A Life Lost

Oh how this poem reminds me of the dreaded day when I got a knock on my door asked me if I was the mother of Patrick and got told the worst news ever that my son had passed away it has been 2 years on the 31st Oct. 2010 and my life will never be the same 30 days before his 28th birthday my heart is broken. My father passed away 10 months after Patrick he could not deal with his death a healthy hard working man never sick in his life took a cough and was diagnosed with lung cancer 6 weeks he got and passed away peacefully in house, and I believe he has been taken to look after my Patrick. Well it's what keeps me sane how I miss them so much but I have not grieved for my dad as I cannot get my Patrick out my head. He was a great son everyone's friend a legend as described but to me he was my son and friend and I miss him more than words can say.

That dreaded knock came on my door two years ago, my precious son who had never given me a days trouble in his life was dead of a prescription pill someone had given him. He had just turned 20 two weeks before and the pain of his life being over will forever haunt my mind and heart.. I miss him.

That day also came for me on January 4, 2013. My 24 year old son Terrence had just come home January 3, 2013 for a weekend visit from the Navy. He was so handsome and smart. He enlisted in the Navy at the ripe age of seventeen. He loved his job and his family even more. Terrence was robbed and shot while visiting a friend. The suspect took my son's boots off his feet after he shot my baby. I feel so empty

I got a phone call on April 27th 1998 that my thirteen year old son and two friends were in a car accident, I get to the hospital and was told my precious son had died instantly in a one car accident part of me died that day. I love you Joshua Lee Nicholas 11-29-84 to 04-27-98

Corey Ray age 15. December 29th 1996 at 9:50 pm. Left this earth in a one car accident along with his older friend who was driving. Those who love him left behind. So much left unsaid. So much hope, so many dreams unrealized. My beautiful blue eyed boy. I will never forget but I have found a place to store the grief. I thank our creator that I will see you again and you will remain, forever young.