Wondering down a road
Many twists and turns
We have walked together for years
Usually taking the same path
If one was led astray
Somehow we would get back
But not this time
You took a different road
One I can't go down
Now you're gone
And can't get back
I'm walking this road alone
Many twists and turns
All I want is to go back
Back to where you turned
I wish I could tell you not to go
This road wont let me
This road wont let me turn around
I'm stuck here in this spot
I don't want to walk alone
But the road wont let me turn back
Your path has stopped here
But mine keeps going
One of these days
My path will end
I hope you're there to meet me
The day my road stops
- Emily -
Many twists and turns
We have walked together for years
Usually taking the same path
If one was led astray
Somehow we would get back
But not this time
You took a different road
One I can't go down
Now you're gone
And can't get back
I'm walking this road alone
Many twists and turns
All I want is to go back
Back to where you turned
I wish I could tell you not to go
This road wont let me
This road wont let me turn around
I'm stuck here in this spot
I don't want to walk alone
But the road wont let me turn back
Your path has stopped here
But mine keeps going
One of these days
My path will end
I hope you're there to meet me
The day my road stops
- Emily -
Eighteen
I just can't wait 'til I turn eighteen,
That's all you could talk about, that's all you could dream.
You were beautiful and smart and funny and bright,
You had energy and passion, and were so full of life.
The world will be so different, so magical that year,
You will finally be an adult, and have nothing to fear.
You woke up that morning, your whole life ahead of you,
So many people to call, and so much to do.
But, the Lord had different plans for you that day,
You got all your birthday wishes, then He took you away.
You'll be in our hearts, always and ever,
And finally dear Brooke, you'll be eighteen - FOREVER!
- Marc
I just can't wait 'til I turn eighteen,
That's all you could talk about, that's all you could dream.
You were beautiful and smart and funny and bright,
You had energy and passion, and were so full of life.
The world will be so different, so magical that year,
You will finally be an adult, and have nothing to fear.
You woke up that morning, your whole life ahead of you,
So many people to call, and so much to do.
But, the Lord had different plans for you that day,
You got all your birthday wishes, then He took you away.
You'll be in our hearts, always and ever,
And finally dear Brooke, you'll be eighteen - FOREVER!
- Marc
The 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 us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
and though we can not see you,
You're always at our sides.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
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 us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
and though we can not see you,
You're always at our sides.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
If Butterflies Could Fly To Heaven,
They Would Bring My Love To You...
And Yours Right Back To Me.
They Would Bring My Love To You...
And Yours Right Back To Me.
Pictures of you
They're still on my mind
You had the smile
That could light up the world
Now it rains
It seems the sun never shines
I drive down this lonely road
I got this feelin' i gotta let you go
Cause now you've got to fly
Fly to the angels
Heavens awaits your heart
And flowers bloom in your name
You've got to fly
Fly to the angels
All the stars in the night
Shine in your name
You know it hurts me
Way deep inside
When I turn and look
And find that you're not there
I try to convince myself
That the pain will go
But it still remains
This is from a song I heard and it made me think of Brooke.
- Serena
They're still on my mind
You had the smile
That could light up the world
Now it rains
It seems the sun never shines
I drive down this lonely road
I got this feelin' i gotta let you go
Cause now you've got to fly
Fly to the angels
Heavens awaits your heart
And flowers bloom in your name
You've got to fly
Fly to the angels
All the stars in the night
Shine in your name
You know it hurts me
Way deep inside
When I turn and look
And find that you're not there
I try to convince myself
That the pain will go
But it still remains
This is from a song I heard and it made me think of Brooke.
- Serena
Remembering Brooke
Remember me when flowers bloom
Early in the Spring.
Remember me on sunny days,
in the fun that summer brings
Remember me in the fall,
as you walk thru the leaves of gold
and in the winter time - remember
me in the stories that are told.
But most of all remember
each day - right from the start,
For I live within your heart.
-Kim Kendall
Remember me when flowers bloom
Early in the Spring.
Remember me on sunny days,
in the fun that summer brings
Remember me in the fall,
as you walk thru the leaves of gold
and in the winter time - remember
me in the stories that are told.
But most of all remember
each day - right from the start,
For I live within your heart.
-Kim Kendall
To Those I Love
When I am gone, just release me,
Let me go - so I can move into my after glow.
