Doug Curtsinger's Guestbook
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      January 2, 1999
      Janice-Losing our sons has changed our lives forever but keeping their memory alive will bring us closer to gether in our families!! May God bring you Peace and Love Everlasting!!
      NORMA JEAN
      Todd


      January 17, 1999
      Hi Doug,
      The new year is here,and hopefully it will be a good one.Better than some of the past ones!I just got back home from visiting with your sisters.Ten days of shopping and then relaxing.It was a nice visit but I guess I'm glad to be home.When I'm away,I miss being able to come to your memorial.I must be fixated with it,but I feel like you know I'm here and I can feel the closeness we've always had.I miss you so much.I got to see Karen while I was there,and I really enjoyed that.You know what a good friend she is to me.I'll never forget how wonderful she was when you were in the hospital(and Koleen).If not for her,I would have surely lost my mind!No one else seemed to know I was in desperate need of support,and she was right there with me. Well, enough rambling.....I just wanted to talk to you this morning.You're with me in spirit,every minute of every day.I cherish the memories you left with me.You gave me such admiration and love,it's a comfort to know there was nothing bad between us.Only the closeness a mother and child have.I can still see your smile and feel your warm hugs.No one can ever take that away.I love you so much!
      Mom

      January 19, 1999
      Jan Mom,
      This is Porky that you played spades with on 1-19-99. I think this is a beautiful site. Very neat. If you have a e-mail address please e-mail me and I have a letter we got when my father-in-law passed away last Thanksgiving. It is a neat idea. May god bless you and your family.
      Jerry W. Stout
      Jerry the porky


      January 21, 1999
      Hi Doug,
      Sorry I've been so long with talking to you. but just got on line. I sure do miss you. and you know by now that I lost Mike too, so your mom and I have the same sorrow. Unusual for two sisters to lose sons within 1 year 4 days of each other. Well I will talk to you later, love you so much. Tell Mike hi.
      Aunt Linda

      January 24, 1999
      Doug,
      Even though I was never able to met you in your life, I feel that I know you from the stories I hear from your family. You are sorely missed and are still a vital part of this family. We all love you.
      Denise

      January 25, 1999
      May the pain subside with time. Although I do know first hand just how difficult that truly is, I truly try to believe that time can ease the pain but will never erase it. I see the pain in my own family. We try to live life from day to day and hope that the next day will be brighter. I know in my heart that there will always be the brightness that we long for...in the memories and the love we have for my brother. His indellible mark on the lives that he touched remains forever, just as Doug's does. I wish you peace and prayers from one broken circle to another.
      Sincerely,
      Joyce Shea
      My AngelJames Memorial Homepage


      January 28, 1999
      Hello Doug, It's Aunt Linda just want to say I love you and miss you very much. Today all of your aunts spent the day together and Uncle Keith and Bobbi came by too. Today was Keith's birthday as well as your brothers Brad. Brad 26years old today. Well, I will let you go for now but will visit again soon. Just remember I love you and tell Mike hi for me. Bye for now.
      Linda Sallee


      January 30, 1999
      Good Morning Doug,
      Just wanted to stop by to say I love you. It makes me feel so good to come and see the messages people have left for you. Just goes to show how loved you've always been. You are such a special person! Here, and I know, in Heaven too. You could always make everyone feel they were special too. A lot of the laughter has stopped, but we keep up a pretty good front. I haven't seen Derrick for a while but I hear he's doing okay. I know he still misses you terribly. He's growing up so fast, and you must be so proud of him. He's a great little guy! I see the messages Aunt Linda has left for you,a nd I know she wants a memorial done for Mike. I'm sure that will be done soon. When we get together alone, we always talk about you and Mike. No one can really understand how we feel, losing our sons, but we have each other to lean on, and that helps. I love you very much Doug, and I'll be back soon. One day we'll be together again and Oh what a reunion we'll have! I miss you so much, but one thing is sure, I'll see you again someday.
      Warm hugs and sweet kisses,
      Mom


      February 2, 1999
      Hey, Doug it's Aunt Linda, just thought I would try to say something to you. I want to do a memorial for Mike as soon as I learn to do it or get your mom to help me send what t stevens needs for it. I know it seems that every time I get on here I say about the same thing, but I just seem to have to say I loved you so much. I know you and Mike are having so much joy up there with mom & dad, sure know you all are in good hands. Well, I will say bye for now and talk to you later.
      With all our love here,
      Aunt Linda


      February 4, 1999
      Hello Doug it's your aunt again. Just wanted to let you know that it was sister day today, but aunt thelma didn't get to make it today, because she had to take little John to have surgery on his eyes today. Missed her alot. I want to tell you again I love you and miss you. I hope it won't be long until I can talk to Mike like I'm talkung to you. I'm sure it will helpme alot. Tell him, mom and dad that I love them so very much and miss them.
      With all my love to all,
      Linda Sallee

