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Derek's Family, Thinking of you as I updated Ashley's caringbridge page. She would be 14 today & Derek would be 20, is that not incredible? I see Derek playing with Ashley, he loved that little girl so much & she adored him, he was such a true prince. Praying for you, please pray for us. Ashley's grandmother, Ernestine
Ernestine Mathis <eande1969@att.net>
Waynesville, NC USA - Friday, August 5, 2011 9:59 AM CDT

Dear Derek, I was thinking of you yesterday as you would have turned 19.Its hard to believe you have been gone from this earth almost 6 yrs now.It is going to be a GREAT DAY!! When we ALL shall see you again in a land where we shall never have to depart from our loved ones ever again.Until then keep looking down & telling us to press on it will be worth it all.I love & miss your smiling face.
your cuz...T
Teresa Carswell
- Monday, June 21, 2010 10:30 AM CDT

Hi, I was thinking about you..Miss you & we shall meet on that beautiful shore,,,your cuz...Teresa
Teresa <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
nc - Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:01 AM CDT

You are in my thoughts and prayers. love Denita
Denita Greene <denitag@carolina.rr.com>
Shelby, NC - Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:36 PM CST

Hi....it is me again..something came to me this morning in church..I had said say Hi to 3 Byrds well...there are 4..Christina...so I can't wait even more,,,love you..cuz
Teresa <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
nc - Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:38 PM CST

Dear Prince Derek, Just passing by to say I love & Miss you! As I have said before, I can't wait to see you again..Tell the 3 Byrds that now fly with you I said Hi and I miss & love them also..All of you are in my thoughts and your family is in my prayers..Love cousin Teresa
Teresa Carswell <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
NC - Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:53 AM CST

i miss you, so much.
Jacquelynne Delano <tomorrowisntapromise@yahoo.com>
Newton, NC - Monday, December 14, 2009 11:04 PM CST

I would like to learn more about children with neuroblastomia. I currently have a child in my Sunday School with this diagnois.
charlotte dilley <charlotte55@suddenlink.net>
barboursville, wv usa - Thursday, October 29, 2009 0:10 AM CDT

Prince Derek, I have thought about you all day today.I had to go to a memorial service today.Which I thought of you because today would have been your 18th birthday here on earth,but the thought just came to me ..You have been around 18 yrs.old for 5 years now..As you know we were taught (18-21) the prime of our youth when we cross over to the other side.Anyway, I love you and miss you greatly.I can't wait to see you on that Glad Reunion Day!!
May God Bless your family who are also special to me,I am blessed to be apart of the family..
your cousin...Teresa Carswell
Teresa Carswell <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
Newton, NC - Saturday, June 20, 2009 10:48 PM CDT

dangitttt!!okay i dont know how ,,but the thingy posted my comment thing twice.i DIDNT! haha okay..i will stop talking now..haha sorry again!!hahahaha!! much love and laughter and possibly a little bit of shame and inbarassment..addie :]
addison<3 <clarkelizabethf@yahoo.com>
- Monday, June 15, 2009 11:39 AM CDT

hey everybody its addie again..i was just re-reading my comment in the guest book..after i posted it. i want to opologize for somthing that i wrote,because i didnt mean to put that.haha oh my gosh..on the first one i put when i was talking to kerri..i meant to put "i dont know how..but we did!"and i axcedentally put somthing else.the 'e' and the 'w' are right beside eachother,and im not good at typing!lol im sorry!but just so u know,i didnt mean to put that,even though it looks like i meant to. :)lol me and tory had noo idea that we were on here at the same time!she told me about the website,but i didnt know she had wrote something too.so just so you know,she didnt copy me,and i didnt copy hers.haha i promise(: okay,i just wanted to let yaw not that was all a big typo..you will see what i axcedentally put if you read it yourself.haha sorry again..lol yeah just look down some and you'll find it!haha sorry again for the billionth time..haha much love..
addison fletcher :) <clarkelizabethf@yahoo.com>
- Monday, June 15, 2009 11:35 AM CDT

(continued)****and for derek>> i know that you may not ever be aware of what i am writeing this to you right now..but i will write it anyway:]I have never even met you,and i feel as if i have(: your family loves youuu sooo much bud.>its amazing(:i cant wait to actually finally meet you in heaven.your such a strong person,as well as the rest of your family.you were,and are a true life hero(: to me,and so many others.your laughs and smiles,have braught so much joy to everyone that has came within distance of you..and i wish that i could have known you myself.your family means alot to me,and they are all in my prayers<3cant wait to meet you(: see you soon,give the big guy up there a big ol' smile,and a hug for me..much love..
addie(:
addison fletcher :]
- Sunday, June 14, 2009 11:17 PM CDT

