Celebrating God Gave You Birth On Earth / Sylvia Mortensen (One of Granny's Best Friends )Read >>
Celebrating God Gave You Birth On Earth / Sylvia Mortensen (One of Granny's Best Friends )
Today we celebrate the day God put you on this earth. You were an angel then and now; and an inspiration to all who knew you and even those who didn't know you. We celebrate you, Ms. Rikki Lewis! Blessings to your family who celebrate you every day through this wonderful website. May God continue to strengthen them and bless them as they are a blessing to all who know them and then some! Love, hugs and kisses, Aunt Syl and Uncle Tom Close
Baby Girl / Rick (Daddy) "If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane. I'd haul ass right on up to heaven and bring you back home again." I Reckon the Good Lord has ya now, "But I loved you first." From me, the staff and all the gang at Hidden Angel Farms & 4 Ever-Green R K P.... Happy Birthday Rikki Leigh.... Love You.. DaddyClose
Dearest, Dearest Daughter 9/30/2006 On this day, your 23rd Birthday, I want to wish you all the love, peace and happiness that you so deserve. You spent your life here on earth being such a people pleaser. You always made people feel special about themselves and gave so much of who you were to so many. I have always been and will always be so very proud that I was choosen to be your mom. I need you to know that I would give up every possesion I have just to hold you in my arms just one more time. To have that miraculous feeling that I had 23 years ago when Dr. Sarrafian placed you in my arms for the first time. Just to see you smile that beautiful smile, to hear you laugh that contagious laugh, to talk with you just one more time, I would give up my life just to have one more day with you. Rikki, I've made so many mistakes along this path of life, but I want you to know that it is through your guidance that I am finding the strength to change the person I am to one that you will be proud of. Please stay with me, be patient and know that my mind is open to your love and guidance. I love you so very much and my heart will always have a missing piece that will never be replaced or repaired, it is a part of a puzzle that will never be complete until we meet once again. I send you all my love and a birthday wish that will last for another 365 days. Always in my heart, forever in my soul, Happy Birthday Rikki-Leigh Lewis, All my love, Mom
Gwen, This is for you, be strong / A. Friend Read >>
Gwen, This is for you, be strong / A. Friend
My Mom Is A Survivor
My Mom is a survivor, or so I've heard it said. But I hear her crying at night when all others are in bed. I watch her lay awake at night and go to hold her hand. She doesn't know I'm with her to help her understand. But like the sands on the beach that never wash away... I watch over my surviving mom, who thinks of me each day. She wears a smile for others...a smile of disguise. But through Heaven's door I see tears flowing from her eyes. My mom tries to cope with death to keep my memory alive. But anyone who knows her knows it is her way to survive. As I watch over my surviving mom... through Heaven's open door. I try to tell her that angels protect me forever more. But I know that doesn't help her or ease the burden she bears. So if you get a chance, go visit her...And show her that you care. For no matter what she says...no matter what she feels. My surviving mom has a broken heart that time won't ever heal~!
How do we convey Just how we feel When we lose someone we love? How do we explain The deep, lonely pain The emptiness left in us?
No words can express The hurt and anguish Nor touch on how we feel God shares our tears And gives us His love And He, in time, will heal
The hopes and the dreams We had just remains Like an unfinished book of their life As an incomplete chapter Remains unfinished With nothing more to write
But we can know God’s comfort And know there is hope With a new chapter to begin We can hold on to God For He loves us so much And fills the void within
As we close one chapter Another can begin Though the one we love has gone Through Christ’s strength in us And hope in our hearts We find courage to carry on.
THINKING OF YOU RIKKI. YOU ARE IN MY HEART FOREVER. Close
thinking of you / Katy Pitts (High School & College friend )Read >>
thinking of you / Katy Pitts (High School & College friend )
Rikki,
You have been on my mind so much lately. I keep thinking about the last time we hung out. I'm so glad that we had that opportunity to catch up one last time. It was January 20th and before I had time to get the pictures developed....you were gone.
I look at them and remember you with a smile. But, it's really hard. I tear up thinking about the fact that none of us will be able to see you for awhile. I know you are in heaven looking down on us, wishing the hearache would end. That's why I try to smile when I think of you, instead of cry.
I hope your family is doing well. I can only imagine how heartbroken they are with your absence. They are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for being such a great friend to me. Thank you for always being such an inspiration. Thank you for looking out for us all. Most of all........Thank you for being you.
