It just breaks my heart  / JoBeth Fitzpatrick
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16th Birthday on June 24, 2009  / Nancy (Mom)

Miranda would have been 16 on June 24, 2009.  What an exciting time that would have been had she been here.  I remember how excited I was when I turned 16.  I got roses from my mother, I had a party with friends and family.  We missed out on sharing all of that with Miranda.  My son missed out on a 16th birthday party because of Miranda's illness.  He was 16 the year she passed away.  I still feel guilty.

I have missed out on sharing so much with my little girl.  I will miss all of that and it will always hurt.

I love you Miranda and miss you so much.  I carry you in my heart always.

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Happy Holidays!  / Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
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Happy Halloween!  / Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
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Love and prayers  / Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
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Hard to Believe It Has Been Three Years  / Nancy (Mom)

I think it is so hard for all of us to believe that three years have come and gone since Miranda left us for a new journey.  We miss her each and every day.

It was so weird how quiet the house got after.  Never realized how much noise surrounded us and how much we all did together and I miss those days.

Adam leaves for boot camp for the Air Force November 4 to start a new journey in his life and we all wish him the best.  I wish he would sometimes come here and light a candle.  I think it is still too hard for him.  He misses his sister a lot.

I see girls that are Miranda's age and I realize how much we are missing.  I cry and it hurts.

I'll  never know the joy of her first boyfriend, dates, dances, falling in love, college, getting engaged, getting married, having children, etc.  Sometimes I find it so unfair.

I carry her in my heart always and will never stop missing her or stop loving her.  We were blessed to have her with us 12 years.  I just wish I could have seen her grow up and wish she would have had a full life.

You never think your children will get sick the way she did when she had never been sick before.  I still don't understand it and I never will.

I love you Miranda!

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Thinking of you  / Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY PRECIOUS MIRANDA WITH LOVE  / LaRaine Mom To Angel Cynthia Hernandez (friend)

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY MIRANDA AND TO YOUR FAMILY ALSO! WITH LOVE ALWAYS LaRAINE MOM TO MY PRECIOUS DAUGHTER CYNTHIA

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Happy Birthday Miranda  / Nancy Carusone (Mom)

I can remember past birthdays and how excited you always were to see the presents and the birthday cakes.  You always were full of joy and laughter.  You made everyone smile with your warmth and your excitement.  I miss those times so much.  I lit a candle for you all day at the office and I lit a candle last night at home.  I felt you talking to me on my way home from work.  I miss you baby girl.  I wish I could still hold you.  I wish I could still here your laughter.  I wish the house weren't so quiet.

You aren't supposed to be gone.  I'm supposed to be watching you grow up.  I love you.

I can imagine you having the best party up in Heaven.  I know you would have everyone there smiling.

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Father's Day  / Nancy (Mom)
Miranda always made Father's Day special for her Dad and her Step-Dad.  She never forgot them.  Of course, as her mom I made sure of that but I know they felt loved and special.  I'm sure she sent them her special love down from heaven and I know how much she is missed by both of them. Close

Mother's Day - So hard  / Mom (Nancy)

Mother's day is just so hard.  I remember the last Mother's Day we spent together in 2005 with Oma and everyone and all the pictures we have of you from that day.  You were laughing and smiling and snuggled so close to us.

It is so hard to realize that you are gone.  It will soon be three years and sometimes it feels like it was yesterday.  You aren't supposed to be gone.  I'm supposed to be watching you grow into a beautiful young woman.  You are supposed to be going out with a first boyfriend, getting dressed for homecoming, becoming all that you dreamed and wanted to be.

I know that you are missed by so many.  I see pictures of your best friend Amelia and know that you should have been in those pictures with her.  I know she misses you.  We all miss you.

Life sometimes is just not fair.  I love you and miss you so much Miranda.

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THINKING OF YOU  / JEANNIE MOM TO DUANE SUESS
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Thoughts / Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
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Happy Easter.  / Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
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I miss you!!!  / Lauren Yeatts (Friend)

Miranda & Family-

Miranda was a sweet girl. SHe was always bright. Never once thought she couldn't do something. She had confidence. Which most Cancer patients don't. She was special. She was a friend, a sister, and a loving daughter. We all loved her, and it is still hard for everyone who ever knew her to get over her death in 2005. The Cancer over took her, and she was a trooper. When she was in her last days I remember that she was not able to speak, but used sign languge. When I found out she was gone, I tried to hide the tears, but they poured out. God has a plan for Miranda, and that was it. She is in Heaven, no more pain, and no more agony. Her golden hair is growing back, and she is walking on streets of gold. Rest in Peace, Miranda Lynette Barnes, a dear, and beautiful friend. I love you, and will always love you!

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She was just beautiful  / Becky L. (none)
I just wanted to tell you how beautiful Miranda was. I watched the slide show and it really made me think about my own daughter who was also born in 1993. We have to cherish every moment don't we.  Miranda had the most beautiful smile... I'm so sorry for your loss. Close

My heart is with you  / Susan Barnes (none/ just coincidental )

I read your diary Nancy, and I am sitting here crying. I am so sorry you have lost your beautiful girl Miranda.  She truely was a gift, and my heart and soul cry for your loss. 

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Valentine / Lauren Yeatts (Friend)
I miss you Miranda, even though we were not that close, i feel lik i have lost my best friend. Have a GREAT valentine's day in heaven! God Bless you and your family Miranda...A sweet Angel. Close

valentine / Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
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love / Carole Mom To Angel Heather Bates (connected by angels )
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