Dear Derek.
I never got the chance to meet you.
But i kno when i get to meet you
Im going to like you.
Because I love your WHOLE family.
There all such special people and, i thank God evreyday i had the chance too meet them, to know them, and just to be there with them.
Your mother plays a HUGE part in my life.
I literly think about her evry day and how she has helped me and even changed me as a person.
Her and her family are such a blessing to me.
They help me learn soo much.
Shes the reason i smile more.
The reason i see things with such a brighter side too it.
She showed me who God was.
She is an Amazing woman.
I call her superwoman because thats realy how i think of her.
Shes there when somone needs her. no matter what.
I know sooo many people agree with me when i say that.
Kerri, shes Beautiful. Inside and out. A GREAT friend.
Caleb, lol he makes me laugh soooo much.
Hes sooo great.
Thats another reason Im going like youu.
i care about him sooo much.
every time i think bout him a BIG smile comes across my face.
he also helpes me learn a lot in life.
I realy cant imagine how im ganna think about you.
You all are a Stroooong stong stong family.
I could probly go on forever about them all.
Somtimes whern i go to a friends house i feel like people are judging me.
But when i go to your familys house.
I feel Love.
Somtimes im quiet.
Thats not the kinda person i am either lol.
I can go on forever.
But its just beacause i just want to sit there and wathch them all. Ill sit there and see how there filled with sooo much joy and love. There all soo funny too.
When some familys will have soo much happening in there life and look at alll the negitive things thats happening to them but not relize what God has Blessed them with.
When your family may see all the bad and hard things
that happening but they dont see it like that they look at every thing God has given them and blessed them with.

I was realy ganna stop writing a lonng time ago but i couldnt.
lol i tould i can talk a lot :)
Im excited to meet you.

So much Love,
Tory
<3

Tory H. <Victoria.holsinger@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, June 14, 2009 11:13 PM CDT

sunday june 14th 2009>
woww.im rolling in tears.i just cant believe that all of this has happened.i believed it all,but i never really took it all in i guess.youre all just sooo amazing you know?after all this mess,you still stay strong in faith(:
*na-you have lost sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much.thinking about it bringgs tears to my eyes.i am still just so amazed that you arre this loving,sweet,caring,generous person,and mother after everything that you have ben through,and after everything that you have lost.when you first look at a person,you cant see all of their pain,and what they've ben through.i just think back,looking at you for the first time back in what..6th grade?yup that was the time.(: i was this overly akward ugly looking 12yr old,and i seen you..as just another face.just..just as mrs.glance's sister..and nothing elsse.i had no idea what youve ben through,what you were going through,or why you were who you were.i had absolutlley nooo idea that we would ever be anything more than,,well..idk..teacher,and student.but now..now your this motherly friend,that is to big of a nerd for her own good(:,and for this world(: ...AND I LOVE YOU TO PEICES:]i thank god for letting me meet you,and for letting me be blessed by your family(: even though thismay have happened years ago,it doesnt mean that it is as if it never did.i pray that not time,but god will heeal you all.i know that it may be somewhat better,but i also know that it wont ever be completely okay,until you see him again,and hold him in your arms.i cant imagine what you have felt,and/or are feeling.you have just ben through soo much.you are my hero.i mean it.i dont know if i had menchined it before,but u are(: thnks for all that you do na(:
*kerri-i cant believe that i never knew that you existed up until 7th grade.woww..and i never realy spoke to you until 8th.now..your my best friend,along with the few selected others(: i love you so much,and i know that youl be a big part of my life for a very very long time(: you can count on it babe(:im just so happy that we finally did it.i dont remember hoe..but we did!!ahaha :Dim always here fr you >>no matter what.if i ever hurt you>you smack me in the face,and tell me so becasue as i have made it clear,i dont ever want to.:)your alwaysin my heart,on my mind,and in everysingle one of my prayers(:I LOVE YOU STALKER<3haha
**as for the rest of you yandle and testers..(oh..and glance's:)haha..)your all just so great and im happy to have met you(: i pray that god will bless/continue to bless you all in everything that you do(:

addsion fletcher :]
- Sunday, June 14, 2009 11:11 PM CDT

dearest derek....I think about you so often.I miss you and your smiles.I can't wait to see you again..."Want That Be A Time" as Bro.Jewel sings!! I love you..
Teresa Carswell
Newton, NC - Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:07 AM CDT

Not a week goes by that i still dont have a moment or two to think about my sweet derek! You are greatly missed and always loved. Time has passed and you are still on my mind. Im glad you are healthy,happy, and in no pain and im sure you are glad also! Luv your crazy aunt patty!
patty danner <nomophil@yahoo.com>
vale, nc usa - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 5:18 PM CDT

patty,bubba,hope and freeman miss you sooooooo much! we think about you all the time!
phillip hope bubba patty <nomophil@yahoo.com>
vale, nc us - Friday, January 2, 2009 9:47 PM CST

