XOXOXOXO...AMY...XOXOXOXO
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
AMY DAWN, OUR BELOVED ONLY DAUGHTER,
BROUGHT SUCH COLOR INTO OUR LIFE. OUR
ONLY AND BELOVED SON, RICHIE, BRINGS
SUCH LAUGHTER INTO OUR LIVES. WHEN HE
WAS LITTLE AND CAME HOME FROM SCHOOL
IT WAS LIKE A HURRICANE BLEW IN. HE WAS
FULL OF QUESTIONS AND VERY TALKATIVE. AMY WAS
ALWAYS VERY QUIET AND SHE WOULD GO TO HER
BEDROOM AND LINE UP HER DOLLS AND INSTRUCT
THEM JUST AS HER TEACHER TAUGHT HER CLASS
THAT DAY. THIS
IS HOW I FOUND OUT WHAT KIND OF DAY SHE HAD.
AMY NEVER HAD A BAD TEACHER BUT RICHIE HAD
THE TEACHER FROM HELL IN 4TH GRADE. WHEN
14 BOYS OUT OF A CLASS OF 24, ALL HAVE THE
SAME PROBLEM, YOU HAVE TO INVESTIGATE.
I WAS THE PTA TREASURER THAT YEAR AND SPENT
A LOT OF TIME AT HIS SCHOOL. BOY WERE "WE",
PTA MOTHERS FOOLED BY THIS TEACHER. SHE DID
NOT LIKE BOYS OR NOISE OF ANY KIND AND SHE
WOULD SAY THEY DIDN'T TURN THEIR HOMEWORK IN.
WE STARTED MAKING COPIES OF THEIR WORK AND
WHEN SHE STILL INSISTED THEY DID NOT TURN IN
THEIR HOMEWORK, WE GAVE THEIR HOMEWORK TO
THE PRINCIPAL AND HE GAVE THE HOMEWORK TO
THE TEACHER FOR 14 LITTLE BOYS WHO WERE
SUDDENLY DEVELOPING ALL KINDS OF REASONS TO
NOT GO TO SCHOOL. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ON THE
SIDE OF THE TEACHER TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY
AND FUN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH OF
MY CHILDREN....BUT THIS TEACHER NEEDED TO
BE FIRED WITH A CAPITAL F. SHE HAD TENURE.
I GOT OFF ON THAT RABBIT TRAIL TO SAY SINCE
AMY GRADUATED TO HEAVEN, THE COLOR HAS LEFT
MY AND MR. SIMPLY'S WORLD. THEN OUR SON WAS
RELOCATED IN HIS JOB AND THE LAUGHTER LEFT.
BUT I HAVE GREAT NEWS. HE HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED AGAIN....CONGRATULATIONS RICHIE....
WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU. HE IS NOW THE
MANAGER OF HIS OWN BROWNS' SHOE STORE IN
McPHERSON, KANSAS. WE HAVE DECIDED TO MOVE
THERE SO WE CAN BE CLOSE TO MEGAN AND RICHIE.
IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE. I HAVE BEEN PACKING
AND WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A BIG SALE.
I ASK THAT YOU PRAY OUR HOUSE WILL SELL
AND WE WILL FIND A NICE CONDO IN McPHERSON.
THIS IS A DIFFICULT TIME FOR US. IT IS
APPROACHING THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF AMY'S
GRADUATION TO HEAVEN.
BLESS YOU CINDY ADKINS FOR BEING THE ANGEL
YOU ARE. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PIECE OF AMY
WITH ME AND YOU HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY
HEART.
IT HAS BEEN SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO POST ANY-
THING. I PRAY YOU UNDERSTAND THAT AND DON'T
DESERT ME. I DO WISH YOU WOULD
GIVE ME A CHANCE TO GET THROUGH
OCTOBER 23, 2010, THE ANNIVERSARY OF MY DAUGHTERS'
GRADUATION TO HEAVEN. IT HAS BEEN THE MOST
DIFFICULT YEAR OF OUR LIVES FOR RICHIE, RICHARD,
AND ME. PLEASE PRAY FOR US.
I SEND YOU THIS POST WITH A SMILE AND
A HUG. YOUR WINGS MAY BE A LITTLE DAMAGED
NOW, BUT YOU CAN STILL FLY. YOU CAN STILL
TOUCH THE SKY. YOU CAN STILL MAKE A RAINBOW.
