In Loving Memory Of The Mount Ephraim McDonald's Angels Who Were These Angels?..They were 3 people that did not deserve to die! MOLINO, CYNTHIA A. CINDY', (nee Brooks). Suddenly, on May 15, 2002. Age 45, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Beloved wife of Louis N. Molino, Sr. Devoted Mother of Christina L., Louis N. Jr., Kevin S. & Patricia J. Also survived by her mother Mrs. Nancy Brooks of Bellmawr and the late Charles A. Sr. Dear sister of Catherine Brooks of Bellmawr, Charles A. Brooks, Jr. of Pantoon Beach, IL., also one nephew Matthew B. Brooks of Bellmawr.Cindy was a Manager for McDonald's in Mt. Ephraim. She will always be remembered as a devoted mother, hardworker, loving, caring & giving person. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to call Friday evening 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME, 11 E. Kings Hwy., Mt. Ephraim, NJ. 856-931-1628 (Parking on Premises). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Sat. at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim. Interment will be held private at the convenience of the family. Publication date: 5/17/02 KING, NANCY L. nee Wallace). Suddenly on May 15, 2002, of Audubon. Age 49.Beloved wife of Steven L. Henry. Mother of the late Richard R. King. Daughter of Dorothy Wallace. Sister of Janice Wallace. Grandmother of Nicole Marie, Cynthia and Melanie King. Niece of Barbara Wells, Irene Suchodolski, and Blanche Smyrl. Aunt of Stephanie, Christina and Robert Wallace. Also survived by many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation from 2 to 3 PM Sunday afternoon at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, 126 S. Black Horse, Runnemede. Funeral service 3 PM at the funeral home. Interment private at the convenience of the family.The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Nancy's memory to Mt. Ephraim's McDonald's Trust Fund, c/o Commerce Bank, 180 N. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com BOWEN, JOANNE M. Nee Harvey) Tragically on May 15, 2002, of Lindenwold, NJ. Formerly of Phila., PA. Age 52 years.Loving wife of Wayne. Beloved mother of Wendy Mengel and Steve Schmeltzle of Orefield, PA. She is the loving grandmother of Michael Schmeltzle, and sister of Albert Harvey of Phila., PA., and the late LeRoy Harvey. Her godsons' Brian Kite and William Griffin, Jr., dear friends Marge Griffin and Bob Maiese, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive her. Mrs. Bowen was a former member of the Bridesberg Ambulance Volunteer Squad.Relatives and friends are invited to meet Monday from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the ETHERINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St., Gloucester City, NJ. Funeral service to be held at 12:30PM. There will be no evening viewing. Interment Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to The LARC School, 1089 Creek Rd., Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Publication date: 5/19/02 All three of these women were completely innocent that morning when Frank Nastassi drove his Cadillac through their place of employment. I am completely sure that each and every person that ever came into contact with any of these women, was blessed for knowing them. And, I am 100% sure they are all in Heaven and probably already have their wings, knowing them!! Personal Information About My Mom, Cindy: As Well as Some Poems and Song Lyrics In Loving Memory Of The McDonald’s Angels: Cindy, Nancy, and Joanne In December of 2000, my mom was so excited when Katie called her and told her that her interview would be in 1 week. At the age of 44, after being a housewife and mother for 15 years, she was unsure if she would be able to handle the responsibilities of a full-time job as well as continuing with her wife and mother roles. Katie was the manager that interviewed her, and of course, she asked my mother if she had any experience in fast food service. My mom did not, and she was sure that by admitting that, she would not get the job. But, Katie told my mom that she liked her and that she would not see anything wrong with “giving my mother a try.” That day will always be one of the most memorable of all of my work experiences with my mom. Once my mom went to her orientation with Andrea, she began working 8-4 and 9-5, and Nancy King was just being made manager of the early morning opening shifts. My mother was unsure if she would be getting 40 hours a week if she only worked certain hours, so she was considering looking for a second job. Nancy and my mom worked grill together all the time, and Nancy felt that my mom was doing good being new at the job and all. So, Nancy approached my mother one day and asked her if she would consider working the opening shift with her. At first, she did not think that would be good because she would have to leave before we left for school. Being the caring and concerned mother that she always was, she was afraid we would not be able to get ourselves up for school. But, I convinced her to give it a chance, and I know that she was glad that she did. Every morning that she was scheduled, she would come in at 4 or 5 in the morning and would not complain if she was sent home early or if her shift ran later because it was extremely busy in the restaurant. Coming to work was a part of her life that she would never have been able to regret. When she started working weekends, I