      February 8, 1999
      Well, hello Doug, just thought I would stop by and say something to you. I'm sure your mom left a message before she left on their trip. Wanted to say I Love You again and for you to tell Mike Hi for me. Your mom and I are going to try to put a memorial in for Mike when she gets back. Tell all hello up there. Talk to you later.
      Aunt Linda

      February 10, 1999
      Dear Doug,
      You are a very handsome young man and I'm sure a beautiful angel. You have a very special mother who loves and misses you very much and I pray that you are watching over her from above.
      Teresa Stevens
      Kathy's Mom

      February 12, 1999
      Good evening,Doug.
      I haven't talked to mom yet,don't know if she's back or not. Will talk to her later. Just wanted to say hi and to tell you that I LOVE YOU very much. Wish I could tell Mike also I miss him so much. There is such a big void in my heart without him. But, I know you both are a pair of very handsome angels, up there,and one day I'll be there with you both, and mom and dad.LOVE YOU, DOUG. Bye for now.
      Linda Sallee


      February 13, 1999
      Hi Doug,
      Just got home from the cruise, had a great time. I've missed coming here though, to visit. I see Aunt Linda likes to visit too. She misses you so much! You know how her and Uncle Billy loved you! You know I was thinking about you while I was gone,and one day I thought of something I've never really considered before. I think God thought the angels there must have thought His children needed some new friends, so He looked around for some of the best on Earth to join them. Someone so entertaining, a joy to look at,and a heart of gold. That describes you pretty well, so you had to be chosen! You were always in demand for your antics, your sense of humor, and that incredible smile! Although I miss you so much I can barely stand it, I know you're such an asset there. You earned your wings, and now you can fly. I love you Doug! :-)
      Mom

      February 14, 1999
      Hello Doug, I just chatted with your youngest sister, Kelli. I guess you know that your mom is back home safe. She said she had a wonderful time. Met a lady that was spitting image of your cousin Lisa Kay. Well, I'll say goodbye for now again tell all hi and I Love them.
      All my Love,
      Aunt Linda

      February 20, 1999
      Hello Doug,
      Well, another angel has entered heaven. Your grandfather, J.R.Curtsinger, died on Valentine's Day. After battling cancer for quite some time, he gave up the fight and God took him home. I really hated to hear about it, he was such a nice man. I'm sure you two are celebrating your reunion together. I got some wonderful news the other day. Brad and Joann are expecting a baby in October. Brad called and asked me what I thought of the name Joseph Douglas for a boy. After swallowing the lump in my throat, I told him I thought you would be proud to have your nephew named after you. Also, if it's a girl, it will be Marissa Nicole, because you loved the name Nicole. So you see Doug, you may not be here with us in body, but you're still with us in spirit, and our everyday lives. We all love you so much and miss you more with each passing day.
      Love,
      Mom


      February 28, 1999
      Hello Doug, Just thought I would stop by and say hi to all. I know it's been a few days since I've been by, busy with trying to get things together for Lisa's birthday. She was 40 years old Feb.27, it just don't seem possible. I seen your mom Friday. We all will be getting together at aunt Thelma's on Thursday for sister day, I always look forward to that. Well I guess I'll get off of here. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. Bye for now. Be back soon, tell Mike and all HI for me and that I LOVE them too and miss you all.
      LOVE ALL,
      Aunt LINDA

      March 2, 1999
      Doug I am so very sorry that you aren't able to be with your family in body - but I know that you continue to live with them in their hearts and in their memories. I too have an angel in heaven with you - and I would really appreciate it if you would keep an eye on my little man. Derek was born still and into the arms of angels on March 10, 1998 - the next time you see him - would you please remind him that his mommy and daddy love him so very very much and that we will never forget him...Thank you...I tell him every day - but I am sure that it will be special coming from another angel.
      Lisa
      In Loving Memory of Derek Alan

      March 3, 1999
      What a beautiful way to set up a guestbook. I am sorry about your son. I also lost one of my sons in a car wreck. Am a new member of MMIAS and am trying to visit members sites. Please visit my and meet Andy. We share something that only other parents like us can understand. Lots of love to you and your family. Your memorial is beautiful.
      Rosemarie Kellar
      In Loving Memory


