Merry Christmas Sweet Angel / Mommy
It's so very hard to believe that another year has gone by without you. Rikki, it doesn't get any easier and the pain during the Holiday Season, more than ever, is still and I guess always be painful. I do know although that You're here surrounding me every second of the day. You're in my thoughts more than I am. I take you and our memories with me everywhere I go. You are a constant Angel in my hectic life.
I miss you My Sweet Angel and remember, I'm right here whenever you need me!
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Baby Girl!
Forever and always I will love you!!! Merry Christmas 2011
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I was sitting here watching Bring it on. Reminded me of when we all skipped school to see it on opening day. Miss ya girl :) Please watch over me and my twins. xoxo
Sitting here on Christmas night watching the Wizard of Oz. I remember so well watching it with you when you were little. It scared you so much you would sit behind me on the couch and bury your head in my back whenever the witch would come on. The memories we shared together were many and I am so fortunate to have been a part of your life. As Paigey says "Christmas will never be the same without you." However we have our memories of Christmases past that will live in our hearts forever. Today and everyday I give thanks to God for all the laughter we shared and the memories that keep me going day after day. Merry Christmas my daughter my friend my Angel. All my love Mommy
Happy Birthday / Geri Gray (Friend of her mother )Read >>
Happy Birthday / Geri Gray (Friend of her mother )
I know you are partying with the Angels on your birthday and I am sure by now you have earned your wings!! Close
Once upon a birthday / Heather Benson (Elementary school friend )Read >>
Once upon a birthday / Heather Benson (Elementary school friend )
I was walking through a joke shop on Saturday and saw a bar of soap with a spider in it and couldn't stop thinking about your tenth birthday and all the jokes your mom & dad played on us: flies in fake ice cubes soap that made your hands "bleed" sneaking outside the window to scare us during Watcher in the Woods (that movie still creeps me out).
It's hard to believe that was 17 years ago this weekend. Happy birthday. I'm sure all this rain we're getting today is just you dancing on the clouds. Close
Happy 27th Birthday old friend!! I can't even express how sad it makes me that you aren't here to celebrate with everyone that loves you. But I know that on this special day you are with everyone- in their hearts and minds. I miss you girl. And I pray for your family all of them time. I can relate to their loss in such a profound way that it makes my heart ache. Please comfort them with your angelic embrace. I love you Rikki!!
Until we all meet again Katy =)
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Psalm 71:20-21 Though you have made me see troubles many and bitter you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
Dearest Rikki, As your birthday approaches in less than 30 min. the thought of not being able to call you, to hug you, just to know your out there celebrating with your friends tears at every heart string. It's been said that it will get easier with time. I don't think who ever said that ever lost a child. It doesn't at all get easier; You just learn to program your mind on how to get through each day. I think it's called survival! It hurts Rikki just as much today as it did when you passed. I will be strong as always. I will put a smile on my face and go forward. That is my Birthday present to you. I know that's what you would want for me. You were always selfless like that. You always gave such good advise. I miss our talks, our tears, our laughs, our dances, our fun, our friendship. I miss us!
Please know on this special day just how much your still in my heart and in my everyday thoughts. You haven't gone away your just right beyond Heavens door and somedays I can actually hear you in the song of a bird, I can feel your touch in the breeze. I know in my heart of hearts we will be together again. That's what keeps me going. Happy Birthday my Sweet Sweet Angel! All my love forever and always Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Growing Up / Gabriella Vock (room-mate)
I can't believe that in 2 weeks I am going 2 be a mom...soooo crazy. I know you have been holding my hand throughout this pregnancy and I pray that you guide and watch over our son Baby Jared as he enters this world. I miss you terribly but I now understand that you were too bright of a star to be on this earth I understand now that God needed you up in Heaven. Your memory lives on through your foundation and through your friends and family who never go a day without thinking about you. Please continue to hold my hand as I embark on parenthood and please please hold Jared's hand and guide him so that he knows what to do. I love you with all my heart. Missing you always. XOXO Close
I just wanted to express my thoughts about rikki and her family. I never had the chance to meet Rikki but we attended USF at the same time and were in the same graduating class. From time to time I visit this site and every time it makes me very sad for the loss of such a beautiful young woman. Your family is very strong and I wish and pray that you will continue to be strong and live in her memory.
so....i FINALLY saw the ROCKETTES tonight! when the show started i was engulfed with chills from head to toe.....it was fabulous!! the tapping and high kicks.....all those legs (LOL).....and of course my first thought is YOU!! for a moment i was taken back to the good old dancing days.....how i miss those times and what GREAT times they were!!!! and ALL those memories that i have involve you :)
i cherish ALL those great times that we shared growing up as aspiring dancers....hehe :) oh how we wished to grow up and be a ROCKETTE....right?!!! and u sure had the legs for that!! :)
love u lots pretty lady!!!! missing u much!
