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Michael Reed Rodgers, Jr.
March 9, 1978 - December 19, 2004
This memorial website was created in the memory of our son,
Michael Reed Rodgers, Jr.
He left behind two children - son, Michael Reed Rodgers lll
& daughter, Brenan Jane Rodgers, his mom & dad
( Mike & Brenda) - a brother, Troy - who was also his best friend,
& nephew, Trace and many family & friends, who miss him dearly.
Michael was a peacemaker & pureto the soul. He had a heart of gold
& loved everyone. He will be remembered not by his 'death' but
by the life he lived that so many of us admired. He is deeply
missed but is working hard alongside God to make
a place for us in Heaven.
*** WILL YOU BE THERE ? ***
I said, "God, I hurt."
And God said, "I know."
I said, "I cry alot."
And God said, "That's why I gave you tears."
I said, "Life is so hard."
And God said, "That's why I gave you loved ones."
I said, "But my loved one died."
And God said, "So did mine."
I said, "It's such a great unbearable loss."
And God said, "I saw mine nailed to the cross."
I said, "But your Son lives."
And God said, "So does yours."
I said, "Where are they now?"
And God said, "My Son is by my side and your Angel is in my arms....."
** Michael's two children who miss him dearly **
Brenan Jane Rodgers & Michael Reed Rodgers III
 
 In Loving Memory
Michael Reed Rodgers, Jr.
March 9, 1978
 
A Special Someone
We had a love so strong
My father and I
It was hard to take it wrong
Then one day
The angels decided to take him away
I was so young
I was strong
From that day forward
Life was different for me
Because the loss of he
Looking at pictures
Breaks my heart
My emotions are tender
But I'll never surrender
Everytime I cry
It makes me remember of way back when
But I'll alwys look forward
To the day we meet again
(written by: Brenan - 2010)
  
The 'tree' on Sidewinder Rd. Nesbit, Ms.
Weird how it left an "M" on the tree.
~ Some things just aren't coincidental ~
The day everyone's heart broke into a thousand pieces
 
 
 This is a song 'dad' rewrote, sang to the tune of Randy Travis'
"He Walked On Water"
He wore muscle shirts and a chain around his neck,
He worked hard everyday, you could hear his hammer peck.
He was gone on to be with Jesus even before he'd wrecked,
And we thought he walked on water.
You could tell he was special even when he was young,
He had lots of friends, he had lots of fun.
And he was Mike and Brenda's oldest son,
We thought that he walked on water.
He played Batman and Robin with his brother he loved,
He had two beautiful children that he thought the world of.
His mom and dad thought he wrote the book on love and
everyone would agree who knew him.
He was twenty-six years old, it was 12/19 of 04
He'd been out with some friends but God took him home once more.
And Lord how we cried that Sunday that he died,
Cause we thought that he walked on water.
And if the story's told, only Heaven knows
But his cap seemed to me like a gold halo,
And though his wings, they were never seen
We thought that he walked on water.
My heart still aches in sadness & secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you,No one will ever know.
" SAFE IN THE ARMS OF GOD"
Michael did his part on Earth to make a big
difference in the lives of MANY people.
He will be remembered for the Love we felt then, &
for the Love he still sends us from Heaven.
  Gotta Love The Hugs,
Aunt Deby
 Letter From Michael
( sent from his dear cousin, Stacey )
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
BROKEN CHAIN
WE LITTLE KNEW THAT MORNING THAT GOD
WAS GOING TO CALL YOUR NAME.
IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU DEARLY,
IN DEATH WE DO THE SAME. IT BROKE
OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU, YOU DID NOT GO
ALONE; FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU,
THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME.
YOU LEFT PEACEFUL MEMORIES,
YOUR LOVE IS STILL OUR GUIDE;
AND THOUGH WE CANNOT SEE YOU,
YOU ARE ALWAYS AT OUR SIDE.
OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN,
AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME;
BUT AS GOD CALLS US
ONE BY ONE, THE CHAIN
WILL LINK AGAIN.....
