Stephen Skillen

20th birthdat

well son, today we should have been going for a pint to celebrate your 20th birtday, but sadly thats not ever going to happen, we went up to the railings, & this just goes to show how loved & missed you are cause there must ave been 20 of us there, all doing our own thing to remember you on your birthday.me & our lol went for a bite to eat, & talked about you & things we remember. its so hard, but am so proud to call you my son. so now son am going to open a can of boddy's & wish you happy birthday. love & miss you always. broken hearted dad.xxxxxxx

Collin Skillen August 18, 2009

ste i miss ya so much mate, its so hard without ya ere, like people say life goes on, but its not the same, an it neva will be. ur with all the woody angels, ano u'l be lookin after scott an showin him round!
anyway ste, just wanted u to know that not a day goes by without u bein in everyones thought!
u were to good to be forgotten, an didnt deserve this!
god gained the most beautiful angel in heaven the nite he took u! just wish he could have waited, we werent ready to let u go!
miss u everyday
sleep tite gorgeous angel
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Clare February 13, 2007

a letter from heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.



Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you



It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on

I need you here badly; you're part of my plan

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man



God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight

God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night



When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years

because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain



I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned

But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.

I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.



There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...

that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you



If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,

then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.



So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,

just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go

When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,

remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

~Author~

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

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