From:  Mary Ann
Date:  Thu Oct 18, 2001

Oh My Goodness, there is my sweet angel girl. Playing with dolls, just like
Theresa said. She has grown. She saw me!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should see the smile
I just got when she saw me!!!!!!!!!!!!Gonna go and kiss my favorite spot on her
head! She is beautiful!

Look at my girl, surrounded by boys! All these beautiful little boys, just all
playing so nicely!

What a wonderful room! OH Thank you Jester!

From:  Rosanna
Date:  Thu Oct 18, 2001 

I found it!  Gabriel is a good boy and look his lungs don't hurt anymore!  
No more trouble breathing!  He is so beautiful.  Playing on that jungle gym.  
Brother would be so jealous.

From:  Lydia 
Date:  Thu Oct 18, 2001 

There's Jacob over in the sand pit... building some great and
wonderful castle... frowning as his chubby hands pat this spot or that
spot... making little roads for his little cars... looking up and
sneezing in the sunlight... he smiles and gets up to go jump in some
mudpuddles spashing muddy water everywhere.. the other kids complain so
instead he puts his arms out wide and starts running around trying to
take flight like he's seen so many angels do... a big contented smile on
his face...

From:  Mary Ann Brizzi
Date:  Wed Oct 31, 2001 

Tiptoeing down the hall with Halloween Candy.

Peeking in the door......

Oh Hannah is wearing the mermaid costume....the one that Sarah wore
just 2 years ago....oh my everyone hurry up and come see and tell us
what your angel is dressed up as.....

From:  Kaylene
Date:  Wed Oct 31, 2001 

I would have dressed up Baby Robert as a Teddy Bear. I
collected them when he was here. I think I had about 20
of them. They're all with him now.

My sweet Poochie...I love you my angel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From:  Dawn 
Date:  Wed Oct 31, 2001  

Let's see... ~tiptoeing~ OH MY Joshua is already
dressed up in his M&M costume.... He's got to be the
cutest little Blue M&M I have ever seen... Hannah is
dressed in a little Angel costume with the tiniest
wings you ever did see, and there is my Elijah all
dressed like his big brother.... The cutest little
Green M&M in the whole world... 

From:  Theresa 
Date:  Thu Oct 18, 2001

I see Darious over in the corner playing with Kody, 
Jacob and baby Robert and wait...look over there it
is Wyatt and Tristan and Joey and Gabriel playing on 
the jungle gym.... I see Hannah playing with dolls in 
the center of the room just singing her heart away.......
hmmm this room is heavenly....I don't ever want to leave.  
Darious looks so happy!!  I'm on my way over to squeeze him so tight..

From:  Mary Ann
Date:  Tue Oct 23, 2001

~Opening big wooden door~

Peeking in the room....looking at all our angels getting ready to go to
sleep.....

There is my Hannah ~ oh, she sees me! What a beautiful smile. Walking over to
pick her up and sitting in the big rocking chair. One final nursing and then
time to put her down to sleep on her bed of clouds.....

~Tears~ sorry.....

She still holds my finger when she nurses....and those eyes are so
beautiful...Sleep well my darling angel ~ sleep well with all of your heavenly
friends....

Love,
Mommy

From:  Amy
Date:  Wed Oct 24, 2001 

All the pretty little angels sleeping at 5:30 in the morning so I'll walk 
around and keep watch for all the other mommys tonight and there's Brianna 
sleeping tight awww so sweet all of them with angel blankets.

From:  Tamara 
Date:  Tue Oct 30, 2001 

Here is the door I built for the angel room. It is solid pine with
a light oak stain. The lighter panels are actually tempered glass so that
we can peek in on our babies without disturbing them. I have ordered a
beautiful gold plague for the door nameplate but it hasn't arrived yet. For
now I have just painted it on and can stain over it once the plague arrives.

Off I go to install the door and then back to the shop for more work.

From:  Liza
Date:  Wed Oct 31, 2001 

Oh how sweet...
FLiting in the Angel Room
I've never been in here before.. It looks so cozy and fun!
WOW a slide!!
aww Mary Ann Hannah is positivly adorable in that costume, can I make her
sparkly??
and look at that... Mattie is playing with Baby Robert... he must think he's
finally found one of his own kind... silly bear!
and aww.. Lyd... there's Jacob... in that little doggy costume..or is it a
bear? I forget.. you know which one.. the one you made so long ago...
~giggle~ now Mattie is trying to mother him too...
Aww.... everyone else is trying on theirs...~giggle~ no no no Kody.... it's
backwards hon.. um... shoot.. wish I was bigger here..ya... just ya thats
the way sweetie aww!!!!
... can't wait to see them in their costumes!!

