Spring Time  / Steve (Son-In-Law)
Ma,
This beautiful spring weather reminds me of you more than any season. You so loved the outdoors. Dana used to call you when you lived in Stillwater and was unable to get you on the phone until way past 9 at night because you enjoyed being outdoors, planting flowers & caring for them.
The other day I was working hard in our backyard cleaning it up, trimming the bushes, etc. and I felt your presence. I miss you so much... Close

Marvelous Light  / Susan Hester (friend)
The thief, Satan, comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy, but Jesus has come so that we might have life more abundant!  John 10:10


                                  Marvelous Light

Into marvelous light I'm running
Out of darkness, out of shame
By the cross, You are the truth, You are the life, You are the way

I once was fatherless, a stranger with no hope
Your kindness wakened me, wakened me from my sleep
Your love it beckons deeply, a call to come and die 
By grace now I will come and take this life, take Your Life

Sin has lost its power, death has lost its sting
From the grave You've risen........Victoriously!

Into marvelous light I'm running
Out of darkness, out of shame
By the cross, You are the Truth, you are the Life, You are the Way

My dead heart is now beating, my deepest stains now clean
Your breath fills up my lungs, now I'm free, now I'm free

Lift my hands and spin around, see the light that I have found O the Marvelous Light, Marvelous Light
Lift my hands and spin around, see the light that I have found
O the Marvelous Light, Marvelous Light
(words by Charlie Hall)


Jesus answered, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  No one comes to the Father,except through Me."  John 14:6

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 / Dana (Daughter)

 Mom, I went to visit your resting place yesterday, and took you some beautiful flowers;  Femi  & Teresa met us there, We love you so much.  Steph had her baby shower and it was nice to know baby Jace will be coming soon.  I will post lots of picures for you...I have some from yesterday too, and I will post them soon as well.
I miss you tremendously.
Gotta get back to those furry dogs...
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THAT LAUGH  / Keith Compton (brother)
I SUPPOSE IN TIME THAT I'LL FORGET
THE DAYS THAT WENT BEFORE
JUST LIKE EVERYTHING WE ALL FORGET
ABOUT THE DAYS OF YORE
AND I'LL WONDER WHY THE DAYS TO COME
ARE NOW CUT TO LESS THAN HALF
BUT IN ALL MY LIFE-I'LL NEVER FORGET THAT LAUGH

LOOKIN' BACK I STILL REMEMBER YOU
IN BOUFFANT HAIR SO FINE
IN YOUR PRETTY LACY PROM DRESS
WITH NOTHIN' ON YOUR MIND
AND DANCIN' WITH YOUR SHOES OFF
SHOWIN'S NOTHIN' BUT YOUR CALF
HAVIN' SUCH GOOD TIMES
AND LETTIN' GO THAT LAUGH

I KNOW SOMEDAY THAT I'LL FORGET
YOU LYIN' IN YOUR PAIN
AND HOW MANY TIMES THAT I RECALL
YOU CRYIN' IN THE RAIN
NEVER WEAR A SUIT OR TIE
BUT I WEAR ONE IN YOUR BEHALF
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Mom, this is still all so 'unreal' to me-  / Dana
I see your pictures, i see life...I think of you, your voice lingers in my head.

I went to the Hornets B-ball game tonight with carin; I thought of you and how you would be hootin' and hollerin', rootin for the team...I loved the way you did that, you were SOOOOO suppportive of anything! What an ANGEL you are!
Mom, I love you so much, i can't explain; It's so hard for me at times, some more than others.  If I really sit and think for a second...it's hard then, but if I continue my day and go about my daily life routine, i feel like i always want you to be there.  I miss our lunches and your silly 'ism'z'.  I still do that you know :/
I miss you, i can write to you on here and feel like you know what i'm saying....? I miss you and cry many tears for you;  Sad because you are not physically in my presence and happy because you are always spiritually here and my angel for eternity...
Oh, i went for my 'annual' today, everything's FINE!  I go for a mammogram this Thursday....I requested it again,
Dr. Blue agreed this time :)
Say a prayer for me!  I NEED you
I love my Mommy.
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Here is a sweet photo that you would enjoy!  / Dana (Daughter)
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Hi sweet Mama...here is the pic of Baby Lili that I promised you...  / Dana (Daughter)

We got her on valentines day; talk about a great valentines day package....
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Happy Valentines Day to my LOVE!  / Your Valentine (*Daughter*)

This was one of your favorite holidays, as most ALL holidays were.
You were so festive in everything and you did it ALL THE WAY!!!
I'm so proud of you.
Do you remember those little denim baby girl shoes with the pink bows?  Well, I finally get to fill them with baby girl feet.  We got a 6 week old baby girl named Liliana (Lili).  I don't know for how long, but like anything...we live in the now...
I want to call you so bad and hear your voice and you joy of the baby!  I will just have to listen hard towards the heavens....
Be My Valentine...I'm yours....FOREVER! 
I Love you Mama

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we are supose to be getting......  / Hi Mom
a little baby girl today....DHS had one for us, an 1.5 month old and her name is Liliana-
I don't know anything else Mom, just that she needs placement and we're gonna take her...I'm excited!
We haven't heard much else on the adoption for the other deal but I will let you know on here....although you ALREADY know, huh???
You  are my angel who lights my way.....
That makes me happy :)
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE you Mama *
P.S. I will send you a picture of her on here...when we get her
*KISS*
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Someone very close to you gave me some good advice...  / Dana (Daughter)

...to be happy....you only wanted that for me, and that is just what I will do.  You are my everything, my world, my strength, my heart!  I am happy that we created so many wonderful memories together all of our lives together and all the future ones to live in my heart, I will bring them with me when i come to you...
The tears will still fall, only because my time seems so long but to you it will only seem like tomorrow....this I know and that is why I will be happy, because I WILL see you again and embrace you and see your smile and feel your soft hands...That's what makes me happy...

