In loving Memory of Katherine "Kate" LeAnn Steely

May 13, 2009 - July 24, 2009

Daughter of Chad and Kristin Steely

God blessed them with a little girl who would forever chage their world. Though her journey here was not long lived, God will use her life to glorify his. God took and molded out of clay, this little girl we know as "Kate". With her, tiny fingers and her tiny toes,their little girl they would forever hold close. God gave Kate a personality that was like no other, one that would always be cherished by her father and her mother. Traits that they recognized, as only parents do. Kate had her own and here's just a few. They will always remember her little cry, it mimicked a dolphin followed by a sigh. She liked to be holding a wash rag while she ate, this was a comfort to our sweet little Kate. Mom always laughed when Daddy changed her diaper, Kate would leave him presents that were not so desired. But this little girl knew how to win over his heart, she didn't have to try, she had him from the start. Late night feedings was a part of her routine, then followed up by a Bible story Mom read to her faithfully, with a kiss and a hug she would fall fast asleep. It was like holding an angel so tender and sweet. When she was held in the arms by her Mom and her Dad, they always thanked God for the time that they had. To love her and care for such a bundle of joy, they knew that this baby girl was a miracle in their life story. Although they didn't get her as long as they planned, they know that God has a purpose and he is holding their hands. For in our hearts this perfect little girl will always stay, our precious Katherine LeAnn Steely born on the 13th of May.

Written with love by Kimberly Coker Marsh

 

Just because my eyes were closed doesn't mean I can not see me.

Just because my first breaths were not of air doesn't mean I did not breath.

Just because my touch was felt, by only one or two, doesn't mean I was too good to be true.

Just because it's too hard for you to see my mom or dad cry doesn't mean for you to pass them by.    

Just because to you I have no face doesn't mean I don't belong some place.

Just because to some I'm just a name doesn't mean to a few I will ever be replaced.  

Just because I was born to say only goodbye doesn't mean time had passed me by.   

Just because I was the one you never got to hold doesn't mean my story shouldn't be told.    

For you must understand, I see you from above and I breath nothing but your love.

I touch you and you just can't see me, and it's my mom and dad that love and conceived me.

My place is forever by your side,and yes my name is proof I was here for what was my life time.    

So just because I am gone, please don't forget I am still my mom and dad's first-born-son.

by Tisha Herrmann

Reprinted with permission

 

In loving memory of Austin James Huey 7-4-06
by his mommy Carly Huey

Mommy's mouth and Daddy's toes,
Eyes and hair, God only knows.
For 18 weeks we had joy
Getting to know our baby boy.
Born into Heaven on Independance Day,
You came to visit, but not to stay.
Your memory will always be
Part of our lives, for all to see.
We'll hold you in our arms again,
Until then dear Austin, keep holding Jesus' hand.

"A Letter to My Baby Kayla"
Written by Sara
ln loving memory of my daughter
Kaylea Mary Elaine

The angel of mercy swept down from the sky,
and took you away without saying goodbye.
The bond we once shared was shattered apart,
all that remains is the pain in my heart.

The world stood still when l held you in my arms,
your body was cold yet my heart was so warm.
Your fingers and toes were tiny as can be,
the love in my eyes was all you could see.

The emptiness l felt was filled with disbelief,
l wanted you back instead you left me with grief.
My tears fall like rain when l remember the day,
he said "lts a girl" then he took you away.

10 months has passed since you left my life,
but the pain still remains cutting deep like a knife.
Your struggle has ended and now you are free,
you're my guardian angel who watches over me.

The sweet memory of you will remain the same,
remember l love you and there's noone too blame.
The years will pass by but l'll guarantee,
you are my baby and you will always be.

The angel of mercy swept down from the sky,
and took you away without saying goodbye.
The bond we once shared was shattered apart,
all that remains is the pain in my heart.

The world stood still when l held you in my arms,
your body was cold yet my heart was so warm.
Your fingers and toes were tiny as can be,
the love in my eyes was all you could see.

The emptiness l felt was filled with disbelief,
l wanted you back instead you left me with grief.
My tears fall like rain when l remember the day,
he said "lts a girl" then he took you away.

