I miss your deep, husky sounding voice calling "Mama". I miss your sweet face, and always smiling grin. I miss hearing your laugh.I miss your soft, fuzzy, perfectly shaped head. I miss your little round belly. I miss giving you a massage when you were sore from work. I miss sitting and talking with you. I miss not seeing you when I wake in the morning, or in the middle of the night. I miss your damn lour music. I miss the messes you left wherever you went. I miss your presence, every day. I miss you, my best bud, my love, my blood, my life....How I Miss You!!!
WHEN GOD CREATED LITTLE BOYS / Lisa Loring (Mama)
God made a world out of his dreams, Of wondrous mountains, oceans and streams, Prairies and plains and wooded land, Then paused and thought,
"I need someone to stand on top of the mountains To conquer the seas, explore the plains and Climb the trees, someone to start small and grow, Sturdy, strong like a tree." and so...
He created boys, full of spirit and fun, To explore and conquer, to romp and run, With dirty faces, banged up chins With courageous hearts and boyish grins.
When He had completed the task He'd begun, He surely said, "That's a job well done."
~~ Author Unknown ~~
Footprints/ Lisa Loring (mama)
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it:
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The LORD replied:
"My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Letter From Matthew / Matthew Sellers (Friend driving car )
Happy Easter in Heaven / Lisa LORING (mama)
Dearest David, another First. A first Easter without you. It feels so different, as it does every day. I am comforted to know that you are safe and free, and will always live in the Kingdom of God. Still, my hearts aches for you, and I long to be reunited. Thanks you for being my son. You will live always in my heart. I love you and miss you very much!!! Love, Mama
David/ Robin Mom To Jason Snyder What a wonderful tribute to your son. He was like all of us, human. I am so sorry for your loss. David sounds like such an interesting person. I hope you find strength in all he was while on this earth. I admire you standing by his friend and I hope you are successful in holding responsible the person who supplied alcohol. Loosing a child is the worse thing we can go through ever. You are in my thoughts and prayers that you will find whatever it will take to go on and that David's brothers and friends will find a way to handle the loss of David in their lives.
sorry for your loss / Shirley Baer (none) I am so sorry for the loss of this handsome young man..I know you pain and your grief...You are in my thoughts and prayers always..May God watch over you and hold you up and help you taking one day at a time....Luv
Beautiful David / Lisa Loring (mama)
Granny with David and Nic...about 1 year old
David, one year old
David was the most beautiful baby I ever saw. He really was. He was chubby and blonde, with big green eyes, and always a smile. David hardly ever cried...seriously, hardly ever, even through many illnesses and injuries. He was the one who people would stop and take notice of. He was that beautiful. David also had a personality. He was fun and exciting, but he also had true inner beauty, a sensitivity. He was thoughtful, and he would do anything for his friends...
David, age 4
David, age 5
David was developing in to a fine young man before he was killed, and I was so proud of him. David and I were especially close, all through his life. He would always be the one to take care of me when I was ill, and I have been ill a lot. He was always so concerned when one of his brothers was sick, especially his younger brother, Jack. He loved animals, especially his puppies. If one of them got out of the yard, he would be so frightened, and would immediately get out on his bike to find them.
David, age 8
Its not fair. It can't be justified. Why did my strong, sweet biy have to suffer so? Why did my darling boy have to be taken from me? Of all the things I have done in my life, I have never been as proud as I have of my boys! I love dear David, and I pray that David knew how much he was loved every single day of his life. What I wouldn't give to see his shining smile, hear his infectious laugh, see he beautifuL green eyes, hear his oh-so deep voice that he had since birth, watch him grow, hug his sweet little self....I can hardly wait to be reunited with this boy, for I loved him that much. Its all I can take to be separated from my son. This is pure torture for me, hell on Earth.
David, age 10
David, age 12
David was my hero. He was strong and brave, but also sensitive to me. He was a complex boy. He might have appeared "tough and rugged", and he was, but his level of kindness always warmed my heart. I miss him so much. He was growing up. He was becoming a man. He had grown so much over the past year, and everyone thought dear David was invinsible. After all, he had cheated death so many times. I was anticipating the day that David would get married, what a lucky girl that would be! Oh, and his babies!! How beautiful they would be, and what a loving Daddy he would have been.
