As the years pass slowly by
I feel the grieving is not over
the pain is still inside.
My life must continue
And the tears I have learned to hide
But I know it will never leave
This pain we feel inside.
The family goes on with there lives
And I know this is how it should be.
I share in their joys and sorrows
But that pain won't let me be free.
Where Darrell rests, I visit often
And the pain is always near.
My friends and families say
How well I‘m doing
If they only knew deep within me
From this pain there is no relief.
When alone I talk to you, Darrell
I ask you to be by my side
And the warmth of your memories comfort me
But the pain will always abide
because it is only memories.
Some day I will hold you in my arms again
And then and only then I will be free of this PAIN.
Forever Love You!
Forever Miss You!
Forever Tears!

mom

November 18, 1994 the day Darrell became a Daddy to

Kathlynn Elizabeth Gillis

October 24, 2005 5 Months and 10 days after Darrell went to heaven he became a daddy for a second time to

Jared Darrell Gillis

There is always a face before me
A voice I would love to hear
A smile I will always remember.
Of a brother I loved so dear.
Deep in my heart lies a picture,
More precious than silver and gold,
Its a picture of my brother,
Whose memory will never grow old.
Love & Miss you so much

Lisa, Derick,Leo & Tania

(little brother) Leo & Darrell

Darrell & Derick (identical twin)

(big sister) Lisa & Darrell

(little sister) Tania & Teigan (niece)

Darrell & Mom on his Graduation

Darrell, Derick, mom, Lisa, Leo

It's been three years and two months since you left us.  I can't think of it as a long time because, I have so much longer to live without you.  How do you get out of getting old?  I know your pure heart had a lot to do with God calling you home.  Lisa

Friends forever in heaven

Two very handsome angels

Darrell Gillis                          Danny Eddy

9/27/1975 - 5/14/2005           12/20/1976 - 8/24/2008         

Brenda was born sleeping,

11/26/1974

Big Sis to Darrell



My Little Brenda

For the last 35 years I held you tight in my

heart always wondering what if,

For 35 years on this day I would go be alone

( usually by grandma’s grave) and just cry,

Know one understood, but I knew you could here

me & feel my love.

Two different mediums asked me if I lost

another child other than Darrell, That proved to
me
What I already knew you are always with me.

I’m so glad that you & Darrell have each other

Until we all get there and be all together again.

Sweet Dreams My Little Angel

love mom

Shine on Brother

Darrell enjoyed collecting Mardi Gras Masks

WAS IN THE HOUSE... 9/27/75-5/14/05

Last night while I was trying to sleep,
My son's voice I did hear.

I opened my eyes and looked around.

But, he did not appear.
He said, Mom you've got to listen,

You've got to understand.

God didn't take me from you, Mom.

He only took my hand.

When I called out in pain that night.

The instant that I died.

He reached down and took my hand.

And pulled me to His side.

He pulled me up and saved me

From the misery and pain

My body was hurt so badly inside,

I could never be the same.

My search is really over now.

I've found happiness within.

All the answers to my empty dreams

And all that might have been.

I love you and miss you so,

And I'll always be nearby.

my body's gone forever,

But my spirit will never die!

And so, you must go now,

Live one day at a time.

Just understand

God did not take me from you,

He only took my hand.

 I miss him so much, I never imagined life without him in it. Now, I never imagined something could hurt so bad. His death left a huge void in my heart. But, even in death, he has done his best to let me know he's fine. I love his special signs. I can't wait to hold him in my arms again and tell him I love him face to face. He lives on in the two precious grandchildren he left me. Katie who was Darrell's ray of sunshine. His world revolved around her and baby Jared who Darrell never had a chance to meet but, is just like him. Being the Dad he is, I'm sure Darrell is watching over Jared and Katie and guiding them through their life.

Mom

"

When I first saw this picture it hit me hard.  It looks like the back of Darrell's head.  I knew this is how he was welcomed into heaven the moment he died.  I know the moment I die I will get this big hug from him.

 MOM 

Our World has been forever changed.