"DEAR MICHAEL,
YOU DID YOUR JOB ON EARTH BUT YOU HAD TO GO. WE LOVE YOU. EVERY PERSON CARVES A SPOT AND FILLS THE HOLE WITH LIGHT AND I PRAY SOME DAY I MIGHT LIGHT AS BRIGHT AS (MICHAEL) HE...LOVE YOU MORE EVERYDAY, BRITTNEY"
THOSE WERE BRITTNEY'S EXACT WORDS AS TO WHAT SHE WANTED TO PUT ON HERE FOR YOU MICHAEL... SHE LOVES YOU AND THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU.. SHE STILL LOVES TO SPEND TIME WITH HER BREN BREN.. I KNOW YOU ARE SMILING DOWN FROM HEAVEN AT THEM.. THEY LOVE EACH OTHER SO MUCH... WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY..
(from your dear cuz, Stacey)
HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST
A HEART OF GOLD STOPPED BEATING.
TWO SHINING EYES AT REST.
GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US
HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.
LITTLE DID WE KNOW THAT MORNING
THE SORROW THE DAY WOULD BRING
THE END WAS SUDDEN, THE SHOCK SEVERE
WE NEVER KNEW THAT DEATH WAS SO NEAR.
WHEN DAYS ARE SAD AND LONELY,
AND EVENING SHADOWS FALL
WE HEAR YOUR VOICE AND SEE YOUR FACE
YOUR SWEET MEMORY LINGERS ON
GOD KNEW YOU HAD TO LEAVE US
BUT YOU DID NOT GO ALONE
FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU
THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME.
NO TRUER WORDS HAVE EVER BEEN SAID.. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE PHONE CALL TELLING ME YOU HAD BEEN CALLED HOME.. I WAS DEVASTATED.. SO WAS MY BABY GIRL, BRITTNEY, FOR SHE THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU, AS DID I AND EVERYONE ELSE... THOSE WORDS STILL HAUNT ME TO THIS DAY. MOMA CALLED ME CRYING AND BROKE THE NEWS TO ME. WE WERE ALL CRUSHED.. I FELT AS THOUGH I COULDN'T BREATHE AND MY WORLD WAS CLOSING IN ON ME WITH THE LOSS OF YOU. YOUR SMILING FACE, YOUR HAPPY GO LUCKY ATTITUDE AND CHARMING PERSONALITY.. I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND AT FIRST WHY GOD HAD TO TAKE YOU. THERE ARE SO MANY BAD PEOPLE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN INSTEAD OF YOU. BUT AFTER TALKING TO GMA AND OTHERS I CAME TO UNDERSTAND THAT GOD NEEDED AN ANGEL AND HE CHOSE YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE THE BEST... I WILL NEVER FORGET SEEING YOU LYING THERE ON THE GURNEY AT THE FUNERAL HOME.. I JUST COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT I WAS SEEING, I DIDN'T WANT TO BELIEVE IT.. I WANTED TO PINCH MYSELF AND WAKE UP FROM THIS HORRIBLE NIGHTMARE.. THEN THE LOOK ON YOUR MOM, DAD, TROY, GMA'S FACES EVEN BROKE MY HEART THAT MUCH MORE.. I SEE ALOT OF HORRIBLE STUFF AT WORK THAT BOTHERS ME BUT TO SEE YOU LYING THERE WAS MORE THAN I COULD TAKE.. YOU KNOW YOU USED TO TELL ME I WAS SO STRONG BUT THAT WAS SOMETHING THAT BROKE ME DOWN. I COULDN'T BE STRONG, I WAS WEAK, SO WEAK. I WANTED TO BE STRONG FOR YOUR MOM, DAD, TROY AND THE REST BUT I COULDN'T.