David, age 13
David, age 14
David, age 16
I love you / Lisa Loring (mama)
I find so many sweet pics for you David. Not sure you would particularly like them, but they remind me of you. I liked this one because it was of your two favorite colors, purple and green. We both love those 2 colors. Once, you made me a Mother's Day card. On the front, you drew a picture of "me", complete with a purple and green dress...and matching mustache lol You were so silly. I think I will scan that card today and put it on your site. I love you baby boy.
I FOUND IT!!
God didn't take David...a drunk driver did / Lisa Loring (mama) I have had other people mention this to me as well, but over the past few months, as I have struggled to just accept that David really is gone forever, I have also had to come to terms with the fact that his FRIEND killed him. This is horrible to accept, but its true. Matt loved David, but he also took a reckless, careless risk by driving drunk, and far too fast. This was a horrific tragedy that never should have happened. I cannot have blame for David, or for God. It was a terrible mistake made by teenagers, most of all, Matthew. He took a chance, and the consequences were that my little son was killed.
Matt recently wrote to me, and mentioned that "God spared him for a reason". This angered me. In my grieving heart and mind, I took this to mean that maybe David was less important, so he wasn't spared. It wasn't David's time. His body was nearly perfect after death. He was still beautiful, even at his funeral. He didn't have major organ damage, no head or spine injuries. He didn't bleed to death. My perfect boy was crushed to death over a fairly long period of time. I also know that David was awake and conscious, fighting to get out from under the car. This gets me physically ill.
God didn't take my David. A stupid drunk driver took David, and I will never see him again. Matt took more than David's life that night. He also took mine.
THINKING OF YOUR ANGEL / TAMMY MOM TO~ ANDREW CARDWELL LISA I AM SO SORRY FOR LOSS.I KNOW THIS IS SO HARD FOR YOU.BEING A MOM WHO HAS LOST A SON.IT HAS BEEN 5 MONTHS FOR ME.A PARENTS WORST NIGHTMARE. BUT I CAN TELL YOU THAT YOUR NOT FILLING ANYTHING THAT THE OTHER ANGEL MOM'S ARE GOING THROUGH.I KNOW YOU FILL ALONE,I DO TO BUT GRIEF CAN MAKE YOU HAVE THOSE FILLINGS TO.BUT IF YOU NEED TO CRY THEN CRY AND IF YOU WANT TO SCREAM THAN SCREAM.MY HUSBAND JIM DIED 13 MONTHS AGO.AND THEN MY SON DIED 8 MONTHS AFTER HIM.WHEN I LEFT THE GRAVE SITE.I SAID I WOULD NOT MAKE IT,THEN MY BABY BOY DIED AND I SAID THE SAME THING.BUT YOU TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME.SOMETIMES IT IS JUST ONE MINUTE AT A TIME.13 MONTHS AGO I DID NOT THINK I COULD MAKE ONE DAY BUT I HAVE.ANDREW WAS THE ONLY CHILD I GAVE BIRTH TO.I HAVE ONE DAUGHTER THAT IS 11 AND SHE IS ADOPTED.AND IT IS NOT EASY MY FRIEND BUT JUST HOLD ON .IT WILL GET EASIER,NO NOT EASIER YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LIVE WITH IT.JUST REMEMBER WE ARE ON THIS EARTH FOR ONLY A SHORT TIME.AND WHEN IT IS YOUR TIME TO GO .DAVID WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU.AND THEN YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO BE APART AGAIN.IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK JUST E-MAIL ME. AT TAMMY2006X3@VERIZON.NET IF YOU NEED TO TALK ON THE PHONE I WILL CALL YOU.DAY OR NIGHT DUANE SUESS'S MOM JEANNIE.WE TALK EVERY DAY.AND IT DOES HELP.ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK US ANY OF THE ANGEL MOM'S WILL HELP WE ARE ALL HERE FOR EACH OTHER YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS LOVE TAMMY MAMA TO ANDREW CARDWELL~
So Sorry / Terri~Mom To Angel Brent Bowden Dear Lisa, Thank you for visiting my son's site and lighting a candle. You have a wonderful son and I know how much you love and miss him. Such a tragedy. Our boys both made big mistakes but they suffered the ultimate consequence. If only we could change back the time we'd do something to stop them but I guess God has a plan for them and needed them more then we did. I find it hard to believe that but I have to. We know God wants the best and that is why he took our boys. Our lives will never be the same again. All we can do is wait for our turn to join them but in the meantime we have to be strong for our other boys and the rest of our families. May you be surrounded with angel hugs and lots of love from the rest of your family. Sincerely, Terri Bowden
For You David On Valentines / Denise Kneale (connected by angels ) Have a wonderful Valentines Day with all our Angels, lighting up our skies David.
