This is Hunter Craig Sehon

You two would have been best buddies

Today it is September 16 2009 ~ It is raining it is fall ~time moving forward each day taking me further from you ~ But only it the essence of time ~ My heart is as close as ever ~ My heart beats by the memory of your laughter the sound of your voice the smile upon your face the twinkle in your eye:  My heart weeps secretly for you my son ~ People say it has been long enough ~ Never is time long enough ~ I look forward to the day I can hold you in the Heavenlies as you welcome me through the gates ~

Doug is doing a great job of being a daddy to your nephew your name sake...Hunter Craig!  He has made a good life for his family.  He is a hard worker. I don't see him much sometimes it feels as though he has left also.  I miss you so much son!

Hunter is playing football this year! His first year. His number is #25! He won 2nd place at the Fair and Rodeo this year "again" in the Steer Riding contest ~ You would be sooo proud of this little man.  He is a 4th grader.  Doesn't seem possible that he is growing up so fast. He reminds me of how fast you and Doug grew up.

Brittany has graduated this year. She sure was pretty! She is in Massage Therapy School.  This ole Nana may need her tender hands...glad I was a good Nana....she may would have beat me..

Mamaw / Papaw and Aunt Jeretta / Bridget all are doing great!

We love you son~ See ya on the other side ~

Mom

June is the month of Craig's birthday and I would like to remind everyone what a delightful young man he was.  Craig was kind, thoughtful, courteous, and showed a genuine concern for others.  Always ready to lend a helping hand, and quick to stand up for his family and friends.

Everyone who knew Craig has a richer and more meaningful life because his smile and zest for life were contagious.

In our memory he will remain-

Gentle and kind,                                                                             With character as strong as a lion.                                         Craig, we'll always love you.

Your teacher, neighbor, and friend,                                            Glenda Smedley

A Long Winter
In Memory of Craig W. Sehon
June 3, 1974 ~ December 18, 1996
By Rhonda Rhodes

Many cold winter nights ago, an angel of Light captured you, my son.
There was a new journey for you to travel and it was your time to go.
Memories of you flood my soul and I can still hear your special laugh.
You were but a young man, full of zest and life but only why, God knows.

My life changed as the eternal plan was brought forth for your life.
I have not quite felt the life of spring or the warmth of summer since that night.
Expressions of sympathy and love were displayed to soothe my broken heart.
Your memory is my cloak that I cherish and it keeps my heart wrapped tight.

How I would love to hear your voice, look into your beautiful green eyes.
I would love to hold you close and tell you that I love you so much.
So many changes to our town, a niece and a nephew you would find.
Only to dream, or to wish upon a star, for a moment, you I could touch.

There comes a day, I know soon, that we will be reunited in the Heavens.
Until then I visit you in my dreams, while my heart weeps for you.
The secret agony that remains in my being consumes my soul.
Yesterday, today and tomorrow my love for you will always be true.

Twelve years ago, on December 18, 1996 you Craig William Sehon discovered the other side, life eternal. I wanted to honor your life here with this memorial. Many love you and miss you dearly. Your death changed all of our lives, and it is only through God’s love and grace that we continue without you, my son! See you on the other side, when it is our time to join you in the heavenly. I love you Mom

Son, it has been so long since I have heard your voice, to wish you a Merry Christmas and watch you open your gifts.  This year seems really tough, I guess with all that has happened in the family this Thanksgiving holiday it has brought back so many "crushing memories" of your accident.

I love you son, and I wish you a very Merry Christmas in Heaven ~ See ya soon my son ~

Hey Babe,

I finally braved the long wait for dial up so that I could sign your memorial page.  It is November, deer season, and your dad is taking Hunter hunting this weekend.  My thoughts were, how you probably would have already claimed this young man to be your hunting buddy.   The leaves are all beautiful!  I know this was your favorite time of year.  AND I always begin to miss you so extra "much" this time of year.  Next month will the 13th anniversary of you crossing over into Gloryland ..... I want like Doug said, in his term paper the year you died, I want to be selfish and have you with me but Craig this world is so full of hate and darkness that you are so much better where there is nothing but love and light.

You would have had a fit, Obama got President.  Truly there was not much of a choice running for the USA President this race. 

Doug is still working off shore < Gulf > and coming home every two weeks.  Hunter misses his daddy so much.  Mamaw and Papaw are fine, getting old .....and fussier!

 Hunter won 2nd prize at the Rodeo this year in the Steer riding contest.  You would have been so proud of him.  He was SO HAPPY....Doug had to bulldoze the door down when he got home because his and Susan's head was so out there with PRIDE.  We all were proud of him  He is in the 3rd grade.  It does not seem possible...just yesterday he was crawling up and down my hallway ....

Sister has moved to Indiana where Bridget has been since 2003.  Times are hard and people everywhere are having to do things they thought they would never do or have to do.   Times are going to get harder I am sure.

Well, son I must be off, I am to pick Hunter up today after school.  I am treating him to McDonalds for a Happy Meal.  He will be so surprised. 

