MEMORIES
Life stands still and aches with memories.
Memories that aches so deeply of a precious life cut too short.
My son Patrick who left me behind to grieve
a loss that has no words, no definition,
no explanation, no concept.
I am left only with sorrowful feelings that linger deep
within my wounded soul reminding me to hold on to those
bittersweet memories.
These memories which came from a life that I love
so dearly and treasure.
God, help me to keep those powerful memories
because today I cherish them more than my own existence,
for it is my memories of my son Patrick, who is my life and
my light until the end.
Dedicated to my son Patrick Christian Barbosa
All the Hercus' are thinking of you Claire today, and not just you but your family also. You beautiful girl who people will never forget, you are still such an inspiration to this day. You are missed and loved everyday
MERRY CHRISTMAS CLAIRE LAURA CELESTE
MAY YOUR HEAVENLY JOURNEY BE AS BRIGHT AND PEACEFUL AS GOD'S KINGDOM.
LOVE AND PEACE, LOSTMOM TO PATRICK BARBOSA
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MY FAMILY TO YOUR FAMILY.
This is my poem that was published on the newsletter at the Annual Candle Lighting from The Compassionate Friends in my town.
Yesterday was a sad moment seeing my precious son Patrick's name and pictures on display among the children who were gone way too soon from us... Yesterday was also my Christmas moment in memory of my beautiful son Patrick Christian who has forever changed my life the day he left me empty, confused, and so alone to grieve!
Lighting a candle for my son Patrick
Before I lost my son Patrick
Lighting a candle was just a tradition
To get my prayers answered more quickly,
But today after I lost my son Patrick
Lighting a candle is a painful reminder
Of my greatest loss of a beautiful life cut
So short... My son Patrick.
Lighting a candle is now an unthinkable,
Unbearable reminder of so many hopes
And dreams taken away from me.
But in the depth of my sorrowful journey,
Lighting a candle is also precious
Memories of Patrick that are taken into my
Broken heart and shattered soul as a
Keepsake to keep his memories alive
Beyond my life on earth.
Lighting a candle for my son is my faith
In God to embrace Patrick's new life
As glorious and peaceful as His kingdom.
Lighting a candle for my son Patrick is a
Symbol of my eternal love for him
That I am his mom and he is my son for
Eternity, for love never dies but grows
Deeper.
Lighting a candle will always surround
The beautiful soul of Patrick wherever I am
To guide him into eternal life.
Lighting a candle says it all Son:
I love you
I miss you
I need you
I am here for you always
You see, God, lighting a candle is a
Must... A link from me a lost mother to my
Beautiful son Patrick.
O Lord, Let it Shine High and Bright!!!
Amen. Amen. Amen.
Dedicated to my son Patrick Christian
LostMom to Patrick Barbosa
GREATEST BLESSINGS ON THANKSGIVING DAY FROM MY SON PATRICK AND HIS FAMILY TO YOUR ANGEL CLAIRE AND HER FAMILY.
HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL OUR ANGELS AND PARENTS... FAMILIES!
PEACE, LOSTMOM TO PATRICK BARBOSA
Я случайно открыла эту страничку. Прочитала все. Меня задела до глубины души история вашей маленькой замечательной девочки. Пишу из далека. На русском языке. Не смогу просто передать всю теплоту своих слов на английском. 2010 год. Прошло много времени с момента вашей потери...Очень грустно и больно терять человечка, в котором заключается вся ваша жизнь, чье будущее является вашим смыслом. Но ведь Бог нам шлет испытания, не большие, чем те, что мы сможем перенести. Я верю, что ее жизнь, хоть и короткая, была яркой, красочной, окутанной любовью. И я верю, что все у вас хорошо...И хочу надеяться, что смысл вашей жизни не потерян.
С глубоким чувством, Полина
