A Mother's love / Jo-Ann Pacenta Lauren's Mom (Another mother who cares )
REMEMBERING YOU / ROSE GRMA TO ANGEL BRITTANY SYFERT (BRITT'S ANGEL FRIEND )
Thoughts/ Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
Happy Easter / Rosemary Sis Of Alvin Cremeans
Warm wishes for a Happy Easter / Jo-Ann Pacenta Mom Of Angel Lauren (friends)
Happy Easter / Family Of Wm. Scott Myers
Thinking of you / Jo-Ann Pacenta Mom Of Angel Lauren (Connected by angels )
A candle to remember / Jo-Ann Pacenta Mom Of Angel Lauren (Connected by angels )
Missing You So Badly Adam / Your Mom Miss You At Christmas (Always the Love of My Life ) Dearest Adam,
Merry Christmas in heaven Adam! "They" say, "it" gets better with time. It doesn't get any better or easier. I think I missed you more this year my sweet son. Christmas was your very special day and I just can't stop remembering you running all over with your Santa hat on, making people happy with your baskets full of goodies. What I wouldn't give to get just one more of those specially created baskets. Your place was set at Rachel's Christmas table and you were remembered and spoken about often during the day. I will never allow you to be forgotten Adam, especially by Maddie, Aidan or Reagan. Your memory lives on with them and we speak about you all the time. Little Reagan continues to find "Uncle Adam's pennies from heaven" and each one excites her more than the last. She knows her Uncle is thinking about her, as do Maddie and Aidan. Maddie is showing a talent for Art like her Uncle Adam, and I can't look at Aidan without thinking of you Adam. He is so much like you in so many ways. I know he was special to you, so I know you will always be looking down on him and helping him along the way. Dad and I can't seem to find what we need to begin "letting go" Adam. Your suitcase remains packed, sitting next to my bed and your car is still parked in the driveway. I think we need some special help from you to move on. I wish you could help us out, send us a sign that it's "ok". Mass was celebrated for you on Christmas Eve at 6:00. The children of St. Joe's were in the Christmas Pageant during this Mass and I couldn't help but remember what a beautiful, blonde angel you made in St. Pius X's Christmas show so many years ago. My eyes kept going back and forth between your Angel above the choir and the Baptismal Font Grandpa Smith donated in your memory. These 2 things remind me that your leaving us really did happen. I began to focus on the beautiful crucifix on the altar and all of a sudden I saw you in heaven, celebrating Christmas with Jesus and all of His angels. The thought of you enjoying such perfect happiness makes Christmas Day a little bit more gentle for me. I miss you Adam, your smile, your hugs and and your good humor. Sometimes life is not fair, especially to the loved ones left behind. Stay close to us, and please, continue to send us the signs that we need to go on.
I love you, you remain the "Love of My Life" Mom
Merry Christmas in Heaven angel Adam / Monica~mom Of ^i^ RJ Davis~ (Memorial Friend )
Memory Candles / Jo-Ann Pacenta Lauren's Mom (Connected by our angels ) Dear Jane, You are always in my heart and prayers. On Thanksgiving, we light four candles in memory of Lauren, I just thought it would be nice to share with you since I know how difficult the holiday season can be without our precious children. Praying for peace and for health for you my friend. God Bless
As we light these four candles in honor of you, we light one for our GRIEF, one for our COURAGE, one for our MEMORIES and one for our LOVE.
This candle represents our GRIEF. The pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you.
This candle represents our COURAGE – to confront our sorrow. to comfort each other, to change our lives.
This light is in your MEMORY – the times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we were angry with each other, the silly things you did, the caring and joy you gave us.
This light is for the light of LOVE.
As we enter this holiday season, day by day we cherish the special place in our hearts that will always be reserved for you. We thank you for the gift your living brought to each of us. We love you.