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Those Foolish Things Remind Me Of You  / Femi Laks (A Matter of heart to heart )

Those foolish things remind me of you,
 That Cheery Smile,
Those Stumlin Words that says how much you care,
Those things you do,
The Stories your eyes tells;
The longing lingering looks.
The story only a loving heart could relate.
 
Oh! those foolish things remind me of you.

Those fingerlicking foods, your hands created
 A tinkling piano in the next room
The outstreach hands;
 a dance invitation.
Those ever bubbling personality.

    Ohh! How endearment those moments;

Those foolish things remind me of you.

The long exciting telephone talks,
Rendezvous in the park,
    
Ohh! How Stunning!

Remembering you, makes 
my heart so heavy, 
where else would l find a friend like you.
Ohh! Those foolish things
                            remind me of you.

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I miss you so much it hurts...  / Hi Mom, It's Me

• I wish there was something I could do....
  
  I miss you Mama, I love you more than I can say...
  I can't express the pain in my heart...I'm selfish for you...I wish i could hold your hand right now.....they were always sooo soft....
  you know how i told you that.  I held your hand Mom, till the end...the very end!  I still hold it!
  oh, p.s. keep wigglin' your toes cutie pie; you always did and we would just laugh, laugh! i wish I could smile now-...maybe later.  when I see Cinnamon & Jet every day, it kinda makes me sad, I see you in them... but I just miss you, that's why, and it hurts; help me feel better-(your the only one who can)
  LOVE, infinity...I hope u can feel it!

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Looking forward to seeing you again..  / Robin Noland (Forever Friend )
Hey Sweets,

I really miss you.  I can hear your laugh in my head all of the time.  It makes me smile!  Give Jesus a kiss for me.

Your forever Friend,
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Hi Hero-  / Dane

It's been 1 month....It doesn't get easier, really...only more time, since.  It's been a-kinda-hard night for me.  I went a longer time in between cries...but still, I get 'em. I'm heartbrokn without you here-
I miss you beautiful;  
I look at your picture ALWAYS, so many of them.;  I even have the one in my hallway, when I walk out of my room every time, I see YOU, because I love you.  You are so Beautiful Mom...
God I miss you, I want you to hear me....

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I had a dream about you this morning....  / Your Baby Girl

We were laying down and you were so happy, we were trying to keep you awake so you wouldn't fall asleep and NOT wake up, It was quite ironic.  Well, It was a dream and for some reason, I had it.  Maybe to let me know you are at peace...and always will be.  Anyway, I have been wanting to see you in my dreams...and I did, I even talked with you and heard your voice.  I know you always loved hearing of my dreams, you are really the only one who listened, and that's why I wanted to tell you of this...Although, you already knew... 
You're gorgeous, inside & out!
*Kisses* Me, Dana Annie

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Hi Beautiful-  / Me Again...

Hi BEAUTIFUL one, I miss you.  I am doin pretty well.  I try not to dwell, and I try to keep my chin up and smile :)
I love you BUNCHES and BUNCHES and I miss you too.
See you in heaven Mama-

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Always shining!  / Rob (Robby) Compton (Nephew)
Carol Ann, I will truly miss your always shining smile and your unfailing possitive attitude. You could have had many reasons to be bitter or angry or upset or discouraged (as all people do from time to time), but you NEVER showed or expressed anything but your possitive loving, hopeful attitude. You were always so willing to encourage and be there for others despite your own circumstances. You have always been my hero and I have always thought of you whenever I go through things that are difficult and say to myself "Carol Ann wouldn't be complaining or whining" and it would always help me go through things with a better attitude. Well although you are not here physically anymore,(and I am grateful that you are not hurting anymore) I will still confide in your spirit and remember you when i need to go through things and stay posssitive. Your love and spirit will remain in my heart forever and hopefully I can encourage and inspire others with the GREAT example you have always set about how to be in this world and remain a bright light to others. Love Always,  Rob Close

I hope Abbey is near you Mom...  / Dana Warden (Daughter)
Abbey our beagle passed away and we buried her on Sunday, I know how much you loved her...She went throught alot with us both; Please take her under your wing Mom, and keep her warm...& Please dry my tears-
I miss you, Mom.....I love you F O R E V E R & always!
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I need strength...  / Dane (DAUGHTER)
Mom, I am really trying to be happy, I promised you that I would be ok.....
It hasn't happened yet, but I know I can't break my promise, that's what get's me through.  I want you to know that I can hardly stand being away from you now, but I know that I will be with you again...in heaven, I miss you Mama.
And Yes, Your pink balloon (and all the other colored balloons) are with you there, in heaven....We love you so much Mom.
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Strong Spirit  / Farah Karim-Cooper (daughter 2 )
I knew Carol Ann (Mom) since I was 7. Dana and I were more then best friends, we were sisters and we were either at my house or at her house on Hamlin Valley. We got into trouble together, but mom never could stay mad, because we always got her to laugh. She'd say 'Ya'll just crack me up!'. Mom was always there for me and she encouraged me too. She inspired me because she was so strong and so devoted to Dana. I loved her so much. Me, Dana and our moms would always have such fun together and I am grateful that we got to have one last great day with her in December 2006. I miss you mom and will always have you in my memory and in my heart. Thank you for being there for us when we were kids and teenagers and young women and for being a guiding light. Close