November 8, 1978 – June 19, 1985
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven
To bring you home again.
No farewell’s were spoken,
No time for goodbye,
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness,
And secret tears will flow,
What is meant to me to lose you,
No one will ever know.
Author Unknown
You can read all about Katie and what happened to her HERE. Today would have been her 34th birthday. It doesn’t matter how long it has been. You never forget, and the pain never really does go away.
Happy Birthday to my sweet Angel in Heaven!
I read Katie’s story for the first time today … and I know why you cherish every moment and see life as you do, something to be entrusted to our God because only He knows best and why.
BIG HUGS for the day – thank you for sharing your daughter with us.
I am thinking about you today Maribeth!
You know what? It’s mz mothers birthday today too. I am going to visit her this afternoon.
Sending you hugs.
Thinking of you today with love and kindness and sending lots of hugs your way!
Sending our love from Israel. (((hug)))
That was like a lovely visit with Katie! Happy Birthday Katie. Sending all our love up to you in heaven! We miss you so much!! LOVE YOU, Mel
I read your post about Katie every year and it always make me cry. It also makes me hug my babies a little more tighter. A parent can never forget her child and you may be right, the pain never really go away. Hugs to you, my friend.
I am so sorry for your loss.you truly are a brave and courageous woman to have shared that. God Bless
I am thinking about you Maribeth! I can imagine that her birthday must always be a painful reminder of the beautiful person that you lost way too soon. Hugs.
I’m sorry for your loss. Katie sounds like a wonderful little girl. Have you ever read Heaven is for Real? That really helped me cope with losing someone I loved. Although you sound much braver and stronger than me, maybe the story will comfort you too. Thanks for sharing.
http://otherworlddiner.blogspot.com/2012/11/hitting-brick-wall-in-national-novel.html
Although she will never be replaced in your heart you have another angel now, litte Savannah !
Will always be thinking of you on days like today – its the hard days, that make the memories (of the good times) a treat to have… You and I both know, that these hard times come and go, but we come out a stronger person for having been through them…
Love to you, to Mandy, and all of your extended families…
B
I am with you in my thoughts and send you all my love.
Uschi
Dear Sweet Maribeth…I wish I could give you a hug today. What a lovely tribute to your precious girl. I know that nothing erases the pain, but I pray you find special joy in loving your little granddaughter who is so lucky to have you in her life. Your daughter too…I pray you all feel peace today.
Happy birthday sweet sister. I so wish that she could have met savannah! Love you mom! (And thank you Bernie!)