PS........
plz plz plz watch over jenn......... :) u are the one who knws her best other than me of course :) love u!!!
Merry Christmas sweet Angel / Mommy
Dearest Rikki Another Christmas is here and my heart breaks a little more. Your brother sister and I just came home from midnight Mass. Yes- you heard correctly your sister went to Church. I waited for something to happen like the bricks caving in but the Church is still standing and everything is normal. Well as normal as this family can possibly be. LOL Seriously it was another milestone; one that truly made my heart skip a beat. It meant so much to me and couldn't have come at a better time. I still get very chocked up at Christmas Mass and I am sure that will never change but tonight I felt a sense of peace that I have not felt since you left. All I ask is that you hold my hand walk me through tomorrow like you do every Christmas. All will be fine! Merry Christmas my precious daughter. "Sleep in Heavenly Peace". All my love Mommy Close
Message to Paige / Sylvia Mortensen (her grandmother's best friend )Read >>
Message to Paige / Sylvia Mortensen (her grandmother's best friend )
Dear Paige
I am reading your message to your sissy and I cannot keep from crying. First of all your sis would be so proud of the beautiful young woman you have become inside and out! You are very tender hearted and the fact that you are asking for prayers for Josh and his grandparents shows how much you care about others.
I will say a prayer for Josh and his family and I will keep you and your family covered in prayers...that is the thing I do best. This was the only way I had to reach you.
My love to you and your family. Mei God bless you and keep you and may His face shine upon you.
Rikki/ Paigey (Little sister )
Rikki please help Josh pull through this. Both of his grandmas are extremely sick and he is having trouble coping with it. Please keep them both safe. Look out for them and if you can please watch over Joshua too. He's a really good boyfriend Rikki. You'd be so proud of me. I can't sleep tonight. I have been thinking of you more than ever. I love and miss you big sister. Please keep our whole family safe. I think about you always. I love you always.
<3 Paige Close
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN.ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET I FEEL LIKE I HAVE KNOWN U FOREVER.YOUR FAMILY HAS BECOME A PART OF MY LIFE. YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOUR LIL SIS SHE HAS BECOME AN AMAZING WOMAN AND A WONDERFUL DAUGHTERI HOPE I CAN GIVE HER GUIDANCFE WHERE NEEDED AS BEST AS I CAN. YOUR MOM IS A STRONG POWERFUL WOMAN AND I PRAY YOU GUIDE EVERYONE EVERYDAY WITH YOUR PRESENCE.LOVE YOU!!!!!
Happy Birthday! / Jenn Marshall (Childhood Best Friend )Read >>
Happy Birthday! / Jenn Marshall (Childhood Best Friend )
Rikki I can't believe your birthday is here again. God it's bittersweet. I've been thinking about you all week. I really need you right now. What wouldn't I give to have you in my life right now! But I do feel you are with me and are watching over me. Thank you for that. You are my angel. I miss your laugh smile compassion intelligence charisma... I know I'll never find a friend as amazing as you were. But I thank God that I got the time with you that I did. I don't want to be sad today but be happy remembering the good times and memories. I miss you and love you so much. You will always be in my thoughts prayers and heart. I will NEVER let my memories fade of you. You are way too important to me. I hope you are rejoicing in heaven today. You deserve to know how much you are loved. Please help ease our minds today to just enjoy our memories and celebrate you. Thank you for everything I am eternally grateful. I love you to pieces. Happy 26th Birthday! Close
Happy Birthday / Kris (brother)
Hey Rik first off I just want to start by saying thank you for always watching over our family each and every day and helping to keep us happy and healthy. If I could have one wish granted in my lifetime Rikki it would be to spend one more day with you. I can't help but remember all the good times we had in Tampa just hanging around at your apartment or freezing our asses off in Lake Tahoe. While your life may have ended your memories will continue to live on in our hearts. It's amazing how many lives you have touched in the short time here on Earth when most won't have this impact in an entire lifetime. I know your in Heaven smiling that beautiful smile watching over us all. I love you Rikki Leigh. Happy Birthday! All our love Kris & Cheyenne Close
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