      March 9, 1999
      Good Morning Doug,
      Just had to stop in and say hello again,and I love you. I was so moved by the message left by Lisa, that lost her baby at birth. How ironic that his name was Derek Alan, just like your son. Then to realize the dad's name is Doug. I told her I was sure you would watch over her son for her in Heaven you were such a good father to your Derrick Alan. I've received such nice messages regarding your memorial, and I have to agree that it is beautiful. I'm so pleased that I can come here and feel like I'm really with you. I know you realize what a hard time I still have with all this, and I promise I'm trying hard to go on with a somewhat normal life, but some days I just don't think I'm ever going to feel good again. I think the feeling of incompleteness aptly says it all. The emptiness that can never be filled. A phone call I never can receive, a little shopping spree for mom and son, a special meal, a little joke, a serious conversation. Just things only parents that have lost a child can truly appreciate. I'm so thankful for MMIAS for all the kind words and prayers. I have made wonderful friends through this, but what a price we all had to pay to meet each other. Well I could talk to you for hours (some things never change) But I have to get busy or I'll be a basket case the rest of the day. I love you Doug, and I do take comfort knowing you're safely home.
      Love always,
      Mom

      March 14, 1999
      Hi Doug, sorry I've not been to visit lately, but been busy. Although I still Love you very much. Well haven't got to do Mike's memorial yet, but before too long I hope. Then I can visit him like I do you. It's cold and rainy here not as beautiful as there. Well I will close now talk to you later.
      All my LOVE,
      Aunt Linda


      April 1, 1999
      Hi Doug,
      Well,it's the first day of April and spring is in the air. April Fool's Day,and I know you would get me and a few more on some April Fool's jokes,wouldn't you? I was at Aunt Thelma's house today for sister day,and I was talking about some of the things you would do to your brothers and sisters for fun.What a joy you got out of scaring your sisters especially. There are so many memories I have,that I relive daily.At times,I still can't believe you're not just visiting somewhere,and will walk through the door at any time and tell me this nightmare I'm living is really just a dream,and everything will be fine again.But then reality sets in,and I know you won't be coming home.Another holiday without you is coming.....Easter.Visions of all my children dressed up in new clothes for church,a wonderful dinner,an Easter egg hunt at Mom & Dad's house.Memories that live forever in my heart. Brad and Joann will be here tomorrow,to spend Easter with me,and Michael and Patti will be here too.We know you'll be with us in spirit,but how we'll miss you and your laughter.Somehow,a special day is just not as special anymore. I started a baby afghan for Brad & Joann....I'm going to believe she won't lose this one.The doctor says she has a 95% chance of having a good pregnancy and a healthy baby.I believe it will be a little boy,Joseph Douglas!! I know you would be honored. Okay I need to go,but I just saw that Lisa is being named Mom of the Month (little derek Alan's) mom I wrote you about.I was so pleased to hear that.I may never be nominated for Mom of the Month but that's okay,my children nominate me every day of the year.I love you Doug and I wish you a very Happy Easter with Our Heavenly Father.
      Love,
      Mom

      April 23, 1999
      Hi Doug, Well thought I better come by and say hello to all of you. Sorry it's been awhile, no excuses. Well, still haven't got Mike's memorial done yet, I don't know when I'll get it done. Guess that's why I feel sad coming here to visit for I wish I could do the same with Mike and can't. Maybe someday. Well tell all hi that I love you all very much.
      Aunt Linda



      May 4, 1999
      Happy Birthday Doug
      I can't believe you would be 33 today.It seems like such a short time ago that I carried you under my heart yet an eternity since I've seen you. I found something really nice for your birthday,a plaque made of stone with a beautiful verse....."If tears could build a stairway,and memories a lane,I'd walk right up to Heaven,and bring you home again" Isn't that neat? And it's just the way I feel.I was walking by the florist a couple weeks ago when I saw that in the window so I knew it was perfect for your birthday.I wish we could be having cake and ice cream with lots of gifts to open for you but since those days are past, I hope you like this instead.Michael came up last night and brought his dremil and put your name on it and signed Love,Mom on it for me.I think that made him happy that he was a part of it. People have been calling all day,and I know they're just trying to see that I'm okay.I guess I am because I don't have a choice.I'm trying to remember a lot of good days with you,and since there are so many,I'll be fine.I know you're celebrating in a beautiful place,so that helps a lot too. Okay,I'm going to go now,but I'll be back soon.I visit here every day,you know.I love you Doug,and I'm so grateful for the 29 years I had you with me.
      Love,
      Mom

      May 4, 1999
      Happy Birthday Doug!
      I wanted to let you know that I have been thinking of you all day and wish that I could tell you myself. So many times I have tried to come here and leave a message, but I make the error of reading everyones loving messages to you and I can't continue...I know that is a bit cowardly but its hard for me to get past it. I do think of you all the time and still hear you in so many songs. There is not a day that goes by that I don't wish you were here. However I know that you are in great company where you are.....I know that we all keep you so close in our hearts and Mom was visiting you today with a beautiful verse for you. I think you would like it a lot.....I love you Doug and miss you so much.....Happy Birthday...(remember, I am still 1 year and 6 months older than you) :-)...I still remember that little joke we had every year. I love you.
      Jana