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU, WE MISS ALL OF YOU AND THINK ALOT ABOUT YOU.I THINK ABOUT THE GOODTIMES WE HAD TOGTHER IN THE HOSPITAL, ABOUT THE SAD TIMES. I THANK GOD FOR PUTING YOU IN OUR LIVES , HE HAD A REASON.WE MISS ASHLEY AND DERICK SO MUCH, I THINK ABOUT THEM IN HEAVEN TOGETHER SITTING AT JESUS;S FEET HAVING A GOOD TIME. SO TAKE CARE , AND WE LOVE YOU ALL. KEVIN IS IN WEST V . GOING TO SCHOOL . JUSTIN IS REALLY GROWING UP,HE STILL MISSES HIS SISTER A LOT. SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL AND WE WILL SEND YOU A PICTURE OF HIM. OUR E-MAIL IS BSPANN43@CHARTER.NET. HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS. BOB, JANICE SPANN,KEVIN, JUSTIN
janice spann <bspann43@charter.net>
hickory, N.C. U.S.A. - Thursday, December 25, 2008 5:39 AM CST

Hey brother...
I have been missing you so bad, lately. I know that you aint hurtin' no more and you are cancer free. I have been thinking about that one time, where me, mama and gary had stayed at the hospital (like many of times) and I got up early and went over to your bedside and just stood there and held your hand. It was when you could only smile on one side, and so I asked you, that if you could hear me, to let me just see one little smile...and to try to squeeze your hand a little and you did, but it was a big grin and you kinda squeezed my hand gently. I was so shocked to see it. I miss you so bad... but I know im not supposed to be sad, or cry tears but I just cant help to think of you and just cry. I miss those days where I would make fun of you curling the front of your hair and stuff... I would always try to make Mama tell you not to, cause that was for girls... but it was cute, the way you fixed your hair. I could go on all day, just like Aunt Sasah said... But I better get off here so I can help Mama out. I love you SOOOO much! and miss you SOOOOO much! Tell Jesus, Sissy, Darrell, Timothy and Bro. Branham I said hey! and I love them.... oh yeah, give them a big hug for me, too! Give yourself a hug for me too, even though you might get grossed out cause im your sister and all... haha. but I love you!! I know you are looking down at me, right now. :)
Kerri Beth (Derek's sister) <Lilbuggaboo2@yahoo.com>
Vale, NC USA - Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:19 AM CST

Precious and Sweet Prince Derek:
... missing you, remembering you, loving you, and giving thanks for the miracle of you in all of our lives on your memorial anniversary ... you were so special right from the start and it was my humble honor to walk some of the journey with you. Please keep sending reminders to your loving and hurting family that the veil between this world and the next is thin indeed and you are always with them ... I know you take good care of the little ones in Heaven, as you always did here on Earth, and I just know Jesus and the angels are loving having you around to make them laugh with delight. Please know how much we all love and miss you ...
Love you always,
Chacy
Chacy SanFilippo <ChacyS@rmhwinstonsalem.org>
Winston-Salem, NC - Monday, December 15, 2008 1:00 PM CST

Hey, Prince! I miss you SSOOOOOOO much!!! I think about you EVERY day!!! Thank you for visiting us! A couple of weeks ago when I was waken in the middle of the night and Uncle Timmy was too..You were right there grinning at me with that sheepish grin and looked so happy...remember you didn't let Uncle Timmy see you.?..He told you then that he can't see you but it won't be long and he will see you...well...he has told that to several people...He is so excited ! We all are...It can't be much longer..We are ready to come there. I was talking to Jesus the other day and I asked Him to help Mawmaw and Pawpaw to be healthy because my ol human heart don't want to take the pain of them leaving...I asked Him to just come on please and get us now. I can hear you and Sissy, Darrell, and Timothy encouraging us. AND!!! I know you've heard about God healing my eardrums!!! The dr said that I was almost deaf and I gave it to God...He took it and reminded me that He went to Calvary for my healing and that I didn't have to be deaf. He restored my hearing 100%! He even took the pollups off that corroded my eardrums! The specialist acted aggrivated at me and told me to NEVER come back to his office! You are living with one AWESOME God!!! Give Him a big hug for me!!! Please go give Sissy a big hug and tell her that Matthew misses his Yaya! He said she went to the big white house that has the pool and that Darrell is there, too. (Becky Wilhelm's) But we haven't seen her since summer! He still talks about her and kisses her picture but he hasn't got to play with her. Well, I could talk to you all day but I guess I better leave some room for others..I miss you!!! I'll see you soon!!!!!!I love you more than a hundred pick up trucks!!!
Aunt Sasah <glancescorner@yahoo.com>
Lincolnton, N.C. U.S.A. - Monday, December 15, 2008 11:41 AM CST