~tossing bags of cheesies about the room~
HAPPY HALLOWE'EN you sweet little ones!

From:  Lydia
Date:  Wed Oct 31, 2001  

and there's Jacob... all dressed up in the puppy costume that I made when 
Jesse was a baby.. that they've all worn... awww.. he's yawning... poor lil 
guy must be all worn out...  Chelsea runs in the angel room in her Blues Clues 
costume and tells him all about her night of "frickin freakin".. he gets a 
puzzled look on his face until it's explained to him that she means 
"trick or treating"... Jesse runs in.. still in his Pokemon costume..  
with his candy bag.. runs straight to Jacob and gives him a great big hug.. 
then sits down and starts dividing his candy to give Jacob some treats too... 
Alyssa runs in with her scary mask and racecar driver costume and jumps out 
from behind a chair and says BOO!  Jacob starts giggling.. Alyssa does too... 
Caitlin's in her angel costume... she skips over to Jacob and plants a big 
kiss on his cheek... Lily toddles over to him in her pink bunny costume... 
teetering this way and that... smiling all the way... Jacob blows her a kiss 
and she tries to blow one back before toppling over on her bottom.. Jacob goes 
to help her up and gives her a kiss on her forehead.... I think he likes being 
a big brother.... 

From:  Suzette 
Date:  Thu Nov 1, 2001  
 
~ tip toeing down the hallway to the Angel Room ~
 
~ opening the door ever so slightly so they don't see me~
 
~ oh my gosh...they are all singing little jingles  and rummaging through their 
candy ~
 
~ Sheyenne is in her little butterfly outfit...white wings with gold dust on them, 
white leotard body suit a little tiara, white ballet slippers ....and her gold cross....
oh my darling, how beautiful you look ~ A pure white butterfly! ~
 
~ Oh Girls, she's telling everyone to sshhh so they can sing Keston a special song ~
 
~all our babies are scooting around on the floor forming a circle  around his cake.... ~
 
~ aawww, they've started taking each others little chubby hands to hold ~
 
~ they are now singing...... ~sniffle~
 
~those sweet, precious little voices, cooing, laughing, and drooling, oops, Jacob 
just came out with a big burp~ they've all gotten tickled now~
 
~They have finished laughing now and are mumbling...I can barely hear what they're saying~
 
~Wait a minute....I hear something...Hannah is whispering in Sheyenne's ear, Sheyenne 
in Robert's ear, Robert in Joshua's ear and they just keep going around the circle...
what are these lil rascals up too?? ~
 
~Girls, they're all standing up now, some trying to crawl, others up on hands and knees 
rocking back and forth ***how cute they all are*** ~
 
~They haven't seen me yet~
 
OMG...they're all looking straight at this crack in the door!
 
~ In unison they all say...."Please tell my mommy that I love her and miss her but I will 
see her soon enough. She doesn't need to worry about me, we all have each other and when 
we're tired and need to sleep, God holds us in his hands..." ~
 
~ Sheyenne looks straight into my soul, and without a word, winks at me and blows me a 
butterfly kiss ~
 
~I just told her, "I love you my darling, take care of them all until we get there." ~ 

From:  Jennifer 
Date:  Thu Nov 1, 2001  
 
Kelsey is a fairy and she looks kinda upset that her big sister isn't there to 
help her put on her make-up and make sure everything looks perfect. But I am sure 
one of her little angel friends in the room will be sure to help her out and take 
that pouty look of her face.
 

From:  Misty 
Date:  Wed Oct 31, 2001 

Oh guys look there is my Keston with his little bear costume on,he looks as adorable 
in it as Kyler did when he was his age.He is really enjoying his candy but is anxiously 
awaiting the cake that all the other angels had made for him for his special day,it was 
one year ago tonight that he went to join them all.So he gets an extra special Halloween 
night! I dont want to bother him just yet I like to peek at him and watch without him 
knowing I am here.But I just cant stand it anylonger have to kiss his cheek and tell him 
mama loves him MUCH!!!!!!!! I also have to tell him Happy Angel Day!

From:  Liza
Date:  Thu Nov 1, 2001

    ~flitting in quietly~
 
Oh my!!
:) I see chocolaty faces and gooey hands.. costumes are tossed here and there..
Some of your sweet babies are having a nap.. on soft pillows still in there little 
costumes... others are rummaging through their candy bags. looking for this and that 
to share... aww.. Keston fell asleep with his hands full of cake.. oh dear... Mary Ann, 
I think I overdid the dust again... Sweet Hannah is fast asleep on the top shelf of the 
book case....
 