was still 15; therefore, I could only work weekends.When people found out that we were mother and daughter, I thought that I would feel embarrassed. At first, I did not want her to work at McDonalds, and I told her that I would never talk to her if she had the same job as mine. I was being a typical teenager, who did not want to have to work with her mom. But, I am proud to say that I was happy to have a mother who was independent and cared about her family enough to work those hard hours. Most of the time, I was honored to be working the same times that she would be there. She did not mess around in grill, and unless it was really busy or they were short on people, I know she had transition done before 9 or 10 in the morning. There really wasn’t anyone that she had a problem getting along with or working with. My mom was very shy about her feelings and she was extremely careful about who she shared her feelings with. But, even if she did not always say it, she admired everyone that she worked with. In June of 2001, my mom’s constant hardworking was recognized when Dawn presented her with the “June 2001 Crew Member of the Month of Mount Ephraim McDonalds.” She was so happy about that award, and me being 15; I was actually jealous that she received that award before me since I worked there longer than she had. When I say I was jealous, I mean I cried when she got the award and told her I hated her because she got it. Eventually, I came to my senses and I congratulated her and told her how proud of her I was. In August of 2001, I turned 16 on August 9, and my mom planned on taking me out after she got off of work at 1 in the afternoon. But, Nancy asked her if she would work later until the next grill person came in. And, if you knew my mom, she was never one to say no when she was needed. But, she did not call me that day, so I walked down to McDonald’s to meet her. Finally, at 2:30, my mom finished her shift, and clocked out. When she saw me, she looked really upset. I told her that it really did not matter if we went out to eat, as long as I had her with me on one of the most important days of my life. She said, “Want McDonald’s!” I said, “sure.” We ate and then I went up to the counter to say goodbye to everyone…and, then Andrea said “Happy Birthday.” I felt so special that day and the next day, because I could finally work later night hours. Until August 23, 2001, the night of the fire, I worked late night shifts, but I did not have the opportunity to close our store. In fact, the Saturday after the fire, which took place on a Thursday, I was scheduled to close for the first time in our store. The hardest part about working late night shifts was that fact that I would not be able to work with my mother as much as I usually did. But, I would still work some days with her, so I was not that nervous. After the fire, I still did close that Saturday; but, it was in Deptford. I remember that I went in Saturday night at 6:30 and did not clock out until 3:15 on Sunday Morning. But, I did not mind, because I was happy to have the opportunity to close a McDonald’s. My mom opened at the Deptford McDonald’s, while I closed there.Until the trailer opened in September of 2001, I did not work a single shift with my mother. My mom and I would both complain about the trailer, but we were equally extremely happy that we would be able to work with the people that we were so familiar with. When my mother found out that Mount Ephraim was going to be 24 hours when it reopened, she was excited about possibly working late shifts. But, because she felt bad for Nancy and Diane, she decided not to switch. Eventually, I convinced her to try one or two day’s overnight, just to lighten the load on the managers and other overnight workers. In one or two weeks, she decided that she liked to work overnight and told Janine and Dawn that she wanted to work 5 days a week on the late night shifts. I was so happy that I would have another chance to work with my mom again, but I was also nervous that she would not be able to handle working those late hours. Nancy was upset because she was going to end up losing one of her morning grill openers, and Janine lost her Saturday opener. All that mattered to me was that my mother was happy with what she was doing. In fact, I worried about her all the time, so when I should have left at 2, I would end up clocking out and working till she was ready to leave. I would not mind working for 5 or more hours off of the clock, as long as she was happy. It took a while, but I was finally able to convince my mom that she had the ability to use a POS register on both front counter and drive thru. And, I am not ashamed to admit this: she was a natural once the initial fear of the register was taken out of her system. I was even a little upset because she was better at register than me, in my opinion. My mom felt that the work that she had been doing was good enough to be a crew trainer, but when she talked to Shannon about it a week before the end of February, she never could have imagined what was going happen next. Dawn called her at home one day, and asked her to come see her on a Saturday morning. My mom and I were convinced that it was about her being a crew trainer, but when Dawn talked to her, she was asked to become the overnight manager. That day, I was not in till 6, so I was sleeping when she went to see Dawn at 9. When