Gemma LOUISE Shallis

My dear friend Gemma x

You never said 'im leaving'
you never said goodbye
you were gone before i knew it
and only god knew why.

A million times i needed you,
a millions times ive cried
if love alone could have saved you,
you never would have died.

In life i loved you dearly
in death i love you still
in my heart you hold a place
that noone could ever fill.

It broke my heart to loose you
but you didnt go alone
for apart of me went with you
the day god took you home.

Jodie Pool (Close Friend) February 16, 2009

Tribute Is For This Weekend

Candles Will Be Lit Again
As Usual On Sunday For Monday


MESSAGE FOR MY FAMILY FROM HEAVEN


To My Dearest Family,
Some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
That I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy
Just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
Every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you
When my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me
And He said, "I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again,
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on.

There's so much that we have to do,
To help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things,
That he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list,
Was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
The day's chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....
In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
And all those loving years.

Because you are only human,
They are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
It does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers,
Unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
All that God has planned.

If I were to tell you,
You wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
Though my life on earth is o'er.

I'm closer to you now,
Than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads
Ahead of you and many hills to climb;

But together we can do it
By taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
And I'd like it for you too;

That as you give unto the world,
The world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
Who's in sorrow and pain;

Then you can say to God at night......
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....
That my life was worthwhile.

Knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody
Who is sad and feeling low;

Just lend a hand to pick him up,
As on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
And you've got Me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go....
From that body to be free.

Remember you're not going.....
You're coming here to Me.


MISS ME..... BUT LET ME GO

We've known lots of pleasure,
At times endured pain,,
We've lived in the sunshine,
And walked in the rain. ,

But now we're separated .
And for a time apart,,
But I am not alone- ,
You're forever in my heart.,

Death always seems so sudden, ,
And it is always sure,,
But what is often forgotten-,
It is not without a cure.,

There may be times you miss me, ,
I sort of hope you do,,
But smile when you think of me,,
For I'll be waiting here for you.

Now there's many things for you to do,,
And lots of ways to grow,,
So get busy, be happy, and live your life,,
Miss me, but let me go.


MY FRIEND I CARE

Don’t tell me that you understand.
Don’t tell me that you know.
Don’t tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.

Don’t come at me with answers
That can only come from me.
Don’t tell me how my grief will pass,
That I will soon be free.

Accept me in my ups and downs.
I need someone to share.
Just hold my hand and let me cry
And say, “My friend, I care"


Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum

Marie-Angela Rowe February 13, 2009

'Please Believe These Words'

Please believe these words

Before, I couldn't always be with you, but that's all changed now. You see, there's no time in heaven which means I can never be without you, so I'm always with you. I'm with you now, as you read these words. I can see things much more clearly than before. I can see that the biggest part of us always remains in heaven, and only a tiny consciousness comes to earth. So you see, the bigger part of you is here, with me, now.

It's not so easy to see me as before, but that's ok; it's only because you're looking through that tiny earth bound consciousness. I was brought back because I was needed to be closer to God and to you. Heaven is even better than I thought it would be. You see, it isn't a place, it's a feeling. Imagine the most wonderful feeling – ever - multiply it by the biggest number - ever. Well that's where I live now. Heaven is far too wonderful to be a place, things can happen to places. They're a bit like bodies, that's why we don't need them here. It's OK if you doubt what I'm saying - it's just that there's no doubt in heaven.

If you're wondering why I talk as if you're not with me, it's only because I'm talking to that tiny earth bound part of you, and when that tiny part is ready to be released, you'll know then what I know now. Please don't hurry to be with me - you already are. We have eternity, I can see it, it's so wonderful. The rest of your life could seem long, but remember, it's only a tiny consciousness in eternity. Allow yourself to grieve - it's natural. Allow yourself to doubt - it's natural. Remember, I'm always with you - it's natural. The pain you feel, I understand, but know your tears are not needed for me, how can they be when I'm standing in heaven next to you. All our good times are not gone, I'm in them still, and you're with me. Please believe me, no stranger wrote these words - Our love did. Now there are no good-byes, no farewells, how can there be when you're here with me now, just as I am with you. So I'll wait with you, until you, like me are freed. Freed from that tiny, tiny consciousness called life. Until then, I ask just one thing of you:

Please, please believe these words.


