This is my beautiful daughter Andrea.
I created this blog to dedicate it to her.
Andrea was taken from us on May 20 , 2006 a day I will never forget.
We are Survivors ~ Keeping Our Princess Andrea Marie’s Memory Alive ~
Andrea , I have watched you grow from my beautiful baby girl, into the beautiful young lady you became. The hardest thing for me to do in my life is letting you go. It's time for you to spread your Angel Wings and Fly.. I love you Sweetheart and in my heart is where you'll always be now and forever. Until we meet again.
~Mom
Andrea was a very loving and caring person. She LOVED and ENJOYED so many things about life.
Here are a few things she left behind that she loved and enjoyed in her own words :
I love my Family~SHOPPING!!!~my friends~dancing~makeup~movies~starbucks~clubbing~manicures~pedicures~ traveling~flip flops~my ipod~sleeping in my comfy bed~ my razr phone~jokes~glittery eyeshadows~baseball~ celebrity gossip~fiji water~hip hop~punk rock~ Forever 21~pictures~lip gloss~hello kitty accessories~ jewelry~heels~purses~myspace~magazines~perfume~ L.A.~going out to dinner~pajamas~laughing with friends~beach~& so much much more.......
She was our first born and being her parents has been one of our greatest joys...She had a passion for life and lived life to the fullest. Andrea had a contagious smile she was loved by many...She was a true example of what a child of God should be. Andrea had so many dreams and accomplished may things in her short life. She was a born leader. The day she was born she was a true blessing to her father and I and she made us the people we are today. Without her we feel so incomplete. She was a wonderful sister and a great role model to her lil brother...She is missed so much and we still tell her everyday how much we love her. Although she is gone we still feel her presence and she continues to brighten our lives...
Due to the senseless act of two teenage drunk drivers they took my baby away from me...
Andrea and Atalia She decided to go out with her friends for a girls night out. Unfortunately 2 innocent lives were taken and ended by the callous act of a drunken driver. I will never understand this, but have managed to survive thru faith, family and friends support..I learned to deal with the pain , but my heart is still broken. That night she was with her two friends Atalia Rivera ( age 19 ) who was also killed. Amber Seeling who suffered serious injuries survived this tragic crash, however along with us, she has to live with this haunting nightmare for the rest of her life..
Tal , Dre & Ber
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*Poems :
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me (Author Unknown)
When I am gone, release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, You can only guess, How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it is time I travel alone. So grieve a while for if grieve you must, then let your grief be, comforted by trust. It's only for awhile that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear, All of my love around you, soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile, and say,....... "Welcome Home"
Her Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of her as gone away- her journey has just begun life holds many facets the Earth is only one Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away And think of her as living In the hearts of those she touched For nothing loved is ever lost- And she was loved so much. - Ellen Brenneman
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
( David Romano )
When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not here to see... If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today... While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you... And each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me, too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand... That Jesus came and called my name and took me by the hand, And said my place was ready in heaven far above... And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart... For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart. When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not here to see... If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today... While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you... And each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me, too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand... That Jesus came and called my name and took me by the hand, And said my place was ready in heaven far above... And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart... For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.
Wings Of The Angels ( by Tim Chambers )
A gentle wind blew cross the land Reaching out to take a hand For on the winds the angels came Calling out a mother's name. Left behind, the children's tears Loving memories of the years Of joy and love, a life well spent And now to God a mother's sent. On angel's wings, a heavenly flight The journey home, towards the light To those who weep, a life is gone But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.
Don't Grieve For Me by Shannon Moseley
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard His call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or pray. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. Perhaps my time has seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts, and share with me God wanted me now, He set me Free.
The Trip © M. Pinson
"Where are we?" -I don't know. "How did we get here?" -I don't know. "When will we go back?" -In time. "What do we do now?" -I don't know. "You don't know?" -No, I don't know. "What do you know?" -Everything. "Then where are we?" -Someplace. "Where is someplace?" -I can't tell you. "Why can't you tell me?" -It is a secret. "Are we safe?" -Yes. "Are we the only one's here?" -For now. "Why is it dark?" -No lights. "Why is it cold?" -No heat. "Who are you?" -A Spirit. "What kind of Spirit?" -The Spirit of Death. "Why are you here?" -To guide you. "To guide me where?" -To your new home. "Where's that?" -Heaven...
Death of an Innocent
I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom, So I drank soda instead. I really felt proud inside, Mom, The way you said I would. I didn't drink and drive, Mom, Even though the others said I should. I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right. Now the party is finally ending, Mom, As everyone is driving out of sight. As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece. Because of the way you raised me, So responsible and sweet. I started to drive away, Mom, But as I pulled out into the road, The other car didn't see me, Mom, And hit me like a load. As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say, "The other guy is drunk," Mom, And now I'm the one who will pay. I'm lying here dying, Mom... I wish you'd get here soon. How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon. There is blood all around me, Mom, And most of it is mine. I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time. I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink. It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think. He was probably at the same party as I. The only difference is, he drank And I will die. Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life. I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife. The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, And I don't think it's fair. I'm lying here dying And all he can do is stare. Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave. And when I go to heaven, Mom, Put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave. Someone should have told him, Mom, Not to drink and drive. If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive. My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared. Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there. I have one last question, Mom. Before I say good bye. I didn't drink and drive, So why am I the one to die?
Remember to live everyday as if it was your last.....
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