she finally got home at 12, she woke me and told me that she had just been promoted to manager. I instantly was upset because she was promoted to manager before I was even considered as a crew trainer. But, in less than a week, I began to realize how good she was at what she did. When that happened I gave her a hug and told her how happy I was and how proud of her I was. Now, she did not know who knew of this promotion, so she asked that I keep it under wraps, but of course, I told anyone that I had a chance to. I mean it is not everyday that your mother becomes the manager of the best McDonald’s in New Jersey! And, what most of the other people did not know, is she also held 2 other night jobs at a telemarketing agency and the American Heart Association. Sleeping was something that she could work on without. The one thing that my mother feared about her new management position was the use of a computer, because the last time she had seen a computer-type machine was before I was born. My mom told Nancy how scared she was of messing something up in the computer system that would hurt the store. A couple of days after that, Dawn told my mom just to take detailed notes, which she did and I still have most of them! Mary Lombardi, Tina Conley, Debbie Wetzel, and Shannon Miller were the 4 managers who trained my mom. I remember that my mom would always call Deb at home if she had a problem, and Deb never complained about it…even when she had to be in work early that morning! When I worked off of the clock, she would be so afraid that the opening managers would freak…but, they never did (not Nancy, Andrea, or Janine). Waiting for Dawn to come in at 8 or 9 was a normal part of my mom’s daily routine, and she would always tell her how the previous night’s closing went. There is one vivid memory in the back of my mind…when my mom called Dawn at 4 in the morning because she could not do the final daily close. Every other manager who heard about that told her to never call Dawn that early in the morning, but I remember in exact words what my mom said: “It’s her store, she should know what is going on here.” The most memorable night of all of my McDonald’s experiences with my mother was the first night she had her own shift. It was a Sunday night and I worked 3-11, but it was Easter Week, so I worked 10-6 that Monday coming up. So, I had to leave on time, if I wanted to get any sleep before work. But, Brian G. did not show up and Bill got sick and left at 11. Debbie was there, but she was doing the EOM. So, on the floor was my mom and Jennifer. Amanda Bortz was scheduled 6-12, but my mom convinced her to stay till 2:45, and finish lobby for her. I told my mom if she needed me, that she could call me, and I would come and work (even if I was in my pajamas or half asleep). She said that she would be fine, but she may have to be there later… cleaning. On Monday when I came in at 10, Deb was still there and the store looked okay for having 2 closers. The 2 weeks that Nancy King switched to 11-7, when both Bill and Jenn quit, were stressful on my mom. It was hard for her as a new manager to train a manager on overnight procedures. But, her and Nancy made a good team in the mornings, and I will be the first one to say this: they were an amazing team on the overnight shift once Nancy learned it. Also, both my mother and Nancy were not that much different from one another. And, even though my mom complained about Nancy, I know that she felt completely close to Nancy and valued their friendship more than anything. When Dawn hired Joanne Bowan. Melinda, and John Beasley to work on the overnight shift, my mom was happy that she would finally be getting a good overnight shift crew that would not mind working. My mom was happy that her overnight crew consisted of her, Jayson Sanchez, Betty, Rita, Brian G., John, and Joanne, as well as any other managers that would work that shift with her. Another night that I remember is May 11, 2002, which was the night before Mother’s Day. Deanna was the 4-12 manager, so everything was done that needed to be done by the 4-12 manager. Brian, Melinda, and my mom were the only closers that night. Deanna was still there until 1 because she did not feel that she could leave any manager when drive thru is wrapped all around and with the number of crew people she had. I did not leave till 6:30 on Mother’s Day. On May 13, 2002, my mom was so happy that she was able to be included in the manager’s dinner with Andrea, Deanna, Dawn, Christina, and Brenda. When she came home from the dinner and after I came home from work, I asked her how the dinner was. She told me that she finally felt like she belonged in this world. She was so excited, and made me promise her that I would have to fill her in about the crew trainer’s dinner once we had it. When I walked up to the McDonald’s at 6:45 in the morning on May 15, 2002, I just wanted to tell my mom that I had missed the school bus; I never would have imagined I would never see her again. When I was getting closer to the store, I started to see sirens and all, but I saw the emergency management bus. Naturally, I assumed that she would be on the bus; so, that is the only place I walked up to. Tina, Andrea, Deanna, and George were there, and the look in their eyes told me that my life was going to change from that moment on. And, I was right. Living without my mom has been one of the