In the corner sitting quietly is an glorious Angel.. His wings glow brighter then the 
sun and his smile is calming and peaceful "I'm watching over our little trick or treaters..
they had so much fun at their party last night.  They are all resting till mom comes to 
share sticky hugs and kisses and then its bath time"
 
Smiling I sneak back out of the room...

From:  Laurie
Date:  Mon Nov 5, 2001  


Visiting the Angel Room

One day in our castle, oh so grand,
As I was walking down the hall,
I saw something I had not seen before,
A rather majestic door in the wall.

Behind this door must be something special,
So I wandered over to take a peek,
And what I saw was a sight to behold,
These wondrous things of which I speak!

The room was filled with such a glow
That I found I had to go in
To discover the source of this brightness,
And what did I find? Oh, where do I begin?!

No matter where I looked,
There were angels all around.
Some were flying here and there,
While others were on the ground.

As I entered the Angel Room,
All the sweet smiles made my heart go weak,
And I had to stop to pat precious little heads,
And to stroke many a soft little cheek.

The littlest ones first caught my eye,
Each trying to crawl or walk,
Playing a game of peek-a-boo,
And saying "ma-ma" in their sweet baby talk.

There was Darious and Baby Robert
Two sweet boys, as their mommies surely know.
And, look, it's little Rose June,
Her hair adorned with a fancy pink bow.

Oh, there's Andrew, my sweet Andrew,
His bright eyes dancing with glee!
These smallest ones stole my heart,
But there was even more to see.

I saw Brandon, Dusten and Jack
Drinking juice, each from his own special cup
While Tristan and Joey were climbing all over,
Trying to go up and up and up!

Over in the corner, Kody and Keston were sitting
And playing with blocks and stacking rings,
While beside them sat little Hannah,
Hugging a stuffed teddy bear that sings.

Next, I saw the toddler crowd,
Happily racing all around.
But they didn't run, for you see,
With their wings, no feet need touch the ground.

The boys were playing tag that day—
Gabriel, Jordan and Wyatt did flit,
Dodging and darting about the room,
Trying to avoid Jacob, who was "It."

By a table set with dainty little dishes,
Kelsey and Brianna were found,
Holding on to frilly dollies,
Twirling round and round.

Across the room and by the shelves,
Amber and Riley gazed at picture books,
Looking up every now and then
To exchange children's silly looks.

Joshua and J.R. played with cars
In the center of the room,
Oblivious to all around them,
They were going zoom, zoom, ZOOM!

I quickly stepped out of the way
As Christopher soared past,
Showing off on his rollerblades
And having quite a blast.

And then I saw sweet Sheyenne,
The oldest angel of this throng.
She would rock and comfort the smallest babes,
As she sang them all a heavenly song.

And as I sat and took my Andrew
In my arms and placed him on my knee,
I couldn't help but think that
This room was such a special place to be.

To see all our precious angels,
To see all the happiness and the joys,
To see the world through the eyes
Of all our treasured girls and boys.

I knew I would come back to this room
To see what I might find,
To spend some time with our angels—
Even if it's only in my mind.

From:  Mary Ann
Date:  Wed Nov 21, 2001 

Opening door, peeking into room.....

Tiptoeing around sleeping babies.......Oh my Jacob is on top of the book shelf -
the faerie has been here......

There is my Hannah, sound asleep in a pink party dresses and a little crown.....

~Bending over to kiss the top of her head (my personal favorite spot) - and 
whispering, "Happy Birthday my sweet Angel"

We miss you so......

Tiptoeing back around sleeping babies....Sheyenne has a lego in her hand, 
Kody is holding onto snoopy......

All our little angels look so peaceful....

From:  Laurie
Date:  Wed Dec 12, 2001  

Christmas Eve in the Angel Room

`Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the room
Not an angel did stir, for Santa's visit did loom.
Their stockings were hung on the mantle with care,
Dreaming of the goodies they hoped to find there.

The babies were nestled, all snug in their cribs.
There's Baby Robert and Caillou still wearing their bibs!
Andrew and Darious giggle in their sleep,
While Rose slumbers sweetly, not making a peep.

When from the corner of the room, there arose such a clatter—
The sound of little ones' feet going pitter-patter!
Chance and Riley and Amber—those three—
Were sneaking a look at presents under the tree!

Others looked out the window at the new-fallen snow.
There's Salem and Kelsey hoping to hear Santa's "Ho! Ho! Ho!"
When, what to my wandering gaze should appear,
But ten pairs of eyes, sparkling with cheer.

These little ones so precious and dear
Toddling around, going there and then here.
Each one so special, none just the same,
And as I saw them, I called them by name.

