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Jamie Kellis born Octobober 5, 1971 passed away October 10, 1997.
She left us days after her 26th b-day.
She had lived with a life long battle of Cystic Fibrosis.
Anyone who knew her couldn't even tell she had an illness. That's the way she wanted
it.
Jamie lived everyday to the fullest.
She loved spending time with people she loved and doing things that meant a lot to
her.
Her birthdays were her most cherished day of the year, not knowing from year to year
if this would be her last year made it even more special. We had some awesome bday parties.
She loved to share with others and give gifts, not caring if the person knew
where it came from, made her even more happy.
Jamie was to be married to Mike Walter on October 18th, 1997.
She did not make it to that date. The wedding invitation below has a poem on the front
that she personally wrote.
Mike was not strong enough to make it without her. He ended his life March of 1998.
Anyone who knew Jamie or had the chance to be touched by her in anyway was forever
changed.
She was so stubborn and sweet at the same time. A little fireball.
Never in my life have I known another like her. Very special and unique.
She left behind so many friends and family.
We love you Jamie and miss you everyday.
| Jamie & Mike's Wedding Invitation |
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| Jamie wrote the Peom on front, see below for poem |
Now we are two bodies
but there is only one life before us
we now go to our dwelling place
to enter into our togetherness
and may our days be good
and long upon the earth
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| Jamie dancing at her Bday Party |
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 you think of me,
I know you'll miss me, too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please
try and 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
and so much
yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible
that I am leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and
the bad,
I thougth of all the love we shared
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
I thought, just
for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
and maybe see your 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
that I'd
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 look down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne.
He
said, "This is eternity
and 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 your 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 everytime you think of me,
I'm right here in your
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