~Holiday Help: Coping for the Bereaved, by Sherry Gibson, B.S., R.N. and Sandra Graves, Ph.D.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING / Susan~Kurt
FROM THE FAMILY OF KURTIS CLEAVER
Our meeting at the John Edward Gallery / Cynthia Radcliff To the Smith Family First I want to apologize for contacting you through Adam's memorial site, I know this is not the purpose of this beautiful tribute to your dear son, but I tried reaching you through the address on the top of the site and it would not go through. I am hoping that you remember meeting me the afternoon of John Edward's Gallery at the Hyatt Hotel. I am the lady who came up to you and gave you the third degree, which I now apologize for. I did not go to this JE Gallery because I was a "believer" but because my best friend dragged me along with her. Honestly, I prepared myself to be outraged by this man who claims to converse with the dead. I even planned to challenge him if he opened up a Q&A panel during the gallery, that is until he had the microphone handed to you. My first thought was that you were the "plant" in his audience, that was until you began to cry and I realized that those were the tears of a woman who had lost her most precious possession in the world, her only son. I sat amazed at the conversation that went back and forth between you and our friend John. There was no way to explain the little messages that he passed on to you other than he was actually listening to your son and passing on his loving messages. What a wonderful feeling that has to be, to know that your son is happy in heaven with his Grandmother and that the two of them realize all the beautiful things their family does to keep their memories alive. The fact that his Grandmother brought him through was so touching, and then learning that he passed away on her birthday explained that introduction so well. When you explained to John what took place right after your son died, I can tell you I saw his eyes tear up, I think someone in his audience touched him for a change. Your reading could have gone on for the full 2 hours for all I cared, I was sitting their speechless, unable to explain in my own head what was happening, all I knew was I was deeply touched.
When I walked up to you I could still see the tears in your eyes, but I also saw pure happiness on your face. I learned a lesson that Saturday afternoon, it was a beautiful lesson about the love of a Mother and a Son. I believe John Edward is correct about your son, he is a strong spirit because of his Mom and her faith and their love for one another. You are a lucky woman, you will never lose Adam, he will always be with you. One day you will be able to embrace one another again, but for now, what could be better than this?
As I told you, I am originally from NJ and I am going home in December. I have purchased tickets to see John's Gallery show there. I know longer go as a "non believer", I go as a Mom who desperately wants to hear from her 27 year old daughter who passed away just 3 short days after our meeting in Phx. It was a blessing that I was able to see John bring your son to you, even if for a short time, for now I know that my Lauren is never far away from me and that she will one day reach out to me and let me know "everything is ok Mom". Thank you for speaking with me and for helping me to open myself up to my precious daughter. I felt there was a definite reason that I witnessed your reading, now I understand the reason, and I am thankful. My only wish now is that my Lauren will meet Adam and he will help her come to me one day. God bless you and your family. I will let you know what happens in December. Maybe you could put in a good word for me with Adam. I pray that I will hear from my baby girl.
Thank you again for being so open.
Warmest Regards, Cynthia
7:52 ON / YOUR MOM Dearest Adam,
7:52 PM August 19th, 1969 is when you made your entrance into this world. Your birth made me complete.
I never thought I would lose you 36 short years later.
You always made Dad and I so happy & proud. 27 months
later Rachel completed our little family of 4 and it never ceased to amaze us how much the two of you loved one another, even from the earliest times.
Losing you changed us forever Adam! I never thought we would be "ok"again, BUT, you being the kind of son you always were knew how much we would hurt and how long we would continue to mourn you and found a way to let us know that you would never really LEAVE us. Seeing that penny tucked into the side of the pew as we each got up to receive Communion this morning made each one of us aware of your presence with us at Mass. You could NOT have given your family a better gift on your birthday!!
A number of your friends were in St. Joe's for your birthday Mass this morning, and of course your family.
You will always be remembered with Masses Adam and I now
know what these Masses mean to you. You may be gone from our sight, but you live in our hearts and fill us with your warmth.
As we all gathered at the JC Crew Fountain this afternoon for the Balloon Release, Maddie started us off in song and then Rachel released your special bouquet of 38 ballons. We all followed up by releasing
our balloons and I smiled as all the red balloons sailed to heavens. I know I've said this before Adam, but I will say it one more time, tonight,"you have the best, most loving friends in the world. They gathered today in a spot that was important to you, not caring
how hot the temperatures were and celebrated your birthday with your family.We had a picnic afterwoods,right on Brophy's campus and enjoyed the day sharing memories,Oh such beautiful memories!!!
There were some tears but there were also some beautiful light-hearted moments that I will never forget, just as I will never forget you, my loving son!
I know you saw all the balloons Adam and I could almost see you running all over heaven trying to gather as many of them as you could.
