WE GIVE THEM back to you, dear Lord, who gave them to us. Yet as you do not lose them in giving, so we have not lost them by their return. Not as the world gives do you give, O Lover of souls. What you gave you do not take away; for what is ours is ours always, if we are yours. And life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only an horizon, and an horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight. Lift us, strong Son of God, that we may see farther. Cleanse our eyes that we may see more clearly. Draw us closer to yourself that we may know ourselves nearer to them. And while you are preparing a place for us, prepare us for that happy place, that where they are and you are, we too may be; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
LOVE TO YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY ^J^
PAT HOUSDEN
Thank you / Chrissie Mum To Ginnette MacDonald
Firstly, thank you for lighting a candle for my daughter Ginnette, I am so sorry for you both on the loss of your son Clint, I have read his story and he sounds like he was a wonderful and loving son, my heart goes out to you both, one day we will all be reunited with our children. God Bless.
Love Chrissie xx
I am so sorry / Katrina Turner (visiter) First I want to thank you for visiting my daughters web site. I and e-mailing me. It means a lot then you dont feel like you are alone. You sons story is so like my Tashs.
I read through his whole story and I can tell why you miss him so much. What a wonderful precious child and young man. He gave you so much joy. I can feel your love in your words.
I have another web site for Tash that also address's mental illness and Bipolar.
Its very hard for us as people sterio type people who use drugs. They have no idea the whole story. no One wants to be addicted or use drugs. When young ones are in pain all they think about is feeling normal and fitting in. It breaks my heart. One day when I have the strength and energy I would like to find a way to educate the world. Write now just living is all I can do.
I send many hugs to your family and I wish and pray that the sun will shine through the dark clouds.
Hugs Katrina
THERE IS AN ANGEL IN THE SKY / Pat Mom To ^j^ Sandra Oshunkentan (^j^ Friend ) There is an angel in the sky, I sure do wonder why, Probably cause someone died.
Then more angels start to follow, They know someone’s heart is hollow.
The angels are all flying around one house, Everything as silent as a mouse.
While everyone is sleeping, The lady in the house is weeping.
An angel travels up to her ear, And whispers softly I am here.
This was written for me two days after Sandi went home. The poem is from an 11 year old in my Sunday School class. This truly touched my heart. I hope it touches yours too. God Bless.
Love,
Pat Housden
Precious Memories / Cheryl Mum To Angel Jeremy Radford (Connected by Angels )
Hi
I am not really sure what brought me to Clint's site. Maybe our angels played a part in that as I do not normally go looking for other sites. I am so very glad that I was led here.
From my first visit I have thought about the many insightful words and the sensitivity of the writing and I find it in inspiration and a lesson for living.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to honour Clint's memory.
I find myself a little lost for words...not my usual style.
Feel sure our boys have found each other and I have been led to you.
Fond thoughts
Cheryl Radford
Easter Greetings / Cheryl Mum To Angel Jeremy Radford (Connected by Angels )
To the living, I am gone. To the sorrowful, I will never return. To the angry, I was cheated. To the happy, I am at peace. To the faithful, I have never left. I cannot speak, but I can listen. I cannot be seen but I can be heard. So as you look in awe at a mighty forest and its grand majesty, Remember me. Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, and your memories. Of the times we cried, the times we fought, and the times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
~Anon
I'M FREE / Terri~Mom To Angel Brent Bowden Dear Debbie,
Your son Clint is such a handsome young man. He looks like he really had a fun easygoing personality. I hope our angels have met & have become friends. They sound so much alike. I still can't believe this has really happened. What a nightmare. We have some wonderful angels watching over us now. My thoughts & prayers to you and your loved ones. May you be surrounded by your angels hugs. I've enclosed a poem that made me feel a little better and thought you may like it too.
Sincerely, Terri Bowden
I'M FREE
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 Him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of 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 I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full, I savored much; Good friends, Good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief; Don't lenghen it with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now, He set me free. .