10 months has passed since you left my life,
but the pain still remains cutting deep like a knife.
Your struggle has ended and now you are free,
you're my guardian angel who watches over me.

The sweet memory of you will remain the same,
remember l love you and there's noone too blame.
The years will pass by but l'll guarantee,
you are my baby and you will always be.

By Sara Solomon
ln loving memory of my daughter Kaylea Mary Elaine
May 11, 2005

I will never sing you lullabies
Or tuck you in at night
I will never kiss a boo-boo
Or soothe you from a fright.
I will never read you stories
Or hear you sing a song
I will never put your toys away
Or teach you right from wrong.
I will never hear you laugh
Or ever see you smile.
I will never tickle you
Or just hold you for awhile.
I will never teach you letters
Or help you with your math
I will never play in a pool
Or get soaked in a bath.
I will never make you breakfast
Or prepare for you a snack.
I will never ever hug you
Or ever get hugged back.
I will never braid your hair
Or help you to get dressed
I will never tie your shoe
Or tell you how I'm blessed.
I will never play a game of tag
Or hide and go seek
I will never comfort when you're sick
Or hold you when you're weak.
All these things I'll never do
And it will hurt until forever
But you ask will I forget you?
And I'll tell you I will never.

In Memory of Caelyn Faith Gray..born into Heaven 3-16-05

Blessed little angel
Sent from above
To enter our lives
And fill them with love.

Blessed little angel
God's own gift
To all our family and friends
To give us a lift.

Blessed little angel
Sent to give us joy
And joy you did give
To all who surrounded you.

Blessed little angel
In God's arms now
We love you and miss you
Our precious little Amy Jo.


Written by her loving mother
Judy Jo Johnson
5/9/02

Lord.... I cannot live, yet cannot die
I'm left here alone, to always ask why?
I do not understand, and I never will
Why can't my child be with me still

The Lord replied, I'm always by your side....

Just take a breath, and hold my hand
There will only be one set of footprints in the sand
Your child is with me forever more
Smiling, laughing on Heavens shore

There is no more pain or sorrow there
Only happiness and eternal loving care
Somethings are meant to never be known
Your child was sent as an Angel on loan

Needed more in Heaven then on Earth
The price of love and all its worth
Although your gone, were never far apart
For you are forever kept in my heart..

© Doris Hooker 1/9/03
( Poems written in memory of Andrew Craig Hooker)
Please DO NOT use without permission

In Loving Memory
Andrew Craig Hooker
12/10/96 - 01/09/01
http://home.insightbb.com/~cdmaa/

Always Loved ~ Never Forgotten
Newsletter for grieving parents
http://home.insightbb.com/~alnf/

Talking about someone may not bring them back,
But silence does not change the fact they are gone!

I've got a picture of you
I carry in my heart.
I close my eyes to see it
When the world gets dark.

I've got memories of you
I carry in my soul.
I wrap it close around me
When the nights get cold.

Thoughts of you remain so deep inside
That I lie here in the dark.
Wishing you were next to me
With your head against my heart.

If you asked me how I'm doing
I'll say "just fine".
But the truth is baby
If you could read my mind.

Not a day goes by
That I don't think of you.
After all this time
You're still with me it's true.

Heaven is your home
Angels are your friends.
My love for you
Will never end.

Happy 1st Birthday
I Love You
Mommy

We are connected,
my child and I
by an invisible cord
Not seen by the eye.

It's not like the cord
That connected us 'til birth.
This cord can't be seen
by anyone on earth.

This cord does its work
right from the start.
It bonds us together.
Attached at the heart.

I know that it's there.
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
from my child to me.

The strength of this cord,
It's hard to describe,
It can't be destroyed.
It can't be denied.

Reprinted with permission

Children who will never be you didn’t have a chance,
Not for lack of want or love but just by circumstance.
You started out from love and had just begun to grow,
And why you didn’t make it I guess I’ll never know.

Mommy and your Daddy made plans right from the start,
And although you were not born yet you lived within our hearts.
You were taken in an instant no chance to say good-bye,
And I am left here empty to ask the question why?

No Christmas or birthdays no shopping for toys,
Only a house that is silent without a child’s noise.
I stare at the darkness as tears stain my face,
And wonder where are you do you have a place?

