Our Sweet Melissa,

Writing to you seems to comfort our hearts for all the people we love who have gone on ahead before us to be with the Lord.  For you are with them all.  It is moments and days such as this that we especially remember them.  Your grandparents 65th Wedding Anniversary celebrated with you in eterntiy.  When you were born into eternal life and shook the dust from your feet from this world and soared to the heavens above, you entered into what our Lord said, "eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered the human heart what God has prepared for those who love Him."  This is our hope!  You now wear the garment of etenal life and we can only imagine, what you now know in reality.  God gave us the gift of you for 28 years of your life here on earth and filled them with memories that will never be erased.  Carried into the above with joy for all you accomplished and all the lives you touched with your beautiful gift of dance given to you by God.  You only have to read the heartfelt tributes by so many that are still here to know how you touched their lives in so many ways.  This is part of your legacy, one to be proud of.  So I will end dear one to ask you to pray for all of us and especially your mother who misses you deeply.  In your prayers, ask God to bring her consolation and comfort and know we are here watching out for her and supporting her in any way we can so she does not have to go this alone.  As Jesus said, the greatest commandment, "Love the Lord your God with your whole heart, mind, and soul; and second greatest; "Love one another as I have Loved you."  Aunt Pat 

 Jesus, I trust in you!

Melissa,

Today they pled guilty. I am relieved and at the same time it brings back the realization that you are not here. And that yes these horrible things were done to you. I'm so sorry Melissa. So sorry I wasn't there to hold your hand. I'm so sorry I wasn't there to rescue you. My heart is broken and I miss you more than ever. No one will ever be able to hurt you again.  You are in a safe place. A place of peace and rest and no pain or sorrow. I can't wait for the day to come when I will see you again. When you do see me, run to me as I will be running to you. Till we see each other again, I love you more than ever. Keep dancing!!!

Love Mom

Melissa,

I thought of you so much on Mother's day. Well I think of you ever day but I really missed getting my card from you. You always chose the best one and added your own touch to it. I'll always treasure the ones I kept through the years. I miss you so much.

I hope you got a glimpse of Kaytlyn dancing in the recital. She's got the gift of dance just like you. I see so much of you in her and she still talks about you all the time. You will always be special to her and hold that place in her heart.

I still can't believe your gone. Life will never be the same. Mike said he wishes you were here. We all do. Keep dancing!!!

Love always,

Mom

Melissa, It's almost time for Kaytlyn's recital and you are not here. I just never imagined that she would be dancing on stage without her Mickey Lissa. Every day is just another realization as to how much we all miss you. You touched all of our lives so much and life will never be the same with you gone. I hope you get a glimpse of her dancing and that you are dancing right along with her. I know you are.

I miss you my sweet girl.!!!!

Love Mom

Melissa,

Happy Birthday and Happy Easter! As you are celebrating in heaven with Jesus we are celebrating our Lord's resurrection and your birthday here in Vermont along with  Seth's and Uncle Chris' birthday which was yesterday.  We are having a cake today for you and them and hope that you will see the balloons we release up to you.  We all miss you so much. I think of you every single day.  You are always on my mind and in my heart.  Have a beautiful day in heaven and dance for us all. This is your special day!!! We love you!!

Love Mom

Melissa,

Tomorrow is 2 years since your funeral. So hard to believe it's been so long since I've talked to you, hugged you, told you I love you. My life will never be the same again. You are missed by so many people. March is here. Your birthday and spring break. Your favorite times of the year. But I know where you're at, you're having so much more fun. You are filled with peace and joy completed in Jesus.  You are dancing on streets of gold and waiting for the rest of us to come home and be together again with you. I love you my girl. Keep dancing and send down comfort.

Love Mom

Melissa,

I just wanted to tell you I love and miss you so much everyday. Katie and I talk about you all the time. You are always with us wherever we go, in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our prayers. We miss you so much, I just wish you could be here so badly somtimes. Although I know your in a much better place. Please keep watching over us, and help Katie as she comes up on recial number 2!! 

Love you,

Samantha

Melissa, Today you are celebrating Nana's birthday in heaven. I know you will make it a special day for her. Birthdays are your specialty. And I'm sure you will do a beautiful birthday dance for her. We all miss you so much. Kaytlyn talks about her Mickey Lissa all the time. She is working on her next dance recital. I know you are proud of her.  The boys miss you too!! Have a beautiful day in heaven. We all send hugs to you and Nana and Papa and Uncle Bobby.

Love Mom

Melissa,
So hard to believe you have been gone for 2 years already. I think to myself how is that possible? I miss you so much. My life will never be the same now that you are gone. You brought so many memories in my life that I will cherish until the day I am with you again.  God certainly blessed me when he gave you to me. You are beautiful, talented, creative, smart and so very brave. Our loss but heaven's gain.  Today I cry for all that will not be. But I rejoice in knowing that one day I will be with you again and all our other loved ones.  I know you are dancing in heaven and are at peace. How much more beautiful heaven is with you there.  Dance for me angel. I love you, Mom