My precious son.... / Mom (Mom)
Mike, On Sunday we went to Dania Beach to pay tribute to Stanley, Uncle Willie's friend since they were 18 years old. Stanley died about 2 weeks ago.They spread his ashes in the ocean at Dania Beach. You met him, his wife and their son David. You & david were the exact same age. We all met at nanny & grampas house several years ago when you were about 14. This young man has the heavy responsibility of taking care of his mom. You see, she is a drug addict and he who is all but 19 years old is guardian of his mother.Talk about growing up fast. Uncle Willie was sad when he heard Stanley died, like so many of his other friends who left this world too soon.I told David about you and he looked shocked and did not know what to say. How I wish you could be with us. We will one day be reunited. That is what I hold on to and I am not afraid to die - in fact I look forward to leaving here & the first person I will see will be u. I will hug & kiss you until I am numb. When it is my time I will be ready. Will you recognize me. I hope so. You will look into my eyes and know it is me. Love 4-ever xoxoxMom...... Close
And God Said....... / Diane Angel Mom- Katie Cassidy Read >>
And God Said....... / Diane Angel Mom- Katie Cassidy I said, God I hurt And God said, I know
I said, I cry alot And God said, That's why I gave you tears
I said, Life is so hard And God said, That's why I gave you loved ones
I said, But my loved one died!! And God said, So did mine!!
I said, It's such a great loss!! And God said, I saw mine nailed to a cross!!
I said, But your loved one lives!! And God said, So does yours!!
I said, Where is he now?? And God said, My Son is by my side and Your Son is in my arms!!
i love u / MOM (MOM)
Mike, its me Mom. How I miss u, you cant imagine. This has been a stressful day for me. We r moving our office. We are leaving the old behind and moving on without you and it pains me that u r not a part of this. When I was packing the office I retrieved a note that you wrote "retard inside, do not bother". U were referring to dad. I never could take that note down. Every once it a while it would catch my eye. I also found a notebook of yours with your school notes inside. I had to take it with me. When I was in the new office I heard a song that reminds me of you.Whenever I am at the new office I always hear a song that reminds me of you. I guess thats your way of making me think of you at the office and that u will always be there with us.
I sure hope u r watching over Sam. She really needs you now more then ever. She never wants to sleep alone. I think she is still afraid to sleep upstairs by herself. Do u come to visit her much?? Please let her see her boyfriend clearly for what he is and have her make the wise choices. I hope she follows up with her gutt feelings she often expesses to me. She is the one who keeps me going.God will not take me until Sam is on the right path, at least I hope he doesnt.
I know the grief we all bear seems at times too much to bear. I wanted to share a story with you. We worry about our loved one being forgotten. My daughter got this idea that she wanted to contact my son Billy's friends after 38 years and tell them about the site. She talked to some Army friends and school classmates as well. All the years did not take their memories away. They remember my Billy. I was amazed that his memory was indeed living on. They love him still. I thought this was so heartwarming to know that Billy is remembered. It comforted her knowing that her son will always be remembered too. My son and my grandson will be forever young and forever remembered in the lives of others and that is the best medicine I could ever receive for my broken heart. I still grieve for Billy and for Dusty that is only only because I loved them and miss them. Sometimes love hurts and this is one of those times. Memories of Billy are still so fresh it is just like yesterday that I last saw my baby boy. God has blessed me with so many precious memories that are mine and nobody can take them. So I look at the pain that I endure as part of the loving process because without the pain I would have never loved. I want to thank each one of you who light candles for Billy. It is really hard for me to light because all this computer stuff is Greek to me, but each day I say prayers for all of you. God has never failed me yet and God has brought you to me and I thank Him daily.
Remember you loved one will be never be forgotten, how blessed.
ITS TIME TO CHANGE THE LAWS / Mom (MOM)
Mike, It's almost time for me to become an activist and try to change laws that need fixing. My goal is to try to hold hotels responsible for underage drinkers at their hotel or motel. I almost feel the need to do this. I have two senators here in Palm Beach County who I plan to contact within the next few weeks. When my blood starts to boil I will know I am ready to pursue my goal to try to save other teens. It won't be easy but when the adrenelin starts to flow I will know it is time.
Your memory will live on - I will see to it.
I love you & miss u too much to ever forget you and I want other people even strangers to know our story.
This one for you Michael, although I am still learning I think I am doing ok with the help of my Son Nicholas that I know by now you know him in heaven. Thinking of you and your family . Thoughts and prayers Mariella XX
July 4th.... / Harriet Conn Mom (Mom)
Mike, This was always your favorite holiday.You always wanted to light the fireworks - whether we were in Beech Mountain or Florida we always had to buy fire works. I always hoped you would not be a statistic on that day. Little did I know you would become a statistic because of your auto accident..I know this holiday always meant a lot to you & I will miss you so much.I remember when we were in Beech Mountain and we had to go to Tennessee to find fireworks just over the NC border. I can see the display in my mind and you face so happy to buy fireworks. I miss u so much.This year we will be home for a change and this will be the second July 4th without you.
I too lost my only son to drinking and bad decisions. My Nick was 17 years and 10 months old when he passed away. My world ended right there that fateful morning. I had called Nick at 2:30 that morning to find out why he wasnt home. He admitted to drinking too much, but he said he was at his step brothers and was going to spend the night, and was not driving. His last words to me were, "Night Dad, I love you", and I replied, "Night son, I love you too". He then got in his truck to go visit his girlfriend, left the road, hit a tree and died instantly. An adult furnished the alcohol to these underage kids. Nothing was done to him, he walked away scott free after a botched police investigation. Nick made the decision to drink, nobody twisted his arm, but he was goaded into it by the adult. Now, like you and your family, I get to live out my life without my best friend, my hero, my loving son. After reading about Mike, I was reduced to tears from your loss and the similarities of losing our sons. I'm not a religious person, but I will pray that you find peace for you and your family. God bless you.
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