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To all of my Fur Babies

To all of my Fur Babies

Over the past 43 years, each one of you have made an impact on my life in your own special ways. From those whom I adopted, fostered then adopted or found as a stray, you meant everything to me. Today, July 22, 2024, I had to say goodbye to Xena. I am hoping that each of you, including Daddy, were waiting for her after she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again. Love you all – Chloe, Nikki, Amy, Tessa, Roxxy, Cory, Mandy, TJ, K-Cee, Callie, Jake, Tyler, Xena and Marlee. Mom 🐾💔

heaven

heaven

Hi Grandma,
I miss you so much down here, life will never be the same without you. I think about you every day and I will always think of you every day. I know you’re resting now and happier than ever, but this life is so hard without you. Visit me soon Nonna, I love you forever 🤍

Jeff Geisler

Jeff Geisler

As kids we didn’t have a care in the world. We especially enjoyed our family picnics. But as we grew older and went our separate ways it was hard to stay connected, especially when some of our family moved out of state. Each of us cousins were concentrating on building our lives wherever life took us. Most of us were close in age. Jeff was a year younger than me. He used to hang out with my husband when they were teenagers. They both enjoyed muscle cars and motorcycles. When Jeff came home from Florida for my mother’s funeral, he took the time to listen to me about what I have been going through before and after Mike’s death. I will never forget that. Today, June 8, 2024, Jeff passed away. I don’t know all the details of his illness, but he was diagnosed with lung cancer, and it took his life very quickly. It is a sad day for our family. I hope Jeff and Mike will see each other in Heaven. May you both rest in peace.

Marlo

Marlo

Hi Marlo,
Ever since you left it’s been extremely hard for me. I miss you like you can’t even image. I know you’re in a better place now, but I was so used to years and years of texting and calling each other sharing our good and bad times and leaning on each other for support. I’m writing to you today to share the good news that Karen is in labor, and my baby is coming to the world today. I’m so excited. I wish you were here to experience he’s arrival. I hope heaven is treating you like the beautiful angel you were here on earth. I’ll talk to you soon. Love and miss you. Love always and forever, Trini.

Michael Steven

Michael Steven

Hello Michael Steven,
It is Christmas Eve again. My 7th Christmas without you. This has been the longest years of my life. They say things happen for a reason, but I am still waiting for my answer. There is no instruction manual for life after the death of a spouse so the challenges that we must face can be very overwhelming.
I am still working on my nonprofit, but I have found since I started it that society doesn’t care about surviving spouses. I have run into many roadblocks trying to bring change, but I will keep working on it.
Last time I wrote, I told you about Roxxy and how she wasn’t doing well. She passed away on April 27, 2023. She had a massive stroke here at home. I couldn’t find anyone that time of morning to help me with her. I couldn’t lift her myself. I felt helpless. She died within a short time of having the stroke. My buddy Tyler also passed away in March. Mommy’s little Mr. T. I missed him dearly along with Roxxy. I hope they are both with you. All I have left of our 4-legged family is Beagle Baylee and Xena. I have 3 new stray cats I am taking care of. I named them Missy, Sammy, and Charlie.
I never heard from your family since your funeral. I haven’t heard from our son in over 4 years either. You need to pay Michael a visit. I emailed your sister to let her know of the grant program I created in your memory, but she never responded. Didn’t think she would. Never understood why she hated me. I never did anything to her. I am working on creating a National Day for Widows and Widowers which I picked your birthday to celebrate this special day on. If approved, I will email her about that accomplishment as well to see if I get any response from her.
I haven’t seen any signs lately that you were here. Please come and visit me. 💔😢

Roxxy

Roxxy

Hey Miss Roxx, it’s Mom. The house is so empty without you. I miss you dearly. Baylee is lost without you. I mentioned your name the other day and her entire face lit up. She needs a friend, but I can’t find another dog like you. You were one of a kind. You always lit up every room you were in. I miss your bubbly personality. I hope you are with Daddy. I knew how much you missed him. He always had time to give you a belly rub which you very much enjoyed. 🐾🐶🦴

Mommy

Mommy

Well this is the 2nd Thanksgiving that I am not having your turkey and stuffing and my favorite sweet potatoes. I hate it. I can imagine you and your momma preparing a feast together in heaven. Nanny in her blue dress and sweater. Dad in the living room. I can’t write anymore as I am crying at work. I love you all so much.

Mom and Dad on your 69th wedding anniversary

Mom and Dad on your 69th wedding anniversary

Your anniversary is full of memories, wonderful, yet so sad. Of all the celebrations and the happy times we have had.

And though you’re missed every single day, smiling when we think of you helps us on our way.

And as both of you were so wonderful and played so many parts. You never really left us Mom and Dad because you are still here in our hearts. 💕