A STRONG WOMEN / Cici (Friend of Rhonda ) A Strong Woman works out every day to keep her body in shape...but a Woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.
A Strong Woman isn't afraid of anything...but a Woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear...
A Strong Woman won't let anyone get the best of her...but a Woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone...
A Strong Woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future...A Woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessings and captalizes on them...
A Strong Woman walks sure footedly...but A Woman of strength knows GOD will catch her when she falls...
A Strong Woman wears the look of confidence on her face...but A Woman of strength wears Grace...
A Strong Woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey...but A Woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong...
CAME BY LAST NIGHT! / Ruth Marin-Eason (Raul's Mom ) CAME BY LAST NIGHT!
I stood by your bed last night,I came to have a peep.I could see that you were crying,You found it hard to sleep.
I whispered to you softly as you brushed away a tear,"It's me,I haven't left you,I'm well,I'm fine,I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast,I watched you pour the tea,You
were thinking of the many times,your hands reached out to me.
I was with you at the shops today,Your arms were getting sore.I longed to take your parcels,I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today,You tend it with such care.I want to reassure you,that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you toward the house,as you fumbled for the key.I gently put my hand on you,I smiled and said "It's me."
You looked so very tired,and sank into a chair.I tried so hard to let you know,that I was standing there.
It's possible for me,to be so near you everyday.To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quitly,then smiled,I think you knew...in the stillness of that evening,I was very close to you.
The day is over ...I smile and watch you yawning and say "goodnight,God bless,I'll see you in the morning."
THE CORD / Ruth Marin-Eason (Mom) The Cord We are connected my child and I, By an invisible cord not seen by the eye It' not like the cord that connects us at birth This cord can't be seen by any on earth
This cord does its work right from the start It binds us together attached to my heart I know that it's there thought no eye can see The invisible cord from my child to me
The strength of this cord is hard to describe It can't be destroyed it can't be denied It's stronger than any cord man could create It withstands the test can hold any weight
And though you are gone though you're not here With me the cord is still there but no one can see It pull at my heart I am bruised, I am sore But this cord is my lifeline as never before
I am thankful that God connects us this way A Mother and Child death can't take it away! Author unknown
IF I Knew / Ruth (MOM) IF I KNEW
If I knew it would be the last time That I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more
If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time,! I could spare an extra minute to stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right.
There will l always be another day to say "I love you," And certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day,
That you didn! 't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out t o be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay." And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today.
Didn't Have Time To Say Goodbye / Ruth Marin-Eason (Mom) In Loving Memory of Raul A. Marin II August 29, 1968 to August 5, 1998
Didn't have time to say goodbye As the angels carried me into the sky As I turned to look back trying to see I knew that tears would be shed for me
I wouldn't change anything that day When God called me to come His way All fears, doubts, and pains were gone Nothing but happiness as I entered God's home
I looked and saw family and friends grieve for me In everyone’s sad heart I saw special love for me As I was gazing at the family I left behind God promised we would be together once more in time
Cry not for me anymore but only rejoice Before my death I made the right choice I'm in heaven today just where you wanted me Thanks to the prayers that were prayed for me
In due time we will meet again once more I'll be waiting as you enter God's door What a great reunion that will be As we praise God together you and me
From Raul’s Mom Ruth Marin-Eason Houston, TX
A Family member from POMC / Barb Prevort (freind of mom ) Ruth
Thank You for sending me this,I know how much you miss Raul and love him. Just want you to know that we are here for you anytime you need us. As you know no words can take away the hurt you and your family feel. Just know there are people out there that are there for you.
Love Barb and Frank From Milwaukee,Wisconsin
Poem/ Ruth Marin-Eason (Mother) My Dearest Raul II, Happy Birthday! For 8 years we have missed you, mourned you, loved You and above all we wish you were back with us.
So I write to you: A life so young released to heaven: Left on Earth to wonder "WHY" But some are sent among us briefly Some Have Spirits Meant to Fly. So my Son, with the free spirit that you were, you're Free to fly and always know; the ones you left behind Will always Love you and Miss You.
We Love You! Mom, Ram, Malachi Isaiah and Samuel, Rhonda,Rhoda All your nieces & Nephews,Cousins Aunts & Uncle's And All Your Friends Air Force co-workers
Remembering You / Lou And Carrie Ruiz (Friends to Raul's Mom )
Raul We are Felicia's Parents. We have known your mom and family along time now. Tomorrow you will be gone 11 years and a day hasn't gone by that your mom and family doesn't think of you. Your mom loves you and misses you so much. She always talks about you and she always wears a bracelet necklace or a pin with your picture on it. She longs for the day when she will see her baby boy again. She is so proud of you and you can be proud of her. Everything your mom does she does in your memory and she is a blessing to so many people and we are proud to call her our friend. So tomorrow when the evening comes you throw your mom a kiss from Heaven and she will look up at the Heavens and throw you a kiss back. Don't worry about your mom we will all take care of her for you until she sees her baby boy again. Lou and Carrie
P.S. Raul Please tell felicia we love her and miss her so much.
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