Love you all I'm praying for you
Jennifer Humes
york, SC - Saturday, December 13, 2008 8:50 PM CST

Although I never had the honor of meeting Derek his strength and courage has been an inspiration to me!I know that he is with our Father in Heaven,and that He is watching over you all!You all are such Blessings to me and my Husband that you will never know here on this earth.may God truely bless each of you.When you remember your precious Derek remember that the Lord is good and Derek is so much better now that He is with the Lord!!!Praying for you daily!!!
Eileen and Gerardo <eartavia2007@yahoo.com>
Catawba, N.C. U.S.A. - Saturday, December 13, 2008 9:14 AM CST

Dear Family,It has been awhile since I have written, but I think of Derek so many times.As I sit here and read the update the tears rolling down my face,my heart breaks because I miss you.You tocuhed so many lives , I know you touched mine.I have a heavy heart as I right with so many things going on and don't know what all to say except I love you and can't wait to see you one day soon.Please know my daughter misses you,just the other night she was crying and later I found out she was thinking of you.She is having a hard time right now, who knows she may have even talked to you about it..I just want to be there for her and help her.When I think I can't handle the pressure I look at your site and know with God I can.The same grace, mercy and love that helps your family will also help mine.Well, I guess I will close as the time does fly by I shall see you again..Love your cousin....Teresa
Teresa Carswell
Newton, NC - Saturday, December 13, 2008 7:14 AM CST

Derky,since you beat my grandma to heaven by 3 days or so give her a big hug and smooch for me!!! I love you and miss you!! You have touched so many lives with your testimony and it still lives on.......
Rebekah <beckeyboo@yahoo.com>
Hickory, NC USA - Saturday, December 13, 2008 5:01 AM CST

Kerri,Addison and I read this!!;]
Mrs.Yandle, we love you soo much,
and your strength touched our hearts
and minds.I can't waint to meet Derek
in Heaven.
-Jamie Longshore 12/12/08
JaMiE LoNgShOrE<3 <jklongshore@yahoo.com>
Iron Station, Nc USA - Friday, December 12, 2008 10:05 PM CST

I miss you SO much Derkey!! :)

Love Your Sister,
Kerri Beth <lilbuggaboo2@yahoo.com>
vale, nc usa - Friday, August 29, 2008 10:53 PM CDT

Praying for you and your family.We love and miss you at school..
Teresa & (Rebekah)
Teresa <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:47 PM CDT

Praying for your family today. Received a prayer request from a prayer group for you all today.
http://www.freewebs.com/prayerbears
Jennifer, a texas prayer bear <texasprayerbear@yahoo.com>
Bridgeport, Texas - Monday, April 7, 2008 10:26 PM CDT

Naomi, It has been forever since I've stopped by, but I was thinking of Derek today. I know you miss him as much today as you did when he first earned his wings. He is truly an Angel. Just wanted to let you know that I continue to pray for you and your family.
Kathy & Wilms Warrior Laurel <kathy_urban@hotmail.com>
Myrtle Beach, SC - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:48 AM CDT

Praying for your comfort and peace!! Lora Morgan
Lora Morgan <lmorgan@ashevillenc.gov>
Leicester, NC Buncombe - Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:56 AM CST

Hello, our family just got a computer,ours crashed in October'07, anyway I haven't got to visit your page and I am so sorry!! I think about you often.You know there was a time before you went home that a lot of us colleted tabs from can drinks to raise money.Well, I had a huge black trash bag full that I had kept in my building out back.No one would take them.I called several places and was going to send the money to your mom..Well, it has been three years and my hubby kept saying he wanted to hall them off to the dump..I just couldn't do that,so last week I met a nice little old lady who takes dialysis.I told her about the tabs and she said well, they collect them at the center to help give patients longer time on the machines.So I gave them to her..She was SO HAPPY, I felt better knowing It would help someone..But I want you to know we love and miss you.My daughter talks about you all the time.I can't wait until we see you and Angie,Darrell and Timothy all again and we WILL NEVER have to depart again,
Love always your cuz,,,Teresa ~prayerbear HUGS to YOU~
Teresa <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
- Monday, January 21, 2008 8:44 PM CST

Kerri, Naomi, Caleb, Gary, and Scotty,
I know y'all miss Derek, I'm sure that anyone who knew him would miss him also. He is in Heaven now just waiting for the day when God calls us all home and he can see his family and friends again. I love y'all very much and may God bless you.
Nicole ( Nikki ) <horserodeogirl@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, December 27, 2007 6:46 PM CST