Taken from the book ‘From Black and White to Colour’ by Richard Wilkins


Gem- makes me think of you. Its the best coping mechanism I've come across so far. Love you so much precious. Always Always thinking of you!!
Rest in sweet peace angel.
xxxxxxxxxxx

Rhiannon Davies (Best Friend) February 12, 2009

See me fall on ice today gem? Bet you were laughing your head off lol i wasnt impressed broke my wrist cause of it crappy!! Thats my decorating out the window now sucks. Love and miss you always princess keep on showing the other angels how its done nos da baby girl xxxxx

Jodie Pool (Close Friend) February 10, 2009

Hello you hope your having a good time up there still partying away? Ive been a lil busy bee this week so havnt been able 2 write to you as much as i usually do. I been decorating my place its taken me nearly a whole week to paint my bedroom lol but i finished it today looks nice. The memorial wall i made for you and my bamps is looking good now ive added candles and some pink roses to it. Your mum sent me two pics of you so ive put them up on there. I will take a pic of it and put it on here. You knew i loved my rugby gem so you probably seen me cheering wales on today and we won tell u what wales has definately got the best looking team some right hotties on there i know u would agree with me too. Well babe ill try and right to you everyday from now on. Keep on twinkling brightly in the sky gem and i hope that my bamps and your bamps and you are all looking after each other. Always thinking of you angel sleep tight xxxxx

Jodie Pool (Close Friend) February 8, 2009

Wishing you sweet dreams always Gemma. Party always,have loads of fun,but most of all,please stay near your Mum & family,so they know you are there.xxxx God Bless Gemma.xxxx

Joy Kortbeek (GTS Friend) February 8, 2009

This Tribute Is For This Weekend

Candles Will Be Lit Again As Usual On Sunday For Monday


Message from Heaven

I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
I still share your hopes
And all of your cares
I'll even remind you
To please say your prayers

I just want to tell you
You still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
Above the crowd
Keep trying each moment
To stay in his grace

I came here before you
To help set your place
You don't have to be
Perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip
If you continue to climb

To my family and friends
Please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
In a new special way
As I am now beside Jesus
In the heaven’s above

Please take care of each other
I send you my love

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"Angel"

Tear drops, slow and steady,
The pain so real and true,
God took another angel,
And that angel, dear, was you.

Memories and little prayers,
We all are mourning you,
But we’ll celebrate the short life you led;
We will never forget you.

I know God will look after you,
Now you are truly alive,
Your spirit soars beyond the moon,
Your legacy will survive.

You’re beautiful, you’re endless,
Now stretch your wings and fly,
We love you so, I love you so,
But now we say goodbye.

Close your pretty eyes,
No more tears, just go and rest,
Let your soul lie peacefully,
We know you did your best.

It was your time, so as we cry,
Go forward that extra mile,
You did what you were sent to do,
You made everybody smile.

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“The Best”

God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around you
And He whispered “Come to Me”

With tearful eyes we watched you.
We watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard-working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He chose to take the best.

It’s lonesome here without you
We miss you more each day.
Life doesn’t seem the same
Since you have gone away.

When days are sad and lonely
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper
“Cheer Up and Carry On”

Each time we see your picture
You seem to smile and say,
“Don’t cry, I’m in God’s hands,
We’ll meet again someday!”

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The moment that you died
Our hearts were torn in two,
One side filled with memories,
The other died with you.

We often lie awake at night,
When the world is fast asleep,
And take a walk down memory lane,
With tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy,
We do it everyday,
But missing you is heartache
That never goes away.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.

We miss you in so many ways,
We miss the things you used to say,
And when old times we do recall,
It’s then we miss you most of all.

We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss you more,
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one can fill your vacant place.


Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday

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Marie-Angela Rowe February 5, 2009

Heeey beautiful still finding things difficult gem i dont think things will get any easier and if they do i cant see it being anytime soon. You and my bamps are all ive been thinking about.. Ive made a memorial wall of you and my bamps its in my bedroom gonna add some more things to it pics etc when i do ill take a pic of it and put it up on here. Oh gems i would give absolutely anything to have u and my bamps back. I keep thinking of the last time i spoke to you it only seemed like last week but it was 9months ago where has the time gone? And yet still so many people feel the heartache. Save me a place up there wont you untill we meet again. Goodnight gem goodnight bamps sleep tight both xxxxxx

Jodie Pool (Close Friend) February 4, 2009

Gemmalou

Eyes of blue like morning Dew
Clear and clean and true
A smile to melt an iceberg
That was our Gemmalou.

Heads that turned to see her
Blonde haired and body tanned
The envy of every woman
The joy of every man.

With a fast and fiesty spirit
A whirlwind to behold
You could not tell her anything
She just would not be told.

A life lived in the fast lane
With happiness and fun
You lived life to the fullest
And now your time is done.

But now there comes the emptiness
From family and friends
Because Sweet Angel Gemmalou
Your life is at an end!

Diane Shallis (Mum) February 3, 2009

"Not Forgotten"



People think we have forgotten
When at times they see us smile
Little do they know the heartache
That our smiles hide all the while
To some you may be forgotten
To others a part of the past
But to those who loved and lost you
Your memory will last and last

Carol Gerry X Spud February 1, 2009