Theresa Parsons

You were always there for all of us and I'm sure you see how much we have all messed upsince you left God hold you in his arms til we meet again, I love and miss you

For Someone To Share Memories of You Will Go On and On Forever. I guess that's the point; Memories Never End, Cannot Be Lost or Stolen; Memories are Forever! Theresa was one of the sweetest, toughest little girls I have ever known. Everyone knew where they stood and what she was thinking. And isn't that the way it should always be?! My trip to Maryland in July, 1996. . .I have to say comes back to me like it was yesterday! The sweetest voice, "Aunt DJ, can you hold my friend's baby. We will be right back." I have always loved my nieces and nephews too much to say no to any of them. I think I sat in the same chair holding that beautiful baby for what seemed like hours until the girls got home. But she was so sweet and thankful as she took the baby from my arms. Whenever I saw her at Mom's (Grandma Joan's), she would share what she and Joey were doing and going through; she truly loved and protected her boy, her Pride and Joy! Flash forward to 2008, we were all at her Mom's visiting and she came up to me and asked if I would come down to her house. I will never forget following her into her bedroom and she sat n the bed, patted the bed indicating for me to sit down. Then she shared how everyone thought she was being strong for Joey and the rest of the family. She said she was, but she was being strong for herself, too, because she was scared. Then we both just cried as I held her. Why can't the older adults just make the bad go away so all is well again?! I asked if Marada could come in so we could pray with her. Nathan ran up to get Marada; and it was as though I faded away so I could just watch the most beautiful thing between the two girls. Marada asked her if she had given her life to Jesus; Theresa, through tears, shook her head no. Then Marada told her it was something just between her (Theresa) and God, and if she really wanted to in her heart, she could pray along with her. Theresa said yes, and together they prayed. As Mom and Aunt, I don't know much that is sweeter until all our family is together again. Theresa lives on in all our hearts, lives and memories. She truly left a legacy in all the lives she touched, and I only began to see how many were touched by her love at her service. We all live in our little spaces, but Theresa's space covered many lives. She loved with her whole heart. So much is a mystery, but I always feel a person who touched so many will never be gone from us, she is right there, we may not see her, but we feel her presence. One day we will see her and touch her face; I think we will all get a great big hug that will never end! And even more hugs for Joey! For now I just pray peace and comfort over Joey, Bonni, Jessica, TG, Sheila, Jon, nd all the other family and friends who love and miss this beautiful girl.

Theresa we really wish you were here Family get togethers are never right anymore. We all laugh at how we know you,d have something smart to say. Dom thinks you are shopping and getting your eyes,hair and nails done. You are in our hearts always so I know you remain with us

 I keep hoping you'll call and ask me to bring you a drink or come over and rub your legs. I hope you know how very much I love you and how very much I hate knowing you're away. I'm sure heaven is alot better with you there. We learn alot everyday and I think I learned I should have spent more time with you all because the time keeps passing and my heart keeps crying.                                                I love and miss you

I hope you are smiling down on all of the ones that love and miss you