Hey Derek!
I miss you so bad. It dont seem like its been 3 years since you past. I really think about you alot..everytime I hear that song "God is an awesome God" or "I can only imagine," I think of you. I think about you when I play with my puppy, Max, I know he would have just loved you! Sometimes, I can see him playing around...it really looks like he is playing with someone, maybe its you.
I have a boyfriend now, dont worry...he is a good ole' guy! I know you would approve of him, Caleb does! When we talk about when we was little, he talks about playing with you and Caleb. He makes me sooo happy! And believe it or not, I actually think I love him! =] You will get to see him again one day, hopefully soon. I cant wait until we get outta here! Gah, it seems like there is hardly nothing left, but just for the dead in Christ to rise..and thats YOU buddy! =] I guess I will go for now, I love yoooou! And will ALWAYS miss you! By the way, tell Jesus, Sissy, Darrell, Timothy, AJ, and Uncle Timmy I said Hello, and I love and miss them! Thanks, brother!
Kerri (Derek's sister) <Lilbuggaboo2@yahoo.com>
out in the country, NC USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:19 AM CST

Hey, Derek! I miss you so much!!! Our baby Matthew is 3 already! He knows your picture and kisses you. My baby girl Beth talks like she remembers you, too. It's really odd but they talk about Derkey when we do. Matthew reminds me of you. He don't walk, he bounces! He is loud and full of energy. Hum, wonder who he gets that from? Dandy blonde and blue eyes, full of himself just like his cousin Derkey. I know that you have been to visit because Matthew tells me sometimes that Derkey playin'. Please come againand play anytime. Derrick still sleeps with the bassett hound that you gave him. If he goes to your house to spend the night, puppy goes,too.Uncle Timmy always talks about you. Especially when he talks of faith, courage, or just family he always says, let me tell you of someone who REALLY is a hero! Well, I'm gonna go for now. I love you bunches. I can't wait to hold you and kiss you. By the way I think Lauren is really missing you, too. All of the family wants to see you soon. We try to encourage them so we can meet you. I'll see you later. Tell, Jesus, Sissy, Darrell,and Timothy that we love them. Love, Aunt Sasah
sasah <glancescorner@yahoo.com>
- Monday, December 17, 2007 2:12 PM CST

We will see him again and give him a big hug and kiss. How cool is that? What a wonderful day to look forward to.I miss him too. My heart aches for you and please know that he IS with you every breath you take.

Erin Webster <ejwebster@yahoo.com>
Winston-Salem, NC USA - Monday, December 17, 2007 9:33 AM CST

Naomi,Caleb,Kerri Beth, Gary, Scottie
Just keep the faith and we shall all be together again.
Love, Uncle Wayne and Aunt Judy
Wayne and Judy Bess <waynebess1@bellsouth.net>
Bessemer City, NC USA - Sunday, December 16, 2007 4:05 PM CST

Naomi,Caleb,Kerri Beth, Gary & Scottie,
Even though we miss "our family" that is no longer with us in body, we know they are all still with us in Spirit and in wonderful memories. But most of all we rejoice in the fact that we know they are with Jesus. We love you all.
Gene & Kaye Pruitt <epruittjr@bellsouth.net>
Bessemer City, nc USA - Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:13 PM CST

I love you!! Miss you, and I was thinking about you just yesterday knowing it has been 3 years since God took you to be with him.....tell my brother hey and I love him!!
Rebekah Haney <beckeyboo@yahoo.com>
Newton, N.C. USA - Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:53 AM CST

just wanted to stop here & let you know charlie & myself are thinking about you and miss you very much!
Kimmie & Charlie Ross <kimmieross@charter.net>
Newton, NC USA - Monday, October 22, 2007 8:24 PM CDT

Hello,
We have just been thinking about you all, love you all very much & miss you. Can't wait to see Ashley & Derek in Heaven one day.
Love,
Eddie, Ernestine, Stephanie Mathis & Family
Ernestine <louetta24@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, October 9, 2007 11:35 AM CDT

Hey guys. How are you all doing? I hope good. Just wanted to let you all know that we still think about you all and miss you all.justin say's hi he misses you all.
Kevin and Justin Spann <carolinaboy247@yahoo.com>
Hickory, NC USA - Wednesday, October 3, 2007 10:42 PM CDT

you wrote:"and will actually be making the main gear in the stealth fighter planes that opens the bombay doors to release missles...cool huh!"
Not so cool if they drop those bombs on innocent children
250000 iraqi kids dead.oh forgive me those iraqi mothers didn't love their kids as much as you loved yours
a nobody
- Sunday, August 19, 2007 1:35 PM CDT

