This memorial website was create in memory of our loved one,  who was born in Denver,Colorado on July 25, 1939 and passed away due to Cancer on August 13, 2007 at the age of 68.  She was not ready to die...she wanted to live and she fought this terrible disease to the bitter end!  She refused to give up!  There is no love stronger than the love between mother and daughter!  When we lost our mother, apart of ourselves went with her!  She will be with us forever in our hearts and in our minds!

Our First Year without you...

1.  We survived our first holiday without you.  It was hard and dad broke down during the blessing.  We all held hands and made it through the day.  We couldn't have it at home....so we went to the ranch. We missed you so much.  Brenda and I tried to make it as normal as possible. 

2.  Brenda and I finally cleaned out your closet.  It took over 8 months but we did.  I still cannot let go...your clothes are with me now. 

3.  Cheyenne began her first year in High School.  She also played in her first Tennis Match in H.S. and we all talk about how much she is like you...

4.  Bryce was picked for his first Select baseball team  Each time he hits a home run...we say that one was for nanna. 

5.  I planted your purple flowers in front of my home.  This summer...they bloomed.  Now everytime I look at them...I think of you and how you live on. 

6.  Dad took your favorite couch out of the house and gave it away until Sydney came home one day and saw it was gone.  She was so upset that Papaw went back and picked up the couch.  He placed it in the garage for safe keeping. 

7.  The Holidays were so hard with you last year that there is talk we may all go our separate ways this year.  We are not sure we can be together without you this year! 

8.  We all miss you and now know that we all show it in different ways.  Please stay close to us in our dreams............................we miss and love you so much.......

God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.  He then looked down upon Earth and saw your tired face.  He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.  God's garden must be beautiful...he always takes the best.  He knew that you were suffering, he knew that you were in pain.  He knew that you would never get well on Earth again.  He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were too hard to climb.  So, he closed your wearly eyelids and whispered "Peace be Thine."  It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone...for apart of us went with you...the day God called you home." 

Remembering you, mom!

Mom's favorite food:  Pizza Hut Pizza, Corned Beef Hash (she would always eat this when dad was gone as he thought it looked and smelled like dog food)! 

Mom's favorite drink:  Coffee!  Even with 100 degree weather!

Mom's favorite line:  "Hey You!"

Mom's favorite past time:  Going to the casino's!  And, she was so lucky!  She hit the jackpot numerous times.  Mom also loved to bowl and was a great tennis player.  We loved to watch mom and dad dance!  They danced many miles..... 

Mom's favorite vacation spot:  Las Vegas, baby! 

Mom's Favorite TV Show:  "Deal or No Deal", "Survivor", "Cops", and any Forensic show. 

Mom's kids favorite meal mom made:  Brisket, Her potato salad (yummy) and her beans! No one made "sweet tea" like mom.  We have since tried to make it like hers...it just is not the same!   Mom also made egg casserole on Christmas morning and homemade biscquits! 

How we remember mom:  Loving, giving, "very strict"(you did not mess with her), opinionated, she had a great sense of humor but most importantly....the best mom and the best friend anyone could ever ask for!  Thank you mom...for loving us no matter what we did.   

Denise and Steve                                Denise on Horse

Nanna made the best SWEET TEA ever!  Her grandkids wanted me to make sure this was posted!  We have tried to make it like Nanna but it just isn't the same! 

Our Aunt Jean (Mom's sister) and our Cousins Debbie and Sherry!  Aunt Jean is with Mom in Heaven...we always say they are giggling and sipping on coffee.  They were the best of friends. 

God saw you getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
So He put His arms around you
and whispered "Come with Me."

With tearful eyes we watched you suffer
and saw you fade away,
Although we loved you dearly
we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
you're now at peaceful rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best...

Grandkids at Nanna and Papaw's

Uncle Fred and Denise...Many, many years ago...

This little Dove of Peace flies from site to site,
please help it make a line around the globe by taking
it to your memorial site, or give it to someone else for
their site. Thank You!

The Santry Family (great Friends) with our Great Grandparents and our dad.  (Right:  Terry, Pappa Hill, Mr. Santry, Mamma Hill, Mrs. Santry, Dad and their son Paul (Paul went to be with the Lord in 1983).  We spent alot of time with the Santry's. 

 

Your Mother Is Always With You

Your mother is always with you...
She's the whisper of the leaves
as you walk down the street.
She's the smell of bleach in
your freshly laundered socks.
She's the cool hand on your
brow when you're not well.
Your mother lives inside
your laughter. She's crystallized
in every tear drop...
She's the place you came from,
your first home.. She's the map you
follow with every step that you take.
She's your first love and your first heart
break....and nothing on earth can separate you.
Not time, Not space...
Not even death....
will ever separate you
from your mother....
You carry her inside of you....
- Author Unknown.

The Cord
author unknown

We are connected,
My mother and I,
By an invisible cord,
Not seen by the eye.

It's not like the cord
That connects us 'til birth
This cord can't be seen
By any on earth.

This cord does its work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.

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

The strength of this cord
Man could not create
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.

And though she is gone,
Though she's  not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.

It pulls at my heart
I am bruised...I am sure,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.

I am thankful that God
Connects us this way.
A mother and child
<><><><><><><><><><><><><> 

A Special Angel

There's a special angel in Heaven,
That is a part of me.
It is not where I wanted her,
But where God wanted her to be.
She was here just a moment,
Like a night time shooting star.
And though she is in Heaven
She isn't very far.
She touched the hearts of many,
Like only an angel can do.
I would've held her every minute,
If the end I only knew.
So I send this special message,
To Heaven up above.
Please take care of my angel,
And send her all my love!

Author Unknown

 
And God said ....

I said, God I hurt
And God said, That's why I gave you tears
I said, Life is so hard
And God said, That's why I gave you loved one's
I said, But my loved one passed away
And God said, So did mine
I said, It's such a great loss
And God said, I saw mine nailed to a cross
I said, But your loved one lives
And God said, So does yours
I said, Where is she now??
And God said, My Son is on my right side
and Your Mother Charlotte IS ON MY LEFT!

"When tomorrow starts without me,
Please understand...
An angel came,
and called my name...
Then took me by the hand...

 
Sunday's are so difficult...As we would watch lifetime movies, we would call each other and talk about the movies...Now the phone is silent!

Charlotte's Final Flight           

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free...
 

Our Wishes to Nanna 

If we could have a lifetime wish, A dream that would  
come true, we'd pray to God with all our heart's for
yesterday and you;
A thousand words can't bring you back, We know
because we've tried;
And neither will a million tears, we know because we've
cried;
You left behind our broken hearts, And happy memories too; 
We never wanted memories, We only wanted you;
We love you and miss you so much!!! 
Your Loving Family

Mom's sister Fran

Dad, Mom and Cousin, Scott (yes, he is a basketball player!)

When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!