MY GIRL  / Renee Dudley (Friend)

I MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A DAY THAT ME OR MINE DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU. It took a looong time for me to snap back in reality since that day. I really want to forget that day and WISH IT NEVER HAPPENED. So much has happened and I KNOW you see and hear everything that is going on. I apologize for it taking so long but it's been hard. I hope and pray you hear me when I talk to you,cry to you and laugh. I MISS YOU HUNEY SO MUCH.

LUV YA      

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Your Ashley Birthday  / Lydia Polley (Mother)
Can you believe your oldest baby will be 21. She has turned into a beautiful intelligent young lady. You can be really proud of her. I sure am. Love ya, your mom Close

Denzel and I  / Lydia Polley (mom)
I really miss you. Well as you can see Denzel is now with me, you always said he was going to be the one closest to me. I only pray that I can continue to raise him to be confident and proud black man.
He misses you so much I can see it in his eyes, I tell him every day how much I love him and that what ever he wants to accomplish in  HIS life he can do so.
Ashley, is so much like you, she tells me that I am doing a good job with Denzel, that i just have to keep talking to him and reassuring him that everything is going to be o.k. Tiger is still your happy baby of course.
Well Keep your angle wings wrapped around all your children and me because right now we need Jesus more than anything else. Have a Merry Angle Christmas. I love you, Mom Close

3 years  / Ashley Hardy (daughter)
mom its been 3 years since you've been gone. but it seems like it was only yesterday. i would never understand why u had to go but i know that you have no more pains and worries. i never knew how many lives you've touched just by giving out advise. i love you so much and everyday that i wake up i prove it to you. i understand now why people say we are so much alike and i am proud to have a strong black woman as my mother. even though i want you here so badly i know that its is better up there then down here. my beautiful smart mother it gives me much joy to think about all the obsticals that u got over cause now i know that i can do anything as long as i put my mind to it. Close

so sorry for your Loss  / Jacob McLeod-Steinmetz (An Angel too )
Dear Rae-Kathryn's family
I'm so sorry for your loss May the love of family and friends
carry you through your grief
I know your Rae-Kathryn is watching over you all 
with Love Jacob's Mum
Our Aussie Angel 
17th June 1991-16th June 2005 www.caringbridge.org/me/jacob
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Thoughts For Rae  / Chlon Hardy (Niece)
Hey auntie! I loved you and continue to love you so much. I miss all the fun times we would have when I came over to your house. When i was a kid I wanted to be just like you and I still do. You were the reason that I always got my hair braided. I just want you to know that everyone misses you. Especially Ashley, Denzel, and Tiger. I know that you can see them and you watch them all the time. Please, just let them know that your there. I love you Rae Kathryn. Close

My prayers with you tonight Lydia  / Serena Nathan (friend of Lydia )
Dearest Lydia,
I am thinking of you this sad sad evening, feeling very far away over here. I know Pete will be with Rae watching over you and those gorgeous kids who are growing into fabulous big people. My heart goes out to you and all your lovely family. I just watched the slideshow of all RaeKathryn's photos, such a special family Lydia.
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Rae Smiles Down At You & It's Ok  / Brenda Standifer-Headd (Mom's friend )
Lydia, 

My heart goes out to you.  You know our friendship has grown throughout the years and I love you like my very own sister. I know God will heal your heart.  Remember Rae left you her gift from God - her children. Cherish them and remember her through them...help them to continue on through your strength and love for them.  Instill in them the strength you gave Rae and all will be ok.  Rae smiles down at you daily and sees the love you have for her children she knows you will do the best for them, as you did for her.  

Be at peace my sister, let God hold your hand and guide you .
...it will be all right.  Call me, any time day or night...I am but a phone call away.  Love always, Brenda Close

Angels / Brenda Jeffries
Thank you for sharing your site with me. Its very beautiful. I lost my little angel in august of this year her name is Raven. May god be with her always and the rest of the angels. I am sorry for your lost. She will be missed. Close

Thinking of you today as the 2nd anniversary is here.  / Cheryl~Mom To Angel William Joe Day~ (Friend of Lydia )
Just want to let you know that I am thinking of you and Rae-Kathryn on this Oct 23, 2006. 
May God be holding her so close until you reunite with your precious daughter.
May she send those heavenly hugs to you so you know she is never far away.
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers always.
Lots of Love,
Cheryl Close

The Strength of a Woman  / Shelby Lawson (cousin)
Rae and Lydia,

I didn't have the opportunity to spend much time with Rae but I learned from those brief encounters that she possessed many gifts and her smile could light up a room.

Lydia can certainly rest assure that she raised a loving and caring daughter, characteristics I hope to pass on to my daughter.  You are always thought of fondly.  God's blessings. Close

Beautiful and sad Lydia  / Lynette Hendrix (Lydia's friend )
Lydia 
I am so sorry we have this path. I love you girl.

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The loss of a Chlid  / Brenda Dailey (Friend of Mom )
I want to say hi as I have been gone for a while. Since then I have had to over come the loss of my mother also.... I hope Raekathrine come's and say's hello my it be in her pefume or when your cooking a meal.. I'm still her Lydia and I hope to hear from you soon..Love Brenda and Derek G
06-19-84   12-21-04
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To Lydia and Ashley  / Cheryl Day (Friend of Lydia's )
Dear Ladies,

This is a wonderful tribute to your daughter, Mom. I enjoyed the pictures that really showed what Rae-Kathryn was all about.