You mustn't tie me down with your tears;
Lets be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travel on alone.
So grieve for me awhile,
If grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted with trust.
It's only for awhile that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a 'WELCOME HOME".
When I am gone, just release me,
Let me go - so I can move into my after glow.
You mustn't tie me down with your tears;
Lets be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travel on alone.
So grieve for me awhile,
If grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted with trust.
It's only for awhile that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a 'WELCOME HOME".
Always
My head is bowed with crying eyes, My heart is full of sorrow
How can I go on, knowing you wont be here tomorrow?
I think of your smile, your laugh, your love of life,
Your compassion, your love, your future so bright.
But now you're gone, and I feel so lost.
I'd give anything to have you back, no matter the cost.
For when I think of you, my hands clasp to pray;
Sweet darling girl, you'll be in my heart - ALWAYS.
- Lil Jan -
My head is bowed with crying eyes, My heart is full of sorrow
How can I go on, knowing you wont be here tomorrow?
I think of your smile, your laugh, your love of life,
Your compassion, your love, your future so bright.
But now you're gone, and I feel so lost.
I'd give anything to have you back, no matter the cost.
For when I think of you, my hands clasp to pray;
Sweet darling girl, you'll be in my heart - ALWAYS.
- Lil Jan -
Brooke was my heart, my friend , my soul
I always sit and wonder,why did she leave where did she go?
But here I sit, eyes full of tears,
Saying she is with God there is nothing to fear!
She is happy, she is grand
looking down at us, and not looking sad,
she's looking down with a smile saying,
" there is nothing to fear you will once again see me my dear!"
-Mariah G.
I always sit and wonder,why did she leave where did she go?
But here I sit, eyes full of tears,
Saying she is with God there is nothing to fear!
She is happy, she is grand
looking down at us, and not looking sad,
she's looking down with a smile saying,
" there is nothing to fear you will once again see me my dear!"
-Mariah G.
Blue Against Blue
This heavenly blue butterfly will fly high in the sky,
higher and higher.
The sunlight will touch the blue on its wings
until it seems to disappear.
We think it is gone, because the blue of the butterfly
is the exact same blue of the sky.
We think it is gone, because our eyes are too weak to see -
and it is difficult to believe what we cannot see.
But the blue butterfly is not gone.
It is still flying, higher and higher, nearer the sun.
Blue against blue.
For now and forever.
-Marjolein Basten
This heavenly blue butterfly will fly high in the sky,
higher and higher.
The sunlight will touch the blue on its wings
until it seems to disappear.
We think it is gone, because the blue of the butterfly
is the exact same blue of the sky.
We think it is gone, because our eyes are too weak to see -
and it is difficult to believe what we cannot see.
But the blue butterfly is not gone.
It is still flying, higher and higher, nearer the sun.
Blue against blue.
For now and forever.
-Marjolein Basten
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds encircled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry:
I am not there,
I did not die.
-Hopie Prayer-
I am not there I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds encircled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry:
I am not there,
I did not die.
-Hopie Prayer-
Terrified Tears
The face of an angel is all that is here,
One beautiful freckle equals one terrified tear.
Not ready to leave, but has to go,
Wants to go back, but God says no.
Leaving your life is a scary thought,
I guess it's something that can't be fought.
A mother, a father, a sister, and friends,
A meaningful life that suddenly ends.
An angel is what she was meant to be,
Now just think of all she can see.
Looking over her family night and day,
Saying "I love you" in her own special way.
In the night we sleep, In the day we cry.
She watched us all
from her star in the sky.
The face of an angel is all that is here,
One beautiful freckle equals one terrified tear.
Not ready to leave, but has to go,
Wants to go back, but God says no.
Leaving your life is a scary thought,
I guess it's something that can't be fought.
A mother, a father, a sister, and friends,
A meaningful life that suddenly ends.
An angel is what she was meant to be,
Now just think of all she can see.
Looking over her family night and day,
Saying "I love you" in her own special way.
In the night we sleep, In the day we cry.
She watched us all
from her star in the sky.
After Glow
I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one,
I'd like to leave an after glow
of smiles when day is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whisping
softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the day of those who grieve
to dry before the sun,
of happy memories that I leave behind
when the day is done.
I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one,
I'd like to leave an after glow
of smiles when day is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whisping
softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the day of those who grieve
to dry before the sun,
of happy memories that I leave behind
when the day is done.