There's Joey and Brandon and Kayla, I spy,
And Dusten and Georgia and Tristan, oh my!
Keston and Kody and Carlie are here, too,
And little Miss Hannah with her doll dressed in blue.

And then, like a Texas tornado blows by,
JR and Jordan on their angel wings fly,
Being chased by Joshua intent on his quest—
These rowdy boys are too excited to rest!

And, then, in a twinkling, like a burst of a star
A presence was there, but not Santa, by far.
No red suit or reindeer were to be found;
The angels watched in wonder, making no sound.

His garment of white was a sight to behold,
And a light shone around Him with an aura of gold.
He had no toys for the angels that night,
Just the gift of His love, wrapped in goodness and light.

His eyes were so gentle, and His smile, so kind;
Gabriel and Aaron tugged at His hands, but He didn't mind.
Brianna, Wyatt, Jordan and Joshua sat at His feet,
Each of these little ones, He did tenderly greet.

The two Jacobs, He sat on His lap,
And to His delight, they started to clap.
The rest of the angels then gathered round,
And praised this blessed One—what a heavenly sound!

Sheyenne led the little ones in song,
Playing the piano to help them along.
Then, He told a story about the great love
That is given to all from the Father above.

He also told of the precious gift of their birth
And of the time they had on the Earth;
For they gave their mommies and daddies such joy,
Each and every special angel girl and boy.

The time He spent in the room, it did fly,
And before they knew it, He had to say good-bye.
He circled each angel in a warm embrace,
And held them close, as they kissed His face.

Though no toys were given, His gift was much treasured,
The love that He gives on no scale can be measured.
"The Magic of Christmas," He said, as He turned to leave,
"Can be found in your heart, if you'll only believe."

From:  Angela 
Date:  Sun Oct 21, 2001  

Hey can you all see it. All our little Angels are
sitting in here playing with all the balloons we send
to them. They are tossing them back and forth isn't
this so cool.

From:  Lydia 
Date:  Thu Nov 15, 2001  

*tippy-toeing into the Angel room, sitting in the corner, my entrance 
to the room unnoticed by the busy little children playing in the
room.  Some are painting rainbows, some reading books, some pretending 
to be angels, others picking flowers into beautiful heavenly
bouquets.

Two are dancing about in the middle of the room to a tune only they can 
hear, while others look on, some with a silly grin, others with
tenderness in their eyes, they silently watch the two dancers make their 
clumsy way about the room, giggling and trying to act like mommy
and daddy as they dance.  

Another is in the corner, pointing his finger at some others, telling them 
this is this and that is that, scolding them, the whole while
the others look at him, in mock resignation, a playful light in their eyes 
as they all tackle the little finger pointer, taking him to the
ground in a flurry of tickles and giggles.

Children toddling, dancing, finger painting on the walls, all of them so 
peaceful with smiles that practically glow on their chubby little
faces, rosey little cheeks, sparkling little eyes.  

sitting in the corner of the room, one small child walks over, a brown 
eyed brown haired little boy, with a most serious look about him,
he takes my hand in his and asks do I never play.  Feeling rather silly 
I explain that I am no longer a child, and that I no longer play. 
His eyes grow slightly sad for a moment, then he takes my hand and whisks 
me off to the center of the room where at least a dozen children
jump on me at once, tickling me, their chubby little fingers working their 
way expertly between my ribs, causing me to laugh aloud, unable
to stop, laughing until my sides and my cheeks hurt.  

Little child princesses come with their pretty crowns and make up, combing 
my hair this way and that until they decide I'm as pretty as a
princess.. I can only imagine how I really look.. but if they say I'm as 
pretty as a princess I must be.

One of them brings a book to me to read, and we all sit down on the floor 
together, piled on pillows with blankets to cuddle with, we sit
and read a wonderful story of a place nobody ever has to leave, where 
people are healthy and young, where no monsters lurk in the shadows
of the night to prey on the helpless and the innocent.  

We all begin to yawn and stretch, I put the book down, and we all drift 
off to sleep.. it's naptime.*

From:  Liza
Date:  Wed Nov 21, 2001

~pant pant~
Placing a package on the pile of presents... 
Phew!  Good thing I didn't have far to fly!
Oh my! Everything looks so wonderful!  And little Hannah is breathtaking!  
All decked out for her birthday.

~giving Hannah a little faerie kiss, smiling as she giggles... I guess 
Faerie kisses tickle~
WOW!
what a turn out!  And such handsome little men decked out in their party 
clothes.. and all the girls.. with ribbons and bows!  

Sitting down on the shelf to enjoy the Angel Babies...