I am sure she is very proud of the both of you for all that you are doing and for you Ashley for getting through school and starting college.

I loved the words to the song you wrote for her, I am sure she was smiling really big smiles the day she read those words. It shows all of the love and respect you have and had for her.

God Bless You all and I hope you find the strength to get through this journey called grief. It is hard, I know. We are all here for you and we are in this together.

With Much Love,
Cheryl

http://williamjoeday.memory-of.com

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A new Journey  / Lydia Polley (Mom)
Well Rae,  your oldest baby is on a new journey, she is on her way to Alabama State. Our dream for her is coming true. She has grown to be such a wonderful young lady.  Bossy like her mom giving orders as to who should do what.  Denzel and tiger first foot ball game is today, how I wish you were here to help cheer them all on to victory.

I Love you, Mom


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Ashley's Graduation  / Lydia Polley (Mom)
Well Rae, your daughter did it. You can be very proud. I watched her walk down the aile. Looking just like you. I am so proud of her. Soon she will be off to college. To accomplish another one of goals.  Love you, for giving me such beautiful grandchildren. Love mom Close

Hey Mama  / Ashley Hardy (Daughter)

HEY MAMA I KNOW YOU WANNA SCREAM LOUD FOR ME, CAUSE YOU SO PROUD OF ME.
LET ME  TELL YOU WHAT I AM ABOUT TO DO. I KNOW I ACT A FOOL, BUT I PROMISE YOU IM GOING BACK TO SCHOOL I APPRECIATE WHAT YOU ALLOWED FOR ME, I JUST WANT YOU TO BE PROUD OF ME.

I WANT EVERYBODY TO KNOW ABOUT MY MOTHER. THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, THAT I FINALLY LET SHINE.
IM FINNA TALK ABOUT MY MAMA IF YALL DONT MIND.
I WAS A COUPLE OF MONTHS OLD WHEN I FIRST SAID MAMA. IT WAS LATE DECEMBER, HARSH WINTER IT GAVE ME A COLD. YOU (MAMA) FIXED ME UP SOMETHING THAT WAS GOOD FOR MY SOUL. HER FAMOUS HOME MADE CHICKEN AND RICE CAN I HAVE ANOTHER BOWL? (LOL) YOU USE TO WORK NIGHTS JUST TO KEEP ON THE LIGHTS. MAMA GOT ME TRAINING WHEELS SO I COULD KEEP UP WITH THE BIKES. SHE WOULD HAVE GIVING MY BROTHERS AND I ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD.
MICHEAL JACKSON LEATHER AND GLOVES BUT SHE DIDNT GIVE ME A CURL.

AND YOU NEVER PUT NO MAN BEFORE US, AND I LOVE YOU FOR THAT MAMA CANT YOU SEE? 15 YEARS OLD CAUGHT YOU WITH TEARS IN YOU EYES, CUZ SOME MAN CHEATED ON YOU, AND TOLD YOU LIES. THEN ME AND DENZEL STARTED TO CRY. AS WE KNELT ON THE KICTHEN FLOOR. I SAID MOMMY IMMA LOVE YOU TELL YOU DONT HURT NO MORE AND WHEN I GET OLDER YOU WONT HAVE TO WORK NO MORE. IMMA BUY YOU THAT MANSION THAT WE COULD NOT AFFORD. SEE MA YOU UNBREAKABLE, UNMISTAKABLE, HIGHLY CAPABLE, LOOK DOWN ON US AND SEND US A ANGLE.. I THANK YOU
MY MAMA TOLD ME TO GO TO SCHOOL AND GET MY DOCTORATE, SOMETHING TO FALL BACK ON, BUT STILL SUPPORTED ME WHEN I DID THE OPPOSITE. NOW I FEEL LIKE ITS THINGS I GOTTA GET THINGS I GOTTA DO, JUST TO PROVE TO YOU THAT YOU WERE GETTING THROUGH. MA YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL TO ME  YOUR LIKE A BOOK OF POETRY MAYA ANGELOU, AND NICKY GIOVANNI TURN THE PAGE AND THEIRS MY MOMMY. MA REMEMBER WHEN WE USE TO DANCE, KNOW THE WHOLE WORLD SEE YOUR DANCING FEET. 
MA SO MANY PEOPLE SAY IM JUST LIKE YOU AND I LOVE TO HEAR THAT. WHAT EVEN BETTER YOUR MY MAMA AND I LOOK JUST LIKE YOU..

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Mama / Ashley Hardy (Daughter)
Hey mommie
i miss you oh so much...things is so hard now that you are not here to let me know that everything is okay. i promised you a long time ago that i would be there for my brothers if somthing ever happened to you, who would have ever thought that you would leave the joy of your life Ashley(princess), Denzel(bam-bam) and Jason(tiger) its hard cause we all look just like and me being the oldest i look like you from head to toe.
love you mama see you soon.................... Close