In Loving Memory
Casey GastonJupiter, FL Parents: Siblings: Click here to view photo gallery |
We think about you day and night.
There were so many words unspoken,
no time to say good-bye,
we will love you always
as you soar through the skies.
You are now God's angel
traveling so near,
watching over us all.
We will see you again some day in the heavens up above. We love and miss you always my precious, sweet, smart girl!
Candles
Casey,
Thinking about you, on this Christmas Eve. I love and miss you like crazy. I miss your holiday enthusiasm...
Love ~ Mom |
I miss you so much xoxo
-Riley |
I just moved back to town and tried to find you when I came across this, I had no idea. You were a great friend and I miss you. |
I wrote on your birthday...somebody’s not listening.
We all Love and miss you.
R is such a fun boy; we love visiting him every chance we get. He really wishes you were here. He tries so hard to remember you...
We love you always and forever.
LOVE ~ Mom |
Happy Birthday in Heaven!
Today would have been your 29th birthday. It pains me to know that you've been gone from us for almost 5 years. I miss you so much! R misses you too. We got to spend some time with him right after Christmas...boy, oh boy, he asks a lot of questions. He stood in front of a photo of you and traced your face over and over. Jim, the girls and I shared some stories about you with him.
He asked me for some new photos of you. He knows there aren't any...he wanted some that he hadn't seen yet, and weren't in his collection.
Please keep watch over him...he really misses his Mommy.
I love you beautiful girl. I miss you pretty girl.
Love~ Mom |
Casey,
I didn't write on the anniversary of your death because it's still so difficult. I miss you so much! You are still in my thoughts and dreams every day! I wish, oh how I wish that you would have beat your demons away.
I'm hoping to R soon! The girls got to visit a couple of afternoons with him over his spring break. They had fun!
We all love and miss you!!! |
Casey,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY in Heaven!!!! I know you are enjoying this beautiful day!
Today would have been your 28th birthday.
I miss you like crazy kiddo! It's hard to believe it's been almost 4 years ago that you left this Earth.
MISS YOU and LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!
LOVE ~ Mom |
Casey ~
The holidays are so difficult without you. I love and miss you so very much!
XOXO, Mom |
Casey...it's Thanksgiving Day, 2016.
I got pics of Riley today...he's so darned cute, and getting so big!!!
Please continue to watch over him...he needs a Guardian Angel, and who better to be his? You, his Mommy.
I love and miss you so much! We all wish you were with us...
Love Always,
Mom |
I love you and miss you! |
Not a day goes by that I don't miss you
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you
Not a day goes by that I don't continue loving you
Not a day
Not a day goes by that your R doesn't think about you
Not a day goes by that he doesn't miss his mommy
Not a day goes by
Not a day goes by that your sisters aren't thinking about you
Not a day goes by that your sisters still love you
Not a day
Not a day goes by that you are loved and missed by many people
Not a day goes by that you aren't on people's minds
Not a day...
It's been 3 year since you left this earth.
You are still missed, and you are still loved.
Not a day goes by that this isn't true.
I love and miss you...XOXO
Love~ Mom |
Casey~I love you...I miss you...I'm thinking about you!
XOXO ~ Mom |
Kay,
Its been a long time since we had talked. I wanted to say I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you when you needed me the most. I miss singing together, doing school projects together, walking home from school together. For two years of your life we were inseparable, then you moved away, I did not see you that much after that until I heard what troubles you had been going through I tried to get involved but it hurt me so much to see what you were going through I pulled away. I regret that even more so now than ever. I miss you dearly there will always be a place in my heart for you. I did not find out about your passing until 4 months after. I wish I could have been there to mourn as I had so many memories with you but I will always remember the great memories instead.
Until we meet again
Much love, Jay |
In my heart, my thoughts, and my dreams...I'll always love and miss you!
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As I sat here at the factory today, I felt a sudden urge to "talk to you".
You are always on in my thoughts, and in my heart. I still miss you like crazy, and sometimes I wonder when you're going to call me.
I love and miss you kiddo!
Monday is B's birthday; I'm sending a little something from Jim and I. I always hope and pray that whatever his deal is, at some point he's going to understand that Riley needs us!