THEN THERE WAS CHRISTMAS 2004... OH MY, HOW DID WE EVER MAKE IT THROUGH? YOU KNOW I HAD BEEN AGGRAVATING YOU ABOUT THE FOSSIL WATCH YOU BOUGHT YOUR MOM FOR MOTHER'S DAY, I WANTED ONE TOO. I TOLD YOU TO BUY YOUR CUZ ONE.. YOU GAVE ME THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND SAID "HUM, WE'LL SEE". I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT.. THEN THERE WAS THANKSGIVING, I HAD TO WORK AND AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT AN ELDERLY MAN COMMITTED SUICIDE SO I WAS LATE GETTING THERE AND I SAW YOU IN PASSING. I HAD HAD SUCH A BAD DAY HAVING TO SEE THAT SCENE BUT I REMEMBER YOUR SMILING FACE. YA'LL HAD DRAWN NAMES FOR CHRISTMAS. YOU DREW MY NAME.. SO EVEN THOUGH YOU WERE GONE AT CHRISTMAS, I STILL GOT THE FOSSIL WATCH THAT I HAD BEEN WORRYING YOU ABOUT FOR MONTHS.. FUNNY HOW THINGS WORK OUT.. THAT WATCH IS LIKE A BILLION DOLLARS.. I LUV IT JUST LIKE I LUV YOU..
I'M SORRY I'M RAMBLING ON AND ON BUT THERE IS SO MUCH TO SAY AND IT'S SO HARD NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OR TALK TO YOU.. WE LUV MORE!!!!!!!
Love you more,
Stacey & Brittney
7 yrs ago on dec. 19, 2004, god took one of the best uncles that ever walked this earth. i luv n miss u uncle michael!! uncle michael we miss u, more than words can say our pain for you grows stronger ... each and every day
u had to leave 2 soon
on that cold winter night
right beneath the moon,
u were snatched from our lives
life goes on without u
but our hearts will always ache
we miss u here on earth,
but god needed u at his gate
we wont promise to b strong
for we will miss u til WE'RE gone
but remember the words we say,
"ill c u again some day"
i was thinking about uncle michael in algebra, and this was the result ♥
(written by:Elizabeth Hughes)  "Farewell To A Leader"
(from jason adams, a childhood friend)
I haven't been home to memphis or known any news concerning my friends from there for years. All the folks i knew anything about had died from drugs or gone to jail. i felt luckyto have escaped, and have never looked back. Michael was a friend; one who i NEVER imagined would be taken from this world in a "bad"
way... he was ALWAYS one of the good guys. Michael was
smart, quick-witted, funny. he was a hell of a guy, and was
definitely going places.
Having left a long time ago, i can't say that i was a friend at the end of Mike's life, but i can say with no hesitation that the news lessened my world, my gut wrenched and i knew a good man had been called home. Michael was someone from my childhood who i assumed would have the best of everything... i just never even provided for the loss of him in my mind... i hope God does have a Plan, because He's calling the best of us Home... Watch over us , my friend, us Catholics speak to the Church Triumphant... our fallen brother and sisters... pray for us, Mike, we all have you in our prayers today and everyday. bye my friend...
   God looked around His garden and He found an empty place,
He then looked down upon this earth, and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest,
God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, " Peace be thine".
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you Home.
We miss you, uncle Michael
*** Elizabeth & Nic Nic ***
 Miss you, Michelle
  (From a long-lost cousin, Nita Walls)
Sorry I didn't get to know you sweetheart,but seeing this page helps me to know you,see you one day in HEAVEN MICHAEL
 
 "AND YOU !" Missing You Forever & Love You More,
Uncle Ronnie & Aunt Gay
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see GOD"
Michael could have fun with anybody ~ even Carebear!
 
Last night I had a crazy dream
A wish was granted just for me
It could be for anything
I didn't ask for money
Or a mansion in Malibu
I simply wished, for one more day with you
One more day
One more time
One more sunset, maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again
I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still, for one more day with you
First thing I'd do, is pray for time to crawl
Then I'd unplug the telephone
And keep the TV off
I'd hold you every second
Say a million I love you's
That's what I'd do, with one more day with you
Leave me wishing still, for one more day
Leave me wishing still, for one more day
By: Diamond Rio
In loving Memory of my dad
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Things i will always miss /
~ mom ~
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Well, I'm not sure I can even do this -- but here I go ....