When you think you hear me
Or when you think you see me,
Keep your heart and mind open.
It might very well be true.
We have so many memories
Of times we shared.
All those nights you reassured me
That life was good and I was important.
I only hope I did the same for you.
I still watch over you and I am here
To listen to what you say,
To watch you go on
And to wait for you to come to me.
Then we'll walk in the sunset together.
Or when you think you see me,
Keep your heart and mind open.
It might very well be true.
We have so many memories
Of times we shared.
All those nights you reassured me
That life was good and I was important.
I only hope I did the same for you.
I still watch over you and I am here
To listen to what you say,
To watch you go on
And to wait for you to come to me.
Then we'll walk in the sunset together.
Hugs From Heaven
When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high.
If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.
If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above.
If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with angel lace.
So keep the joy in your heart
If you're lonely my dear friend
Hugs that are sent from Heaven
A broken heart will mend.
Charlotte Anselmo
When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high.
If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.
If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above.
If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with angel lace.
So keep the joy in your heart
If you're lonely my dear friend
Hugs that are sent from Heaven
A broken heart will mend.
Charlotte Anselmo
Why You Had To Go
All the nights I think of you,
Wondering why you had to go
I look out the window,
Counting all the stars, over and over
and I still wondered why you left, now I know.
I won't find out
'til I'm up there playing with you.
*~ Cheyenne ~*
All the nights I think of you,
Wondering why you had to go
I look out the window,
Counting all the stars, over and over
and I still wondered why you left, now I know.
I won't find out
'til I'm up there playing with you.
*~ Cheyenne ~*
She is the brightest ornament on the Christmas Tree.
The brightest star in the Heavens.
The prettiest blue butterfly
The sweetest little bird that sings, and
always will be.
- Gern -
The brightest star in the Heavens.
The prettiest blue butterfly
The sweetest little bird that sings, and
always will be.
- Gern -
Heaven
The definition and meaning
1. A place somehow high above the clouds, yet deep inside our soul.
2. A place of complete peace, of total and utter happiness.
3. A place that is greater then the sum of everything you will ever be or could ever imagine to be.
4. A place we all want to go, but just not yet.
The definition and meaning
1. A place somehow high above the clouds, yet deep inside our soul.
2. A place of complete peace, of total and utter happiness.
3. A place that is greater then the sum of everything you will ever be or could ever imagine to be.
4. A place we all want to go, but just not yet.
Like a graceful butterfly,
my soul has just changed form.
My time had come,
I had to leave,
I'm in God's arms,
so do not grieve.
Brought on the wings of butterflies,
I'm safe back home in paradise.
my soul has just changed form.
My time had come,
I had to leave,
I'm in God's arms,
so do not grieve.
Brought on the wings of butterflies,
I'm safe back home in paradise.
We would like to thank The Collier County Fair for planting a memorial Oak Tree in memory of Brooke! Tink would also like to thank you for the beautiful plaque that was presented to her, that is now displayed with the tree!
Brooke's plaque and Oak Tree are located at The Memorial Gardens on the fair grounds.
Make sure to stop by - It's a beautiful tribute!
Brooke's plaque and Oak Tree are located at The Memorial Gardens on the fair grounds.
Make sure to stop by - It's a beautiful tribute!
My name is Mariah Grieser and i wanted to have a little story on her page.
Well I have known Brooke for a long time and we were in 4-h together and all the 4-h had a party at one of the girls's house! -It was a Christmas party!- Well my smart grandmother was telling Brookes mother Tink, how I had a big butt! Well I got really upset and I got tears in my eyes and started walking for the door when Brooke came up to me and said " Don't worry Mariah, stuff like that always happens to me!" So after she said that, she gave me a hug, and I just felt like she was part of my family! I just went back with a big smile on my face! But when I went back I didn't go my grandmother! So when I went back to school the next day - or so- I told all of my friends what happened and they all looked at me like I was retarded or something! But I didn't care, because every day after that I always felt like she was my sister! Since then I have never felt like that and I probably wont, cause there's no one like Brooke!
Congrats to Mason on his first bull ride!
Kristopher Wayne Brooks Graham
born on
December 13, 2004
to Mackenzie Graham
born on
December 13, 2004
to Mackenzie Graham