I love you, and I miss you so much!
Love~Mom |
Today would have been your 27th birthday!!!
With tears in my eyes, I write this...
Tonight, I was supposed to tell your story to a group of middle school parents, but I woke up with icky cold/flu-like symptoms so I cancelled. I was looking for some paperwork in the filing cabinet and found even more photos of you from your childhood.
OMG! Such cute pictures I didn't realize I had!
I still love and miss you so much!!! I hope you had a Happy Birthday in heaven!!!!
Love Always~Mom
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Casey gaston |
You've been on my mind a lot lately.
I posted a photo of Ali & her date, before the homecoming dance...Aunt Stacey wrote that she can't believe how much Ali looks like you at the age of 15.
Your sisters are growing up. Roo is growing up. We all miss you so much! I think about you every day. I love you! XOXOXO |
Casey, You've been on my mind again - alot! Maddy just started 6th grade! Can you believe it? Ali will be starting 10th grade.
I love you!!! And still miss you like crazy!!! We love you!
Love~Mom |
Casey,
I never got to say goodbye. I know we had our differences and we did not agree on a lot of things, but you loved my brother. I have known about your passing for a while now, and you enter my mind every now and then. But lately, it has just been constant. Especially with what is going on in our life right now, I feel your presence. I never asked much of you because I knew your struggles and hardships. I know we butted heads because I was looking out for Justin, but your best interest was in him, until the party life happened.
I hate to say it, but I do miss you from time to time and I wish you were still here. Especially, now that I have my own child. I can't imagine the struggle and questions your son has because of you not being able to be there as your he grows. From Mother-to-Mother, I know you wanted what was best for him.
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing |
I love you! Thinking about you today!
XOXO, Mom |
Yesterday was July 4th...and I can't tell you how excited I was when Riley face timed me!!! He was being so silly, but apparently is now full of questions about you, his mommy. This morning, he face timed again; he's very confused, angry, and curious about you. We answered the couple of questions that he had. (It was our first communication with him in quite a while...B doesn't want Riley to communicate with us. Please work some angel magic for all of us! And please let Riley feel your love. I still miss you and I will always love you! Love~Mom |
Thinking about you right now...you've been on my mind a lot lately!
I LOVE YOU!!!! XOXO |
It's been two years since you left this Earth.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say good-bye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness,
And secret tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know. |
My lovely girl...XOXO.
You've been on my mind more and more every day. I'd love to see your beautiful face again, and hear your voice.
I love you so, so much! And I miss you a ton! I Love, Love, Love you!!! XOXO, Mom |
I miss you! I love you, always... |
I miss you! I love you always...XOXO |
I met Casey awhile back, she was a sweet, young girl. My son also knew her and took it very hard when he learned she passed away. My son also addicted to drugs and spent 4 years in prison. He wants to know if she was buried and if so where, he wanted to visit. I feel your pain, I'm so sorry for your loss, she is a beautiful young lady. |
Casey,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! It's your 26th birthday on February 8th...I wish you were still here to enjoy the family time we used to have to celebrate you!
I think about you often...I remember the good times and the bad.
Enjoy your birthday party up in heaven - I'm sure it's all rainbows and unicorns...
I love and miss you like crazy kiddo!
Happy Birthday!!! Love~Mom |
It's Christmas time, and I haven't written anything in a while. I love you and miss you more than ever!
I find myself crying more and more these days when I think about you. I'm really sad that you're gone...I will always love and miss you!
Love, Mom XOXOXOXO |
It's been 17 long months since you left this Earth. You are missing so much of your life...
I love you kiddo...
I think about you and I miss you every day...I still wait for your phone calls, and wish I could hear your voice one last time.
{{{HUGS & KISSES}}}....Love~Mom |
Hey Beautiful...tomorrow marks 17 months that you've been gone. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you! I really miss you! Telling your story really helps me, and reaches every student that hears it.
I love and miss you...XOXOXO |
Shopping today, Maddy found the cutest halloween card to send to Riley-Roo...we will send it at the end of this month.
We love and miss you so much!!! You will forever be in our hearts, XOXOXOXO....