Always in my heart and prayers / Jeralyn Mom To Angel Darrell Gillis
Happy Valentine's Day Clint
sending hugs to you and your precious family
SENDING LOTS OF LOVE / ROSE GRMA TO ANGEL BRITTANY SYFERT
PRECIOUS CLINT,THINKING OF THOSE WHO ARE A SPECIAL PART OF OUR LIVES AND HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS.
PRECIOUS CLINT,KEEPING YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WARMLY IN MY HEART / ROSE GRMA TO ANGEL BRITTANY SYFERT
YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED
You will be remembered when the flowers bloom in spring And in the summertime remembered In the fun that summer brings
You will be remembered When fall brings leaves of gold In the wintertime,remembered,in the stories that are told
And you will be remembered,each day right from the start For the memories that we once shared Forever live within my heart
Honoring Clint / Cindy~B.J., Wayne &. Bucks Mama
Honoring the life of a very special young man that has found a special place in my heart.
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!!! / CATHY~MOM TO DAVID GIRAUD~~ (VISITOR) MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR PRECIOUS SON, CLINT! WE LOST OUR SON TO SUICIDE IN APRIL OF 2006. WE DON'T KNOW WHY? WE DO KNOW HE IS AT PEACE AND THAT GIVES US COMFORT! I BELIEVE HE MAY HAVE BEEN BI-POLAR, HE ALSO HAD A MORE SERIOUS DRINKING PROBLEM WE WERE NOT FULLY AWARE OF. I FEEL SUCH REGRET, AS A MOTHER, THAT I DID NOT KNOW. YOUR SON, CLINT, SO HANDSOME WITH SUCH A WONDERFUL SMILE, YOU MUST BE SO PROUD. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS, STRANGERS, TIED TOGETHER BY GRIEF. MAY GOD SURROUND YOU WITH HIS TENDER, LOVING ARMS, AND GIVE YOU STRENGHTH TO CONTINUE UNTIL WE ARE RE-UNITED WITH OUR PRECIOUS LOVED ONES AGAIN.
CATHY
PRECIOUS CLINT,THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR LOVING FAMILY. / ANGEL BRITTANY SYFERT'S GRMA ROSE (ANGEL FRIEND )
LIFE IS LIVED AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD, AND EACH TRANSITION IS LIKE ROSE PETALS PRESSED BETWEEN PAGES OF MEMORIES FOR RETRIEVING IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
none/ Carey Westover (none) I happened upon your son's website one day about 6 weeks ago after visiting my brother's site (Christopher-Conger@memory-of.com). I had to leave it, though, because I was overwhelmed with emotion...Your words are as eloquent as any ever spoken, and are such a remarkable tribute to Clint's life and legacy. It is obvious to all who visit that you loved him dearly, and that he was very special. The reason I was so moved is because Clint's story parallels Chris' SO VERY MUCH, it's really uncanny. We had more time with my beloved Christopher than you did with Clint, but the struggles continued on in his life until the end. Chris was 34 when he passed on December 28, 2006. As with Clint, we had all noticed a change in Christopher just before his death. He was SMILING. He spoke of the future for the first time in ages. He was whitening his teeth. He was sending out resumes. MAKING PLANS FOR HIS FUTURE. A lot of people have tried to tell me that those are all classic signs of someone about to commit suicide - they want those around them to believe that they are all right, there is no reason for worry. I have vehemently disagreed with every one of those people! The only person I ever knew who killed themselves DID reassure their family members, but also 'wrapped up' their affairs (gave their pet cat away, stopped taking phone calls, cancelled subscriptions, etc.) I believe as you do about your son - that this was not a deliberate act - rather an accidental one - in his quest to relieve himself of the nagging depression that crept in even in happy moments. Christopher hadn't spoken of the future in ages - he had recently been in detox and rehab - and as a last resort, even tried methadone (which is, I believe, what killed him) to kick his dependence on pain killers and anti-depressants. Please tell anyone who may ask for drug addiction advice that methadone IS NOT THE ANSWER - it has been peddled by the drug company that manufactures it as a way to kick other dependencies - this is a major fallacy! It was a contributor in my brother's death. Even after he tried to tell the clinic that dispensed the Methadone to him that he wasn't feeling right - that he did not want to increase the dosage - the 'nurse' there poo-pooed him (even though she was not even an RN!). I know in my heart of hearts he would never have done this on purpose - he loved all of us too much to hurt us that way. He always tried to keep his pain and trouble