Ross Edward Price - Online Memorial Website

Son,
So much has happened since I last wrote...feels like an eternity. We've all celebrated another birthday...folks have come & gone...yet, we remain until our day draws near. Each day is still a challenge yet, we face them '1 at a time.' Ed still has the 'urn of ashes' sitting on the night stand....where it will probably forever sit. We all still walk by, gently touch the lid or just stare into your beautiful eyes.....lost in our own memories.
Last year was 'crazy hectic' for me as I cared for Mom during those last days. As you know, Alzheimer's slowly robbed us of Mama....she left us Dec. 31st to begin that final journey home. I find great comfort in knowing you were waiting at Heaven's Gate to welcome her home....and I know you watch over each other until we're together again.
Justin is a Veteran now....he'll soon begin his new job. Watch over him, son....be his 'guardian angel.'
All of the kids are grown & our grandchildren are growing so fast! I know you see all of this for, I believe God allows His Angels brief 'visits back home'.  Son, we all love you, we miss you....we desire to hold you close 'just once more'. Although you're not here physically, in our hearts you'll forever be.
Love you, miss you,
Mama Lynn
 

Son,

Another 'milestone' has passed, the third Angelversary. We miss you more and more each day but know you're at rest in God's Loving Arms.

Everyone met at church last night, sending up many 'hugs', love and our prayers to you. Each of us are still affected with you leaving us so soon.

We feel you near us each and every day. As we sent Justin off to Iraq on August 18th, we knew you'd be his Guardian Angel, watching over him as he defends his Country.

Son, we love you and will join you in Heaven one day.

 

Loving hugs,

Dad and Mom

 

There's a place
I've never seen
beyond this world we know,
A place I've only heard of
but someday hope to go -
It's not on any map,
there are no roads
to take me there,
But it's a place of perfect peace
where hearts are free from care.
And though I understand
some may be saddened
when I leave,
One day, we all will meet again -
that's what I believe...



When it's time to travel there,
I think I'll wear a smile,
I'll say good-bye to those I love,
but only for a while,
Knowing there are others
who have traveled there alone,
Who cannot wait to greet me
and to whisper "welcome home."

For our Angel son, Ross:

It's been a while since I've written and I know only you can understand the 'whys'. 

As we move through each day, not one moment passes where you're not thought of, remembered and loved.  Days come and go, almost 'without end', some are endless blurs. Yet, through it all, we've made it! 

You will celebrate one more birthday in Heaven tomorrow....in some ways, as we 'endure' one more day without you here.  Each of us hold onto our memories of so much....our last visits with you, those last phone calls, holidays and everything in between. 

Ross, we have all come to realize why you left us 'too soon'.  No, it doesn't ease our pain and our suffering is still so raw. Yet, with our Lord's ever-loving arms, each of us have found strength to anchor our hearts to the Cross, finding peace in His love.

On 2 September, 2006, the world as we knew it ended.....forever altered with the tragic news of your death. No one could help in those first few hours....try as they might, their words, hugs and comfort fell on 'hardened' hearts. Why? Why, God, are you allowing this to happen to us? Ross was too young, his whole life lay before him. Why? Why take our son, Hunter's father, Tiffany's soul mate? Why God?  Little did we know it but, God was (and had been) working miracles in our lives long before that day. 

We have gone through many stages of 'grief' and (probably) will repeat some of them. We've learned that it's ok to be angry at God, much as it's 'ok' to fall flat on our faces, hearts so very torn in pain.

We have learned oh, so much as we struggle daily. Son, as tragic as your death was, we've accepted the fact that God didn't allow you to die....nope, God chose to take you home with Him....what greater blessing than to be chosen by Christ? Your death was not the end....it was the beginning of a whole new life for you.

God, in His infinite wisdom, has reached down, surrounded each of us in His LOVING arms, repeating again and again, 'I LOVE YOU', a message we cling to with everything we are.

We have learned that we can (and HAVE to) look 'eyeball to eyeball' with the Cross, knowing without doubt, God's GREATEST message was from/by/at the Cross. That message is, 'I can use the worst for eternal good'; 'I gave my Son, Jesus Christ, to the world...He suffered so much pain WILLINGLY so that YOU MAY LIVE' and, 'there is hope'.  We know (now) that you are safe with God and all of His Angels, that we will see you again and your death was not in vain... we rejoice even through our grief.

Happy Birthday Ross! For now, we can't see you celebrate this special day. But, we will all be together once again....together in a place where pain is no more and silence is only the distance between two Angels' wings. 

Our forever love,

Mom & Dad

 

Safe Within My Heart

So many times I've started

To write a song for you.

Endless, rambling moments

Are lost in a sea of 'blue'.

The music is strangely silent,

No stanzas, words nor rhymes.

As if the chords and rhythm

Were lost somewhere in time.

Much more, I want to hug you

And hear you laugh again.

As you search for peace & beauty,

And love you found within.

Two years have passed so quickly,

Tho' mostly time stands still.

In hearts that broke forever

And souls that long to feel.

A heart is strong, yet fragile,

Some 'hurts' will never mend,

Much like the mighty oak tree,

In storms, will sway and bend.

On this day we love you,

And miss you more it seems.

Tho' gone, you're not forgotten,

And dance in blissful dreams.

When our journey's over,

Loss will be no more.

With joy, you'll be there waiting,

To open Heaven's door.

To toss kisses on moonbeams

And wishes on shooting stars,

Is to feel you still beside me,

Safe within my heart.

In Loving Memory of Ross, our son.

Lynn Price

(c) September 2, 2008

Happy Birthday Ross! Today marks that 'young' 27th mark....do you feel any older? Oh son, there are so many questions I wish I could ask you....what's Heaven like? Can you see us whenever you want to? Do you have any regrets? What does an Angel's wings REALLY feel like?

I remember those special cakes you always wanted and boy, could you eat! I know others will probably read this....it's always been 'just ours' but, recently I was asked if I ever felt you here....in our home.  'But of course!' This person asked if it was 'creepy'? Not at all! I feel the most peaceful when I'm home 'alone'. From that gentle 'tap on the shoulder' to the distant (yet close) sounds of a guitar playing. For me, that's you just dropping by to keep me company.

Son, I've always said 'if I leave tomorrow, I'd have no regrets'.....in most ways, that's true. I've always tried to live each and every day so that if I don't see the morning sun, there will be no sorrows. The thing is, with you....I do have regrets. Did I try hard enough? Was I there enough when you needed? Somewhere down the road I know these questions will be answered....for now, it's my pain.

All of us miss you more each day. Someone once said that 'time heals all wounds'. That's not true. Time 'helps the healing process'.....when a loved one is taken, part of our hearts go, too.

We know that you know you were loved and are loved. One of my fav songs is from the 'Titanic' movie....Celine Dion....'Near, far, wherever you are.....' 

So, as we move through this day, your dad and I wish a sweet 27th birthday to you. One day, when our jobs are done, we'll join you. 'Till then, sing us a song.

Love and so many hugs span the Heavens......

FOREVER IN YOUR HEART

 

We hold in our hearts

The warmth of those who no longer walk this earth,

Grateful to God for the gift of their lives,

For their companionship

And for the cherished memories that endure.

Forever In Your Heart

When you speak of him speak not with tears

For thoughts of him should not be sad.

Let memories of the times you shared give you comfort

For your life was rich because of him.

And though for now you had to part,

Though to part he did not choose;

He’ll be with you along life's path,

Forever In Your Heart.

 

~~AUTHOR UNKNOWN~~

Dear Lynn, Ed and Family, praying for your strength and comfort in another year with your dear Ross in Heaven.  Susan