hardest challenges that I have faced. The constant support that I have received from managers (especially Andrea, Debbie, Deanna, Dawn, and Shannon); Crew Trainers (especially Kristina, Misty, Matt, and Bernie), and all of the other crew members of our store as well as Deptford, has been an immense help. Turning 17, getting a driver’s license, graduating from high school, applying for college, going to college, having a career, falling in love, getting married , and starting my own family, are the things that my mother are supposed to be there to help me with. But, I know that she cannot physically be there, however, thanks to the words of a great friend, I know she is watching me. And, if I need her, she will always be there. Thanks to Andrea, Kristina, Deanna, and Misty, I can think about my mom without crying and wishing that I was in the building with her that morning. My mother is still alive, because she will always live on in me, as will Nancy and Joanne in their children and grandchildren. Now, I am not saying that the relationship between my mother and I was perfect, because saying that would be a complete lie. We fought, and probably more often, than other teens and parents. Most of our disagreements were caused by something that I would either say or do, and I blamed her for most of the things that would go wrong in my life. BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT I WAS NOT AFFECTED BY HER DEATH, OR THAT I DID NOT LOVE HER. I have many emotions about her death, including guilt, remorse, shock, and sadness. The support that I have received from all of my friends has been greatly appreciated. MOM: I know I did not always say it or show it, but I loved you very much. I hope that you died knowing that all of your family loved you very much. Cindy, Nancy, and Joanne: YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Mother By Joseph Bonnell You lived away for many years, But you helped me with my hopes and fears. Sometimes it's hard to say goodbye, If I say I'm OK it's usually a lie. In my dreams I see the day, That you left and went away. I feel the pain, it's very real, In due time it will heal. Thank You, Mom By Jenna Collins (Contact: JennBabe419@aol.com) You brought me into this world with so much love. I thank God everyday from the Heavens above. You taught me what was right and what was wrong. And most importantly you gave me the will to be strong. You never gave up on me when the word "parenting" got tough. And you always knew when to say "Now that's enough!!" You are always there to pick me up when I fall. And there to help me through it all. You always supported me in the decisions I made. And weighed the outcomes so I wouldn't end up in the shade. You've let me do things no other Mom would do. And that's why I think you're beyond "cool." You're a one of a kind and God broke the mold. And no matter how many years go by you will never be old. When I'd question myself you still believed in me. And to look beyond the mirror was what you helped me see. Even though there have been spats and fights. We'd always over come them and helped to see the gleam of light. You mean the world to me and if I had to do it again. I'd definitely choose you as my Mom and also my best friend. I Love you Mom, My Guardian Angel By Ashley Seibers You are my light, You are my soul, You are my angel so bright and bold. You are my dreams that behold my secrets. You are the one for whom I would fight, And you are the one that used to tuck me in at night. You are the one for whom I love in despair, Mom, you are the one for whom I care. How Can I Help you Say Goodbye By Patty Loveless Through the back window of our '59 wagon I watched my best friend Jamie slipping further away I kept on waving till I couldn't see her And through my tears I asked again why we couldn't stay Mama whispered softly, time will ease your pain Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same And she said, how can I help you to say goodbye It's okay to hurt, and it's okay to cry Come let me hold you, and I will try How can I help you to say goodbye I sat on our bed, he packed his suitcase I held a picture of our wedding day His hands were trembling, we both were crying He kissed me gently, and then he quickly walked away I called up Mama, she said, time will ease your pain Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same And she said, how can I help you to say goodbye It's okay to hurt, and it's okay to cry Come let me hold you, and I will try How can I help you to say goodbye Sitting with Mama, alone in her bedroom She opened her eyes, and then squeezed my hand She said, I have to go now, my time here is over And with her final words she tried to help me understand Mama whispered softly, time will ease your pain Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same And she said, how can I help you to say goodbye It's okay to hurt, and it's okay to cry Come let me hold you, and I will try How can I help you to say goodbye Angel By Sarah McLachlan Spend all your time waiting for that second chance for a break that would make it okay there's always one reason to feel not good enough and it's hard at the end of the day I need some distraction oh beautiful release memory seeps from my veins let me be empty and weightless and maybe I'll find some peace tonight In the arms of an angel fly away from here from this dark cold hotel room and