* Michael ~~ most of all , I miss -- just Michael. Michael, himself. Michael on his good days, Michael on his bad days. He was soooo extraordinary. Soooo loving, and just grateful for who loved him & who HE loved. Michael loved everyone. And he loved with the deepest part of his heart. If he couldn't say something good about someone, he just didn't say it. When someone did something so bad that people would talk about it, he always gave a reason for that persons mistake. He would tell you, " but you just don't know what could've been in that persons mind to make them do such a thing -- but God does." Even when people would do something against HIM, it was like he tried to understand 'why' they did it. And he ALWAYS forgave them. Even if they didn't deserve to be forgiven, he forgave.
* His hugs .... he absolutely LOVED to hug & loved receiving hugs. He might see you everyday, but before he left, he would hug you & tell you he loved you -- as if it might be the last.
* His talks...he LOVED to talk. Sometimes about things that were bothering him , maybe things he needed advice on. And sometimes just talk about 'nothing'.
* His smile... he had the best smile. Because when he smiled, you knew he meant it. He NEVER had a fake smile.
*His work ... he took extra pride in his work. It had to be right, or he wasn't happy and would do it over.
* Seeing him with his kids... they were his prized possession. And you could see it in his eyes. He loved to cuddle with them, play games with them, sit around & just talk to them. He always wanted the best for them. He'd laugh sooo hard at things they would do & say.
* That little gesture -- where he would ease his head back & go 'ssss'... grinin'.
* Watching him 'primp' , when he was getting ready to hit the town ... especially when it was time to go see GABBY JOHNSON .... oh how he LOVED to see them in concert. And he thought it was sooo neat that he could go in his own hometown at LOVE'S Sportsbar & Grill. Oh, my ... that boy could primp! His hair had to be 'just right' ... his clothes had to look PERFECT.
* Watching he & Brenan 'snuggle' on the couch together -- she could sleep forever in his arms.
* Being able to tell lil michael to 'go-ask-your-dad' .. to ALL the questions he always asks. But .. he's just LIKE his dad -- oooo , how i remember ALL the questions YOU used to ask. I know they've all been answered for ya now, son. I'll be sooo glad to know them all myself.
* Making an extra dish of THANKSGIVING 'potato salad' & broccoli casserole WITHOUT ONIONS -- just for u. I know u always loved the big dinners , getting soooo full, you'd have to play basketball just to work it all off! That was the good old days, watching you, Troy and all your buddies out there working up a sweat. But, I know without a doubt you are already having a feast where you are and NEVER have to worry about that darned ole reflux. I am sooooo happy for you, son -- that you did your time on earth in just 26 short years but my heart is still broken up in soooo many pieces .... I simply can't wait til I set my eyes on you again. Seeing YOU and our loving GOD is what makes this life worthwhile.
* Pecan Pie -- seeing you "devour" pecan pie. You loved ALOT of filling, less pecans. :)
* Seeing your eyes glow -- your eyes could say a million words. It was as if you could look straight through us. Your dad still talks about one of the last 'talks' you two had, how you scared the hell out of him with the way you were looking at him when he was telling you how ' we never know when we might be taken out of this world' .
* Hearing you say "cold-di-cold." Of course, that is granmammy's saying in the wintertime & now baby Trace says it all the time. So, you see -- God still lets you live through others even though he took you away from us.
* Seeing how you'd react to baby Trace. Oh, my .... he is simply a jewel. And I KNOW he would've adored u. I sit back and think of the 'what if's' -- if you were here and playing with him & just watching him lay his head on your shoulders ( like he does paw paw )
how he just sits there hugging his paw paw for looong minutes. That would be a great sight.
Life is like a pencil being used everyday, because the lead in the pencil gets shorter everyday. And life is definately very short. All I do is spend my time wisely and try to have fun everyday. Because you never know when you could go.
