I grew up with your family. Your Dad was like a second Dad for me.  I remember going to your house and playing with Kathie and Shelly Jr when our Dads would work on projects at your house. 

Shelly and my Dad were so much alike.  My Dad has been gone since 1993 and when I saw Shelly and got a hug, it reminded me of my Dad.

Shelly you will be missed so very much.  We love you,

Carol

WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES

Have you lost a loved one in death? The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times, we need to go to God’s Word for comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah and Jesus feel about death. Jesus, who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 14:9) When he was in Jerusalem, Jesus used to visit Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in the nearby town of Bethany. They became close friends. The Bible says: “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” (John 11:5) As we learned in the preceding chapter, though, Lazarus died.

How did Jesus feel about losing his friend? The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarus’ relatives and friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He “groaned in the spirit and became troubled.” Then, the account says, “Jesus gave way to tears.” (John 11:33, 35) Did Jesus’ grief mean that he had no hope? Not at all. In fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11:3, 4) Still, he felt the pain and sorrow that death brings.

In a way, Jesus’ grief is encouraging to us. It teaches us that Jesus and his Father, Jehovah, hate death. But Jehovah God is able to fight and overcome that enemy! Let us see what God enabled Jesus to do.

For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org  

Fondest memories that flood my mind......sitting on your lap when I was a girl while you read the sunday funnies to Melissa and I....summer camping trips to the lake....finding sand dollars at Lynn Beach........going to the parade.....Stoneham Zoo....Melissa and I making up 'ice skating' dances by sliding around in our socks on the hardwood floor in your dining room.....they way you always got our 'dents'.....the fishing hats.....the garters for your socks you wore with your shorts....all wonderful memories that I will cherish....We love you and will always visit you in these cherished memories!  XOXO

You will be forever in our hearts