the endlessness that you fear you are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie you're in the arms of the angel may you find some comfort there So tired of the straight line at your back and the storm keeps on twisting you keep on building the lie that you make up for all that you lack it don't make no difference escaping one last time it's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh this glorious sadness that brings me to my knees In the arms of an angel fly away from here from this dark cold hotel room and the endlessness that you fear you are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie you're in the arms of the angel may you find some comfort there you're in the arms of the angel may you find some comfort here I Will Remember You By Sara McLachlan I will remember you Will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories Remember the good times that we had? I let them slip away from us when things got bad How clearly I first saw you smilin' in the sun Wanna feel your warmth upon me, I wanna be the one I will remember you Will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories I'm so tired but I can't sleep Standin' on the edge of something much too deep It's funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word We are screaming inside, but we can't be heard But I will remember you Will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories I'm so afraid to love you, but more afraid to lose Clinging to a past that doesn't let me choose Once there was a darkness, deep and endless night You gave me everything you had, oh you gave me light And I will remember you Will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories And I will remember you Will you remember ? Don't let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories Weep not for the memories Nobody Knows By The Tony Rich Project Another version sung by Kevin Sharp I pretended I'm glad you went away These four walls closin' more every dayAnd I'm dying inside And nobody knows it but me Like a clown I put on a show The pain is real even if nobody knows And I'm cryin' inside And nobody knows it but me Why didn't I say The things I needed to say How could I let my angel get away Now my world is just a tumblin' down I can say it so clearly But you're nowhere around The nights are lonely, the days are so sad And I just keep thinkin' about The love that we had And I'm missin' you And nobody knows it but me I carry a smile when I'm broken in two And I'm nobody without someone like you I'm tremblin' inside and nobody knows it but me I lie awake it's a quarter past three I'm screamin' at night as if I thought You'd hear me Yeah my heart is calling you And nobody knows it but me How blue can I get You could ask my heart But like a jigsaw puzzle it's been torn all apart A million words couldn't say just how I feel A million years from now you knowI'll be lovin' you still The nights are lonely, the days are so sad And I just keep thinkin' about The love that we had And I'm missin' you And nobody knows it but me Tomorrow mornin' I'm hittin' the dusty road Gonna find you wherever, ever you might go I'm gonna unload my heart and hope you come back to me Said when the nights are lonely... The nights are lonely, the days are so sad And I just keep thinkin' about The love that we hadAnd I'm missin' you And nobody knows it but me The Stages of Grieving 1) Shock Immediately following the death, it is difficult to accept the loss. A feeling of disbelief. During those first days there is a feeling of being-out-of-touch. 2) Emotional Release The awareness of just how dreadful the loss is accompanied by intense pangs of grief. In this stage a grieving individuals sleeps badly and weeps uncontrollably. 3) Panic For some time a grieving person can feel in the grip of mental instability. They can find themselves wandering around aimlessly, forgetting things, and not being able to finish what they started. Physical symptoms also can appear -- tightness in the throat, heaviness in the chest, an empty feeling in the stomach, tiredness and fatigue, and headaches. 4) Guilt At this stage an individual can begin to feel guilty about failures to do enough for the deceased, guilt over what happened or what didn’t happen. 5) Hostility Some individuals feel anger at what “caused” the loss. 6) Inability to Resume Business-as-Usual Activities The ability to concentrate on day-to-day activities may be severely limited. It is important to know and recognize that this is a normal phenomenon. A grieving person’s entire being – emotional, physical and spiritual, is focused on the loss that just occurred. Grief is a 100% experience. 7) Reconciliation of Grief Balance in life returns little by little, much like healing from a severe physical wound. There are no set timeframes for healing. Each individual is different. 