Love~ Mom, Jim, Ali, and Maddy |
I love you pretty girl, and I miss you something fierce!
Please take care of Brooke's sister, Jen...you met her when you were about 10 years old. She joined you up there in heaven sometime between last night and early this morning. Her father found her early this morning; a prescription drug overdose.
I love you and miss you so, so much!
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I love and miss you every day...today is 15 months since you've been gone! I still remember that night and day as if it were yesterday!
I miss your beautiful smile, your beautiful face, your beautiful you!
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It's almost 15 months since you left us...I'm not sure what's going on, but you've been in my dreams a lot again. I guess maybe since the girls are going back to school, and so many things will change again.
Your sisters are growing...Maddy started 5th grade today, Ali will start her year tomorrow...9th grade!
I still miss you so much; not a day goes by that you aren't in my thoughts throughout the day. I love you beautiful girl!!! |
So sad...I wrote you in July, but it was never posted. :(
We love you and miss you like crazy! We saw your Dad a few weeks ago, and shared a couple of your Graduation pictures that I came across back in November. He misses you too!
He was intrigued when I told him about the NOPE Presentations that I do during the school year. I was a little shocked by that one.
We didn't get to see Riley this summer; B never responded to any of my requests. But, I keep sending Riley cards and toys/games/gift cards every month.
We love and miss you like crazy!!!! |
Hey Beautiful Girl...it's been a little over 13 months since you've been gone. The days leading up to your date of death were foggy and difficult to get through, but we made it.
I realized reading my last post to you, that it was written a year to the day of your memorial. That was the day the butterfly came in and landed where you sat every Christmas.
The months of May and June are difficult, between your death, Grandma Brown's death, and Grandma Rachel's death...the birthdays take a little bit of sting out of the months, but there have been more deaths in the two months, as I was reminded yesterday by your Grandma Connie.
I still miss you every day. I love you...XOXOXO
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It's a miserable morning; it's raining out. When Maddy and I were walking out the door this morning (taking her to school), a butterfly flew in and landed on Jim's office door. Maddy was the first to see it. Of course she excitedly said, "it's Casey, and she's hanging out where she sat every Christmas!"
...she misses you something fierce!
We love and miss you,
Your Family! |
Casey,
Just reading what I wrote to you last week...definitely realize, after re-reading what I wrote, that I didn't have a clear mind on May 21st.
We miss you! We love you!! |
Casey,
The past year was extremely difficult. But, as always, we persevered and got through it. But, yesterday and today, marks exactly a year since you were put on life support and finally succumbed to your pain.
I can't begin describe the painful feelings I had yesterday and today. It was very difficult to get through the day. I've found myself crying at every thought. I've cancelled plans, appointments, and commitments because I can't follow through with a clear mind.
I miss you terribly! We ALL miss you...we ALL love you...we ALL think about you daily.
I have come to the conclusion that your life was not wasted on drugs...the good Lord put our family through the chaos and pain so that your story will help other families.
We love you, and miss you always. We'll see you on the flip-side someday.
XOXOXO~~ Mom |
Beautiful angel, Casey. Wish I could have known you. Your story has touched many & saved lives already. Thanks to your devoted, fearless Mom & her love for you. You are very much loved & missed. Please watch over your Mom & give her comfort... & your family. Let them feel your love from above. <3 |
Casey,
I miss you! I love you!! Did I tell you I miss you?
Love~Mom |
Hey Casey...
I Love and Miss you like crazy!!! You've been gone for 11 months now, and I still feel like you'll be calling me for something soon. I know you won't, but these feelings are just like the ones I had when you were alive.
I don't know why, but I've had so many dreams the last week, and you are in so many of the ones I remember. Maybe this is why those feelings are so strong...I really don't know.
The girls both still look at every butterfly and fairy item they find. We were in Orlando, they saw a display of Precious Moments dolls, and Maddy went right for them, because of your birthday Precious Moments doll that now sits on her desk, all the time.
They both really want your sketch book; that I won't let either of them have. I'm saving that for Riley, when he gets older (as you know, some of those are VERY dark sketches).