So sorry I missed Derek's birthday. I know he was smiling down upon you all day! God's Peace to you today and all the days.
Kathy & Laurel <kathy_urban@hotmail.com>
Myrtle Beach, SC - Wednesday, July 4, 2007 5:24 AM CDT

Thinking of Derek today!
Becky Smith <beckysmith62@aol.com caringbridge.org/nc/sarahsmith>
Smithfield, NC - Tuesday, July 3, 2007 6:51 PM CDT

It was great to meet you today finally after hearing so many wonderful things about your family. You have such a nice family. I often get sad missing Micah and it definitely helps to look to the joy set before us and think about how we will have eternity with our children. Won't that be so wonderful to be in the presence of our Lord and to all be together again. Blessings and peace to you all. Love Laura http://www.caringbridge.org/nc/micah78/
Laura Leake <malachi46@rtelco.net>
Staley, NC - Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:23 PM CDT

to kerri's comment. i went there wednesday night & i saw the balloon lol
Jacquelynne Delano <Jac102191@aol.com>
Conover, NC U.S.A - Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:44 AM CDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I LOVE YOU!

I would like to tell yawl a story, about yesterday.. Me and Mama went to the store to get some ballons, we decided that we would let ballons go at Derek's site, for his birthday. We went to the store, while we were looking thru ballons, Mama found this really nice ballon, it was a 'Jumbo Ballon'..but it was a Motorcycle. You know how Derek LOVED Motorcycles..he even had a large toy Motorcycle. Anyways, we got the ballon, and one baby blue regular ballon, and went to the gravesite. We tied the ballon to some flowers and the vase that was sitting on the grave, and it was funny, because it seems like everytime we go there, something really funny happens..Well, the ballon was being stubborn, it wouldn't stay up off the grass, and we were afraid of the grass popping the ballon. So, we had to just leave it the way it was, laying on its side, floating in the air beside his grave. Then we let the baby blue ballon go. I could feel him there looking down on us, and thinking, they know that my earthly body wont be in there long, one day I will raise up and we will spend eternity together! I could see him saying that! But I better go, hope yawl enjoyed it!
Love always,

Kerri Beth (Derek's Sister) <Lilbuggaboo2@yahoo.com>
Vale, NC USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:03 AM CDT

Happy Birthday Derek
Gina
Conyers, Ga - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:00 PM CDT

HELLO, HOPE THINGS ARE OK. WE ALL MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH,ASHLEY AND DEREK REALLY TOUCHED BOTH OF OUR FAMILIES ALOT.JUST KNOW THAT WE PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY EVERYDAY.TELL EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY WE SAID HELLO. JUSTIN MISSES YOU ALL ALOT.
KEVIN & JUSTIN SPANN <carolinaboy247@yahoo.com>
HICKORY, NC USA - Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:09 PM CDT

Thinking about all of you today. God bless!
Vonda <v_cantor@hotmail.com>
Hickory, NC USA - Tuesday, May 1, 2007 12:34 AM CDT

Hello, I didn't know it had been since Dec.of last year when I wrote last..Time goes by so fast,,but with that the day is drawing closer for that Great Day we get to see you again as Kerri Beth said.....I think about you and look at your picture often..I have a bookshelf in my livingroom and it has family and friends that have gone on,,, when I look at their picture I say a prayer for that family..I miss ya buddy and can't wait to see you again....I love you and the rest of the family..Until Then..your cuz,,,Teresa
Teresa Carswell <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
- Monday, April 23, 2007 4:57 PM CDT

Hello,
I love and miss you Derek, I think about you all the time! I just cant wait until that special day,when I see you, and when we get to spend eternity together! I know that you are havin' alot of fun up in Paradise! And that you are always watching over us. I was just thinkin' about some funny memories of you and me, just the other day. I miss you more and more each day!

I LOVE YOU, AND THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!

Love your sister,
Kerri Beth <Lilbuggaboo2@yahoo.com>
Vale, NC USA - Thursday, April 12, 2007 9:00 PM CDT

hello derick,s family, we have missed all of you especialy derick.hope all of you are doing ok,and hope you had a blessed easter.god bless you and the family. love ,bobby,janice spann ashley grandparents
janice spann
hickory, n.c. u.s.a. - Monday, April 9, 2007 7:11 PM CDT

Hello, Derek's Family,
I KNOW it's the hardest thing to have to spend another Christmas without your precious Derek. Please know I am thinking of you at this bittersweet time.
Merry Christmas with love,
Ernestine Mathis

eemathis@aol.com <eemathis@aol.com>
Waynesville, NC - Sunday, December 24, 2006 3:42 PM CST

thinking of you today
Gina
Conyers, GA - Friday, December 15, 2006 8:17 PM CST

hey,
i just wanted to let you guys know that i'm thinking about you daily && i love all of you very much. i haven't signed this thing in forever, but i just got back from derek's grave && today has been hard. 2 years goes by so fast, i can't wait to see him again. i love him more than anything && miss him more than this world.
you guys are in my thoughts && prays.