8) Hope The sharp, ever present pain of grief will lessen and hope for a continued, yet different life emerges. Plans are made for the future and the individual is able to move forward in life with good feelings knowing they will always remember and have memories. Wishing You Near by Nick Alcantara I have come To realize That time is so dear When you are no Longer here I cling to memories, Sweet bitter memories That brings you near If only I can touch you again Without bringing back the pain Feeling your presence That you are not really Very far away That would bring back The joy and magic Of being again Together I know you are Just a whisper away. Motherlove by Felicia C. Hodges Where does a Mother’s love go when she is no longer there to give it? Where does her warmth and kindness end up when she leaves the ground to soar through the clouds on a rendezvous with God? What happens to her strength her passion, her elegance, her grace when her body is planted in the ground like a marigold in the spring? What becomes of those she left behind weak and still in need of nurturing when she can no longer be there to nurture them? Shattered pieces of them go with her. Hearts shrivel and dry from unrequited emotion. Where does a Mother’s love go when she can no longer be there to give it? Perhaps she’ll tell me when I see her on the other side. What Is Grief? by Michele Young What Is Grief? Who really knows? How to do it—and—how it goes Grief I’m told is letting go Be it right or be it wrong Words and feelings to our own song. Memories flood the tears in our eyes Do you think our loved one hears our cries? And how the heart aches to no end Even knowing that our loved ones’ peace will send. To feel so lonely and filled with fear I wonder if the Lord does truly hear? So our days go by hour by hour As we smile and carry on with all our power We stay busy, sometimes too busy to see And notice in God, we truly need thee. Our nights are filled with restless sleep Even knowing you’re in God’s keep We wake from slumber in the early morning light To weep our loved one, now, out of sight We toss and turn and try to pray Please Lord help us through another day! And on the day where silence was once cherished This too, has somehow perished. Alone we fight the pain, the loss, the sorrow While waiting for a bright tomorrow We try to understand words that feel so cold We try to forgive, we try to be bold We smile that smile We walk that walk We love unconditionally as we feel the pain of their talk. We do desperately grieve inside And try to live as God abides For our pain and sorrow runs so deep So deep that no one can see us weep. So grief they say, as they point their finger Get over it, it’s done, don’t let it linger But “we” know it doesn’t matter how many days go by Our hearts will always know how to cry. So tell me, what is grief and who really knows How to do it and how it goes? If Tomorrow Never Comes If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I would spare an extra minute or two to stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you would know I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything right. There will always be another day to say our "I love you's," and certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do's?" But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget, tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike. And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day that you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss, and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, whisper in their ear, tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear. Take time to say "I'm sorry," "please forgive me," "thank you," or "it's okay." And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today. ~ Author Unknown ~ Momma's Touch Mom, I dreamed of you last night. You stretched out your arms and hugged me tight And just for a moment there it seemed That your touch was real, not just a dream. I had talked to the lord just hours before. And told Him "Lord, there is nothing more That could satisfy or comfort me Than for my mother's face to see" God heard my prayer and through His grace I looked upon your face. I felt your hug, your love, your touch. The very things I needed so much. There is a void in my life still- A place that no one else can fill. But precious memories I have of you- And I have God to lean on too. So Mom, until that glorious day We walk hand in hand in Heaven I'll pray That once again through God's loving grace I'll feel your touch and see your face. You’re Missed! It’s surprising how often I think of you, Turn to speak to you, And realize you’re not right there As I expect you to be. I guess I hold you so close in thought That it’s hard to understand sometimes That you aren’t close in person. But I wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you And wishing we could talk And just be together awhile You’re really missed! Author Unknown We Remember Her In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember her. In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter we remember her. In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring we remember her. In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer we remember her. In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn we remember her. In the beginning of the year and when it ends we remember her. When we are weary and in need of strength we remember her. When we are lost and sick at heart we remember her. When we have joys we yearn to share we remember her. So long as we live, she too shall live, for she is now a part of us, as we remember her. Submitted by Sherry When Tomorrow Starts Without Me When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile, I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized, that this could never be, for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne, He