Remembering you

Ben, oh my Ben.  How did we arrive here?  It was time for chilly nights, football games, and hot tea at the kitchen table.  Jon was going to work you hard laying all those foundations you know.  Your Dad still has wiring questions.  Your sister Emily would have picked up your room and cleaned up your messes, for a small
fee  :).  Missy's ears and back are needing a good Ben scratch.  Mamma Kitty is still looking for your cereal bowl, with the remaining pool of milk.  The peanut butter and jelly jar stands on the kitchen counter, like a memorial.

I am still in my spirit, waiting, listening, silent.

One year ago today, on October 5, our lives were dramatically changed.  Your physical presence left us, and we were devastated.  Now, your spiritual presence sustains us through our grief.  We remember you today, with heavy hearts, yet in awesome hope, of seeing you again.  We remember you.  Our precious son, beloved brother, and faithful friend.

May God hold your hand throughout eternity.

Reflections

From those who love you

Ben,

You are the best person. Your heart is full of kindness

and compassion. Your love for everyone is so big and unique.

You are my brother, and I will never forget you and

I will always love you with all of my heart. Not one day will

go by that I don't think about you, up in heaven, and at our

home where will someday be united again.  I love you Ben,

and I'll never forget you.

Emily


I love you buddy,

Jon

Our precious son, we will rejoice in the day we are reunited with you.

"If I could reach up in the sky and hold a star for everytime you made me smile and entire nights sky will be in the

palm of my hand."  I love you Ben.


We had some really good times together


You are such a good person to everyone.  I will miss you and will see you later.


You are my sunshine!  You always had a certain charm about you and a wonderful smile.


Thank you for listening to me and being such a sweet friend wheun I came to  with my problems.  I will never forget

you.  I love you forever.

You will always be in my heart.  I love you so much Ben.  You are my angel, and I know you are watching over me.


You were always like a brother to me.  Thanks for all of the good times together.


Your an extraordinary guy and you had a heart of gold.


Now you are my angel as well as my friend.  I will miss you greatly sweetheart.  I'll always remember your smiling

face.

You were always there for me when guys gave me trouble.  You were there to protect me.  You were like my

bodyguard.  I love you with all of my heart.


I am gonna miss you man.


We will miss you , see you in Heaven.


Everytime I was sad, you put a smile on my face.


You are the kind of guy everyone loved.  Everyone will miss you so much.


Why did you have to leave us, you life had just begun?  I wish we could have had more time together


I will never forget your smile


I 'm so glad that we knew each other.  You are the sweetest guy that I  have ever met.


I'll be praying for you always.


It shouldn't be like this, but God needed you.


I am gonna miss your smiles and hugs.


I will never forget you.


More than anything, I will miss your hugs.


You are in our hearts, and thoughts, may God hold your hand through eternity.


I will mourn you till I join you.


I'll never forget all the years we kicked it.  Keep it jumpin when I get ehere. RIP.


Your journey has just begun.


Thanks for always being there and opening your heart when I needed someone.

Put in a good word for me.

GONE FISHIN...

Seasons


I thought of you about you today--
Winter is here and I 'm hoping for spring,
Santa came and went.
I hung your Christmas stocking
and filled it with tears.
"The love of my life, "  I called you.
And you still are

I thought about you today--
It is spring.
There is love in the air, and freshness.
Lovers are planning weddings.
But still I cry.
You aren't here to share.
I thought about you today--
It's summer now. And the days are long,
and lonely sometimes, and hot.
I walk the beach and talk to you.
Do you hear?
And the sand castles drive me crazy!
(Do you remember ours?)

I thought about you today--and smiled.
Autumn is around me
and I 'm planning holiday events.
You used to love these days.
You giggled a lot, and planned surprises.
But somehow you're still near me,
Not to see or touch,
But in my heart, my dear young child,
My heart is full of you.

Seasons come and go.
I think of you always.

by Loretta Matthews

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