|
Post by Janet-Beth's Mom on Oct 10, 2010 7:33:44 GMT -5
Happy Birthday in heaven to our Bethena. You would have been 29 years old today, darling. I thank God for every day I had with you - the ups, the downs, the in betweens; they all were precious because there was love. There is a hole in my heart where you should be here on this earth. I thank God for all my wonderful family, my friends and your friends who have helped me to survive that. They are precious too. Oh how I miss you. What would we have done? What have we missed in these last 10 years of birthdays without you here? What children would you have had? What would their names be? What grade would they be in? Who would you have married? And a million other questions. All I know is that the love is the one thing they could not take from us, and I will always always always love you. So I hope you are dancing in Heaven on this day, remembering your time here with us, but if I could have what I wanted you would be dancing here with us.
|
|
|
Post by c21king2queen on Oct 10, 2010 14:06:28 GMT -5
My heart and prayers go out to you in remembering your daughter's Birthday. I go through much the same feelings, questions and thoughts on my husband's Birthday, Wedding Anniversaries, and other special holidays and dates. I am sure it is much the same with all Murder Victim Survivors. We shed so many tears for the loved ones we have lost and the "What could have beens","What should have beens". You are absolutely right in saying, "The one thing they can't take away from us is the love." Even though our loved ones have been taken in a sudden and violent way before their time, the one thing that still remains and no can take away is the love we shared with our loved ones. Love remains. Love is a gift and blessing from God. I am sure your daughter is dancing in Heaven and I hope you will dance with her, you here and her in Heaven. Know that she loves you and is watching over you from Heaven, proud that you are her mother. Hugs and prayers to you!!
|
|
|
Post by Janet-Beth's Mom on Oct 11, 2010 6:03:00 GMT -5
Hugs and prayers to you too, c21, thank you
|
|
|
Post by pumpkin12903 on Oct 13, 2010 9:32:33 GMT -5
Happy Birthday in heaven to our Bethena. You would have been 29 years old today, darling. I thank God for every day I had with you - the ups, the downs, the in betweens; they all were precious because there was love. There is a hole in my heart where you should be here on this earth. I thank God for all my wonderful family, my friends and your friends who have helped me to survive that. They are precious too. Oh how I miss you. What would we have done? What have we missed in these last 10 years of birthdays without you here? What children would you have had? What would their names be? What grade would they be in? Who would you have married? And a million other questions. All I know is that the love is the one thing they could not take from us, and I will always always always love you. So I hope you are dancing in Heaven on this day, remembering your time here with us, but if I could have what I wanted you would be dancing here with us. Dear Janet, I apologize I'm late on answering this. I hope you got through the day as best as possible! Yes, our love for our murdered loved 1's will never die! ;D Our memories are always there also and they're a huge comfort. Again, I hope you got through the day as best as possible. Take care.
|
|
|
Post by tamècasmom on Nov 1, 2010 8:22:44 GMT -5
Janet-Beth's Mom,
Sorry so late in posting, prayerfully you made it through your special daughter's birthday without too much pain. Thinking and praying for you special lady.
Thank you for taking time to post for so many us. I can't speak for others but I can speak for me you have been a blessing.
Dawn
|
|
|
Post by pumpkin12903 on Nov 1, 2010 9:42:33 GMT -5
Janet-Beth's Mom, Sorry so late in posting, prayerfully you made it through your special daughter's birthday without too much pain. Thinking and praying for you special lady. Thank you for taking time to post for so many us. I can't speak for others but I can speak for me you have been a blessing. Dawn I agree 100% on your "thank you"! ;D She's a wonderful help on here! To be honest, I've been burned out on here for at least a few years. But, at the same time, I've committed to this board until I'm gone or it's gone! ;D It's wonderful to have someone else on here help with writing all the newcomers, etc. I find it very upsetting how few MVS give back and STICK WITH giving back. I know that with many when you're in the 1st few years, going through trials, etc., you're time is very limited, plus you can't cope with giving any more than you already are. But, once you have some years of recovery and things are resolved, then you have more time to give, etc. This was the time I chose to start doing more. Educating society about MVS issues would be a lot further along if more gave and STUCK WITH giving once they have more time, their cases are more resolved, etc. It's the same with ALL other problems in society also, unfortunately. Imagine how much BETTER the world would be if EVERY able-bodied person did some kind of volunteer work. It would make a huge difference. I feel sick when I think of the years I wasn't doing hardly anything to help the world get better. 1 of the few positive things about becoming an MVS is it LITERALLY SHOOK ME OUT OF THAT WORLD! ;D I saw once I started to find out about MVS issues how much work was needed. Thank God for those ALREADY doing the work as they inspired me and others! ;D
|
|
|
Post by Janet-Beth's Mom on Nov 1, 2010 17:06:51 GMT -5
Yes there were tears, more than usual. I will always miss her so, but I was not alone. That is so important, to not have to cry alone. I don't know if you can even imagine how much your posts mean to me, Dawn and Pumpkin and all of you. But being here is something that helps me too. I still need to work on it all myself. And I still like to see what others have to say too - but I also know it can be hard to work up the courage or find the words to post if we are hurting ourselves. I know that first time was hard for me. and look now you cannot shut me up. So thank you ladies also, this board is what all of us make it. And thank you for being here for me too. I think Bethena and all of our angels just might be proud of all of us
|
|