Marissa's First Heaven's Day


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Marissa Gabrielle Myers

February 14, 1995 - August 6, 1998


Mourn not too long that she is gone
Rejoice forever that she was!




"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."




On this day one year ago, our Marissa Gabrielle was born into Heaven. We would be honored if you would join us as we acknowledge her "Heaven's Day". Though our grief is intense, our family recognizes this as one of JOY for our girl. She joined our Heavenly Father this day and for her, this day is a celebration. We must all remember that grief does not exist in Heaven and is only of this world. Marissa is our precious baby girl, our "Twinkle Star"...ETERNALLY.




Heaven gained an Angel this day
My precious child, you were called away
On this day a year ago
My heart says it cannot be so
But time has surely continued on
Each morning comes a new dawn
Without you the sun is not as bright
I think of you morning, noon and night
Not a moment passes that my love less true
For my darling baby girl, my dream is you
I know for you this day is glorious and gay
Because to you, it is I who is away
From our Father's home in eternal bliss
But mommy cannot help but miss
Your laughter, your smile, your voice, and curls
Marissa, you are my eternal baby girl
I know when the time has come for me
At the gates my darling baby girl will be
And forever, eternal, we will be together
This time, my "twinkle star" forever.


written by Mommy



The following poem was published in our local newspaper on Marissa's 1st Heaven's Day along with her picture.


HAPPY 1ST HEAVEN'S DAY
Our "TWINKLE STAR"
MARISSA GABRIELLE MYERS
BORN: FEBRUARY 14, 1995
ENTERED HEAVEN: AUGUST 7, 1998

The Angels are singing this day,
in glorious celebration.
For on this day they welcomed home
God's beautiful creation.

We knew you were special
from the day you were born.
It was clear you were chosen,
our hearts to adorn.

And your light shone brightly,
it warmed every soul.
You were ours, precious girl
for a short time to hold.

Seems like just yesterday
you were here with me
and then in the next breath,
it seems an eternity.

For in Heaven, I know
it is but a blink of the eye.
And only of this world
are the tears that I cry.

This day for you, Glorious,
your life purpose fulfilled
we must trust in Jesus
and accept God's will.

God's peace is what we desire
His grace we pray for.
For we believe you are waiting
just beyond Heaven's door.

Not so far from us are you, Marissa,
much closer than we know.
Today be nearer still, Baby Girl,
touch our hearts as we go.

Until then, our Twinkle Star,
shine bright for us to see.
You were not only ours in this life time,
but for ETERNITY.


WE LOVE YOU AND WE MISS YOU
Mommy, Daddy And Baby Matt, Mamaia, Grampsie, Auntie, Uncle Terry, Ryan, Rachel, Nathan, Nanny, Uncle Gary, Jeff, Justin, Joelle, Paran, Uncle Bill and Baby Callie




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Baby Matt not sure what is going on.




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A rainbow of balloons for Marissa.




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Marissa's ceremony.




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Mom's message to Marissa.




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Fly, Fly,... I won't forget.




We also planted a lemon tree in honor of Marissa's gift of life to her donor recipients. Marissa gave in life, in death, and will continue to give to us through her lemon tree. We will call this "Marissa's Giving Tree."

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Daddy digs the hole
Grampsie holds the tree
Uncle Gary is ready to help.



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Grampsie and Uncle Gary dig
while Matt watches.



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Matt helps with Sissy's tree.



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Marissa's bench and rock
under her "Giving Tree."



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Marissa Gabrielle Myers
"Our Twinkle Star"
FIRST HEAVEN'S DAY
AUGUST 7, 1999




We Love You Forever Marissa