FOR KENT   In Remembrance

Go Rest High On That Mountain
We 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

Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered round your grave to grieve
Wish we could see the angels 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
by Vince Gill

Thanks Judie for creating this graphic for my son, Kent.

 
In Memory of Kent’s 2nd Heavenly Anniversary

We walked together you and I
A mother and her son
We had hopes and dreams for tomorrow
But tomorrow did not come
We walked together you and I
We talked, we laughed, we loved
We shared so many happy times
And for that I thank The Lord above
We walked together you and I
But only for a short time
For all too soon it ended
Leaving pieces of broken hearts behind
I miss you more than words can say
But I am thankful I got to walk with you
Every precious moment of every day
I LOVE AND MISS YOU Mom

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

I’ve lost both of my parents, a baby brother, several uncles and aunts over the years. The hardest for me to endure was the lost of my son, Kent. His life was short and he lived it with so much strength and courage. I always marveled over his attitude and determination. I can still see him playing baseball as a child. It’s a happy memory I’ll always have and a comfort knowing he was so happy playing the game. Kent said many times to me, “Mom you don’t know how much baseball has given me.” He laughed often and found humor and joy in everyday life; others could easily laugh with him and he helped all of us feel joy and share fun. I know he is God’s child as well and he was called back for some reason I’ll never know. I have no other choice but to accept this. Inside I’m still drowning with tears and sorrow. It is such a different world without him. My heart was shattered with losing him. He was my son, my friend, my inspiration. Now he’s my guardian angel. Kent’s Mommy

My Child
On the day God took you I thought that I would die. I wondered where the time went. I asked a lot of Why’s??? With people all around me I felt alone inside from all their words of comfort, I couldn’t seem to hide. I thought I might be dreaming, that I’d wake and find you here. I thought “this can’t be happening” as I wiped another tear. On the day that you were laid to rest, my heart broke yet again. I wondered if the pain would end, but mostly I wondered when? It’s so hard to be without you; at times the days seem long. Sometimes I just sit crying, when there’s really nothing wrong. I wish we’d had more time before your life was done. I hope your resting peacefully. My Child, My Precious Son. Author Unknown

The following poem was submitted by Janae Barker in Memory of Kent

In Memory of You
I find an old photograph and see your smile. As I feel your presence anew, I am filled with warmth and my heart remembers love. I read an old card sent many years ago during a time of turmoil and confusion. The soothing words written then still caress my spirit and bring me peace. I remember who you used to be, the laughter we shared and wonder what you have become. Where are you now, where did you go, when the body is left behind and the spirit is released to fly? Perhaps you are the morning bird singing joyfully at sunrise, or the butterfly that dances so carelessly on the breeze or the rainbow of colors that brightens a storm sky or the fingers of afternoon mist delicately reaching over the mountains or the final few rays of the setting sun lighting up the skies edging the clouds with a magical glow. I miss your being but I feel your presence, in whatever form you choose to take, however you now choose to be. Your spirit has become for me a guardian angel on high guiding, advising and watching over me. I remember you. You are with me and I am not afraid.
Kristi Dyer, MD, MS

Kent - the baby, the child, the teenager the man. Kent always knew that his body wasn't the same as other boys and girls. Did he dwell on his bad fortune? No - from the start of his life he was a truly happy baby, eager to learn with common sense in abundance. His smile from an infant on was so awesome and contagious it was just our Kent. He tackled each obstacle in his short life with gusto from swimming, to his love of baseball to his work as an adult. Kent was an inspiration to all who knew and loved him and will live in our hearts forever. Jo Swenson 



Kent’s Rookie Year

The angel league drafted you just one year ago
The Lord called you to His team and you had to go.
Our hearts were broken, we didn't know the reason
You left us far too soon for your rookie season.

As a rookie player on the greatest team of all
You must be very happy when you hear "let's play ball".
Flying around the diamond and touching every base
We can only imagine the big smile on your face.

We know that you're happy and no longer feeling pain
One day we'll sit in Heaven's bleachers,
to watch you play again.
Cheering for our Kent, yelling out your name
Watching you, Kent, playing in Heaven's game.

Until the day we're together, patiently we'll wait
To join you on Heaven's field, past the pearly gate.
As the day approaches, that you left us, Kent dear
We are all hoping that you had the best Rookie year


Happy Mother’s Day - 2007 


We are not your children, but
We write you nonetheless
To wish you Happy Mother's Day
With sweet, sad tenderness.
We loved your child, who cannot write
The words that he would say,
And so in memory of him
We send you this today.
There is no comfort can assuage
The passing of a child,
But we must do what we can do
And know he would have smiled;
And know that love is like a wave
That sweeps past those who love
To break upon the edge of death,
Time's traces to remove;
And break again, and break again
Across that distant shore
That all who love might taste of life
Yet yearn in peace for more. 





Kent I miss you dearly. Hugs & Kisses Mom
Thanks Judie for creating this graphic for my son, Kent.



Kent, your nephew, Kendall won his baseball tournament the summer of 2007. Your nephew, Connor won all his games, then got 2nd in his tournament. Your brother, Scot coached Kendall's team and won District. Everyone was so excited they were going to state in Parsons. Watching my grandsons play ball makes me think of the years you and Scot played ball. You both loved the game so very much. Now you are on Heaven's team.  I miss you so much, Mom




Happy 2nd Heavenly Birthday Kent. We miss you so much. Not a day goes by I don't think of you. We had a wonderful day Saturday with Scot and his family. How I wish you could of been with us. I felt you near, Love, Mom 



Happy 2nd Heavenly Birthday - July 24, 2007 Thanks Donna for creating this graphic for my son, Kent.