There are many people that don't understand how important life is and they don't care if they die or not.
( this was taken from a paper Michael did in school when he was fourteen years old ) I found this in some of his school papers I had saved over the years. Little did I know = I would be ever so glad I treasured them on clean up days.
Michael loved life and loved everyone he met. He has a heart of gold that continues to shine , even from heaven.
A Hero In Heaven And A Hero On Earth
I titled this A Hero In Heaven & A Hero On Earth because that is exactly what God has blessed me with. I've wanted to write this for some time, but I just couldn't find the strength to do it. And still don't know if I can. But, a start is better than nothing.
~ MICHAEL ~
First of all, Michael, being my oldest, was always a Hero -- from the moment he was born, he gave his Dad & I something brighter in Life. It was a special beginning for us. Although he had 'colic' (as it was called in those days) you couldn't help but look at him & smile. You could be soooo tired of hearing him cry but would hold him, console him & love him. I once said I would love to go back to those days & start all over. That is, until God took him off this Earth & thus began a whole new way of Life for us. I wouldn't want to relive losing him again for anything. Even to have him here ONE day to hold, to hug, to look into those deep beautiful green eyes, to talk to, to listen to, to wonder what the future holds for him. Nope, I will never have to wonder what's down the road for him, never have to sit up worrying about him when I know he's out late at night or worry about all the evil in the world that 'only happens to other people'.
Michael is in Heaven now -- 26 short years on Earth. Who would've ever guessed?? I always knew he was a 'Special' one, but not just 26 short years special. His Life on Earth reflected the Hero that God needed in Heaven. And Heaven he is now -- touring the Gates of Gold with God, washing in the 'River of Life', Sitting at God's feet -- admiring Him, worshipping him, loving him & loving the fact that he is in that bright, beautiful place called Heaven.
~~ TROY~~
In 1979, our 2nd HERO was born. Ohhhh, we were sooo proud of him. Especially Michael. Michael was ecstatic. Felt bigger than the sun above. Because "HE" was now a BIG BROTHER. And he gave it everything he had. He would lean over his little brother's body, which was not much smaller than his own & give him the sweetest kiss. When Troy whimpered, even the slightest bit, his big brother would run to him & actually figure out what he needed. That began a beautiful bond between two brothers. Not just brothers, but best friends. These two never argued, never fought, but each treated the other with great respect, great admiration, huge gentleness & wonderful love. A love only 'special' brothers have. Michael actually looked up to Troy, without knowing that Troy was looking up to him. Troy, with big beautiful brown eyes, a soul you could see straight through to his heart. That heart, bigger than Life itself. The soft, sweet look he gave you, the love you could feel whenever you held him. Stronger than he would ever let you know he was.
That is, until the morning of December 19, 2004. Yes, that is the day we realized Troy was more than just a Hero. Being the one who received the call about Michael's death, he had the strength of God in him that morning & didn't even realize it, as he was completely falling apart.
I say that to say this ~~
***** GOD IS IN CONTROL OF ALL THINGS *****
(to be con't)
MY CHILD
On the day God took you
I thought that I would die
I wondered where the time went?
I asked alot of whys??
With people all around me
I felt alone inside
From all their words of comfort,
I couldn't seem to hide,
I thought I might be dreaming
That I'd wake and find you here,
I thought "This can't be happening."
As I wiped another tear.
On the day that you were laid to rest
My heart broke yet again,
I wondered if the pain would end,
But mostly, I wondered when??
It's hard to be without you,
At times the days seem long,
Sometimes I just sit crying,
When there's really nothing wrong.
I wish we'd had more time,
Before your life was done.
I hope your resting peacefully,
My precious one
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Till we meet again /
Troy Rodgers
(PROUD to be his BROTHER)
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I grew up in a town called Frayser in Memphis Tennessee, with my brother Michael Rodgers. He, I must say has been the most influential person in my life. He was 15 months older than me and much more mature. Growing up he always did the right thing and hardly got into trouble. I was just the opposite, but I always looked up to him. He was my older brother and taught me almost everything.
