In Loving Memory of Kimberly Helen Clelland June 25, 1996 - February 17, 2001 Poem for Today It's been seven years since she's been gone I guess time really does move on Not without heartache and tears And I can not erase the pain and fears But day by day we get by Knowing that we can look to the sky And our little angel is close by Life has a course sometimes no meaning But you have to keep believing That there is a higher purpose And we have only scratched the surface You must go on no matter what life holds Every twist and turn makes you stronger And days of happiness will get longer Just keep those you love close to your heart And in your thoughts and memories You will never ever be apart Dear Kimberly I see your smile in the sun I miss your laughter and the fun I feel your touch in the wind Yet my heart doesn't mend The rain sometimes will bring a tear But yet I can feel you near I see your smile in the moon And hope to see you again someday soon. Love Mom (7/15/02) These are two beautiful and loving gifts for Angel Kimmy from my dear friend, Carol, mom to Angel Michael. Kimmy's Poem I miss you, I wish you, were still within my world - To hold you, or scold you, Mommy's Precious Baby Girl - Everyday you're on my mind, at night you're in my dreams - I call to you in everyone, But you can't hear my screams - Just one more time I wish that I could carry you to bed - Or giggle when you get real mad and say "My neck's not red!" Kimmy I how I love you still, with all my heart and soul - An empty half is all I am, You made this half a whole - I know she's up there with you Lord, An angel for your throne - Though only mind a little while, I thank you for the loan. Written for Kimmy's mom by a friend Kimberly and her grandma (who sadly passed away 6 months before Kimmy), on Kimmy's first birthday. The song below is in tribute to Grandma Nancy, May 4, 1953 - August 2, 2000. I swear she was there that day that Kimmy left us because she told me it wasn't my turn yet and to open my eyes. Go Rest High On That Mountain Performed by Vince Gill I know your life on earth was troubled And only you could know the pain You weren't afraid to face the devil You were no stranger to the rain Go rest high on that mountain Son your work on earth is done Go to heaven a-shoutin' Love for the Father and the Son Oh how we cried that day you left us And gathered 'round your grave to grieve Wish I could see the angel's faces When they hear your sweet voice sing Go rest high on that mountain Son your work on earth is done Go to heaven a-shoutin' Love for the Father and the Son Go rest high on that mountain Son your work on earth is done Go to heaven a-shoutin' Love for the Father and the Son On the left is Kimmy and Bubby and on the right look at how Kimmy loves her Barbies, with Aunt Flo. On Feb 17, 2001, I was taking 4 out of 5 of my children to do laundry. My oldest Desiree, now 11, was at a friend's house. I also have Tasha, age 10, and Miranda is 8. My son is 5, Jimmie, but we call him Bubby. Kimmie was 4 at the time. We had 2 nicknames for Kimberly - one was redneck, the other was little Houdini. Since she was 2, she could get out of any car seat or seat belt you put her in. High chairs and shopping carts weren't safe either. We eventually quit fighting to restrain her in the car, making her promise to sit. At the time we didn't practice seat belts. The only one safe was Bubby, he was 3 and in a car seat. On this day, we left the house, and Kimmy loved to sing in the car. We got to the stop sign on my road, and she was up between the seats singing to me. I stopped and told her to sit. Two more stop signs went the same way. Coming up on the third, I still have no idea what made me look at her, but I turned and said, "Kimmy, if you don't sit down you are going to get hurt." I turned back in time to see the stop sign and put my foot on the brake, but knew it was too late. I had seen a vehicle quickly approaching us, and from there I am blank except for the sound and impact. One of the last pictures of all of the kids, taken October 2000. I opened my eyes to seeing the underneath of my car door and looking into the car at my daughter Tasha holding Bubby's car seat up off Miranda and then alot of things going on... And then I heard Tasha telling someone, "I can't find Kimmy." I heard alot of walking around, and then the words I will never forget... Over here is a baby doll. And another voice that said, "No, its a d.o.a." They said she broke her neck at impact and never knew or felt a thing. I hope they are right. The song below was one of Kimmy's favorite songs to sing ~ Tomorrow, from The Annie Movie Soundtrack Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin The sun'll come out Tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that Tomorrow there'll be sun! Just thinking about Tomorrow, clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow 'til there's none. When I'm stuck with a day, that's gray, and lonely I just stick out my chin and grin and say: Oh! The sun'll come out Tomorrow, So you got to hang on 'til Tomorrow. Come what may! Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I love ya, Tomorrow, you're only a day away. Tomorrow, Tomorrow I love ya, Tomorrow, you're only a day away! This next song below is another one of Kimmy's favorite songs to sing ~ Mama Performed by Spice Girls She used to be my only enemy and never let me be free, Catching me in places that I know I shouldn't be, Every other day I crossed the line, I didn't mean to be so bad, I never thought you would become the friend I never had. Back then I didn't know why, why you were misunderstood, So now I see through your eyes, all that you did was love, Mama I love you, Mama I care, Mama I love you, Mama my friend, My friend I didn't want to hear it then but I'm not ashamed to say it now, Every little thing you said and did was right for me, I had a lot of time to think about, about the way I used to be, Never had a sense of my responsibility. Back then I didn't know why, why you were misunderstood, So now I see through your eyes, all that you did was love, Mama I love you, Mama I care, Mama I love you, Mama my friend, My friend But now I'm sure I know why, why you were misunderstood, So now I see through your eyes, all I can give you is love, Mama I love you, Mama I care, Mama I love you, Mama my friend, My friend Mama I love you, Mama I care, Mama I love you, Mama my friend, You're my friend In love in you,in love in me and love is true,and guaranteed Kimberly with Miranda, Desiree and Uncle Kenny. Nature's first green is gold Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing Gold can stay. ~ Robert Frost The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words unsaid and deeds left undone. ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe Our Christmas Angels Last Kiss Written and Performed by J. Frank Wilson Oh where oh where can my baby be The Lord took her away from me She's gone to heaven so I got to be good So I can see my baby when I leave this world We were out on a date in my daddy's car We hadn't driven very far There in the road straight up ahead A car was stalled the engine was dead I couldn't stop so I swerved to the right I'll never forget the sound that night The screaming tires the busting glass The painful scream that I heard last Oh where oh where can my baby be The Lord took her away from me She's gone to heaven so I got to be good So I can see my baby when I leave this world When I woke up the rain was pouring down There were people standing all around Somethign warm flowing through my eyes But somehow I found my baby that night I lifted her head she looked at me and said Hold me darling just a little while I held her close I kissed her our last kiss I found the love that I knew I have missed Well now she's gone even though I hold her tight I lost my love my life that night Oh where oh where can my baby be The Lord took her away from me She's gone to heaven so I got to be good So I can see my baby when I leave this world This song above was another one of Kimmy's favorites. There are just no words, it is all too sad. Please remind everyone to buckle in all those children no matter how much they don't like it... To see Kimmy's Star, please click on the "Cancer" Zodiac sign below ~ The tags and the poem below are birthday gifts for Kimmy from my dear friend Pammi. And thank you also to Pammi for so beautifully framing Kimmy's photos for this page! Hugs From Heaven When you feel a gentle breeze Caress you when you sigh It's a hug sent from Heaven From a loved one way up high. If a soft and tender raindrop Lands upon your nose They've added a small kiss As fragile as a rose. If a song you hear fills you With a feeling of sweet love It's a hug sent from Heaven From someone special up above. If you awaken in the morning To a bluebird's chirping song It's music sent from Heaven To cheer you all day long. If tiny little snowflakes Land upon your face It's a hug sent from Heaven Trimmed with Angel lace. So keep the joy in your heart If you're lonely my dear friend Hugs that are sent from Heaven A broken heart will mend. Written by Charlotte Anselmo For Kimmy With Love Ann, Laurasmom For Kimmy, one of God's Sweetest Angels Mommy I'm not so far away from you, I still see all the things you do I see the Face of God and Angels sing for me In this my home of which you cannot even dream Mommy I'm here, please dry your tears How fast will fly those earthly years I await the day that you will come to where I now reside And only then will you see that our love has never died It lives forever and will always be The love we share my mommy and me In Remembrance of Kimmy From My Heart To Yours Sharing your sorrow and your tears Love Ann, Laurasmom   Kimmy's Mom Your little angel was just the sweetest and most darling little girl. She is the exact image of my granddaughter so this touched me very deeply. Her story was so tragic and I made this gift with much compassion and love for this little girl and I pray that you will find peace from God. Sometimes I'm at such a loss for words because there really are none that we can even say to each other. May He always hold you in The Palms of His Hands Love Ann, Laurasmom Dear Patience Mom I am your ANGEL That now lives up above Mom I haven't left you Every day I send you my love I know you can't see me And that really hurts you But I am with you every day So please don't feel down and blue One day we will all be together But you must not keep asking Just like me I had done my time Only GOD knows And in HIM you must believe Written By Sue-Anne Aguilera~~~Lee'sMom MY DEEPEST LOVE TO YOU PATIENCE In Loving Memory of Lee Henry Aguilera Jesus Wept A friend can hear a tear drop. This webpage is created In Loving Memory of Kimberly Helen Clellandon May 2, 2003 Last updated: February 16, 2009 © 2000 - 2009 Maria's Tribute to Christopher A small gift for the Clelland Family and your Angel Kimmy. What a beautiful little girl she is. May God bless and comfort you. GEOFFREY P. EDWARDS "This June 27th marks My Angel, My Sweet Lil Man's 23rd Birthday. I Want to Give You all a little something In His Memory. I Know That He is With Each of Your Angels, celebrating with them the heavenly birthday's and angel dates that come and go. So With That In Mind My Dear Family and Friends, I Give You these gifts in his memory to use how you choose... From My Heart To Yours, Pammi, 4 Ever Benjimans Momma" Benjamin's Memorial Pages