YOU'RE HURT, BUT YOU CAN STILL DREAM. YOU
CAN STILL TRY. THROUGH ALL OF THIS, NEVER
FORGET WHAT A SPECIAL PERSON YOU ARE.
AS YOU DODGE THESE CURVE BALLS THAT ARE
COMING AT YOU NOW, DON'T LET ANYONE TAKE
AWAY YOUR HOPE, GET YOU DOWN, OR MAKE YOU
GIVE UP. WHILE YOU FACE THESE PROBLEMS
THAT TOUCH THE LAND MINES IN YOUR SOUL,
DON'T LET THEM STEAL YOUR POWER.
STAY STRONG, ENCOURAGED, AND HOPEFUL.
KNOW THAT YOU ARE SPECIAL AND YOU ARE
LOVED.
REFRESH YOUR SPIRIT WITH THE LESSONS
YOU'VE LEARNED. THIS IS JUST A PASSAGE
YOU'RE GOING THROUH. YOU KNOW YOUR
HEART. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. THERE
WILL BE ANSWERS. JUST BE PATIENT. BE
SATISFIED WITH DOING THE BEST YOU CAN.
WHEN YOU'RE DOWN, DON'T STAY THERE.
AND NEVER, NEVER FORGET WHAT A
SPECIAL PERSON YOU ARE.
~DONNA FARGO
I THOUGHT THAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL
WORD FOR TODAY FOR EVERYBODY.
THANK YOU TO THE VERY SPECIAL
FRIENDS WHO HAVE STUCK WITH ME THROUGH
ALL THE SADNESS AND THE JOYFUL MEMORIES.
I SHALL NEVER, EVER FORGET YOU. THAT IS
A FRIEND...ONE WHO IS BESIDE US COLLECTING
THE TEARS, LAUGHING WITH US, LISTENING TO US,
AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD WITH US. YOU ARE
AMAZING FRIENDS.
AND KEEP YOU UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING
PEOPLE IN PRAYER....
FRED IS HAVING SURGERY,
ROY AND ELISABETH
SHAUNA,
BONNIE,
LEILA AND KORBI,
AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE
LOST WITHOUT JESUS.
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY.
HUGS AND LOVE
SIMPLY DEBBIE
19 comments:
Debbie, I hope your house sells quickly! How exciting to be close to your son again.
The one year anniversary was so hard for me ... just a few weeks ago. We released 2 balloons at the cemetery. There are no words to comfort you ... it's just hard. But I do know we will see our girls again healthy and whole again one day. I feel your pain.
Big Hugs,
Donna
I had a similar situation with my daughters 3rd grade teacher. I was a volunteer at the school and was aware of some of this teachers tactics. When my daughter did not want to go to school. I went to the teacher and asked her if she wanted to be tough that was ok but to show the children where her heart was and why she was trying to be tough because she wanted them to be good students. She listened (thankfully) and by the end of the school year she was my daughters favorite teacher. Not every one listens and I was lucky this teacher did. Teachers some times don't realize their words can destroy a child's self esteem and spirit. I am glad in your situation you took control of a really bad situation.
Good luck on your move, how exciting that will be. New places to explore and friends to be made. Happy for your son's promotion, I know you are proud.
Debbie
DEBBIE...
SENDING HUGS AND PRAYERS TO YOU...
YOUR FRIENDS WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU...
TAKE ALL THE TIME YOU NEED...IF YOU CAN'T POST FOR A FEW DAYS OR WEEKS, WE'LL STILL BE HERE...
CONGRATS TO RICHIE...SO GLAD YOU AND MR. SIMPLY WILL BE CLOSE TO FAMILY...
DRAWING COMFORT...
OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD...
MAJOR HUGS SWEETIE...
~VICTORIA~
OH SWEETIE I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU. I REMEMBER THIS TIME AS IF IT WERE YESTERDAY.....IT WILL BE HARD BUT YOU KNOW AMY WOULDN'T WANT YOU TO BE SO SAD, I WOULD KEEP TELLING MYSELF THAT BUT HONESTLY IT DIDN'T WORK. WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH IT ONE DAY AT A TIME.
SO GLAD YOU WILL BE LIVING CLOSER TO YOUR SON, AM PRAYING YOUR HOUSE SELLS QUICKLY SO THAT YOU ALL MAY BE TOGETHER AGAIN. GOD BLESS AND KNOW THAT I AM KEEPING YOU IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.....:-) HUGS
This is BIG news, that you will move to be near your son and his family. I pray your house sells quickly and that your heart continues to heal. You wrote here "you can still touch the sky" and I agree. Bless you on your life journey and for sharing here.
