Are there birthdays in Heaven?
Does the angel blow his horn?
Announcing to everybody
That this is the day you were born?
Can the stars be your balloons
And angel food your cake?
Presents wrapped in moonbeams
All the angels helped to make.
Birthdays meant so much to you
They were always a big deal
Birthday presents, lots of friends
And perhaps a special meal.
So I’ll whisper a little prayer today
Asking everyone up above
To sing you a Happy Birthday song
And give you all my love.
~From “Down the Cereal Aisle” p. 133~
We do not need a special day
To bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you
Are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake,
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still,
There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts;
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
~ Author unknown~
Today is my birthday
Celebrate my life with you
And remember the good times
Not the bad and
Do not be sad;
Look up towards the sun
And catch every ray of light
Upon your cheek.
For I am there with you.
Today is my birthday
Be happy for me
I lived short, but full
I had the pleasure of love
And the joy of my family.
Do not be sad
Look up towards the stars
And catch each twinkle
In your heart.
For I am there with you
Today is my birthday
My legacy is not wealth
Or mighty belongings,
My legacy is you and your life.
Spend it wisely and carefully
Guard it always
Do not be sad
Feel the wind on your face
And in your hair
And know that I loved you
For I am there with you in your laughter
And in your hearts.
Today is my birthday
Learn to live again without me,
Take my strength with you
For you are not alone.
Do not be sad
Feel the rain on your face
Feel all life's treasures and
Know that you are alive!
At each step of the way
I will help you
For I am with you always
Until we meet again.
Today is my birthday...
Author Unknown
This memorial website was created to remember our beloved son and brother, C. Christopher "Chris" Schupp who was born in Fairfax, VA on June 7, 1983 and became an angel on August 8, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. You will live forever in our memories and hearts. We love you Christopher and miss you so much!!!! YOU ARE FOREVER YOUNG!!!
ASCENSION
And if I go,
While you're still here...
Know that I live on,
Vibrating to a different measure
--behind a thin veil you cannot see through
You will not see me,
So you must have faith
I wait for the time when we can soar together again,
--both aware of each other
Until then, live your life to its fullest
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart
...I will be there
Please take a moment and light a candle for Christopher to honor his memory. He lives forever!
Silent Tear.
Each night I shed a silent tear,
As I speak to you in prayer.
To let you know I love you,
And just how much I care.
Take the million teardrops,
Wrap them up in love,
Then ask the wind to carry them,
To you in heaven above.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DATE 08.08.08:
The number eight is the number for New Beginnings, a New Day and a New Cycle of Life. The number 8 is also the Hebrew symbol for the GATE. The number 888 is the number for Jesus and breakthrough......the number of infinity and eternity.
“You were taken on angel's wings
As you sweetly and quietly slept
And returned to heaven before we knew
That you had even left
Our hearts are heavy and sorrowed
That our time with you was so brief
For you were our gift of heaven's light
That is now replaced with grief
But not so much that we won't be grateful
For every second you were here
You filled our hearts with so much joy
Treasured memories we'll hold forever dear”
| Every Day |
You walk beside me Every Day.
The days are long without you here, I've sat and cried a thousand tears,
that cruel fate did my life destroy and take away my lovely boy.
But you can wipe my tears away, you walk beside me every day.
The looming years that, more or less, just fill me with unhappiness,
are speckled with some happy times, when rainbows brighten up the skies.
I know you're never far away, you walk beside me every day.
There will be anniversaries and celebrations that you'll miss,
Oh, Christopher, how we'll miss you then, your hearty laugh, your cheeky grin.
But you'll be there, you'll find a way, you walk beside us every day.
Sometimes I dream that I'm awake and find it's all a big mistake,
that you are here, you're safe and well! With hugs and smiles and tales to tell!
And in my mind I hear you say, "I walk beside you, every day."
The road ahead is hard and steep, with hills to climb and furrows deep,
and life will never be as good as when you, here beside us, stood.
But we believe that here you stay, you walk beside us every day.
At night you gently touch my cheek and memories are mine to keep,
of my sweet son, so deeply missed, since that first day your head I kissed.
Inside my heart forever stay and walk beside every day.
| My Christopher |
My Christopher
I drove away that morning, without a backward glance,
I didn't know that moment was going to be our last.
The last time I would hold you or see your lovely face,
the last time I would kiss you and feel your strong embrace.
So solid and so real, so vibrant and alive,
a happy face with twinkling eyes, my fine young man, my child.
My first-born son, my Christopher, the apple of my eye,
so cruelly taken from me, I never said goodbye.
The shattered remnant of my heart is strangely beating still,
with holes so black and fathomless no light could ever fill.
I don't know how I face each day without my darling boy.
Gone is all the happiness, the love of life, the joy.
The months stretch on before me, so bleak and dark and long,
I pray you walk beside me, son, and help to keep me strong.
And when my life is over, come to me on that day,
and smile at me and hold me tight and carry me away.