Lisa, I am so sorry for the passing of David and know how hard it is for you right now. Look for the little signs that David is always around his dear family, a song on the radio, a smell, a butterfly etc. Healing hugs to you all.
My brother, my love, my blood. / Stina "Frankenstein" Ruane (Mad P's. Frankenstein creation ) I looked you in the eyes, and said goodbye with a kiss on the cheek and an I love you to follow. I awake in the morning to find your soul had past. Together forever, we always said we'd be the best of friends. I heard my heart crack in half and fall to the floor with my knees right beside it. My eyes swelled with tears, my mouth pouring out screams.... this is just a dream this is just a dream. Together forever, its you I'll never forget. A tear falls to the floor because I see you no more. Yet that perfect shade of green will always stick to me to grow and breathe and in bloom unfold the hand I used to hold. All in all together we'll always have death. I'm waiting till its my time where we will meet once again. And everything will be so beautiful....
My Angel....... / Lisa Loring (mama)
David, I see you as an angel...playing your guitar...and climbing trees...the things you love to do...I miss everything about you....
I love you! From mama
I Cry / Lisa Loring (mama)
I cry not for you, but I cry for us. I cry not because you are gone from us, but because you left us behind. I cry because I don't know the beauty and love that you feel and see. I cry not because I think you're sad, but because we are sad. I cry not because the love is gone, but I cry because our love for you is so strong. I cry for us because we weren't ready to give you up. I cry not because you're not here with us, but that we are not there with you. I cry not that your beautiful soul was lifted up to Heaven. I cry because you left us here on Earth so full of emptiness without you. I cry for all of those who loved you so dearly. I cry not for where you are, but for where we are and that we are not with you. Every tear drop that falls are tears of joy and of gladness that you were such a wonderful part of our lives. I cry because we are not with you to experience the beauty and splendor of a place so wonderful and simply perfect.
Head and Heart / Christina Ruane (Davids 1rst love, and best friend ) I can only say, I cry while reading every word written. I feel your loss, pain, and heart break. I'm sorry for this because its unimaginable emotion. I can only hold good thoughts for you and your family. All my love, all my heart goes to the family of the boy I loved so much.
The Gutters / Gregory (Geek) Picazo (step-father) Ah, David, the climber of ALL things. Every year David used to beg me to let him climb on the roof of my house. I knew I shouldn't, but I also KNEW he wouldn't fall off. He would finally get me to agree to this by saying he would clean out my gutters while he was up there. Well now, THERE was a way to get my gutters clean! His little brother Jack would stand down below, begging me to let HIM climb on the roof too. But.....I could just see HIM falling off, so I would not relent to him. So there was the scene....sad eyed Jack watching David from the ground as David happily scurried around the roof cleaning the gutters and having fun doing it! My gutters are clogged, David.
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS / Lisa Loring (mama)
Yet another sleepless night Another new day dawning How I wish for restful sleep To wake refreshed each morning
But those are only memories I lost my precious son And now my heart is full of pain And restful nights are gone
They are only memories Like those I have of you I want my restful nights again I want my son back to
I wish in vain for happy days I’m tired and oh so lonely But like I’ve said so many times “I wish” and “oh, if only”.
So back to bed once more I go To try to get some sleep Tomorrow is another day With only memories to keep
His Journey has just Begun / Lisa Loring (mother)
Don't think of him as gone away-- his journey's just begun life holds so many facets this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost-- and he was loved so much.
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