Jacquelynne Delano <Jac102191@aol.com>
conover, nc - Friday, December 15, 2006 6:05 PM CST

Hello, I can't beleive it will be two years tomorrow that you crossed over into our heavenly home.I think about you often and miss you even more.I can't wait until we all meet again.We just have to do as I have said before.."Keep pressing On"...This world is not my home and I long to be in my true home of no death,pain,sorrow where will never have to say good-bye again...Until then I will continue to think about you and be praying for your family because I know they miss you very much!!!! I love you all
God Bless.......your cuz,,,,Teresa
Teresa Carswell <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, December 14, 2006 10:35 AM CST

Hello, it is I your Cuz.I just wanted to stop by and say I miss you and love you and I know "It Want Be Long" until we meet again...
your cuz,Teresa
Teresa <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
NC - Sunday, November 26, 2006 10:01 PM CST

Dear Naomi & Family,
It's been a while since you updated, hope things are going well for you, & you had a good Thanksgiving. Seems forever since we saw each other, miss you all lots.
Ernestine Mathis
Ernestine Mathis <eemathis@aol.com>
Waynesville, NC - Thursday, November 23, 2006 9:37 PM CST

hey kerri and naomi...its been a long long time. I just want you both to know i pray for you both all of the time...i miss derek more than anything on earth...and i talk to him everyday, as im sure you both do. I miss you both even though things ended very badly... For the longest time i thought derek was mad at me for acting the way i did but now i know he's not...and i want but of you to know i hold no grudge and i have no hate or anger towards either one of you...im sorry for everything...on December 15th of this year i would like to go to dereks grave for the very first time since the funeral..i know you guys will probably be going too so if you want to let me know what time you are going so that i wont interupt then let me know and i will be more than happy to wait and go at a later time during that day...if you could just email me back that would be great....im sorry
casey morris <billab0ng_14@yahoo.com>
hickory, nc us - Saturday, November 11, 2006 8:04 PM CST

Just thinking of you of today.Miss you buddy!!
See you soon,love your cuz,
Teresa
Teresa Carswell <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
Newton, NC - Monday, October 9, 2006 8:01 PM CDT

Naomi & Family,
Today I'm thinking of Derek & Ashley together at Baptist Hospital & now in Heaven. These three years since Ashley has been gone from us have been hard, but soon we'll have a reunion in Heaven with Ashley, Derek, Casey, & the other precious ones gone on to be with Jesus. Still think of you all, hope things are well for you.
Love,
Ernestine, Ashley's Granny

Ernestine Mathis <eemathis@aol.com>
Waynesville, NC - Sunday, October 8, 2006 12:31 AM CDT

Thinking of you today and can't wait to see you!!I know you are standing over the banner waiting for me and the rest of your family to join you in that land I am SO HOME SICK FOR!!
love you,,,your cousin Teresa
Teresa
- Monday, September 25, 2006 8:25 PM CDT

I was posting this picture on Cassie's site, and thought I would swing by your page to say "hello", I love the photograph in the middle of the photo page.

Lots of love

Viks

viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Sunday, September 3, 2006 7:28 AM CDT

I can't remember if I have ever signed in this guestbook, but I have come here often. At one time, to see Derek's progress and now, to remember him - his strength, his love for his family, his love for life. My heart aches for you Naomi. The pain at times must be unimaginable but God's strength is PERFECT. He will continually be there for you! I have gone back to your Dec 2, 2004 post many times and read the second paragraph. I have always cried while reading it but it also shows me such a tremendous bond between you and Derek. A love only a mother and son can have. He loved you so much and yearned for you to be happy. That is what he wants. One day, you will see him again. That is a PROMISE FROM GOD. He NEVER breaks his promises!
Please know that even those who never knew Derek, have not forgot him. He has made an imprint on my life so great that I will never forget him. I wish him a Happy Belated Birthday! To a strong, handsome, well rounded young man, you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, Derek...NEVER!! You have made more of a legacy in your 13 years than most people make in a lifeteme!
Lynn Nowels, mom to 5 wonderful children! <nowelsclan@yahoo.com>
Onalaska, Wa USA - Friday, July 14, 2006 12:56 AM CDT

Image code by MySpaceDirect.com I will always remember you.Happy late Birthday
Angela <victoryismine1@charter.net>
vale, nc usa - Saturday, July 1, 2006 1:14 AM CDT

"HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DEREK"
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE HAPPY WHERE YOU ARE. I'M SURE YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS MOST AWSOME.
LOVE YOU BUNCHES,
STEPHANIE

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DEREK
I LOVE YOU. I MISS YOU.
BOY-BOY
Stephanie & Boy-Boy <angel_ashleyrayann@hotmail.com>
Waynesville, NC USA - Sunday, June 25, 2006 9:44 AM CDT

Stopping by w/Love and Prayers for the family. Naomi, I can never forget your strength & love for Derek. I think @ Derek often, although I never knew him, I felt the love you have for him in your journal.

