little man with a kind heart like you.
he finished first grade today.
i press on with God's grace.
i remember our vows as if it were today!
our most precious grandson is 7 now.
he has lost 4 teeth.
thomas played regular baseball this year and did very well.
made some amazing plays. if we could have sat together at
his games. it was not to be so i go alone.
he is such a little man with a kind heart like you.
he finished first grade today.
i press on with God's grace.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
APRIL 30 2009
4 years since thomas and i relocated to charlotte. it cannot be true!!!! 4 years this july without him.
thomas michael is now 7 yrs. young. he is playing baseball and tonight he made 2 triples and scored!!! i also chaperoned his field trip to the SC zoo. an amazing day of fun and sore feet.
comments are beginning to be made that i will find someone else. when i explain that that is not
a possibility because you and i thomas made a pledge to each other that "there will never be any
one for us but each other" The Lord will give us the desires of our heart and my desire is to
finish my race (journey) alone, the widow of an irreplaceable companion for life.
thomas michael is now 7 yrs. young. he is playing baseball and tonight he made 2 triples and scored!!! i also chaperoned his field trip to the SC zoo. an amazing day of fun and sore feet.
comments are beginning to be made that i will find someone else. when i explain that that is not
a possibility because you and i thomas made a pledge to each other that "there will never be any
one for us but each other" The Lord will give us the desires of our heart and my desire is to
finish my race (journey) alone, the widow of an irreplaceable companion for life.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
YEAR 3
again we remember and celebrate the life of a man who lived life well--you thomas!
our grandson is losing his first tooth. so many milestones achieved without you.
all my eternal love, patricia ann
our grandson is losing his first tooth. so many milestones achieved without you.
all my eternal love, patricia ann
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
THOMAS MICHAEL
this past week, sweetheart, i watched our grandson play in his first all-star T-ball game.
he is such a good little player. yes we yearn for you to be here, yet we know you are better
there!
oh, tia's car, cell, purse were stolen from my driveway last week. a terrible mess.
car was found totaled. she and thomas cried because it was the car you bought for them.
joye mock once remarked. "don't cry for anything that can't cry for you." in other words--things.
wow we have become unraveled since you went away.
he is such a good little player. yes we yearn for you to be here, yet we know you are better
there!
oh, tia's car, cell, purse were stolen from my driveway last week. a terrible mess.
car was found totaled. she and thomas cried because it was the car you bought for them.
joye mock once remarked. "don't cry for anything that can't cry for you." in other words--things.
wow we have become unraveled since you went away.
30th ANNIVERSARY
today we were married right about now 30 years ago.
if not for that day, nathan, tia, and thomas michael would not be here.
we miss you every day. it gets so hard sometimes. we call on Jesus.
thomas told tia 3 reasons he wanted to stay at my house today.
1. i remind him of you.
2. he misses me in the day and that makes him sad.
3. he does crazy projects at my house.
dearest, our grandson is soooooooooo precious.
look for me someday!
all my loving memories.
if not for that day, nathan, tia, and thomas michael would not be here.
we miss you every day. it gets so hard sometimes. we call on Jesus.
thomas told tia 3 reasons he wanted to stay at my house today.
1. i remind him of you.
2. he misses me in the day and that makes him sad.
3. he does crazy projects at my house.
dearest, our grandson is soooooooooo precious.
look for me someday!
all my loving memories.
Monday, April 30, 2012
today i remember again for the 3rd time how i loaded you on that private plane and we were flown to charlotte, nc to start a new chapter in our lives by living near our precious grandson, thomas.
my stomach is upset, yet i am determined to continue my journey.
i recently met an elderly woman in lowe's (your favorite place) who was a widow of 6 months.
we both had the same weed whacker issues. we talked for quite a long time. i told her how the
lord allowed me to witness your eyes opening and seeing HIS face, not mine, as you took your
last breath. she said the exact same thing happened with her husband. we cried.
she said she found hope that after 2 1/2 years i was still journeying. oh, if she only knew
the strain of remaining here without you, my dearest friend ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i miss you, honey.
my stomach is upset, yet i am determined to continue my journey.
i recently met an elderly woman in lowe's (your favorite place) who was a widow of 6 months.
we both had the same weed whacker issues. we talked for quite a long time. i told her how the
lord allowed me to witness your eyes opening and seeing HIS face, not mine, as you took your
last breath. she said the exact same thing happened with her husband. we cried.
she said she found hope that after 2 1/2 years i was still journeying. oh, if she only knew
the strain of remaining here without you, my dearest friend ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i miss you, honey.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
BURIAL
LAST WEEK NATHAN AND I BURIED YOUR REMAINS IN BEAVER.