The wind that whispers through the trees, the brightest star at night,
a rainbow on a dismal day, a shaft of golden light,
All these are signs you send to me, a message from above,
that even death can't break the bonds of Son and Mother Love...
| MY SON, MY ANGEL |
WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES
When I close my eyes, I can see you so clearly
Reliving the memories of you is second nature now
All I do is search my heart and
Carefully choose the memory for the day
These memories are both a saving grace and
Everlasting reminder of the stabbing numbness within my heart
Memories of the innocence of your eyes shining so brightly
Memories of the sound of your laughter so pure
Memories of the mere miracle of you
Memories of you the most important part of my life
No one can see you the way I can, when I close my eyes
When I close my eyes, I can see you so clearly
I can see the wind ruffling your hair
I can see you playing in the rain
I can see you peacefully floating on water without a care in the world
I can see you smile when a wish spoken by you has come true
No one can see you the way I can, when I close my eyes
When I close my eyes, I can see you so clearly BUT
I cannot hold you in my arms
I cannot surprise you with kisses on your cheek
I cannot tenderly touch your face
Resenting these can nots because
They are more than I can handle but
Without these memories I cannot be with you
So with my love, hopes, and dreams
I will not be lonely for you for
When I close my eyes, I see you
| To My Precious Son & Angel |
It's been 43 days since you grew your angel wings. Each day that passes does not bring me any comfort. I am only surviving by all the memories we had together. I never realized how many we had.
Do you remember when I was taking you and Laren to school (Brookfield) one icing morning and I was driving down Lee's Corner road and I hit an ice patch.........spun around the middle of road; bounced off one curb and hit the other curb across the street? And you said DO IT AGAIN MOM.......
All of my memories are so precious to me and they keep your memory alive within me forever. No one will take those away from me!
Do you remember the time when you were in Cub Scouts with Austin and we went camping in WV??? Sharman and I were in the cabin and you and Austin were outside in a tent with the other scouts. It was so cold that night and you both came inside and slept on the floor. You weren't about the stay outside in the middle of November. You didn't care what anyone else thought. You were smart enough to come inside where it was warm and toasty. I so glad we had so much fun.
Since the first day of your passing I keep hearing you sing to me when you where very young about the "Silly Old Ant". I hear it over and over again in my mind. I'm so glad we have so many memories. I love you very much, Mommy.
| To my angel, my son |
I was cleaning your room over the weekend and came across the ticket stubb to the Aerosmith concert; it made me smile along with everything else you saved. I will treasure everything and place them your Memory Box.
Do you recall the time you were riding your bike at Briarton and Tommy (the bully)ran into your bike with his? Your helmet hit the pavement and you slide on your chin. Your Dad and Tom took you to the hospital (I had to stay behind with Laren because she was a baby) and you had to have 9 stitches. You were such a brave little boy.
I love you with all my heart
; hugs and kisses
; Mommy
| Jo-Ann~ Lauren Pacenta's mom | Happy Heavenly Birthday |
Forever missed and eternally loved.
| Mary~Nicholas Hands Mom | HAPPY BIRTHDAY |
Have a beautiful Day in Heaven.
Lots of Love to you,
Love Mary and Nick
| Mary~Nicholas Hands Mom | Florida |
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Thank you so much for all you do for my Nick and Me. You have truly touched my heart.
I will be away from June 5th til June 14th, for my Daughters Graduation. You and Chris will always be in my thoughts and in my heart.
Lots of Love Always,
Mary
| Mary~Nicholas Hands Mom | Happy Memorial Day |
| Mary~Nicholas Hands Mom | Happy Mothers Day |
Dandelions from Heaven
Mothers day is coming And I wanted to send you a sign
something you can tell others; "Is from an angel of mine
So I searched the heavens high and low for that perfect thing....
And low and behold I found it.... And a smile I hope it will bring.
So when you look to the heavens and see the yellow stars in the sky
Just think of me .... your angel... in the heavens way up high
And just imagine those stars; are dandelions up above.
Yes! Dandelions are also in heaven; which you know how much I love.
So on this mothers day and you awake and feel blue....
You will notice those yellow stars... are no longer in view.
So look to the meadows and the dandelions you see...
Are the ones I've tossed down this mothers day from me.
And when you find a dandelion that has turned from yellow to white;
You’re supposed to make a wish and then blow with all your might.
For you will be blowing kisses to me in heaven above....
And I will be catching them and blowing them back sent with all my love.
Please know that l am with you.... on this mothers day....
And also in the days ahead.... God and I will never stray.
We will be with you in the morning ....when you awake and see the sun....
We will be with you when you say your prayers when the day is done.
For God and I will never be very far from your side....
For I can now be everywhere.... and God will be your guide.
So.... remember when you see dandelions it is your guarantee
That I am always close to you.... for dandelions are free to roam ....now just like me.
I will always be with you mom....
Happy Mothers Day....
Love your angel in heaven.