I'll let you go back to the beauty of heaven...I love and miss you so much sweet girl!
Love~Mom XOXOXO |
Hey Casey...yesterday was B's birthday. We did send him Happy Birthday wishes.
On March 26th, I presented your story for the first time, through NOPE Task Force presentations, at Jupiter High School. It was extremely difficult and a LOT more emotional than I thought it would be. I presented it the following day at another school, and made it through a little easier. (I'm told it should get easier over time.) I'm hoping that's the case, because I really miss you! I still cry for you daily.
The funny thing is, there's a song that's from the movie, Pitch Perfect, it's called "Cups". Every single time that song comes on, it's strange to say, but I hear your voice singing that song. The words are exactly what you would have said to us. And, I'm not the only one to think that! B's mom said the same thing!
I love you so much! I miss you!!!! |
Casey,
It's been 10 L-O-N-G months since you've been gone...
I finally finished your story for NOPE and will be telling your story for the first time next week, at Jupiter High School.
We came home a couple of weeks ago to your sketch book at the front door...you sketched some pretty good things in that book, but also some things that I couldn't let your sisters see. They were pretty impressed with your art skills.
They have a plan to send a special Easter basket to Riley this year. I can't wait to see what they drum up!
I love you.... I miss you....
Mom xoxoxo |
My sweet girl...
It's been 9 long months since you quit walking with us here on Earth. I still remember that day, as if it were yesterday; not a day goes by when I don't think about you. I wonder what could have been.
I will be sharing your story with others, in hopes that we can save just one other person (but hopefully many more) to keep them from following a path to an early, senseless death. My very first speaking engagement will be at Jupiter High School at the end of March, and will continue as long as I can. |
Happy Valentine's Day Casey!!!
It's another commercialized "holiday"...but we all still LOVE it! I hope you're loving the Valentine's you are getting from other family members that are up there with you!
I love you and miss you so....XOXOXO |
We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives.. Some lessons are painful, some are painless.. but, all are priceless. I'll never forget the millions of priceless moments we had. Until we meet again,may God hold you in the palm of His hand. |
HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Oh how I wish you were still with us, I would love to hear your voice on the other end of the phone, and see your face when you opened your gifts. I miss you so much!
This day is just as hard as Christmas was, and it's still early. I love you kiddo!!!
Big hugs for you today!!! Sending a few sky lanterns up tonight (weather permitting) for your birthday....
Love~Mom |
HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY Casey...On Saturday, February 8th, you would have been 25 years old. It's your first birthday since you left this Earth.
Goodness gracious, I miss you terribly!
I surely hope you have a wonderful birthday up there in heaven! (Complete with rainbows and unicorns! Since I'm sure they exist in heaven.)
I love and miss you!
LOVE~~Mom |
I swear I saw you coming down the stairs the other morning...when I told a couple of friends about it, they assured me that I'm not losing my mind. They told me that you needed to make sure I was OK.
And, last night I could not fall asleep, and I swear I heard singing - and it wasn't Ali, because she was fast asleep.
I miss you...Ali has a the attention of different media outlets right now with all her efforts to educate her peers on drugs and alcohol, in hopes of preventing an untimely, unnecessary death like yours. She wants to help others realize that addiction is not the way to live...
We really love and miss you Sweetie! XOXOXOXO |
Hey casey sitting here thinking bout how I miss our talks . I love you girl and miss you . I have picture of u on my computer desk and right next to grandmas .I hope yall r taking care of each other and haveing a good time .love you |
It's been 8 long months since you slipped away...
I still miss you every day.
I cry at special memories,
I laugh at them too.
But most of all I will never forget you.
I miss you so....
Love~Mom XOXOXO |
Casey,
Riley called us on Saturday morning...he wanted to say thank you for his gifts. He told me that he wanted a boy Flutter-Bye Fairy (like his Aunt's Maddy and Lucy); we haven't shared with him that you LOVED fairies. Funny how you work up there....
I'm really missing you as this year comes to a close, and we start a (HOPEFULLY) Happy New Year. It's very sad to know that it's been more than half a year since you've been gone. I still cry daily, but I do my best to remember those happier times to help me get through. Although, many people think I have no heart because I can talk about you, your death, and all the problems we dealt with over the years, without much emotion at all.
