Picture was taken on the 3 year Anniversary 2/19/08
by Dalene Johnson Come On The Trail Of Song
Come on the trail of song, Leaving no footprints there, Over the rainbow bridge Down the mountain stair. Come on the trail of song, Gods of the Navajo, Out of the sky-land And the five worlds below.
Thank You Ann! It is very beautiful!
Whispers from Heaven...........
They say that life is fleeting.
I know that this is true
I left this world so quickly
With no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me
Your tears fall ever light
The pillow where you lay your head
Is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting
The words we left, unsaid
I love you'd, left unspoken
Are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried
That served to make you whole
Remains to make you stronger
Within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping
On the day I passed away
At the gravesite near the flowers
Where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me
She took me by the hand
She led me to a kingdom
In a very distant land.
As I look down from heaven
And see you standing there
Your heart so ever burdened
With more grief than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort
I long to give you peace
I long to hold you closely
Cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I've found in heaven
Goes far beyond compare
The love that's so elusive
Can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining
There's no storm clouds here or rain
There's no teardrops found in heaven
There's no suffering, there's no pain.
You needn't be so troubled
Stay close to God and pray
That someday we'll be together
One bright and glorious day.
So my love, you shouldn't question
My dear you need not cry
I've gone to be with Jesus
I really didn't die.
author unknown
As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will.
You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.
You'll fight with your best friend.
You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.
You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love.
So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
"Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid
that it will never begin."
~anonymous~
MY CHILD
On the day God took you
I thought that I would die
I wondered where the time went?
I asked a lot of whys??
With people all around me
I felt alone inside
From all their words of comfort,
I couldn't seem to hide,
I thought I might be dreaming
That I'd wake and find you here,
I thought "This can't be happening."
As I wiped another tear.
On the day that you were laid to rest
My heart broke yet again,
I wondered if the pain would end,
But mostly, I wondered when??
It's hard to be without you,
At times the days seem long,
Sometimes I just sit crying,
When there's really nothing wrong.
I wish we'd had more time,
Before your life was done.
I hope your resting peacefully,
My precious one
In Loving Memory of Thomas Johnson. This web site is dedicated to his life, sharing and keep his memories alive and to help everyone with their greiving. If you have any photos that you would like added please add them to the photo album. All photos are copyright!
Thank You to everyone who has made, shared and tributed graphics for us to use for our Angel Tom's memorial site. Everyone of them are treasured.
 Thank You for visiting!
Please when passing by on this site, light a candle in the memory of Tom.
Or even leave a message in the tributes and condolence section.
Thank you it means a lot to all of Tom's family.
The Eagles are a very special meaning to us all. Tom is Native and all during the search for Tom, there were Eagles flying around and sitting in the trees watching. And every time Tom's parents visit the Lake to bring flowers, there is an Eagle present.
May Your Guardian Spirit Watch over you and your loved ones and keep you safe-
And Always remember We Love You
Soaring With the Eagles
written by Dianne @ www.jeanneshouseofangels.com/
Tommy, our dear beloved son, why did you have to go?
Do you know how much we love you and we miss you so?
The memories we cherish will never part
Time will not change what's deep within our heart.
Let me say, dear family, I miss and love you all
But it was my time to leave, I answered God's call.
Please don't be sad for me, my soul has been set free.
I'm soaring with the eagle's and I'm happy as can be.
My heart is on the mountain top, high up in the sky
My spirit is in the wind, as the eagles fly.
My soul is in Heaven and all day it sings
My love for you can be seen on the eagle's wings.
One day we'll be together, and we'll be as one.
For I know, I'll always be, your forever loving son.
When that day is here, together we can fly
With the beautiful eagles, soaring through the sky.
Our, dear son, we will wait until the day we meet
Once again to be family, eternity will be so sweet.
So soar with the eagles. your home is now the sky.
And we thank God for giving you wings to fly.
thank you Kathie
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31
An Indian Prayer
O’ Great Spirit,
Whose voice I hear in the winds,
And whose breath gives life to all the world
Hear me! I am small and weak, I need your strength and wisdom.
Let Me Walk In Beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunsets.
Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice.
Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people.
Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock.
I Seek Strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy--- myself.
Make Me Always Ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes.
