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Aunt Carol,

I am missing you and continue
to wonder how you are. I know
you're probably busy with your
new job...congratulations. Please
call or E-Mail me to let me know
how you are. I would love to
hear from you. All My Love,
Brandy

Carol,

If I could feel just a fraction of your
pain so you would hurt less, I would...
If I could cry just a few rivers of
tears for you to give your eyes a
rest, I would...

If I could wake up just one day and
bear the burden on my shoulders
instead of yours, I would...
If I could give you one of my children
for a while that it might fill the
tremendous void in your heart, I
would...

If there was anything on this earth
that I could possibly do to turn this
all into one big nightmare, God
knows I would!

If only I could...

The only thing I have to offer you,
my dear sister, is my heartfelt
prayer that you will always trust in
God; my hand to lend if the path
becomes unclear and you can't find
your way; my shoulder to cry on
when you feel so lost and alone, and
my unconditional love now and
always. You are always safe with
me.

I love you,
Deb

Carol,

Stay strong and sweet. I have
always looked up to you as a
person, friend, big sister, and as a
mother.

Do what makes YOU happy. We
will all keep Brooke's memories
alive together. There are so many.

Always remember that you have
family that think of you every day
and are always here for you.
Love, Bec

To Carol --

Your beautiful heart has been
wounded,
Yet your beautiful daughter is
near.

She's gone ahead of everyone,
But her presence is quite clear.

You share a Love Eternal,
of Mother and of Child,

And together you will always be.

Gene

The Ocean

The sounds of the ocean are like
friends to me,
They make life easier and help me to
see.
That life can be peaceful and yet full
of strife,
The waves can be soft, or cut like a
knife.
You need friends to help you swim,
To struggle alone or rely on them.
Family also can help you move
through the sea,
And you can't help but be,
Grateful to all who love you for you,
They are always there to see you
through.
God rules the ocean and all the
sounds,
So in Him we must be found.
Trusting in Him to carry us through,
The waves of the ocean and all that
is blue.

~© Jamie Vickers~

I came across the website for Brooke
today while surfing the internet. I was
so overwhelmed with such emotion
and touched by the tragedy of such an
incredible loss that I just had to write.

My life has been immeasurably
blessed with the presence of a
beautiful daughter and a handsome
son. I have always been afraid of
losing them through some tragedy. I
am reminded of just how unfairly
blessed I am through your website.

My daughter is now 19 and a
freshman at Valdosta State
University. The description of
Brooke's personality sounds much like
my daughter's.

If Brooke was anything like the image
I have of her through the website, the
world is so much poorer because she is
no longer with us. May her spirit
transcend this tragedy and inspire
multitudes. I just want to thank you
for reminding me how precious life is
and the lives of those that we love so
much. God grant you mercy and
strength.

George McMillan

To Carol

I cannot feel the pain you bear,
Nor the emptiness that comes with
losing someone dear,
I do not know how many times you
have wept,
How many dreamless nights you
have slept,
I see, though, that you are in
mourning,
Of a cherished soul that left before
the day's dawning,
My dear heart, I weep too,
In my prayers, I place you.
Brooke hasn't fully passed away,
Believe me, she's with you everyday,
As long as she's your treasured stone,
Her love will comfort you when in
pain you groan,
She takes every step you take,
Though her reflection may not
appear on the face of a lake,
Like true soul mates you are,
She'll be your guiding star.
Don't you worry, she didn't sleep
alone,
The angels were there to guard their
own,
That is why you should smile,
With your fate, you should reconcile,
Maybe her departure is a sign,
Maybe she is your passing angel,
your future vine,
Bleed no more, you will be blessed,
You will be seen through this
difficult test.

With Love and Prayers,
Crystal Ryburn

To My Daughter...
My Love...
My Firstborn

Carol, we are going to walk by your
side through all this. We, your
family and friends will be here for
you through all your pain and
sorrow. And we realize it doesn't end.

Your children should be very
thankful to have a mother like you.
It is rare indeed to see someone so
very devoted to their children.

And when they all become adults I
am sure they will realize the many
sacrifices you have made for them.

God be with you and ease your pain.
For so great a loss is not a natural
thing, and the worst pain of all to
endure.

I am here for you in any way, at
any time, I can help. Just ask, my
darling daughter.

All my love
Mom

Sometimes trouble comes along
And with it sadness and pain.
We may feel there's no way out.
There's nothing left to gain.

That's the time to renew our
faith,
To listen to our Father's voice.
He wants to give us strength,
And help us make a choice.

Though things seem so hopeless,
No trial is too great.
God will give us comfort,
For us he does await.

As we go through the storms of
life,
Just know He'll see us through.
God promised to never leave us,
He'll be watching over you.

Aunt Carol,

Sometimes I sit, looking into the
blackness of the night, staring at the
stars and think about you.
I wonder how you are so strong in these
times of sorrow. I wonder how you are
so compassionate to the needs of others
when you really need the most... It
amazes me. You are so kind, open,
loving, honest, compassionate, giving
and many more.
I only hope one day these traits will
shine through me, as they have and will
forever continue through you.
When I hear Brooke's name, all I can do
is smile... for I cannot wait until we are
all joined together again in Heaven. I
love you and you are always in my
thoughts and prayers!

All my love
Jacey