Then I think about Heaven so far up above,
That’s where you must be surrounded by Gods love.
You were so helpless and tiny you see,
And I never realized you were not meant to be.

So if I cannot have you to nurture and to love,
I’m happy you’re in Gods care in Heaven up above.
I love you and I’ll miss the chance to watch you grow,
But someday we will be together truly this I know.

So I say to all my children the ones I cannot see,
I will always love you because you’re part of me.
You are still alive within my heart and you will always be,
Although my little angels you just couldn’t stay with me.



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This poem is dedicated to my (24) babies lost through 23 miscarriages. Not here with me,
but happy in Heaven. They are safe in the arms of the Lord now, and
that thought brings peace to my life, happiness to my heart, and smiles through my tears.

A child is such a precious gift
To love, to hold, to treasure
A very special miracle
who gives us so much pleasure
But when that gift is taken
and our hearts are cold and torn
Amid this grief and sorrow'
we're so glad that they were born
for they leave a precious legacy
even though we're far apart,
the love they left behind them
will stay forever in our heart.

Suddenly, it wasn't right. The way you were taken from us that night.

It broke sister's heart, sometimes mommy still cries, it made daddy just want to die.

Don't you worry; we're all going to be okay.

Someday, when we are together in heaven, then we will get to play.

Silence spills through the blinds,
Mocking the beauty of sun.
Time is eternally still in this room,
Void of his life just begun.

The bassinet stands as if ready,
But clothes hang in the closet unworn.
His baby book stands on the dresser
In remembrance of the day he was born.

The sun shined so brightly the day of his birth,
And his cry was such a sweet sound.
But the sun also shone on that Monday
When I laid my sweet babe in the ground.

His ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes
Looked so sweet and so small and so new.
His face was so perfect, his nose was all pink,
And his eyes were such a deep blue.

Then one night my baby was gone,
And in my head it started to rain.
While sunny outside, in my mind were black clouds
Filled with rolling, thunderous pain.

My personal world began breaking down.
The glass box of my life hit the floor.
But I discovered a strength buried deep in myself
That I never noticed before.

“You’re not alone,� a little voice said,
“Let your family and faith be a guide.�
I listened, I hoped, I prayed, and I wept,
And soon felt an ebb in grief’s tide.

My heart is still sore, the pain is still there.
My arms ache for whom they can’t hold.
A piece of my heart will always be his
…his story of life left untold.

You were born one beautiful April day.
My beautiful baby girl was all I could say.
With hair of dark brown and eyes of bright blue
Immediately I was in love with you.


You were taken away from me way too soon.
I was left with such saddness and gloom.
But you will always stay in my heart
From there, we will never have to part.


Nothing could take my love away
Although with me you could not stay.
The Lord does have you, that is true,
But nothing will ever stop my love for you.


For one day when we are together again
and I can touch your delicate skin
I will hold you in my arms once more
for it is you I will always adore.


Oh Kaila, how I miss the bottles in late night
and how mommy would always make everything alright
How I would love to hear you sweet cry
and to see one more smile, I would lay down and die.


You touched every life you met
Such and angel is what I would get.
You were beautiful in every way
My precious angel is what I would say.


~Monica Marie Payne, May 2003


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Kaila,
You were way to good for this world, thats why you were taken. You will always be in our hearts. I love you more than life itself. Sometimes I felt I couldn't show you how much I loved you. But baby girl I hope you knew. We will miss you forever, but now I know there is someone waiting for me in heaven, and I can't let her down. Mommy loves you so much.

Nobody Knows how I feel inside Nobody knows but me
I put on a show like a clown on the outside I look good,
but on the inside my world is coming down.
Nobody knows that I'm crying inside nobody knows but me.
The pain is real even if Nobody knows.
Nobody knows that I hear you cry at night,
How my arms ache to hold you.
Nobody knows how lonely the nights are and how the days are so sad.
Nobody knows you are the first and last thing on
my mind when I wake and go to sleep Nobody knows but me
Like a puzzle my world has been torn apart.
Nobody knows how much I miss you
nobody knows but me.
Oh why Oh why did my sweet baby have to die?
Nobody knows not even me. ....

