Another Loss for the Carroll Family

It is with much sorrow that I write to tell you that our family has had yet another great loss. On Monday August 24th, my brother, David, passed away. He was 43 years old and leaves behind 5 children. He was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. We thought and hoped that he would be with us longer, but that didn't happen. Although this is another tragic loss for our family, I know that we will get through this if we just lean on each other and all of our great friends whom we know are there to support us and listen whenever we need. I know that David is with our dear sister, Wendy right now. What a happy reunion they must have had! I am so glad they are with each other again! Thank you to our friends who have shown their love to us at this difficult time! Services will be on Tuesday, September 1st at 10am. Please let us know if you would like further information.

My First Christmas in Heaven- Poem

This poem, my mother found right about at Christmas time last year- Wendy's first Christmas in Heaven. It is a beautiful poem- and wanted to share it too....

"My First Christmas in Heaven"

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below.
With lights like "Heaven's" stars reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular- please wipe away that tear.
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear.
But the sound of music cannot compare with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear.
And be glad I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.

After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love each other as the Father said to do.
For I cannot count the blessings or love He has for you.

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.


Our first Christmas without Wendy was definetly hard- and without Jewell. So much loss last year. This poem was really uplifting to read. I am sure that every year without her will seem a little easier. But, we will always miss her the same! Love you Woo!

My First Christmas in Heaven

Poem written by Keith D Carroll

With the moon set
I'll watch for your shadow
With the rising sun
I'll wait for your light

For the darkness cold
I wait for the warmth
With the lighted way
I'll see my path

Though you are in my thoughts
I miss you all the time
With every touch I feel
I'm reminded of you.

You're in my dreams,
You're in my heart
For every day, every minute,
I miss every part

The games you used to play
The words you used to say
I miss your face, your words,
Every single day.

I hope these letters, these words
Reach you afar
For wherever you are
I'll always know

You are here beside me
Heart, mind and all.

For my sister, Wendy
I'll love you always.

By Keith D Carroll

To my dear sister, Wendy- by Suzanne M Carroll Quillen

To my dear sister, Wendy:

As the days get longer
Our friendship grows stronger.
And as young as you may be
You'll always be the same kind of sister to me.

The cute little smile you used to give
Always gave me reason to live.
And the times we used to fight
Made me stay awake through all the night.

I've never told you face to face
But without you I could never find my place.
This place I find only comfort and happiness
And where I can leave behind the fear and sadness.

Dear little sister I wish you could see
Just how much you mean to me.
And when the world gets you down
I will never let you frown.

And when the problems may seem more than a few
Just remember that "I love you."

- Suzanne Carroll

(This was written years ago before Wendy passed)

"The Snow Falls" by David R. Carroll

"The Snow Falls"

Much is in the loss, the grief and the cause.
Too many tears to come down as rain,
too much feeling, unbearable pain.
The clouds too heavy to muster the mount,
unleash a flurry, a record account.

The snowflakes come falling and falling far more
for all to remember the power,
the wonder and the beauty once more.
For most, record snowfall for all to see.
For me I knew better, t'was my sister Wendy....

She loved the snow and also loved life
but saddest of all, was never a wife.
To all of the children she touched with her love,
she was white as an angel, a snowflake a dove.

By David R Carroll

Poems written for Wendy

I am finally putting on here the poems that were written for Wendy by various family members. They are all very special. I am not much of a poet myself- so it's nice that someone else was able to come up with these beautiful poems. I will enter them individually...