We moved from Memphis to Hernando, Mississippi when I was in the 6th grade and Michael was in the 7th. We lost all of our friends and had to start over making new ones. It was hard at 1st but at least we had each other. We rarely argued, so we were great friends as well as brothers, and that helped out a lot. Before we knew it we both graduated high school and had more friends than we could have ever imagined.
Throughout my life, no1 was there as much as Michael. He was everywhere that I was and he led me every step of the way. Michael's personality and every1 of his traits were nothing short of remarkable. I thank GOD all the time that I've been blessed with such an awesome brother.
When we lost Michael in an accident, in December of 2004, I was completely devastated. A police officer called me that Sunday morning and was asking questions about my brother, and said that an officer was on the way over. I hung up and was confused, so I called his girlfriend, who he had been with the night before. She answered and was crying hysterically, so I asked, "what's going on"?? All she could say was, "Michael's dead" !! Those 2 words still ring in my head every day that goes by. They hit me like a ton of bricks and the whole world caved in on me. At that moment I completely lost it. It felt like my life had been taken right out of my chest. But as time went by and the pain 's l o w l y' started to heal, I began to see and understand the LIFE, and not the death, of Michael Reed Rodgers Jr.
I guess when you lose some1 you begin to reflect on their life and what it meant to you. You begin to see who that person really is and what makes them who they are. He lived his life almost to a tee the way that I think GOD wants us to. He never cursed or said anything bad about anyone, and if he couldn't find something good to say about some1 he just wouldn't say anything at all. He was well-mannered and treated every1 with more respect than they deserved.
When you lose some1, you also start thinking about the impact that that person had on your life. I must say he has made a bigger impact on my life than any1 else. With Michael gone I see how amazing he really was and try every day to be more like him in certain ways. He has been gone for 18 months now and I'm still learning from him. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't think about him and everything that he taught me.
***Thank you Michael for leaving me your intelligence and your love. You truly are the greatest brother I could possibly have throughout my life.
Thanks for everything!***
Sweet memories from the start
Always in my Heart
#12
" HE ONLY TOOK MY HAND "
Last night while I was trying to sleep; my son's voice I did hear. I opened my eyes and looked around but he did not appear. He said, "mom, you've got to listen. You've got to understand... GOD didn't take me from you, He only took my hand".
When I called out in pain that night, the instant that I died, He reached down and took my hand and pulled me to his side.
He pulled me up and saved me from the misery and pain. My body was hurt so badly inside I could never be the same.
My search is really over now, I've found happiness within. All the answers to my empty dreams and all that might have been.
I love you so and miss you so, and I'll always be nearby. My body's gone forever but my spirit did not die!
And so, you must go on now, Live one day at a time. Just understand ...
GOD did not take me from you, --- HE ONLY TOOK MY HAND ---
(unknown)
I'm Everywhere
Please don't mourn for me I'm still here,
though you don't see I'm right by your
side each night and day
And within your heart I long to stay
My body is gone but I'm always near
I'm everything you feel, see or hear
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
As long as you keep me alive in your heart
I'll never wander out of your sight
I'm the brightest star on a summer night
I'll never be beyond your reach
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond
The clear cool water in a quiet pond
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in spring
The first warm raindrop that April will bring
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine
And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine
When you start thinking there's no one to love you
You can talk to me through the Lord above you
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees
And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face
Just look for me, I'm everyplace...
May God Bless You!!
Unknown
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL R RODGERS JR
MARCH 9, 1978 - DECEMBER 19, 2004
CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
On cold wintery nights
I still share your hopes
And all of your cares
I'll even remind you
To please say your prayers
I just want to tell you
You still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
Above all the crowd
Keep trying each moment
To stay in His grace
I came here before you
To help set your place
You don't have to be
Perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip
If you continue the climb
To my family and friends
Please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
In a new special way
I love you all dearly
Now don't shed a tear
Cause I'm spending my
Christmas with Jesus this year
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