Please stop by my sister's memorial website and light a candle:

http://dawn-marie-walden.memory-of.com/  
 

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was all over, It became a beautiful butterfly" 

"A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam, 
and for a brief moment its glory and beauty
belong to our world. But then it flies on again,
and though we wish it could have stayed
we feel so lucky to have seen it." 

Legend has it that when someone sobs, their tears
are caught by butterflies and carried up to heaven,
Angels then float down as teardrops of comfort
to take away the sadness.

 THE BUTTERFLY  

A butterfly rested upon a flower,
Happy was he and light as a flake
And there he met a caterpillar,
Sobbing as though his heart would break
It hurt the happy butterfly to see the caterpillar cry
Said he, whatever is the matter and may I help in any way?
I've lost my brother, wept the other,
He's been unwell for many a day
Now I discover, sad to tell,
He's only a dead and empty shell
Unhappy grub, be done with weeping,
Your sickly brother is not dead
His body's stronger and no longer crawls like a worm,
but flies instead. He dances through the sunny hours 
and drinks sweet nectar from the flowers
Away, away, deceitful villain, go to the winds 
where you belong I won't be grieving at your leaving 
so take away your lying tongue.
Am I a foolish slug or snail to swallow such a fairy tale?
I'll prove my words and you shall see,
Now listen well and look at me
I am none other than your brother 
alive and well and fancy free
Soon you'll be with me in the skies 
amongst the flirting butterflies 
Oh, cried the mournful caterpillar,
'Tis clear I must be seeing things
You're only a specter sipping nectar 
flicking your ornamental wings
And talking nonsense by the yard,
I will not hear another word
The butterfly gave up the struggle,
I have, he said, no more to say
He spread his splendid wings and ascended 
into the air and few away
And while he fluttered far and wide,
the caterpillar sat and cried. 





  
 

   
I am home in heaven dear ones oh
so happy and so bright!

 There is perfect joy and beauty
in this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over.

Every restless tossing passed,
I am now at peace forever. Safely home at last.        

A Sister is a Sister Forever 

A bond that diminishes never,
A friend who is kindly and caring,
A sibling God chooses for sharing.
Few ties are as deep and profound
And with so much affection abound.
Though some thoughts are seldom expressed,
Love endures and survives every test.
Of the constants that rest in the heart,
A sister's a primary part.
She'll always be there when you need her -
You listen, you value, you heed her.
As growth, independence you ponder,
Your feelings grow deeper and fonder,
And life tells you one thing that's true:
A sister's a large part of you.  






  

  


Remembering...

Go ahead and mention my child,
The one that died you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further,
The depth of my pain doesn't show.
Don't worry about making me cry,
I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing the tears that I try to hide.
I'm hurt when you just keep silent,
pretending she didn't exist.
I'd rather you mention my Child,
knowing that she has been missed.
You asked me how I was doing,
I say "okay" or "fine."
But healing is something ongoing,
I feel it will take a lifetime. 

When I'm Gone by Lyman Hancock

When I come to the end of my journey,
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned,
And remember only the smile.

Forget unkind words I have spoken,
Remember some good I have done,
Forget that I've ever had heartache,
And remember I've had loads of fun.

Forget that I've stumbled and blundered,
And sometimes fell by the way,
Remember I fought some hard battles,
And won, ere the close of the day.

Then forget to grieve for my going,
I would not have you sad for a day,
But in summer just gather some flowers,
And remember the place where I lay.

And come in the shade of the evening,
When the sun paints the sky in the west,
Stand for a moment beside me,
And remember only my best.  


 

Chuck & Laurie 10/21/2005

Here's a couple cute boxer puppies for you baby girl - 
I know how much you love them.

Whispers from Heaven 

When I left this world without you
I know it made you blue
Your tears fell so freely,
I watched; I know it is true.

While you were weeping,
Days after I passed-
While all was silent within me,
I saw you kneel to pray.

From this wonderful place called Heaven
Where all my pain is gone.
I send a gentle breeze to whisper,
"My loved ones, please go on"

The peace that I have found here
Goes far beyond compare
No rain, no clouds, no suffering-
Just LOVE from everywhere.

You need not be troubled
Just stay close to GOD in prayer
Someday we'll be reunited
My love, HIS love surrounds you always,
EVERYWHERE! 

Ask My Mom How She Is 

My mom, she tells a lot of lies, she never did before.
But from now until she dies, she'll tell a whole lot more.
Ask my mom how she is and because she can't explain,
She will tell a little lie because she can't describe the pain.
Ask my mom how she is, she'll say "I'm alright."
If that's the truth, then tell me, why does she cry each night?
Ask my mom how she is, she seems to cope so well.
She didn't have a choice you see, nor the strength to yell.
Ask my mom how she is, "I'm fine, I'm okay, I'm coping,"
For God's sake mom, just tell the truth, just say your heart is broken.
She'll love me all her life, I loved her all mine.
But if you ask her how she is, she'll lie and say she's fine.
On the day we meet again, we'll smile and I'll be bold.
I'll say, "You're lucky to get here, Mom, with all the lies you told!!"