said, "This is Eternity, all I've promised you". Today your life on Earth is past, but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free. So won't you take my hand and share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart. Blue Sky Have you ever seen such a blue sky in all your life? My mom would reply Whenever I called to compare the conditions between the 15 miles it was our typical rendition We visited often and called a lot In all of lifes doings it was her comfort I sought My mother, my best friend for 16 years Now she's with God and I can't stop the tears So many memories so many changes she was always there for me through all of my ages I remember the most her kind hearted smiles I will share her with my children despite all the miles by Melissa L. Murphy ****** Safely Home I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! but Jesus' love illumined Every dark and fearful glade. And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread, And with Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still: Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand: Do it now, while life remaineth- You shall rest in Jesus' land. When that work is all completed He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come! Submitted by Antoinette In Loving memory of my Mom, who gave me more than life. ****** The Tide Recedes The tide recedes, But leaves behind Bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, But gentle warmth Still lingers on the land. The music stops, And yet it echoes on In sweet refrains... For every joy that passes, Something beautiful remains. Author Unknown Submitted by Gloria ****** Sweet Dreams Peacefully, sleep comes to a dear beloved heart. Quietly, we understand the time has come to part. Tenderly, the love shines on ...a never-ending light. Gratefully, we feel its warmth and say, "Sweet dreams, good-night." Author Unknown Submitted by Gloria ****** I Wake up Today Thinking of You I wake up today thinking of you Go to the phone and get very blue. Weeping and crying so hard every day Pick up the phone and I hear her voice say It was a dream , no its not real I'm here at home cooking a meal The coffee is brewing , the bread is all done Come over and visit and eat till there's none I get all excited to think we will meet I hop in the car and head down the street I drive and I drive and I get no where she said she's home I have to get there I stop the car and can't find my way I ask her again and I hear her say I am right here so close to your heart I never left you now you have to be smart You are bright and young have much to do A great bunch of kids and a nice husband to So live your life after all I had mine I got sick and tired and wasn't so fine If I could have stayed with all of you That is of course what I wanted to do The pictures and memories will keep me alive Through all the children I will thrive When you get sad and are thinking of me Think of the good times so many you see That big bear hug and laugh you so miss A few kind words or a gentle kiss Tears they do come and for me they do to But I am just fine I am here with you Today is hard and nights seem long Tomorrow will be better and you'll get along The day you are happy again and you one day will be Right now it is hard one day soon you will see Feeling so blue and tired of this Keep your faith and you will find bliss Dear daughter I know it is hard to believe The pain is so real that no one can relieve I am in heaven it is so beautiful up here I'm not alone family and friends are near One day at a time is all you have to do I am with GOD and we are looking after you So go home and get that cup of coffee you want Today is good and you have what you sought I miss you Mom Love your precious one!!! Letter From Heaven To my dearest family and friends, some things I'd like to say ... but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man." God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you ... in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years, because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too ... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night ... "My day was not in vain." And now I am contented ... that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it's time for you to go ... from that body to be free, remember you're not going ... you're coming here to me. by Ruth Ann Mahaffey My Guardian Angel Eyes soft as the moon A voice like an angel Hair that's as shiney as dew Skin soft as a rose petal When she sang the birds stopped to listen When she spoke it was with poise and grace When she scolded it was with love When she loved it was with her whole heart God called her home entirely to soon The angels rejoiced to learn she was there But here we mourned to learn she was gone I hope she knows how much I still care I feel her with me everyday My most loved Guardian Angel Her memory makes everything okay God took the rose from my bouquet Who Helps Me Cope; What Was On Her Mass Card? CARD: THE LORD IS MY SHEPHARD, I SHALL NOT WANT; HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES; HE LEADETH ME BESIDE STILL WATER; HE RESTORETH MY SOUL AND LEAD ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HIS NAME'S SAKE. YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADDOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL; FOR THOU ART WITH ME; THY ROD AND