I LOVE You beautiful girl, and I miss you so much!!! |
Hi pretty girl...missed your phone call today, Christmas Day, but David texted me. I thought it was very sweet of him to think about how our day would be today, and to see how Riley's day was.
We never heard from Riley today...so we are all a little sad about that. Ali tried calling and texting Brian a couple of times.
Your sisters had a great Christmas, and It's been a very long day. I love you, and I miss you!
Love~
Mom |
Happy Christmas sweet girl!!! I hope you are enjoying watching Riley from up above. He's going to have a heck of a Christmas this year.
I was asked to send him one of your graduation photos, framed, so that he has a healthy photo of you...it's such a beautiful photo.
I am still missing you so...I love you to the moon and back.
Merry Christmas, wish you were here!! |
Hi Pretty Girl...I missed your phone call on Thanksgiving day! The last Thanksgiving that I saw you, you were sitting in a hospital bed at Jupiter Medical Center, and that trouble-maker friend of yours was there visiting you too.
Anyway, Ali had to turn a baby picture in on Thursday for her yearbook. So, in search of a photo of her, we came across a few photos I didn't realize I had - of you!
Jim is in the process of moving the company warehouse, so we brought all of the boxes of personal belongings to the house to go through before moving to the new warehouse. I thought you had taken all of your photos...guess what pretty girl??? I found your entire Graduation photo shoot! And, other pictures that we forgot existed, and your Precious Moments Birthday doll. I have found a LOT more than I thought existed. Today, I am so happy!!!
I love you...and I really miss you! |
Oh Casey...tomorrow is the first major family holiday in the 6 months since you've been gone. Thanksgiving...you loved my food and traditions as much as I do. But, Jim and your sisters felt we needed to change it up and not do it this year; instead we are in Orlando, celebrating turkey day at a resort. It's going to be a very hard day. I love you! |
Hey Pretty girl! It's been 6 months since we said good bye. It was storming that evening, into the night, as you slowly faded away, and continued to rain the following day. There were some horrible storms taking place last night, and it continues to rain as I type. It's quite a miserable day out there, just like it was 6 months ago.
I need you to give me a bit of inspiration to be able to break your story down to 10 minutes. I want you to help me tell your story.
I miss hearing from you...I love you!
You will never be forgotten...xoxoxo
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Thinking about you a LOT these days! Are you trying to tell me something???
Today was a weird day! You know we buy a Christmas ornament from Swarvoski every year...went in today to see what's new for this year...they're not all out yet, but they had beautiful angel wings. In the car on the way home, I look at my phone, and see an e-mail from "Casey"; no last name, nor a body to the e-mail...just a forward from a chain letter (e-mail address doesn't match the name, nor is it in my address book.
I miss you and I love you Casey Lynn...
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Casey~
Tonight, we are attending the NOPE Candle Light Vigil in WPB. We will be lighting a candle in your honor.
I still wish you would have beat those demons and won the war. However, I know you are in a better place as you are free now.
You would be so proud of Ali! She has worked with her school's guidance counselor to promote Red Ribbon Week, and bring attention to substance abuse awareness. She also wants people to understand that drugs are not prejudice...they will kill anybody.
We love you...we miss you...we love you!! Soar high above and keep watch over your sisters! |
Casey~
At this time, 5 months ago, we were standing by your bedside at the hospital, hoping and praying, that the antibiotics would kick in and you'd pull through.
You knew Jim and I were there...you were crying. The tears stopped, and started again when David arrived.
Unfortunately, the doctors came in and told us that even if your body started to respond that you would have to have heart surgery, and limbs amputated because there was no circulation through them. They were so concerned with your heart that they cut the circulation off to your limbs, and concentrated on keeping your heart going.
I know you know what was going on...your heart stopped 6 times that night...we prayed harder each time. They tried to save you, they really did. I wish I didn't have some of the memories of what occurred that night; those memories are very difficult to deal with.
I love you, I miss you, and I still wait for you to call. Every time we see a butterfly, your sisters tell me that it's you, checking things out and making sure we are all ok.