We were there for you today and we will always be here for you Adam. Continue sending us those pennies and know that your Mom will never forget that "spindly legged little newborn baby boy" or that animated, curly headed little blonde "Prince" OR, the very handsome young man with the gentle ways and loving heart, who I was proud to call "My Son"
"Happy Birthay in heaven Adam." Always know for sure tht you will never be forgotten and my love remains with you always.
All My Love,
Mom
Happy Heavenly Birthday / Jenny Tavendale Mum To Ross
Happy Heavenly Birthday Adam Thinking of your precious family at this difficult time stay close and send lots of special 'Angel Hugs'
KEEP SENDING THOSE PENNIES FROM HEAVEN! / Sue Stroup (Family Friend )
Good Afternoon Sweet Adam,
I must tell you that I am always blessed by the "pennies". You show up in the most remarkable places! I never asked for a coin but for some reason you let me know you're close by. When I first learned about the pennies last year in Phoenix, I couldn't help thinking that this was a marvelous way to comfort the Natoli children and to remind them often that Uncle Adam is watching and protecting. Having spent time with them recently, I know how special the pennies really are.
Truth be told Adam, I'm loving those pennies too! Day three of my visit in PA, you left a total of five on the steps off my sister's deck. You grabbed my attention and spared me a likely fall because the steps were unknowingly slick from the dew!
Bless you for the penny in Chicago at the intersection of N. Michigan & Illinois Ave. (just a few paces from the American Girl Store). You know what happened when that shiny coin caught my eye in a crowd of pedestrians, but to me, the story is so fantastic, I thought I'd use some space to share it with others.
I considered ignoring the penny because the light was about to turn green and the crowd of shoppers would have knocked me over. Well, I bent down to pick it up and someone did bump into me. That someone was Tracy, an exceptional young woman I met in August 2002. The newlywed bride of Joe Adams who was diagnosed with cancer soon after their honeymoon. I met them in a clinical setting when Joe underwent his first P.E.T. scan for staging the disease. Things didn't appear so awful and treatment options were very positive. We met a second time six months later and celebrated (coffee & bagels) the success of treatment! Again in August 2003 (just before I left the job) we celebrated Joe's cancer free status! Over the years I have cared for some extra special patients; the ones you simply don't want to forget.
Tracy recognized me immediately when we "bumped"! Tears welled up in her eyes as we moved away from the corner to chat. That's when I noticed the little boy's hand she was holding. Joseph Michael Adams, born prematurely on August 19, 2005, ten days before his daddy passed away.
This encounter was no accident. Time allowed for the opportunity to slip into a cafe, grab a latte and visit. My heart wept for this young woman but my spirit soared because of her testimony to Joe, who strengthens her each day as she walks through her deepest sorrow.
Since I no longer practice nursing, it wasn't inappropriate for me to share contact info. I'll be able to keep in touch with Tracy and Joey periodically.
So, God bless you Adam as you bless me with pennies. When you see Joe, embrace him warmly and if you don't mind, plant a big smooch on his cheek from me!
Lest I fail to mention another "strange" coincidence, Tracy will celebrate her 38th birthday on Oct. 2nd.
I send hugs and much love Adam. Stay close, and if you like, I wouldn't mind a bit if you dropped dollar bills instead of pennies!!!!!!!!!!!
Adam's spirit is strong and with us each day ............ / Rosa Marie (Good friend ) To Adam's Family & Friends, Adam was a special friend of mine. He was probably the most sensitive, gentle, emotional guy I've ever known. Adam was all about good feelings and a happy life. Adam wanted happiness for everyone and did what he could to spread it on a daily basis, he never expected anything in return, maybe just a smile and a smooch. His life was full yet he always had time for others. How I miss being able to talk about "life" with Adam, he was a Master! There was a spiritual side to Adam that not many people were privy to, Adam generally kept his faith to himself. One Sat. I attended a service at Adam's High School with him and that was the first time I learned of his spiritual side. He got a bit emotional during the service and later explained to me how much he loved going to the chapel for services. He spoke about weddings that had taken place there and the baptism of a friend's baby. He told me about his HS years and how much he loved going to Brophy. We talked that night over dinner about "life" - "friendships" - family relationships, etc. and I could tell that Adam could not be happier about his life. He was always full of funny, funny stories regarding his family and I envied him for this. He considered his sister his best friend and his Mom and Dad "runner ups". As I go through the pages of Adam's beautiful Memorial site, it makes me so happy to see all the loving pictures of the people who meant most to him in this world. I smile when I see Brophy and the fountain that stands right near the chapel, knowing how much Adam loved the place. Planting a tree right at that spot must have made Adam smile from ear to ear. I've gone and visited "Adam's tree" and just sat on the bench "remembering" the good times. How he would love to be with all of us today! Adam was a people person and thankfully, his people have stayed with him, even after his passing, just as he has stayed with his special people. I may have been the first one who Adam visited after passing away, or at least, the first person to admit to it. Now, I read about so many family members and friends who are receiving signs and pennies from Adam and I am not surprised one bit. If there is anyone who would be such a strong spirit, it would be our Adam. God bless you Adam for remaining in our lives. You will never be forgotten by any of us. You are too special. Just keep sending those signs and stay with us always, it makes life without Adam a little easier to accept. Enjoy your heavenly home and sleep in peace, knowing your memory lives on each day in so many hearts.