Jennifer Diane Ward

Copyright ©2003 Jennifer Diane Ward http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/angelthomas/

Copyright 1998 Kaye Des'Ormeaux October 15, 1998
Dedicated to all the moms who have lost a precious child & somehow managed to survive.
My Mom is a survivor,
or so I've heard it said.
But I can hear her crying at night
when all others are in bed.

I watch her lay awake at night
and go to hold her hand.
She doesn't know I'm with her
to help her understand.

But like the sands on the beach
that never wash away....
I watch over my surviving Mom
who thinks of me each day.

She wears a smile for others...
a smile of disguise!
But through Heaven's door
I see tears flowing from her eyes.

My Mom tries to cope with death;
To keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her knows
it is her way to survive.

As I watch over my precious Mom
through Heaven's open door...
I try to tell her that angels
protect me forevermore!

I know that doesn't help her,
or ease the burden she bears.
So, if you get a chance, go visit her.
Show her that you care.

For no matter what she says ...
No matter what she feels.
My Mom has a broken heart
that time won't ever heal.

Copyright 2000 Dedicated to a Special Mother
Reprinted with permission
Just once, I wish I had heard
the words I had to miss.
Just once, I wish I could've seen you...
And gave you a Mother's kiss.

Just once, I wish I could've seen
the look on your face.
Or took you in my arms, sweet child,
and felt you in my embrace.

I wish I could've been there for you
when you first let out a cry.
Just once, I wish I could've seen you
before you soared with angels on high.

Just once, I wish I could have told you
the stories of the love we shared.
How your daddy & I cherished you
before we had time to prepare.

Just once I wish I hadn't listened
when I was told you were gone.
For I was then left with empty arms...
I didn't want to be left alone.

I wish I could have heard you laugh...
Or even shed a tear.
But Just once wouldn't be enough,
I'd want you forever to stay here.

From the very beginning I loved you,
As I made plans to hold you and rock you:
You were tiny and helpless as you lay in my womb,
But something went wrong and soon you were gone;
My young heart was broken, my tears fell like rain,
I'd never known such heartache and pain.

I wonder who you look like, me or your dad,
Do you have my smile and his eyes?
Would you have been big and tall or tiny and small?
We had dreams for you that reached to the skies.
It was long, long ago and I still miss you so,
Thanks to Jesus, I'll see you in heaven.

I'll hold you in heaven someday,
When my trials on earth pass away;
The angels have rocked you, the Father watches over you,
I know you're waiting for me;
I never could hold you or tell you "Goodbye",
But I'll hold you in heaven someday.




In loving memory of Darrell Keith and Melody Joy
Taylor who left this earth too soon.

(c) 1998 Jo Ann Taylor All Rights Reserved http://opangel.angelcities.com

Reprinted with permission

I know that you are heartbroken
and sad that I am gone.
But I am in Heaven now, Momma,
and I've never once been left alone.


Oh I wish you could see me now.
Heaven is a beautiful place to be.
Jesus is the light that shines here.
And He walks daily with me.


Oh, the skies are never gray here.
And it never ever rains.
And, although I know you still feel it...
Up here, there is no pain.


Angels are always singing for me.
Their voices are beautiful and clear.
I am in the presence of loved ones.
And Momma, I haven't seen one tear!


I know that you are hurting for me.
And I can't make your pain disappear.
But if you could see me now, you'd know
I am happy in Heaven
and I still love you from here!

~Author~
Kaye Des'Ormeaux
Copyright 2000
from Whispers from Heaven by Kaye Des'Ormeaux
http://www.tcfatlanta.org/KayeDesOrmeauxBook.html
http://www.moms-dads.com/kayesbook.html

When I held you tight,
So perfect from head to toe,
a beautiful cry,
my tears I can not hide,
saying goodbye,
never easy at all,
holding you tight,
no warmth at all,
saying I love you my little one,
knowing tomorrow no crib no more,


Remember my face,
I will always yours,
remember my touch,
I know I will yours,
Remember my face,
I will remember yours,
So when I reach you,
You will know it's me,
Mommy!!!


Happy 1st Birthday

Love you,
Mommy & Daddy