I know your with Mom, Dad and Todd, looking down at us, sending us strength as you did while you were here.   There will never be enough words to tell you how much you meant to me.  How you were my protector, my older sister that had a no-nonsense way about you.   I love you sis..until we meet again.

Sandi: How much you will be missed I cannot even describe. Me, you, and your son had so many good times.  You were such a strong woman and kept up a fight everyday. I pray for you and your family everyday now that you're gone. Davis you will always be in my heart no matter what. Along with your family. "How terrible it is to love someone that death can touch." See you again someday!

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones in their time of grief.  Remember the memories with fondness, hear her voice when you need her most and know that she will always be with you in your heart.

Dear Tavis and Rochelle, I know that this is the not an easy time. I am passing on to you the poem that was sent to me when the women who adopted me as her own passed on. I am here if you ever need to talk. I am so sorry for your loss. 
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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you. It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on. I need you here badly, you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things,that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb, But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it to be yours, That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night.My day was not in vain. And now I am contented, that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go, from that body to be free. Remember you're not going. You're coming here to me.

Miss Sandi, 
You never knew how you're kind words and a hug made me feel better when I needed it. Thank you. Davis and Tavis are lucky. And so are the rest of us for knowing you.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

You always know deep down that someday you will have to see your parents off- But nothing can ever prepare. I will always love you, and you were always my inspiration because you never ever gave up. I'll miss you so much, but I am so happy that you are no longer in pain. Momma, rest well.

OBITUARY

Sandra K. Holmes

5 August, 1951 – 25 May, 2011

McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery

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