Prayers of Comfort to all who knew & loved Derek!
Kathy & Laurel <kathy_urban@hotmail.com>
Myrtle Beach, SC - Tuesday, June 20, 2006 8:17 AM CDT

Hello,it has been a while since I have signed the guessbook.It is 1:30am,,,yes, I am up and thinking about all of you.Even though it would have been a special day for Derek on this earth,it is still a special day for him in heaven.He knows No more pain and heartache,no getting old.he is there waiting over the banner saying press the battle , don't give up I am here waiting for all of you."OH want that be a TIME"!! Singing with the angels!!!
I love and miss you sweety,,,When we meet again we can set and talk it all over with Jesus!!
Naomi & Family I love you all and I am praying for you!!
your cousin,,,,Teresa ~*~prayerbears~*~
Teresa <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
Newton, NC - Tuesday, June 20, 2006 0:47 AM CDT

Derek Hello!!!! It's funny to think I was just outside and saw something that reminded me of Ashley, so I went to her Web-Site and signed her guestbook. Whne I finished signing her guestbook I walked back to the bedroom and saw this HUGE STUFFED GIRAFFE ANIMAL. I know that I had to see what reminded me of you and Ashley in the same night for a reason. When Justin is with me he sometimes sleeps with that giraffe you gave him. It's name is still DEREK CHARLES and he will talk about the day you gave him the giraffe. He always talks about Ashley & you. I'm really glad he has those wonderful memories of you and Ashley. You & his Sister still to this day are his HERO'S. We love you and we will never forget you.
Love you always hero
Stephanie & Boy-Boy (www.caringbridge.org/or/rayann) <angel_ashleyrayann@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, June 1, 2006 2:02 AM CDT

Hello, Naomi & Family; It seems like another lifetime when we spent so much time together. Saw pictures of your wedding a few days ago & it brought back so many happy memories. SO many things have changed, the worst being Derek & Ashley not being with us anymore, it's easy to say they are better off in Heaven, but being earthbound it's hard to not have them here with us. I think about all of you often.
Ernestine Mathis <eemathis@aol.com>
Waynesville, NC - Monday, May 22, 2006 7:53 PM CDT

I am praying for your family.
Ruth <blueeyed_female@msn.com>
Hinton, WV US - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:59 PM CDT

My heart goes out to your family. I will keep you all in my prayers daily.
Wendy Hatley <WENDY@MOOREANDGILESINC.COM>
MADISON HEIGHTS, VA USA - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 3:24 PM CDT

HELLO HOW ARE YOU ALL. I HOPE ALL IS GOOD. JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND TELL YOU THAT ME AND JUSTIN THINK ABOUT YOU GUYS ALL THE TIME AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH.
KEVIN & JUSTIN SPANN <carolinaboy247@yahoo.com>
HICKORY, NC USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:20 PM CDT

Hi Na, I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and Derek today. I love all of you and miss you..Love ,,,your cuz,,Teresa
~*~prayerbear~*~HUGS~*~to~*~YOU~*~
Teresa Carswell <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
Newton, NC - Tuesday, April 25, 2006 3:35 PM CDT

Hello Na,just wanted to stop by and let you know I love you and I am thinking about you!!Tell the family I said Hi also..
God Bless ALL!~*~prayerbear~*~HUGS~*~to~*~YOU~*~
love...Teresa
Teresa Carswell <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
Newton, NC - Tuesday, April 18, 2006 0:04 AM CDT

Hey, sorry for the last line in my post below.I am trying to figure out how to post a picture to the guestbooks like the other prayerbears do :(
love Teresa
Teresa <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:11 AM CST

Hello Na,I am sitting here visiting all my caringbridge friends and wanted to let you know I was thinking about you.I still check often on Prince Derek's site to see how you are.Please know ,I may not get to see you,but I do pray for all of you.I love you very much!
~*~prayerbear~*~HUGS~*~to~*~YOU~*~
love your cuz,,,,Teresa[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/tprays4you/reddressbear.jpg[/IMG]
Teresa Carswell <tnjoecarswell@yahoo.com>
Newton, NC - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:09 AM CST

hello just thought I would let you all know I still think of you all and love you all.
Angie <angelmercyseat@yahoo.com>
vale, nc usa - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 7:05 PM CST

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