I will be praying everything works out for you. I know you are proud of your son, and how important it is to stay close. God bless!
Oh Sweetie...
Today my heart is with you. No matter the things I face in my life nothing will ever come close to what you've gone through. Surely you have many more jewels in your crown than the rest of us...
I know this is going to sound strange to you but I think of Amy all the time and still so happy I had the pleasure of meeting her in person. I know the anniversary of her home-going is coming up and so maybe that is why I've been thinking of all of you even more.
I can only imagine how you feel with Richie moving away. I am happy for you about your move but sooo sad for me that you won't be in Oklahoma any longer. I was so hoping at some point we could meet up for lunch or we could have you and Mr. SimplyDebbie come for dinner. :( Maybe someday...
Still...I know you must follow your heart and enjoy the son you love so much. I'll be praying for you and for everything to go smoothly as you work to sell your home.
Love to you, Debbie~
Rebecca
OH DEBBIE I AM HERE PRAYONG FOR YOU - THAT YOUR HOUSE SELLS AND YOU WILL FIND A NEW CONDO YOU LIKE. AND BE CLOSE TO YOUR SON.
A YEAR ALMOST FOR AMY - IT DOESN'T SEEM POSSIBLE - YET SEEMS MUCH LONGER TOO.
I STILL AM SO SORRY YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH THAT. AND AMY TOO.
SANDIE
I think it is such a good idea for you to move near your son and his family. You need your family around you, Debbie. I hope the house sells quickly and that the move is easy.
xo
Claudia
May God send peace to your heart and to your loved ones as well. ((((HUGS))))
Dehbie, I am happy to hear of this change. I will be with you all the way. You needed this change, a positive change and one of your very own making after a sea of hurt and changes that were so painful and came at you like a swamping wave. I hope that your house will sell quickly in this economy, it's such a pretty house that I think it will.
BEST OF LUCK IN SELLING YOUR HOUSE. I HOPE YOU GET YOUR PRICE YOU ARE ASKING. HOW HAPPY YOU WILL BE LIVING IN KANSAS BY YOUR SON.
AMY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU TOO, NOT IN THE WAY YOU WANT, BUT THE LOVE IS THERE FOR YOU. HAVE A NICE WEEK, AND HAPPY PACKING. RIZZI
Debbie, I sincerely hope and pray this move turns out to be a blessing for you. You pop into my thoughts quite often and I know this time of year is going to be especially hard for you. Hang in there Debbie, God is with you each and every day.
My prayers are with you, and I know this is an emotional time. Do take comfort in knowing that Amy is fine now, and that she will never know anymore discomfort. Amy would want you to be happy and find more color in your life - not replacement but additional.
I do hope your house sells quickly and that you have an easy move.
Oh sweetie, my heart goes out to you with this one year anniversary comin' up. I can't even imagine the pain your experiencing. A move my be just what you need. A new start near you dear son to bring laughter back in your life.
I'm prayin' your house will sell and your heart will heal. That your move goes smoothly and everything fall into place that you can call home sweet home.
Ya'll have a terrific weekend filled with warm blessings from above! :o)
I to hope all goes well with the house sale..and I want you to know I will still be here on the other side of October 23rd as your new friend...I know in my heart I cannot imagine the pain in yours ...I send you one of my angles to help you thru...I dont need her at this time so call on her when needed...and call on me as needed also...I love you my new found friend and Mr. Simply too...let you pains be lifted..your new move bring you new spirits and a new fun life....
and know you are all within my daily prayers
Big {{{{Hugs}}}} my freind...take good care...
DeeDee
Hi Debbie, Beautiful post today. What an amazing Mom you are. Love you, Mollye
Hi Debbie
*tight hugs*..........
I can only imagine how this past year has been for you....it is going to be difficult to approach this first year. Perhaps you could celebrate her wonderful life and the beauty of your daughter on that day. Perhaps that could help you with extra special rememberances of all beautiful memories for that date. I'm just thinking about how to help you....
I hope you can continue to be as strong as you can....
That is good news about living close to your son. I hope your home does sell quickly and you can make the move soon.
Isn't that something about the teacher your son had? I wonder what ever happened to her.
I hope you have had a nice day Debbie...*hugs*....see all the sunlight and happiness that does surround you tomorrow...
Judi
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. Thank you for stopping by my blog to encourage me during my illness with pneumonia. I appreciate your reaching out to me, a complete stranger. God bless you and your family. Denisa
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