YOUR MOTHER IS RELIEVED TO HAVE A FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR YOU
THAT SHE CAN VISIT.
WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT THERE. THANKS BE TO GOD!
WE CONTINUE TO WAIT FOR THE DAY WE ARE ALL TOGETHER WITH THE LORD.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
DEPARTURE DATE
7/11/57---7/11/09
WE REMEMBER YOUR 2ND "FOREVER 52" BIRTHDAY WITHOUT YOU HERE.
NATHAN AND I WATCHED THE MEMORIAL DVD TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME.
HOW PAINFULLY PRECIOUS IT WAS TO VIEW.
TIA STILL CANNOT WATCH IT.
THE TWO THINGS SHE MENTIONED IN HER EULOGY WAS BEING WITHOUT YOU WHEN SHE GRADUATES COLLEGE (DONE) AND THOMAS' FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN (NEXT MONTH). THEY HAVE COME TO PASS.
MAX LUCADO .............
we, as God's children, live one final breath from our own funeral.
which, from God's perspective, is nothing to grieve. He responds to these grave facts with this great news: the day you die is better than the day you were born" (eccles.) now there is a twist. heaven enjoys a maternity-ward reaction to funerals. angels watch body burials the same way grandparents watch delivery-room doors.
"he'll be coming through any minute!" they cant wait to see the new arrival.
while we are driving hearses and wearing black, they are hanging pink and blue streamers. we do not grieve when babies enter the world. the hosts of heaven do not weep when we leave it.
missing you always, pal
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
tia was hired today as a fifth grade elementary teacher.
we cried out of gratitude. we cried because you are not here for her to tell her daddy the
good news.
nathan wants to start a photography business. he said you had told him that you thought that would be a good road to travel.
he has named his potential business in honour of you. forever52photography.
tia and mike have parted ways after 6 1/2 years.
how i needed to tell you this. so, i told Jesus. how difficult it is for me to go forward without you. you always said that if you are standing still, you eventually go backwards.
i still cannot realize you are gone from this life.
always, your patricia
we cried out of gratitude. we cried because you are not here for her to tell her daddy the
good news.
nathan wants to start a photography business. he said you had told him that you thought that would be a good road to travel.
he has named his potential business in honour of you. forever52photography.
tia and mike have parted ways after 6 1/2 years.
how i needed to tell you this. so, i told Jesus. how difficult it is for me to go forward without you. you always said that if you are standing still, you eventually go backwards.
i still cannot realize you are gone from this life.
always, your patricia
Sunday, June 5, 2011
6/5/82
today i reflected on what would have been our 29th wedding anniversary.
thomas michael helped me blow out the wick i lit of our unity candle from our wedding day.
nathan asked me to recount how we became engaged and about our wedding day.
tia asked me to go to the movies with her and did the day end up being okay for me.
finished reading ' The Shack '.
i am still holding you in my heart.
thomas michael helped me blow out the wick i lit of our unity candle from our wedding day.
nathan asked me to recount how we became engaged and about our wedding day.
tia asked me to go to the movies with her and did the day end up being okay for me.
finished reading ' The Shack '.
i am still holding you in my heart.
Friday, May 13, 2011
A MILESTONE
tomorrow, after five years, our sweet baby girl will graduate with honours from UNCC.
tia is now a licensed elementary teacher.
how very bittersweet it is for me, tia and nathan to celebrate this milestone without you dearest.
our precious grandson will wear his cap and gown to the commencement as we also celebrate his graduation from preschool.
you are and will always be 'forever 52' in our hearts and memories until THAT day.
tia is now a licensed elementary teacher.
how very bittersweet it is for me, tia and nathan to celebrate this milestone without you dearest.
our precious grandson will wear his cap and gown to the commencement as we also celebrate his graduation from preschool.
you are and will always be 'forever 52' in our hearts and memories until THAT day.
Monday, September 6, 2010
ALWAYS
i'll be loving you..........ALWAYS
not for just an hour,
not for just a day,
not for just a year,
but ALWAYS.
not for just an hour,
not for just a day,
not for just a year,
but ALWAYS.
THOMAS MICHAEL
Thomas,
thomas michael starts preschool tomorrow. he's growing up so quickly. he talks about you all the time. he keeps your woody woodpecker puppet you had as a boy on his bed. he showed it to someone and they laughed and made the silly sound woody made and he said, " don't laugh, this was pop pop's toy".
he plays soccer now. really likes it.
thomas michael starts preschool tomorrow. he's growing up so quickly. he talks about you all the time. he keeps your woody woodpecker puppet you had as a boy on his bed. he showed it to someone and they laughed and made the silly sound woody made and he said, " don't laugh, this was pop pop's toy".
he plays soccer now. really likes it.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