I love you sweet girl!
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Casey,
It seems to be a regular occurrence that I tell people your story. Many people find it hard to believe that you were so caught up in it, but were unable to pull yourself out of the drug world, including me. I always thought and felt that some day you'd wake up, and the light bulb would click on, and poof, you'd be sober for life! I can't tell you how many times we hoped and prayed for that to happen.
We're going to be putting a package together and sending it to Riley-roo for Halloween...and of course some love from you!
I really miss you and still wait for my phone to ring and you be on the other end. So many songs on the radio that remind me of you...I can hear you saying every single word of it to us.
I love you, and I really miss you!
Love~Mom
XOXOXO |
Casey - it's been 4 months since your passing...
We love and miss you! I still can't believe you're gone. I think about you every day...
I love you sweet girl! |
It's Labor Day...just another day these days.
I'm not quite sure why, but you've been in my thoughts so much more the last couple of days. I'm on an emotional roller coaster trying to figure out why.
Oh, how I wish you would have taken ALL the help we tried to give you and run with it, you'd still be here with us.
Gosh I miss you so much! Even though I'd get upset and angry that you would call me only when you needed "rent" money, you don't know how much I wanted to help you, but it was never for rent, it was for your next high. You would get so mad at me when I told you to give me your landlord's name and phone number and one of us would call them to arrange payment, you turned it down because you were going to use the money for your next high. I knew what you were trying to accomplish with that phone call.
I'm babbling because I miss you so much!
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Casey...it's been 3 months and a few days since you've been gone. OMG! I miss you so very much. I love you sweet girl! |
Casey,
I still wait for you to call...I swear I heard your laugh outside the house a couple of times last week.
On the 3rd month after your death, I attended a task force meeting at PBC Substance Awareness Coalition; now that I've found the Coalition and found out how they work, I'm on a mission in your name. Your story will be heard.
I also got your autopsy report...it saddens me, as that is another level of closure.
I love you sweetie...still thinking about you every day! |
Casey,
Some people might think it's crazy that I use this as a way to "talk" to you...honey, I miss you!
We had a GREAT visit with Riley! He's so cute, smart as a whip, and getting so BIG (and he looks so much like you)! He really took to Ali...he wouldn't let her go! (She looks so much like you!) He's a really good boy!
I will be sharing your story with many, many other people in the very near future; your story will help benefit others from passing away before their time.
I LOVE YOU and miss you more and more each day. I still wait for my phone to ring and hear your voice on the other end. I love you sweet girl!
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Many, many blessings to you and your family, Casey. |
Thinking about you as we prepare to leave on Saturday to visit with Riley for a few days. As we promised you while you were leaving this Earth, we will make sure he knows deep down, you were a good person; we will make sure he has what he needs and is taken care of with a good life.
Apparently, he would tell people that asked about his Mommy that you were sick and trying to get better so that you would come and be his Mommy again.
Well, I love and miss you so very much...every day is a struggle, but I have to stay strong for your sisters.
Love Always ~ Mom |
Casey,
You've been gone for 2 months now. I miss you more and more as each day passes. I tried to call you, but your number has been disconnected.
I hear a song that reminds me of you, I cry. I see something that reminds me of you, I cry. I cry wondering the what-ifs and wish you would have chosen a different path.
I love you and miss you so much!!! |
Casey,
You are missed daily, but your spirit carries on in the wonderful memories that you left behind. I wish that you had reached out and overcome your demons. Our love for you is unconditional . Thank you for all the happy memories that you left us to remember you by. All our love sweet girl ! |
I love and miss you so much♥ |
I miss talking to you . I think about you all the time . I know you are up in HEAVEN with you grandma looking down here watching over us .So sad I cant talk to you but know you are in a better place .LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU AUNT STACEY |
Although I met you for a short time. I wish we could have become closer. I know you will always be watching over your family, especially your sisters, you're the angel and light of their hearts. |
Cas Cas,
We all miss you down here on this Earth! Someday ours paths will cross again.
Love Always,
Aunt Amers,Darian & Ryan |
I miss you and think about you every day! |