So When Life Fade's
As the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame
 Thank You Katie for these         I am Not Gone
I am not gone, I am changed.
Have faith and please believe me.
God did not take me away from you,
He split the skies and received me.
Now....
I'm an echo in your laughter,
A reflection in your tears,
An extra thread of strength
To help you overcome your fears.
I'm an added ray of sunshine,
More joy for you to share,
A fragrance of the life you live.
Wherever you are - I am there.
 To My Angel Family Friends
IF ONLY I COULD WIPE AWAY EACH TEAR YOU ALL HAVE CRIED,
AND TAKE AWAY THE HEARTACHE THAT EATS YOU UP INSIDE.
IF ONLY I COULD TELL YOU THAT THE PAIN WILL FADE AWAY,
NOT TO WORRY ABOUT A THING IT'S GONNA BE OKAY.
IF ONLY I COULD TELL YOU WHY YOUR ANGEL HAD TO DIE,
IF ONLY I HAD ALL THE ANSWERS TO WHY THEY SAID GOOD-BYE.
IF ONLY I COULD HOLD YOU CLOSE AND TELL YOU TO CRY NO MORE,
IF ONLY I COULD DO IT,I'D BRING THEM BACK FOREVERMORE.
WE ALL KNOW THE" IF ONLYS" NEVER CAN COME TRUE,
BUT IF THEY COULD I'D DO IT ALL ,TO COMFORT ALL OF YOU.
I CANNOT PROMISE YOU SOMETHING THAT I JUST CAN'T DO,
I KNOW NOT ALL THE ANSWERS OR I'D GIVE THEM ALL TO YOU.
I CAN MAKE YOU ONE PROMISE THAT WILL NEVER FADE AWAY,
I'LL BE YOUR FRIEND AND PRAY FOR YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY!
I'LL BE HERE RIGHT BESIDE YOU UNTIL THE VERY END,
I'LL DO ANYTHING I CAN FOR YOU, MY TRUEST, DEAREST FRIEND!
I WON'T PROMISE YOU THAT TEARS WON'T COME OR THAT THE PAIN WILL EVER CEASE,
I WILL MAKE YOU THIS PROMISE...GOD WILL BRING YOU PEACE!
SO WHEN YOU'RE SAD AND LONELY AND FEEL YOU CAN'T GO ON,
REMEMBER THEY'RE INSIDE YOUR HEART, ALTHOUGH GOD CALLED THEM HOME. ***ALL MY LOVE...WRITTEN BY DAWN ELMORE
Thank you Delia Beggs www.preciousmemorials.com for the frame
Broken Chain
We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again
Softly the leaves of memory fall.
Gently I gather and treasure them all,
Unseen, unheard, you are always near,
STILL LOVED, still missed, so very dear.
No length of time can take away,
My thoughts of you from day to day,
Whatever else I fail to do,
I never fail to think of you.
Footprints In The Sand
One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Scenes from his life flashed across the sky
and he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
one belonging to him and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life had flashed before him,
he recalled that at the lowest and saddest times of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
Dismayed, he asked, "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
I don't understand why, when I needed you most,
you would leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious child.
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering
when you saw only one set of footprints...
That was when I carried you."
picture taken and edited by Dalene Johnson
Big Elk - Omaha Chief
Do not grieve. Misfortunes will happen to the wisest and best of men. Death will come, always out of season. It is the command of the Great Spirit, and all nations and people must obey. What is past and what cannot be prevented should not be grieved for ... Misfortunes do not flourish particularly in our lives - they grow everywhere.
Big Elk - Omaha Chief
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears.
Be thankful for our beautiful years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for love you have shown,
But now it’s time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a time that we must past.
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear
All my love around you soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home
Heaven's Gate
Heaven's gate swung gently open,
The Master called softly, "Come,"
And you, dear one, took the Master's hand,
And your work on earth was done.
We'll never cease to miss you,
And shed many silent tears,
Because we cannot share with you
Our hopes, our joys, our fears.
But one day, in God's garden,
When the Master calls us to come.
You'll be at the gates with open arms
And say to us, "Welcome Home
Unknown
Jesus said to her, "I am the one who brings people back to life, and I am life itself. Those who believe in me will live even if they die. Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die...."