THY STAFF THEY COMFORT ME. THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE MINE ENEMIES; THOU ANOINTEST MY HEAD WITH OIL; MY CUP RUNNETH OVER; SURELY, GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME IN ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE; AND I SHALL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER. THANKS FOR ATTENDING HER FUNERAL SERVICES(CINDY): MARGE VIET LOU MOLINO SR. NANCY BROOKS CATHY BROOKS MATT BROOKS MIKE HARDURESI STEPHANIE KEEL CHRISTINA MOLINO SHANNON LEE MILLER LOUIS MOLINO PATTY MOLINO SARAH TRAEKNER KEVIN MOLINO KATIE WILSON MARY RITTER JANINE BAKER DEBBIE SIMS DEBBIE WETZEL DAWN SALAMONE NICK SALAMONE ANDREA SICILIANO DEANNA POMARICO CHRISTINA HUGHES CHERYL WENIGER RAM TAKATA FRANK BESSASPARIS JILL EVES MISTY HAGERTY MICHELLE MOORE MAGGIE MACKAY AMANDA MASSI STEVE ELLS AMANDA HAHN KRISTINA FRIEDBERG LORI DICLEMENTI DANIELLE DIBENEDITO MARIE KRAMER BRYAN GILLIAM BRAD CLARK DEBRA CLARK JOHN CONNELL CHRISTINE RENDELL MICKEY BAZIN RICHARD STOOPS DONALD BORDEN DIANN BREON DEBORAH JONES JEANETTE CAMERON STEPHANIE CUSICK VALERIE CUSICK STEPHANIE CUSICK TINA CABNET JOSEPH WILLIAMS KATHIE WILLIAMS GEORGE HOOPES JEAN MURPHY KEVIN BRENNON JOHN BOWDEN MARTIN WARE OFFICER KINCAID BEN SWECIEKI BARBARA SWECIEKI FRANK CARSON MEPRI AMBULANCE KATIE RIMOSITIS STACIE HEARN KASEY JAKUBOWSKI LAUREN RITTER JULIA HOOVER ERICA ALESSANDRINI MATHA GAMBLE BETTY WOOD BRENDA GARRIS INDIA GARRIS RITA EDWARDS JIM TAYLOR PRISCILLA TAYLOR TINA CONLEY MARY LOMBARDI SHAUN HOLT RACHEL DAVIDIT DIANE BEASLEY STEPHANIE BEASLEY JOHN BEASLEY ROBERTA SHORES DENEAN MORALES LEE ANN MONAGHAN MATTHEW SHERMAN COLLEEN CHAPPELL BERNADETTE HOUSE JOHN BEASLEY SR. ANNEMARIE CONLEY JAN WHITMAN PATTY DAVIS JOE CASSETTA MARGE CASSETTA SUSIE LEON SHARON EICHMAN MOUNT EPHRAIM FIRE DEPARTMENT JAMES SYLVESTER JOHN WEST DAVID BRODECKI JEFF VILARDO AL COONEY MOUNT EPHRAIM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT JASON VILARDO MICHEAL ACEVADO JAMES BRODERICK JENN BRODERICK STEVE MARSHALL MARIANN MARSHALL DONARAE LITTON STEVE MIELE EDWARD J. SHEAHAN LIZ SMITH JUDY O'DONNELL DIANN KEEL EILLEEN DELEONARDIS ALICIA DELEONARDIS BONNIE DURANTE DANIELLE ALBERTSON RENEE DOYLE NANCY SCHIAVO ANN CONLEY MARY MANION THERESA HUGHES GEORGE HUFF KATHY KINNER BARBARA KNECT BOB KNECT PAT BRUCE MARGE PHELPS CARSON PHELPS RON EALEY PAT FITZGERALD RICHARD PERRY MARION HODUM KATHLEEN BAUMAN MIKE STIPA HEATHER SCHEMELIA BILL BROWN JENNIFFER NATTRESS LINDA NATTRESS LACARR HAMILTON ANGELA NIRAMONI MARY CARTY LINDA CRAMER ALEXIS CRAMER IAN SYLVESTER MATT DEGAILLAR SUSANA WALKER TERRY LEE LINDA REIS CJ REIS CHERYL SLOAN WENDY VANFOSSEN LELANI BOYETT LUCY BAYS BRIAN REYNOLDS CHARLOTTE KILLE EILEEN WILLIS KATHY GRAMBRI BARBARA HELMS SEAN LANIGAN LAURIE MCCLOSKEY MARGIE CARTY JEANNIE CARTY KRISSY CARTY CRYSTAL ROMAN MELISSA CAMACHO MARISOL MURCADO ESTHER PINO THOMAS TUNING JACKIE ESTRAMERRA ROSE COLGAN KIM COLGAN JOE KILPATRICK BERNADETTE PASQUALE CHRISTOPHER AGUNDU CAROL SWEENEY LYNNETTE HAGERTY BARRY BRUNER JOHN BRUNER RICH SERFLING KAREN HERMAN MONICA MCNALLY JAMIE HERMAN NICOLE MASSEY PAT CORBETT KELLIE MCCLOSKEY THERESA SHEAHAN ANNE KLEPKA NICK PAOLINE LUIS RENOLDS WEST COLLINGSWOOD HEIGHTS FIRE COMPANY KAPPATOS FAMILY SHARON FOX MARY MYLES JIM MCNAMEE SARAH MCWILLIAMS ASHLEY FARLEY STEVE FAYTER RICH DEAN MOUNT EPHRAIM MCDONALDS ANDREA: WITHOUT ALL OF THE SUPPORT THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME, I KNOW THAT I WOULD NOT BE AS STRONG AS I AM TODAY. OUR FRIENDSHIP IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO ME, AND I HOPE THAT IS TRUE IN YOUR CASE. I KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS LISTEN TO ME WHEN I HAVE A PROBLEM, OR JUST NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO YOU. I WANTED YOU TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO KNOW: I HAVE FINALLY APPLIED TO A COLLEGE: LASALLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING! DEANNA: JUST LIKE ANDREA, YOU HAVE BEEN AN IMMENSE PART OF MY SUPPORT TEAM. I KNOW THAT IF I EVER NEED A FRIEND, I CAN EMAIL YOU OR TALK TO YOU. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN WE BECAME SUCH CLOSE FRIENDS, BUT I CAN NOT IMAGINE US NOT BEING FRIENDS. I WANTED YOU TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO KNOW: I HAVE FINALLY APPLIED TO A COLLEGE: LASALLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING! KRISTINA/MISTY/JILL: YOU THREE HAVE BEEN GREAT FRIENDS. I KNOW THAT YOUR LIVES ARE ALWAYS BUSY, WITH WORK, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. BUT, WHENEVER I JUST WANTED TO TALK TO ONE OR ALL OF YOU GUYS, YOU WERE THERE...NO QUESTIONS ASKED! AND, EVEN THOUGH, YOU ARE ALWAYS FIGHTING OVER STUPID THINGS, I KNOW THAT THE FOUR OF US WILL REMAIN GOOD FRIENDS. I WANTED YOU TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO KNOW: I HAVE FINALLY APPLIED TO A COLLEGE: LASALLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENROLLED CINDY MOLINO IN PERPETUAL MASSES: MARION HODUM, DONNA AND HENRY GONZALES, THE CUSICK FAMILY, JEAN MURPHY, THERESA SWANSON, MARY LOMBARDI, SHAUN HOLT, AND TINA CONLEY. THIS WEBSITE WAS CREATED IN MEMORY OF CINDY MOLINO, NANCY KING, AND JOANNE BOWEN BY CINDY'S OLDEST DAUGHTER CHRISTINA LYNN MOLINO. AUGUST 1, 2002

Christina Lynn Molino Age: 17 Daughter of Cindy Molino and McDonald's Crew Trainer

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