I love you so much Craig, my heart hurts even more.  It has been so long since I have heard your cocky laugh, heard your voice, watch you prance across the room, felt your strong arms around my neck telling me, Mama I love ya!  I miss you Craig ~ Soon we all shall be joined together forever in the Bright City ~ Hugs and kisses to you my son~ Mom lubbyas

Thinking of you and your family. Your Mom was so nice to make a graphic for my son. Maybe one day I will learn to make beautiful personalized graphics to. I just wanted to stop by and let you know I was thinking of you.You will always be loved and remembered and missed until we are with you in heaven.

Hey Craig,

You would never guess in a million years who called me today!  I was so surprised and so happy.  Floyd Coffey ~ yeap ~ I could not blieve it.  I saw his Mom at Wal Mart Friday and I ask her to tell him hello for me.  He called me!  We talked about you a bit and he said he lit a candle....I am glad he called but it made me cry later cuz it made me miss you so much.   I remember the first sleep over that we had our at house on Davis Street in Ashdown .... how you guys turned my sofa over and used it for a tunnel and the love seat also, you guys had popcorn all over the living room.  Oh what fun you boys had ~ How I wish a million times over that we could go back to those days son ~  I miss you so terribly much ~ so much ~

Hunter, Mamaw and I spend Saturday on a Photography Outing.  We had so much fun and I even saved a mule.  LOL  You would have been so proud of me but then again come to think of it you probably would have gotten angry with me because I was trying to find someone to report "aniamal cruelty" to...

I love you Craig miss you so much ~ See ya soon ~

Craig I am so sorry I do not get on your site as much as I used to, but at this time I have been reduced to "dial up" and it takes forever.  It has taken every bit of 10 minutes for this to download so I could comment this morning.

So much has happened in my life and I once again stand on the Promises of God to help me walk through it.  I know that you are one of those that stands as a great Cloud of Witness, that is recorded in the Book of Life....

Tomorrow is grandparents day, and I was thinking about being a grandparent.  What joy I have found in my grandchildren.  Hunter lays sleeping this a.m. as I am even keying this.  I think of your daughter and all the circumstances involved there :  I think about Mom and how she loved you so much .....it will be 12 years December 18, 2008 .....so long ago but yet just yesterday!  I love you and miss you so terribly much.  I created myself a website for showing my Photography and I added a "In Memory of Craig" and I was looking at all those baby pictures then the handsome young lad and then the young man that you became.......and I am so proud of you.  You were a one of the "White Hats"! 

At Hunter's school yesterday we celebrated Grandparents Day.  Your dad and his wife came and I gave him a picture of him and Hunter when Doug and Hunter were over in the back pasture at your dad's place hunting deer.  He looks healthier than I have seen him look in a long time.  I know he misses you also.  He has had some tough times also.  Just keep your love wrapped around him. 

Today, Mamaw and Papaw, Hunter and I are going to the "low water bridge" to take in the nice fall weather.  Hunter and I invited them along for our Photography Outing and Papaw said he would treat us to lunch...can't beat that with a stick !  < remember that saying >  I bet Papaw brings his fishing rod!

Wish you were here, I need a hug and to hear your voice say, I love ya Momma! 

Craig, it is so hard to believe this little man is already eight years old.  I know you and him would have such a wonderful relationship if you two could have known each other.  You would have been tough on him I am sure but you would have loved this little critter tremendously. We miss you so much!  Wanted to share your "name sake" birthday with you ~ Your Nephew Hunter Craig Sehon ~

I love you son

The Truth of Death: My Son

Death took my son one winter day
I had no choice, I was meant to stay
I died inside, not wanting hope
My soul was grounded, I could not cope
Time could not heal this shattered heart,
I would not let it, he could not part!

Death took my son and then came for me
But it let me live, what a tragedy!
I let death win, no strength to fight
I tried to hang on with all my might
It was no use, more determined than I
Little life left, just enough to cry
Tears and pain were a fact of life
Anger was gone, leaving only strife

Death took my son, what could I do?
Submit, give in or turn to who?
My God was there, I chose not to see
He sent His angel to watch over me
She let me mourn to give me strength
And grieve I did at such great length
I couldn't be strong, No! Not alone,
Until I remembered, my son was home!
God showed me death didn't have my son
If only I believed "Thy will be done"

I gave my son to death one day
I realize now, he could have stayed
I let death in to destroy my home
Unaware how my faith would roam
God held me close and showed the way
To take back my life, with His helped I prayed
Armed with His mercy, protected by love
I stood on my feet, with strength from above
I slowly turned and stared death in the face
And finally understood, I had left no space
For God to work His glory through me
The power, the strength, I must agree
Was always there, way deep within
To fight the battle I was meant to win
Death is a lie, his life is NOT over
It is mis-leading, its just a cover
To make you think there's no control
When in truth, Gods on patrol
To guide you, lead you, if you allow
All though at first, you won't know how
He will not leave you nor get disgusted
because he knows you've always trusted
Whether you believed or not
He knows the faith your heart has got

I took my son from death one day
And freed myself, my debt I pain
The grief and pain I gave to Jesus
To live the life which I know pleases
My son in heaven, My Father above
His peace descends on me like a dove
Although at times my heart's in pain
God has promised, I'll see him again