| Location | Saginaw |
| Age | 2 years |
| Cause of Death | Drowning |
| Date of Birth | 06/04/2004 |
| Date of Death | 24/06/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,833 since 08/11/2008 |
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This memorial is dedicated to my daughter, Katelyn Marie Warner who was just 2 yrs old when she died
of an accidental drowning. She has 2 other brothers; Andrew-6, and Dylan-4(which is a twin to
Katelyn). Katelyn was a very bright little girl who always liked to play outside with her brothers,
cousins, and friends. Her favorite toy outside was her shovel and rake. She liked to look at
books, and her favorite tv shows were Dora the Explorer, Blues Clues, Barney, and Sesame Street.
Katelyn had a nickname "Katie-bug ladybug" which she had gotten from her daycare family. We called
her Katie most often. Katie was such a wonderful little girl who of course had her moments
including many tantrums when not getting her way. But, most children are like that. I will always
miss her smiles, cute expressions, and when she would try to sing her songs: Twinkle Twinkle Little
Star, and Itsy Bitsy Spider. My heart has been broken into many pieces when God took her away from
me, but will be put back together when I see her in heaven. I love you baby girl.
In appreciation, I would like to thank all who have lit candles for my precious Katelyn and all who
will continue to light them for her.
The lights are blinking merrily
The tinsel’s on the tree
It sits there in the window
For all the world to see.
The house is filled with holly
And pine-cone scents the air
The Christmas cards keep coming
Each one is hung with care.
The gifts are tied with ribbons red
And topped with pretty bows
I’m done with all the details
As far as Christmas goes.
The fire is softly glowing
You face I long to touch
But Christmas isn’t Christmas
I miss you oh, so much.
If I could have just anything
My Christmas wish would be
To wake up in the morning
And find you here with me.
Staring at your picture
I long to be set free
Tonight the tears are streaming
As I hold it next to me.
Flakes of snow swirl through the air
I’m braced for stormy weather
I wait for brighter days ahead
When we can be together.
So hold a place in Heaven Katelyn
And someday when life is through
You’ll be my Christmas angel
And I'll share the day with you.
Author/Written By:
Marilyn Ferguson
c 2002
'Twas the Night Before Christmas'
~ For Bereaved Parents ~
'Twas the night before Christmas and I dreaded the days,
That I knew I was facing - the holiday craze.
The stores were all filled with holiday lights,
In hopes of drawing customers by day and by night.
As others were making their holiday plans,
My heart was breaking - I couldn't understand.
I had lost my dear child a few years before,
And I knew what my holiday had in store.
When out of nowhere, there arose such a sound,
I sprang to my feet and was looking around,
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!
The sight that I saw took my breath away,
And my tears turned to smiles in the light of the day.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a cluster of butterflies fluttering near.
With beauty and grace they performed a dance,
I knew in a moment this wasn't by chance.
The hope that they gave me was a sign from above,
That my child was still near me and that I was loved.
The message they brought was my holiday gift,
And I cried when I saw them in spite of myself.
As I knelt closer to get a better view,
One allowed me to pet it - as if it knew -
That I needed the touch of its fragile wings,
To help me get through the holiday scene.
In the days that followed I carried the thought,
Of the message the butterflies left in my heart -
That no matter what happens or what days lie ahead,
Our children are with us - they're not really dead.
Yes, the message of the butterflies still rings in my ears,
A message of hope - a message so dear.
And I imagined they sang as they flew out of sight,
'To all bereaved parents - We love you tonight!'
We've shared our hearts, full of Holiday Cheer
and shopped for presents for loved ones this year
The house is dressed up with garland and lights
That sparkle and shine through the Holiday nights.
But even with all of this Holiday bliss
There's someone we lost that we terribly miss
And as this Christmas Day draws near
We wish with all of our hearts she was here.
She's living her life way up past the stars
Somewhere past Jupiter, Saturn and Mars
She's spending her Christmas in Heaven, you see
And last night as I slept, a dream came to me
She was standing before me, happy and well
She said to me "I have something to tell…
Heaven's more wonderous than you would believe
It's the greatest of gifts I could ever receive.
I'd like for you all to remember the good…
You know that I'd be there if only I could.
So don't feel so bad that I'm not there
There are so many memories you can share
As you gather together, I'm sure you'll find
The gifts deep within you that I left behind.
Each one is unique and wrapped brightly in love
They shine from your hearts as I shine from above..."
c Kris Smith
I heard your voice in the wind today
and I turned to see your face;
The warmth of the wind caressed me
as I stood silently in place.
I felt your touch in the sun today
as its warmth filled the sky;
I closed my eyes for your embrace
and my spirit soared so high.
I saw your eyes in the window pane
as I watched the falling rain;
It seemed as each tiny raindrop fell
it quietly said your name.
I held you close in my heart today
it made me feel complete;
You may have died...but you are not gone
you will always be a part of me.
As long as the sun shines...
the wind blows...
the rain falls...
You will live on inside of me forever
for that is all my heart knows.
c Judy Burnette
The very echo of your name,
The memory of your smile,
The little things you've said and done,
Are with us all the while...
Your voice keeps whispering gently,
'Loved ones be brave and true,
At the end of life there's sunshine,
I'll be watching and waiting for you'...
It broke our hearts to lose you,
Your parting caused such pain,
But the greatest day is yet to come,
When we all meet again...
Broken Heart
I have had my heart broken since you've been gone. Especially now through the holidays. I am missing you and ache for you so much. I am thinking of you always and through these hard holiday times. I am so thankful I had you, though such a short time. I will love you forever my precious angel. Sleep tight in heaven.
I love you!
Mommy
Have A Good Weekend Everyone
Right now I'm in a different place
And though we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
... I'm there inside your heart
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too
... I'm with you every night
I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall
... I'll still be there for you
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me
... Forever
If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me
Place them in my Loved One’s arms
And tell them they're from me
Tell them I love and miss them
And when they turns to smile
Place a kiss upon their cheeks
And hold them for awhile
Because remembering them is easy,
I do it every day
But there's an ache within my heart
Because I am missing them today...
Although death has separated us physically,
Faith and love have bound us eternally.
Though we cannot see you,
We know you are here.
Though we cannot touch you,
We feel the warmth of your smile,
As we begin a new chapter in our lives.
Today we pause to reflect upon
Those who have shaped our character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
May the lighting of this tribute be a
Reminder of the memories we have shared,
A representation of the everlasting
Impact you have made upon our lives.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
Friday
I dreamed last night of Heaven
And as I followed you there
I felt your presence, heard your heart,
I almost touched your hair...
I remember crying
Just because I missed you so
Though I was right behind you
I didn’t want you to go...
I begged for a reminder
To help me see your face
A thing to hold and touch
But it left an empty place...
I looked for you in everything
I asked for you by name
I know that you were with me there
I’ll never be the same...
I dreamed last night of Heaven
I ache for one more glimpse
Of the love I felt while near you
And the beautiful heart I miss...
Today I stumbled and once again
Was lifted up by an unseen hand
What comfort and joy that knowledge brings.
For I hear the whispers of Angels wings...
The guardian Angels that God sends to all
To bear us up when we stumble and fall.
Trust Him, my friend, and often you'll hear
The whisper of Angels wings hovering near...
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