I have not turned my back on you

So there’s no need to cry.

I’m watching you from Heaven,

Just beyond the morning sky.

I’ve seen you almost fall apart,

When you could barely stand.

I asked the Lord to comfort you,

And watched him take your hand.

He told me you were in more pain

Than I could ever be.

He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,

Then gave your hand to me.

Although you may not feel my touch,

Or see me by your side,

I’ve whispered that I loved you,

While I wiped each tear you’ve cried.

So please try not to ache for me,

We’ll meet again one day.

Beyond the dark and stormy sky,

A rainbow lights the way.

--Author Unknown

Sherry Ripple (Sister)
April 3, 2007

sleep tight stephen

This day is remembered and quietly kept,
No words are needed, we shall never forget.
For those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen and unheard, but always near,
So loved, so missed...and so very dear.

awwww

sherry wat a lovely person your brother looked xxx
im so sad at your big lossxxx
just take comfort in the belief that hes watching over you babesxxx
rest in peace steven xxxx
god bless you sherry xxxx

Lisa Wolstenholme (passer by)
March 30, 2007

My poem for Stephen

You're still together momma even though his body is gone. he'll always be there with you. you 2 were so close not even death can keep you apart. heres the poem i wrote for him:

Today I heard the saddest story,
I think I've ever heard
Tears came quickly to my eyes
And I couldnt say a word
A newlywed father, brother and uncle
Nephew, cousin and son
Was driving home on a rainy night
When the day was finally done
No one knows for sure
What happend on that curve
All we'll ever know
Is that he never tried to swerve
It was over in a second
And he never felt a thing
The story continued on
But still I hadnt caught his name
Then the tears began to fall
From my horrified eyes
My heart skipped a beat
And I could hear my own cries
I didnt even realize that they were coming from me
The shock hit me right then
And I couldnt speak nor breath
I ran to the phone
I had to hear it for myself
But then I heard the same story
Coming from someone else
It's just a dream
I screamed and screamed
I was having a nightmare
Or so it seemed
To this day I still cant choke it down
No more 4 wheeling with you
Or just cruzin around
No more singin good ol' songs
Or makin up our own
No more jammin to the crazies
Like Vanilla Ice or Tone
I promise Stephen I will miss you
I'll never forget your face
And no one in this whole wide world
Will ever take your place
Go now and rest
Where you've always wanted to be
At home with your momma
For at last, You are Free!