^j^ JUSTIN'S JOURNEY

This is a journal of Justin's journey to eternal life, and our attempt to go on with our lives, keeping Justin warmly in our hearts.


In loving memory of our angel,
JUSTIN PAUL THATCHER
8/17/1985-4/4/2000

"NO LIFE IS SO BRIEF THAT IT CANNOT CHANGE THE WORLD"

Thank you for your ongoing love and support. Your caring words have become our strength.

I WON'T SAY GOODBYE, TODAY IS NOT THE DAY. I KNOW WE WILL MEET AGAIN, SOMEPLACE, SOME WAY. WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN, SOME DAY.


THEREFORE YOU NOW HAVE SORROW; BUT I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN AND YOUR HEART WILL REJOICE, AND YOUR JOY NO ONE WILL TAKE FROM YOU. John 16:22

This is a poem I found on another website... Obviously, it has been written by another mom who lost a child...I wish I could give her full credit, because it is beautiful and it says it all...

I will not walk with him again
Beside a mountain stream;
Or down a quiet woodland path
Sharing all his dreams.

I will not hear his special laugh
Or know his teasing ways;
No secrets shared, no looking for
His smile to light my days.

I will not see the sparkle of
His large expressive eyes,
That sometimes cried and sometimes held
The stars that fill the skies.

I will not hear, "I love you, Mom,
Though sometimes I don't show it;"
But through the years that quickly passed,
Somehow I'd always know it.

I will not hear him tease his sister
As he laughs with glee;
He won't be there for picnics,
How hard that is for me.

I will not hear his music
While he (loudly) sings along;
I won't discuss with him again
The merits of a song.

I will not see him "digging in"
To all his favorite meals;
Nor laugh or cry or hold him
Through all the things he feels.

I will not feel his special hugs
And hold him in my arms;
Nor be manipulated by
His smile...his talk...his charm.

For now he walks with angels and
The pain he knew has ceased;
Now its God who holds him close
In never-ending peace.

But though he's gone, within my heart
Are precious memories of
These special things...surrounded by
A mother's endless love.

Journal

SUNDAY, August 17, 2008 8:51 PM CDT

Justin,
Happy 23rd Birthday baby!! Wow. That's hard to believe. As usual, we have been celebrating your birthday in the Islands and doing everything you would want to do. You are so missed, always loved and remembered. Daddy, Courtney and I went out on a big catamaran and went snorkeling, and then Daddy and Courtney went back out with the guys to go lobster diving. It was a great time and of course, Daddy told everyone about you and why we were here in the first place. He never misses an opportunity to talk about you to anyone who will listen.
I hope you are having a great time in heaven. You sure have lots of company up there. I love you so much Jus. There is never a day that goes by that you are not in our thoughts constantly. See you when we get to the other side baby. Keep us safe in our travels and please let us know that you are with us!!
Mom, Dad, and Courtney
xoxoxoxoxoxox

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Memorial donations will go to the Justin Thatcher Memorial College Scholarship Fund, which will be awarded each year to a cancer survivor.
Friends of Justin
509 Boswell Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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