John 11:25-26
Tom You May Be Gone But You Will Never Be Forgotten
God is the Father who is full of mercy and all comfort. He comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
I'm Everywhere
Please don't mourn for me I'm still here,
though you don't see I'm right by your
side each night and day
And within your heart I long to stay
My body is gone but I'm always near
I'm everything you feel, see or hear
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
As long as you keep me alive in your heart
I'll never wander out of your sight
I'm the brightest star on a summer night
I'll never be beyond your reach
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond
The clear cool water in a quiet pond
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in spring
The first warm raindrop that April will bring
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine
And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine
When you start thinking there's no one to love you
You can talk to me through the Lord above you
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees
And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face
Just look for me, I'm everyplace...
May God Bless You!
Unknown
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free!
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone, must stay that way,
I found peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy!
A love shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes! These things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savoured much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, he set me free
Anonymous
Miss Me, But Let Me Go
Author Unknown
When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little—but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that was once shared.
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone.
It’s all a part of the master’s plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know.
Bear your sorrow in good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow 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 me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalms 23:1-6
As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Psalm 42:1
 
Thomas "Tom" Johnson was born in Libby, Montana on January 29, 1979 and passed away February 19, 2005 at the age of 26 of a drowning.
thank you Kathie
Thank you Rosemary for sponsoring our precious Angel Tom.
http://kenny-brisby.memory-of.com
Kenny's web site
picture taken by Diane Johnson (Tom's Mom) during a visit to the lake
Ever Since
Ever since you left us
Nothing has ever been the same
Our happiness turned to tears
As our worst fear came upon us
Every day I wonder
Why it had to happen to you
And every day I realize
It was time for you to go
In everything I look at
I see you
And in everything I do
I can only think of you
I know things happen for a reason
But I just do not understand
You had your whole life ahead of you
And it suddenly came to an end.
You left us broken hearted and feeling empty!
But we will never forget you or the memories that we share.
You are forever in our broken hearts!
Tom and Kenny Best Friends from the beginning to the end of there journey
They will never be forgotten
Tom and Kenny were best friends along with Jon. The three of them did alot almost everything together and were like brothers. Tom and Kenny decided to go target practicing on February 19, 2005 in Kapowsin, Washington, Jon was suppose to go but couldn't.
On there way back from target practicing they decided to stop at Lake Kapowsin. They seen a duck and decided to shoot it. They shot it and it fell in the water somewhat close to shore, Kenny tried to go in the water a retrieve the duck, but told Tom the water is to cold and there is no way I can get it. So they came back to Tom's house where Kenny changed his cloths and came and got a canoe. They were both very excited about going out and getting the duck that they had shot. Apon receiving the canoe, they also received two life jackets, and were told to make sure they wore them. The conversation before they left will never be forgotten. They both had some fun on a dirt bike, then they loaded up the canoe and off they went. They said they wouldn't be very long, they were just going to go get the duck. Hours went by, and they never came back. We were getting quit concerned when they never came back. After several calls to Kenny's cell phone, we decided to go see if they were still at the lake, at that time, it was dark. Kenny's truck was there! We drove around the lake stopped and yelled for them. There was no answer. We yelled, and yelled, honked our horn, got out and listened for any sounds of any kind. We called Tara and Tom's parents. Tara called 911. We met the officer at the lake, he and another officer drove around the lake and seen nothing. At that time they called in Pierce County search and rescue. They searched all night and during the day for the next 2 days. They said they could not find anything and they would come back and check in a couple of days and then if they still seen nothing, they would keep checking every few days. Days, hours and a month went by, and Kenny was finally found. A couple days later, Tom was found. We are now left with the unanswered questions of how, why and what happend.
Picture of Lake Kapowsin, Kapowsin WA taken and used with permission by Diane and Lloyd Payne
If Tears Could Build a Stairway
If tears could build a stairway, and memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven to bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye,
You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness And secret tears still flow,
What it means to lose you, no one will ever know.
Author Unknow
Thank you Kathie
If 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,
And all I've promised you."
Today for 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.
Thought 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.
Anonymous
They are not stars
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven
Where the love of our lost ones pours through
and shines down on us to let us know they are happy
Author Unknown
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