I Love You! / Mommy
Looking at the skies I seem to see a million eyes Which ones are yours? Where are you now that yesterday Has waved goodbye and closed its doors? The night is so much darker The wind is so much colder
I remember everything I taught you Every book I've ever read Can all the words in all the books Help me to face what lies ahead? The trees are so much taller And I feel so much smaller The moon is twice as lonely And the stars are half as bright
Daughter, how I love you Daughter, how I need you Daughter, how I really miss Kissing you goodnight
Her soul remains In the hearts Of the ones she loved. Close
In my dreams, you are alive and well Precious child, precious child In my mind, I see you clear as a bell Precious child, precious child In my soul, there is a hole That can never be filled But in my heart, there is hope 'Cause you are with me still
In my heart, you live on Always there never gone Precious child, you left too soon Tho' it may be true that we're apart You will live forever... in my heart
In my plans, I was the first to leave Precious child, precious child But in this world, I was left here to grieve Precious child, my precious child
In my soul, there is a hole That can never be filled But in my heart there is hope And you are with me still
In my heart you live on Always there, never gone Precious child, you left too soon, Tho' it may be true that we're apart You will live forever... in my heart
God knows I want to hold you, See you, touch you And maybe there's a heaven And someday I will again Please know you are not forgotten until then
In my heart you live on Always there never gone Precious child, you left too soon Tho' it may be true that we're apart You will live forever... in my heart
Angel watching over me / Ashlee
Rikki- Thank you for being my angel last week. Although I don't remember anything, I know you were with me in that parking lot, in the ambulance and at the hospital. I know you kept me safe from what could have happened. I so wish you were here now, with leaving in two weeks and starting med school, I wish I could hear your words of wisdom. They still ring in my head when I think back of our conversations and morning runs. But it's not the same, it'll never be the same.
Thanks for being with me, I've needed you so much recently. I miss you and think of you everyday.
Keep your family and friends close-we all miss you so so much.
Always on my Mind................-.. / Sherrie Kitterman Read >>
Always on my Mind................-.. / Sherrie Kitterman
Rikki, Last night I went to the American Idol concert with your Mom and my sister (girls night out). The concert was great!! I must tell you that there is not a place where I go, that something or someone reminds me of you. We thought about you so much last night, so many memories brought back of the wonderful times we all spent together. I thank you Rikki from the bottom of my heart for all those special memories. We all miss you so much, it just SUCKS!!! Please continue to watch over your entire family, they need you more and more each day. I love you Rikki Leigh Lewis and you will always have a piece of my heart forever. All my love, Sherrie xoxoxo Close
An Angel On The Ground / Alba (friend of her Mom's )Read >>
An Angel On The Ground / Alba (friend of her Mom's )
An Angel on the ground
As I stood there thinking back on those golden times, for a split moment I saw her standing there and to me she did say.
I'm still here with you, you are never alone. My spirit is always here, only my body is gone.
I felt a soft sweet breeze gently flowing through my hair, and a beautiful butterfly began fluttering all around.
The flowers smelled even sweeter that very moment, for I had just witnessed an angel on the ground.
Song/ Jake Shanahan (Friend)
My friend had her best friend pass away not too long ago, and she showed me this song that makes her think of him. As soon as I heard it I thought of you Rikki. I miss you! _______________________________________________________
Why did it have to end so soon, why did you go away? Although I know it may never come true, I hope to see you someday And I'll always remember, those times that we shared So if you've listening from up above, this is my prayer
You brought so much joy to this world of mine Whenever I needed, you came A friend like you is so hard to find Without you it won't be the same And though many will try, no one can ever compare So if you're listening from up above, this is my prayer
May the mountains rise to meet you May the skyes open wide Know that in my heart, my friend You will always be alive
There are so many things that I want you to know So many words to say And when he finally calls me home I'll walk with you through those gates So please remember me, oh I promise I'll see you up there I hope you're listening from up above, this is my prayer
May the mountains rise to meet you May the skyes open wide Know that in my heart, my friend You will always be alive May the angels fly to greet you You can see it all from up there I know you're listening from up above Cause this is, and will always be my prayer My prayer My prayer
Life's lessons / Mommy