to himself, even when we pleaded with him to share it. He had been a pediatric nurse, a great one. Earlier in his life he had almost died from testicular cancer, he was saved by the City of Hope. He became a pediatric nurse, specializing in Oncology, after his cancer battle, because of all the kids he had encountered in the hospital who were battling cancer too. He was sensitive and caring. His patients adored him and vice versa. His patient's parents considered him family long after their children were in remission or had passed away. i cannot say enough about him and his compassion. It sounds to me like Clint was this way too. What struck me though, were your words. How powerful the right words can be to someone like me who is grieving and lost...and I made a committment when I read your words...I will continue to shout from the rooftops that NOT ALL DRUG ABUSERS ARE CRIMINALS. Lurking inside many of these individuals is chemical imbalance, exaserbated by the drugs they take to rid themselves of the shame, the pain, the guilt, the loss, whatever. Our loved ones did not die in vain. It is because of them that we know more of this struggle. We need to arm ourselves with information about these conditions so that the next person who needs our help and compassion WILL GET IT! Your words of love for your son are inspiring and beautiful, and I hope that more people stumble upon Clint's site as I did. I cannot say enough about how inspired I felt after returning to this site and reading of Clint in your words, and how comforted I was to read the 'medical information'. I hope you have continued strength and are bolstered daily by the memory of your beautiful son. I also hope that Chris and Clint are free of everything but carefree, insatiable happiness for all eternity, as this is what they deserve. Please continue updating his story, it is uplifting. Thank you again, SO MUCH. Gratefully, Carey Westover, sister to angel Christopher James Conger.
A Christmas Prayer / Scarlett Powell (Friend of Family )
Dear Father, on this special day In your presence we've come to pray Thanking you for your guiding hand And your strength that we might stand
Another year has come and gone And though the days and nights were long Youve kept us each so we would be An even stronger family
And when our lips could speak no words You understood and still you heard You guided us thru never-ending night Until your glory would shine so bright
We still don't understand the why's But trust in you; as you're all wise Each day that passes brings us near That day you'll banish all our tears
Let us celebrate this Christmas day Sharing joy and laughter in this place And for our loved ones now resting with you Well cherish their memories the whole year thru
We thank you God for everything And let us not forget Your sacrifice and love for us Is the greatest gift.
In Loving Memory of Crystal, Daddy and TJ
By Dottie Tapscott Outlaw December 11, 2006
Precious Clint / Candy Lynch (Angel friend ) Thinking of u precious Clint sending love and hugs to you and your precious family hugs Candy & Jai xoxox
Mommy please don't be sad, / Scarlett Powell (Friend of Family ) Mommy please don't be sad, I miss you so much too. It's beautiful here, but I worry a lot about you. I sleep with angels watching me... there is only love up here. I am never lonely or afraid because God is so very near. I walk with Jesus every day, He is very kind and loving. Don't worry Mom, He hold my hand when we cross a golden street. I never cry or hurt myself, I see Grandpa every day. I play and laugh and sing a lot and I hear you when you pray. Please Mommy, don't be mad at God, you see He loves me too. And even though you are not with me, I am really still with you.
~Author Unknown
"Death of a Child" / Scarlett Powell (Friend of Family )
Sorry I didn't get to stay. To laugh and run and play. To be there by your side. I'm sorry that I had to die. God sent me down to be with you, to make your loving heart anew. To help you look up and see Both God and little me. Mommy, I wish I could stay. Just like I heard you pray. But, all the angels did cry when they told little me goodbye. God didn't take me cause' He's mad. He didn't send me to make you sad. But to give us both a chance to be a love so precious...don't you see? Up here no trouble do I see and the pretty angels sing to me. The streets of gold is where I play you'll come here too, mommy, someday. Until the day you join me here, I'll love you mommy, dear. Each breeze you feel and see, brings love and a kiss from me.
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