Mom |
Tracy |
I remember when we went to the Creed concert and I was so heck bent on taking my car back down so Jason could fix it yet again. So you drove mom's truck and that night you decided to see if it would fly. I remeber screaming and jumping off of that bridge to see if you were okay. You said, just as calm and quiet as you always were, "Tracy i'm okay"... That weekend Stacy got a little figure that said "get well" and she gave it to you. When I was dealing with some pretty rotten times you gave it to me. When you died I gave it to Dennis. You kind of started a pass around of something that was intended for you. I've just been thinking of that a lot here lately!
I miss you lots!
~~Me
Mom |
Tracy |
Jesus Bring the Rain by Mercy Me
I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that
I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings
You glory And I know there'll
be days When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to
praise You Jesus, bring the rain
I am yours regardless of the clouds that may
loom above because you are much greater than
my pain you who made a way for me suffering
your destiny so tell me whats a little rain
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
is the lord God almighty
is the lord God almighty
I'm forever singing
Holy holy holy
you are holy
you are holy
Tracy |
04 February 08
Vernon,
It's been three years and five months since you were so horribly taken from us. I just wanted to let you know how your death has touched someone's (that you don't even know) life. I have a friend that I shared your story with about 18 months ago and she was so surprised at the fact that I could so love our Lord if he allowed something like that to happen to you. She didn't get it.
I know that our God has the power to cause or stop all things, however he does not just go around handing out tradgedies. He loves us!
From September 04, 2004 forward I have prayed to God that he would take this horrible situation and use it for his glory. "How could there be any glory for anyone regarding this situation" you are probably wondering as do so many, myself included. But there is because God is in control. My friend has watched the Lord work in such a great way in my life that now she has made the decision to allow him to work in hers as well. I am so thankful to God for all he does, has done, and will do!!
I want you and everyone to know that you did not die in vain, for no reason! You died for God's purpose, for others to live. Your life and death has touched so many, many you will never know and I/they will always be thankful for that.
I love you Vernie! I am so proud that I have the opportunity to call you my brother!
Tracy
Karen (Keele) Manning |
Patsy,
I was a friend of Tracy & Stacy's. We lost touch, but I have never forgotten any of you. I just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you & your family. I was so sad to hear about your son Vernon. I thought I might share a little memory of him with you. I just remember all the times that I would spend the night with Tracy. We would be in her room listening to music & talking away. Vernon always wanted to be in on it. He thought we were really doing something fun I suppose. I still remember that cute little face with that bright red hair.
I can't begin to imagine your pain, but just know I'll continue to pray for you & your family. I know it's still really painful and you all miss him dearly.
You did a wonderful job of expressing your love for Vernon in the newspaper. It was so moving & I'm sure everyone gave their children one more kiss, one more hug after reading it.
God's comforting arms around you always & love,
Karen
Tracy |
I close both locks below the window.
I close both blinds and turn away.
Sometimes solutions aren’t so simple.
Sometimes goodbye’s the only way.
The sun will set for you,
And the shadow of the day,
Will embrace the world in gray,
Yes the sun now sets for you...
In cards and flowers at your special place,
We have prayed and pleaded for you to stay.
Sometimes beginnings aren’t so simple.
Sometimes goodbye’s the only way.
And the sun will set for you,
And the shadow of the day,
Will embrace the world in gray,
Yes the sun sets for you..
I love you Vernie! Happy New Year!
Tracy |
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men
I thought as now this day had come
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rung so long unbroken song
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men
I can hear Your voice, I can hear Your voice
Like the bells on Christmas Day
And in despair I bowed my head
There is no peace on earth, I said
For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, goodwill to men
I love you Vernie, Merry Christmas!
Tracy |
So far away from where you are
The miles have torn us way apart
And I miss you
So far away from where you are
And standing underneath the stars
And I wish you were here
I miss the years that were erased
I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face
I miss all the little things
I never thought that they’d mean everything to me
I miss And I wish you were here
I feel the beating of your heart
I see the shadows of your face
Just know that I know where you are
I miss you And I wish you were here
I miss the years that were erased
I miss the ways the sunshine would light up your face
I miss all the little things
I never thought that they'd mean everything to me
Yeah I miss you
And I wish you
Were here
So far from where you are
These miles have torn us way apart
And I miss you
I miss you
I wish you were here
Rose~Angel Jason's Wife |
Vernon, I'm thinking of you & your family this Halloween!! You will be forever missed!!