      May 4, 1999
      Well, Doug...here's another birthday without you here to celebrate with us. Today would have been 33...it's just so hard to believe it's been close to four years since you've been gone. I can still remember every detail of the time between the accident and the funeral....it seems like only yesterday. I think about you a lot and would sign your book more often but can't even read it without falling apart. I miss you and wish you were still here. I was shopping a few weeks ago and saw something that instantly reminded me of you...a package of Glow-Balls!!! What I wouldn't give to have you here again...even if you were still terrorizing your little sister:-) One of these days, we'll all see each other again and the pain we're feeling now will feel like a distant memory. Until then, I hope you are keeping a watch over us all. I love you and miss you and wanted to especially let you know on your birthday...."May the 4th be with you!!"
      Kelli

      May 8, 1999
      Thank you for a wonderful web site. I also lost a child her name Was Tasha we lost her Dec 24,1997 she was only 14 years old. I loved your poem, I miss my daughter so much. Prayers and hugs to your family.
      Deanna Symmonds
      Memory of Tasha

      May 11, 1999
      Hello Doug, Well it's been awhile, so thought I better come and visit for awhile. I've been trying to get Mike's memorial together,got it almost done. Hope I can get done before his birthday.Got a message from Teresa last time I came to visit you, she was so sweet. Didn't mean to seem so sad before but it's hard, when you want something so bad, and don't know how to go about doing what you want.Well one day before long. Tell all hi and that I love them. Later, I love you.
      Aunt Linda


      June 4, 1999
      Good morning, this might be silly, but its the way I feel. I miss you very much, your laugh, jokes and just kind of cutting up. We had a lot of good laughs.and thats the way I like it. Tell mom and dad hi and that I miss them very much.
      Love you big guy.
      Aunt Jojo


      June 7, 1999
      Hello Doug,
      There isn't really much going on just wanted to say Hi and I love you. There is a bit of news.Brad & Joann are having a little girl,so we're going to have a little Marissa Nicole Angel. They've already said they want to try for a son too.They want them to be about two years apart,so hopefully we'll have both to love and cherish. The name will still be Joseph Douglas. Derrick came to see me a couple days after school. I really enjoyed his visits. I hope it isn't long before I see him again.He's really growing up fast! He still misses you so much. Well I have to get busy now, but I'll be back soon. I still come by every day, at least once, even tho I don't leave a message. You know my thoughts tho. I love you more than life and miss you more than anyone than could believe.
      Mom

      June 10, 1999
      Dear Aunt Jan,just think Doug and Mike are together,along with grandaddy and granny. We will miss them untill we are all together again. I love you.
      Charlie and Lisa Mode


      June 21, 1999
      Dear Doug,
      Sorry it's been a while visiting but, been busy trying to get Mike's memorial done and finally got one,not really what I wanted but at least I have one that I can go and visit, and talk to him.Ireally miss you guys so very much.but I know you all are very happy up there with Mom & Dad,and guess you all are singing and rejocing.Well I thought I would come by and say hi and to tell you all that I love you all so very much and miss you all too.Talk to you later,tell all hi for me,
      LOVE you
      Aunt Linda


      June 24, 1999
      Hi Doug,
      Well,I'm headed to Florida in a couple of days to see your sisters and your little niece,Ashley.You know I'm not too keen on going to Fl. but I do want to see the kids.It seems every time I go to Fl. I relive losing you all over again,but at least I won't be in Tampa (hopefully never again) Of course there are some good memories too.At least you were home with me again for a while,and we really had some good times,didn't we? I just got in from getting a perm.....and every time I get one,I remember that's where I was, when you had your accident.Ever since then I don't really do much to myself anymore.That was the last time I've had a professional manicure too.I don't even wear make-up anymore.I know you wouldn't approve either!! Maybe one day I'll get over some of these weird things I feel. On a happy note,Thelma is going with me to Fl.Can you believe she's really going? And she's really going to fly?She said she can't do without me for 11 days(haha)And you know,she was telling the truth I think!We are very close though,she's here almost every day.The girls are thrilled she's coming,and I think she'll have a good time. Well I might not be by here until I get back home,but I know you would want me to have a nice visit.I love you Doug,and I wish I was going to see you in Fl too.But one day I'll see your smile again.Until then,I still feel your spirit every day,close to my heart.I know you're watching from a glorious place,with a wonderful Heavenly Father that loves you.When I think of you being with Him,I feel a sense of peace I can't really describe.If I didn't feel that I think I would surely lose my mind,so I know God is watching over me too. Well I'll be back on the 7th of July so until then....I love you.
      Mom

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