I know how upset and disappointed you would have been this weekend... when Aaron said he would bring the kids to visit. He did'nt even call me when he decided not to stop while driving thru B.R, not once, but twice. Just goes to show how unappreciative they are for all the hardships I went thru dragging you around sleeping on love seats, helping them out in anyway I could all the times we were inconveneinced for them. Just such a shame I was deprived of seeing Addison on her 5th Birthday tosay. It was not his parents taking care of Evan and the Emma just 5 years ago today. It was me and you! They are not just depriving me of interaction with my Gradn-kids they are depriving the girls and babies of ever knowing a Grandmother who loves them unconditionally. Such a pity they only think of themselves............ This truly cuts deep!!!....

Abbey... You would be so happy for Tori, she is expecting a baby girl (Sidnie Rose) two days before Christmas. Hopefully everything will go well for them. Jonnie Lynn's boys are adorable, I'm so sorry you never got to meet them. Aimee's little {Abbey Laine} is precious! You would just love her!!! I am so sad, that you never got the chance to experience having one of your own! Mom

I just know how happy you would be to know bin ladin is now "fish-food"... i know how you looked forward to seeing this day!

Just got home ... Not only did I take you to Cozumel, I left a little of you there, may your ashes spread far and wide... another promise fulfilled!

Abbey, You know I promised to bring you with me to my next Class Reunion ... and I always tried to keep my promises to you. Well, in eleven more days, we will set sail for Cozumel Mexico. I have your ashes packed and your travel papers ready to go... and you don't have to worry about cruising. We will have a safe and fun trip. nanny Beth and Unk are going with us...

Just thinking of you,... and missing you more So, much I want to tell you... I miss how you were always there for me~~ to listen to me vent. I love you Abbey Laine!

Yesterday, made 3 years since you went away... not a good day! Amber came for a little while last night... just to make sure I was okay, and to show me her tattoo. She has a "key to her heart" on the nape of her neck... with an {A} for you. It is a design that you would have most definately approved of, you would be proud!!! I miss you so much... and wish you could be here with me.

Today, you would have been 29 years old. So, In Honor of your Birthday... I had lunch at Joe's crab Shack. Afterward I released a red heart balloon outside of Joe's for you. This afternoon Erin and the boys came over and we each released a balloon for you. Evan invited me over for dinner, and told me of the conversation she and Emma had. Upon telling Emma, that had you had not died, today would have been your Birthday. A bit of five year old logic... well we can still celebrate it... we celebrate Martin Luther King's Birthday!

Evan told me yesterday Emma asked her if Abbey was "rolling around in her heart"

Today, out of the clear-blue Emma asked her if Abbey died. Evan said, Yes, Abbey died. Then she ask Evan if you died because your teacher let you fall down that hill-- this stumped Evan, because even if you ever did tell Emma about your going down the hill in Lafrenier Park, how could she remember this after all, she was just 2 years old when you left us. She asked if you hurt your foot when you fell... Evan told her No, she did hurt her arm tho. --- Every hair on my arms stood straight on end when Evan told me about this. Mom

You were in my dreams last night... I miss you terribly! You would just love those 'lil twins of Evan's They are so sweet, I remember the conversation you and I had that day, in the van going home from Baton Rouge before Addison was born. When you said if she names that baby Isabella, I'm gonnna call her Izzy. Well, we got a Izzy!!! Isabella Laine looks just like Emma did as an infant, Remy Mason has a nose like Grandmother. I can only imagine what you would think of them. I'm quite sure you would be extatic! It pains me to think they will never get the chance to know you. I love and miss you honey... Mom

I spoke to Aimee on Saturday...she is getting her own little "Abbey Laine" in October. Noah has been praying for a sister. I asked about Jonnie Lynn and her twins, Aimee said she and Jonnie do not see each other any more because Jonnie is so distraught over your passing away... and Aimee reminds her too much that you are no longer here, that she can't handle seeing Aimee...that is so sad. I know it would make you so very unhappy to know that. I need to call Jonnie soon!

Two years ago, you left me on my own So, You could join "Sweet Jesus" and sit beside his throne

I celebrate your birthday yet another year without you beside me my Abbey Laine dear I know you'd be here if you could Perhaps, you stayed longer than you should If you had not already entered Heaven's gate Today we'd celebrate your birthday, number "twenty-eight"

Abbey has always been "special" to me As you read these words, it's plain to see She entered this world on Mardi-Gras day So, it's not surprising she turned out this way Always a "star" in my eye As a baby she never did cry Her diagnosis promised- not good Seems she always understood I did my best to stand beside her GOD's grace always there to gently guide her She remains the apple of my eye I always dreaded our impending "good-bye" Ever present were my fears Her life would be shortned by many a year, I know her life had always been good, for my precious Abbey Laine {my} "Hollywood" Her life was not been easy, we can all agree She never walked, like you and me She lost many friends at deaths gate She was always left here, to contemplate She always faced life with a smile After all, this was her style Now, that she has returned to dust In Jesus name, I now must trust Abbey's life, while on earth was ever so just!

On Thursday Dec 17, I got some of my clothes out of the van as I was sorting them out to wash, I was comforted so much, because after 19 months, I could still smell you on them!.....I know this is crazy!!

Abbey, You brought me so much comfort today, after seeing you, and speaking with you, and kissing your lips once more. ...although I did'nt really feel them. When you told me that every little breeze I feel upon my face will be your lips kissing me. Then I woke up. But I remembered your words, so I knew it was a dream... a wish from my heart. Mom

Your twenty-seventh Birthday you did'nt live to see But, you'd be happy Abbey Amber's spending it with me She promised to look after me when you'd gone away So, rest your fears, my dear for she is here to help me through this day Although, I am still consumed by grief these balloons I shall now release to fly high into the sky In honor of your special day even though you've gone away Your twenty-seventh Birthday you never lived to see Your with Jesus and His Angels now for all eternity...

Six months today you went away So, My Dear Abbey I write this to say In time I will be okay GOD sent you to me to nurture and hold The Doctors said You'd never grow old Over the course of twenty-six years We shared laughter and tears In life's lesson You passed HIS test Now, it's time for you to rest The Angel of Death came and led you away In the year two-thousand-seven on the twelfth day of May

I did'nt want to say "goodbye" but, knew I had no choice For when you heard Jesus call I knew you'd heard his voice You told me, you were going "home" Then quietly closed your eyes You left behind a lifetime filled with pain Yes, by leaving You had so much to gain I'm sure your new life is happier than before 'Cause now you have Your Angel wings And honey, you now soar!

I miss you so very much, words can not express the heaviness of my heart....... Mom

I remember so much time spent with Abbey when we were up to no good...especially the first time I cut and dyed her hair pink to resemble "Neal Someone" from The Real World London. She loved it...Mom hated it! It was all down hill from there.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

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