Much Love, Rosa Marie
My heart goes out to you / Helen Vickers Mother Of Angel Shadrick (passerby) My name is Helen Vickers and I have an angel on here and his name is Shadrick Daniel Vickers. I read your story and what you had to say about your son and I could feel your pain. The service that you had before the funeral where people said things about your son is what we did and it was so wonderful. I also just had two children. A son and a daughter. I also have a grandson named Aiden Joseph. I now have felt such a connection to you and your family. I hope that you will know that I will pray for you guys. My son died in 2005 also but was born in 1976. He died from complications of Pancreatitis. I had such a wonderful week with him the first week that he was sick. We spent the week talking about God and about things that we had never really taken the time to decuss. I hope that you and I can talk sometime because for some reason I feel a connection to you like I said before. I hope that you surgery went ok and that you are feeling better soon. God bless you and your family. Helen Vickers
From One Sad Heart to Another / Mary Breton I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I've learned that learning to forgive takes a lot of practice.
I've learned that friends & family can become strangers, and strangers can become friends.
I've learned that ignorance isn't an excuse for the lack of compassion.
I've learned that some people will never, ever - "get it".
I've learned that the community of sorrow is the strongest of all.
I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of minutes.
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.
I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.
I've learned that love isn't measured by the amount of time you have with someone.
I've learned that some sorrow is so deep that it has no words. But so is love.
As your heart aches each day, look at the stars as smiles from the many angels that heaven holds.
Thank you for touching my heart, you will be remembered in my prayers. I know that because of his Mom & Dad, Adam's memory
will live on forever in the hearts and minds of the people who HE loves most in this world. Remember, Jane, Adam sees and hears everything now and understands your pain and where it comes from. One day you will be with him again, until then, know that he is proud of all that you do in his memory.
The Baptismal given in his memory by his Grandpa Smith is such a beautiful reminder of how much Adam is loved by his family.
Adam rests in peace now, Jane and he wants to dry the tears of his loved ones.
God bless.
I Care,
Mary
I'll be right there with you dear friend ... / Sharon (Mom's friend ) Dear Janie, As your surgery date comes closer I just wanted you to know that you will not be alone in the OR. I will be with you holding your hand and of course my prayers will be with you that day, more than usual. I'm sorry you have to go through this but in the end I know it will be a good thing for you. I'm sure Adam will be extra close to you that morning and making sure that his Mom is given good care. Wish I could be there for you, to help in some way, I guess the best I can do is prayer and I know what that means to you. I think it's wonderful that your friend is flying in to help take care of you. Good people seem to surround themselves with good people and I know you must have some of the best friends dear Janie. God bless Sue for her kindness and love for you, as well as your other friends who are going to help with your care, I'm sure they will all help you get through this with flying colors. Now that you have the best surgeon I'm sure you are beginning to relax more and are looking forward to the time when you are feeling well again. Just remember, I will be there in spirit, and my prayers will be extra strong that morning. Adam, I know that you will take care of your Mom, you know how special she is to all of us. Let her feel your warmth and presence Adam and that will be all your Mom needs to come through with flying colors.
Janie, the Baptismal Font is incredibly beautiful! Bravo Grandpa Smith-you've done Adam proud!
Dad and I honor your memory every day Adam. You were a gentle, loving and handsome son. Our hearts will ache for you forever. This never should have happened to you and we are both so sorry that we could not save you. Till we meet again, Handsome, please never doubt our love for you.
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