Megan Lynn Allen

MEGAN ^i^    SEND MOM EXTRA HUGS TODAY---HER HEART IS LIKE A FOUNTAIN THAT OVER FLOWS WITH LOVE FOR YOU DAY AND NIGHT...XOXOXO MORGAN PIATT----AUNT KATHY

Mother You filled my days with rainbow lights,
fairytales and sweet dream nights,
A kiss to wipe away my tears,
Gingerbread to ease my fears.
You gave the gift of life to me,
And then in love, you set me free.
I thank you for your tender care,
for deep warm hugs and being there.
I hope that when you think of me,
A part of you, you'll always see.

Love Megan

Wishing you

a beautiful Easter,

decorated

with love and joy.

"HAPPY EASTER MEGAN"

Love,

Johnette

Dear Friends, just a few thoughts on recovery. To me, recovery does not mean that we forget our children or the life we had with them. It doesn't mean we won't feel pain again; be reminded by songs, sights, or sounds; have a mixture of feelings on holidays; or that we won't mourn any longer. But we have to "learn" to mourn so it doesn't interfere with our new "normal," our new lifestyle. I believe that God does not want us to forget our past. God does not want us to forget the good times, the hard times, the success, the mistakes. God does not ask that we forget that wonderful, or at times conflictual relationship. The battle is over for our children. Death has come. Now we can experience his or her victory of a new life while constructing memories for ourselves of our past life with our children. We will "ALWAYS" have a relationship with our children. I believe recovery means we will remember our children realistically.(All of this is easier said than done.)

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:…. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance" (Eccl. 3:1,4)

"The Lord will be your everlasting light, and in your days of sorrow will end"

(Isa. 60:20)

In Christian Love,

Melissa

megan-^I^ you are so very special- you will never be for gotten- the pain and hurt will never leave the hearts of family and friends. you are so loved you have a beautiful smile- and i know you are one of the bright sinning stars that i glance up to see each and every night- send your family the warmth of your spirit- keep mom wrapped in those precious angel wings- keep dancing with your angel friendsthe tears will flow for ever. xoxoxo from one hurt family to another. aunt of morgan piatt

I believe God's promises are true. I believe Heaven is real.I believe God will see US through. I believe nothing can separateUs from God's love. I believe God has work for me to do. "Believing against the grain" means having a survivalist attitude. Not only can WE survive, but out of it we can create something good. We need to cry out to each other for help and cry out, "God help US believe!"

Thinking of you and thanking you for your thoughts and prayers while my hands are recovering. Melissa

When tomorrow starts without  me,
And I'm not there to see,
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 that 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'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly  love. 

But as I turned to walk  away,
A tear fell from my  eye
For all mylife, I'd always  thought,
I didn't want to die. 

I had so much to live for,
So  much left yet to do,
It seemed almost  impossible,
That I was leaving you. 

I thought of all the  yesterdays
The good ones and the  bad,
I thought of all the love we  shared,
and all the fun we had 

If I could re-live  yesterday
Just even for a  while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss  you
And maybe see you smile. 

But then I fully  realized,
That this could never  be,
For emptiness and  memories,
would take the place of me. 

And when I thought of worldly  things,
I might miss come  tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I  did,
My heart was filled with sorrow. 

But when I walked through heaven's  gates,
I felt so much at  home
When God looked down and smiled at  me,
From His great goldenthrone. 

He said, "This is  eternity,
And all I've promised  you."
Today your life on earth is  past,
But here life starts anew 

I promise no tomorrow,
But  today will always last,
And since each day's the same  way
There's no longing for the past. 

You have been so faithful,
So  trusting and so true.
Though there were  times
You did some things
You  knew you shouldn't do. 

But you have been  forgiven
And now at last you're  free.
So won't you come and take my  hand
And share my life with me? 

So when tomorrow starts without  me,
Don't think we're far  apart,
For every time you think of  me,
I'm right here, in your heart. 

            

No person is ever truly alone
Those Who live no more,
Whom we loved.
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts,
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are, forever.

Thinking of you always. I've missed visiting you.
My hands are some better, at least I can type some.

Bless Your Heart

On Saint Patrick's Day

And Always

"HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY MEGAN"  / Johnette Moninger Angels-Mary Bates, Madison Foell, Toby Meister (Friend)

God, darkness is closing in on me. I've been trying to avoid the inevitable and need You to help me realize that being in the darkness is part of my journey through grief. I don't want to dread or fear it but to embrace it and allow You to use it to change me. Slow me down, Lord, and allow me to face my pain and loss. Be my comforter, encourager, companion, and light. Illuminate the dark night. Show me today how being in the darkness has and will enlarge my soul. Amen

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN"
Eat an extra piece of Angel food cake for me.
Hugs & Kisses.
Johnette