Dearest Rikki-Leigh, It amazes me sometimes how life's journeys take you to places that you never imaged that you would go. Some so amazingly wonderful that you don't think life can get any better and some so horrific that you never know if you will be able to continue the journey. Yet, through it all you grow, you find an inner strength that you never realized you had and the ability to still continue to have the faith that you need to sustain your every breath. Rikki, I don't know if I will ever know the reason why you left this world so young, but I do know one thing. You have touched my life in so many positive ways, both in life and in death, that finding out my purpose in life and trying to better myself is becoming so important to me that sometimes doing things to reach this goal as painful as it may be, doesn't seem so hard or so challenging. Accepting your death was the hardest part of my journey that I will ever endure. I thank-you for the comfort that you give me everyday, and no matter the mistakes that I may make along this path, I know that you are right here beside me guiding me through all the ups and downs and giving me the strength to learn from my misfortunes and keep my faith in my heart at all times. I love you, Mom Close
Thinking of You, Rikki....^i^ / Melisa Cooper (~Amanda's Mom~ )Read >>
Thinking of You, Rikki....^i^ / Melisa Cooper (~Amanda's Mom~ )
As my birthday approahes in two days, I can't help but think of you and the times we shared. You were always there to make my birthday's very special. My birthday was always the event of the summer that we waited for....and then your brithday was the start of a new semester. We always looked out for eachother, and made memories that will last a lifetime. I will never forget how you decorated Andrew's house in purple (my favorite color) and butterflies for my 21st b-day. And you went out all night with me, even though you had work in Clearwater the next morning. And on my 20th it was you, me, Andrew, and John (the foursome) down in Ybor....and for yours we headed to "The Bull"!
I just wanted to let you know that I'll be thinking of you on Friday, and I know you'll be with me. I listened to "One Sweet Day" this morning on my way to work, that song always makes me think of you and everything that has happened over the past year and a half. But on Friday morning I'll listen to something more upbeat....a little 50 cent..."Go shorty, its your birthday...." for old times sake!
Rikki, I love you girl. You were/are my best friend and the one I could always count on. I still cherish you just as much now, as I did the day I meet you and you became my room-mate. On Friday, I'll be sending a piece of cake up to heaven with your name on it!!. I love you! XOXO (you're 21st....what a night!) Close
Dreams/ Ashlee
Hey Rik- You've come to me in my dreams a lot recently. I was scared and sad at first, but then I realized why you were there. I so wish I could talk to you right now, to ask you for advice, to listen to your wise words and then have a beer and laugh. I met a friend of yours at a Kareoke night about a month ago. His name was Leash, quite a character. We were talking about tattoos and when I showed him mine and he realized what the initials were, he said "Rikki was a beautiful person, inside and out". I couldn't believe I met someone in Naples who knew you and knew how special you were. He only met you twice and was friends with Ashley, but that's all it ever took for anyone, to meet you once and they were never the same. Anyways, I was thinking of you this morning and wanted to say thank you for coming to me, for helping me, for pushing me to pursue my dreams no matter how scared I am.
Rikki Leigh / Emily Tarallo (friend of sister paige )
Dearest Rikki, wow .. i don't know if you remember me or not but i used to be Paige's really close friend. I was the one who always talked to you about dance and cheerleading and competitions and stuff. Let me just say rikki.. that even though i barely knew you and you only said a couple of words to me sometimes .. i'll never forget you. I'll never forget how truly beautiful you were .. and how Paige would always tell me how much she wanted to be just like you. I don't know why Rikki but sometimes .. randomly .. i think of you. I'll think of you and i'll think of your family and i'll come to this website and just start to cry. Please be with me this weekend Rikki .. i'm at my nationals dance competition .. and when i dance, i'll dance for you. You live on in our hearts Rikki leigh lewis .. and you always will. <3 Close
/ Paul Webb (no relation )
hi, i dont know rikki, in fact this site came up when i was lookin for a song. but i'd just like to say that from reading a few of these messages i can tell that rikki was a great person, and everyone must have been blessed to have known her. sorry for your loss but im sure heaven has gained a wonderful person. xxx Close
BEAUTIFUL RIKKI / LaRaine Mom To Angel Cynthia Hernandez (Passerby)
Just want to let you know that you daughter is so beautiful, she is a beautiful Angel now. I know you miss her so much and not having her with you is so unbearable. I lost my daughter to murder in 1999. I miss her so much and it has been 7 yrs now.but I know now that she is with your daughter Rikki and they are friends as well as Angels together. Please take care, my prayers are with you...POEM FOR MY CYNTHIA
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forever. All my love, Sherrie xoxoxo 
(you're 21st....what a night!) 
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