~Happy 45th Birthday, Michael~ Forty-five years ago today My heart was filled with joy, For I had just given birth To a beautiful baby boy! Through the years I watched you grow Into a fine young man, One I was proud to call my son, The best since time began. Our lives seemed perfect till that day When you were called above, No more to see your smiling face Or hug you with our love. Though we can't see or hold you now, You are as you were then: Only now you are our guiding star Whom we'll see in heaven again. So, Happy Birthday, Michael dear, In heaven up above, And just as always we're sending you Our everlasting love. Written for Carol and Michael with love, Saralyn McAfee Smith October 2008 Michael's 45th Birthday Michael, your birthday is once more here; Again we celebrate without you here. Without you here, it is just not the same; Yet, Michael, we will celebrate your birth once again. We gather and share wonderful memories of you, Stories of the fishing trips you loved to do, Sharing the wonderful moments of your life, Each of us sharing our love for you. In my mind's vision I see you standing here, Smiling as the stories are told by family and friends. My heart is filled with emotions of my love for you, And my heart tells me you are here. Happy birthday, our precious Michael! Loving thoughts are our gift to you. I wish I could give my love to you personally. Happy Birthday, Michael.... We love you. Doyle Alldredge 27 October 2008 Michael, Happy 45th Birthday Well, son, what can I say but that I miss you and love you so much. Doesn't seem like you are having your 45th birthday. And you are not here with us to celebrate it. It hurts so bad that we have not been able to have any of your forty birthdays. These are the years that we all should be able to look back on and say, "Wow! You are getting old!" But you, my son, will always be 39. The pain that I have dealt with now for almost 6 years is just ripping me apart. I try to hide my feelings from so many, but it is so hard to do. And no one really understands what I deal with each and every day. What keeps me going are the beautiful moms I have met since I lost you. I don't believe I would have ever been able to get through this without them. They have walked this road and they now walk with me. But I know your birthday will be special there in heaven as you have met all the angels there, just as I have met their beautiful moms, and I know they will be having a big party for you. I just wanted to write to you and let you know how I miss not being able to have a party for you. I will have your birthday balloon release and all your friends and family will be here as we honor your 45th birthday. Please, son, catch all the balloons I will be sending and give one to each angel you have met. Happy birthday, my beautiful first-born son. I will be thinking of you as we honor your special day. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Michael! I miss and love you so very much. Praying that someday I will be there to hold you and wish you a happy birthday. I love and miss you so very much. Mom Happy Birthday, Michael, with love always, Mom Thank you, Saralyn, Robbie's Mom! Thank you, Elena, Dennis's Mom! Thank you, Christel! Thank you, Judy, Heidi's Mom! Thank you, Susie, Jason's Mom! Thank you, Patti, Dustin's Mom! Thank you, Anne, Mitchel's Grandma! Thank you, Cindy Jo, Michelle's Mom! Thank you, Debbie, Jakob's Grandma! Thank you, Donna, Zachery's Grandma! Thank you, Donna, Corey's Mom! Thank you, Karen, Geoff's Mom! Thank you, Monika, Joshua's Mom! Thank you, Shirley, Laurie's Mom! Thank you, Sue-Anne, Lee's Mom! Thank you, Christine, Deborah's Mum! Thank you, Lynn, Ken's Mom! Thank you, Carole, Chad's Mom! Thank you, Judi, Andrew's Mom! Thank you, Angie, Dustin's Mom! Thank you, D.J., Shane's Mom! Thank you again, D.J.! Thank you again, D.J.! Thank you again, D.J.! Thank you again, D.J.! Thank you again, D.J.! Thank you again, D.J.! Thank you, Ann, Jason's Mom! Thank you again, Ann! Thank you, Veronica! Thank you, Joan! Thank you, Linda, Tina's Mom! The comfort I have today is Knowing that you are free. It's just really hard to let go Of what used to be. You enriched my life More than I can ever say. That is why I remember it's Your birthday today. As I smile and sing Happy Birthday to you, In my heart I remember All the memories, too. And when the time comes for Us to see each other again, I know you'll be there waiting To show me the way in. Happy Bithday, Michael! by Linda Rice, Tina's Mom Thank you, Linda! Background Design by Morning Mist Designs Top graphic, buttons, titles, and set-up by Saralyn Made with love for Carol and Michael by Robbie's Mom