My little girl / Bonita Housand (Mother) For the past months I would pick up a news paper and see friends of yours completing there four years of college and think about that day that both of us look forward for you to earn a nursing degree. Now all I can think about is who you would be today if you were here, I miss you so very much and think about the friend I have lost . I think about you and me planning that wedding we always talked about because in my heart I know it would have been soon. People just don't know how bad my heart is broken. Nat I want you to know how much I love you. {Mom}
A poem that I wrote to natalie sometime ago / Joseph Watts (great friends ) Hey babe,
I wanted to tell you how much you mean in my life.
The one
The first time I sorrow you
I knew
The first time we said I love you
I knew
The first date we went on
I knew
The first time I call you babe
I knew
My heart and soul belongs to you
And your happiness
Ever thing I do is for you
Ever breath I’ve taken is for you
Now it’s harder to breath I have love you from the first time I sorrow you remembers and pictures all I have left but their great one You knew how much you meet to me and that will never go away It is so hard some time to keep going in this life I never wrote a poem so I hope this was good somewhere inside of me i'll never let you go Thought hard and good times
As you already know from looking down on us, I had a baby girl on June 27,2006. I named her after a very special person, you. Her name is Natalie Renae Purser. I hope that she will be as kind and loving as you. I wish you were here to watch her grow and so she could know you. I know you are watching over her. Sometimes she looks over my shoulder and smiles and I can't help but to believe that she is smiling at you. Please watch over my baby and keep her safe especially when I am away from her. I love you and miss you!
Today, November 11,2005 you would be 21 years old. I remember the day that you were born and how happy I was. When I found out that I had a daughter I was so happy, you are what I wanted so badly. That day was the happiest day of my life and you have always made me proud of you. I was never disapointed in you. You have accomplished so much in your 20 years, more than I have in my 40 years. You were a bright and beautiful young lady and I know you still are. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you so much. You were not only my daughter but my best friend. I love you so much and I will always have that love for you. There are so many things I will miss. It hurts so bad not to hear and see your smiling face. I wish I could have taken your place. I would have done it in minute. You had your whole life in front of you. Everything was always planned out. I will always cherish the memories we shared, like family vacations, our beach trips when you should have been in school and all the concerts and pagents. There are so many wonderful memories. I look foward to the day that we will be reunited as a family. I love you so much and miss you greatly, Your mother, Bonita Housand
I miss you terribly. There is not a day that goes by where I do not think of you. I miss the way you would look at me and roll your eyes. I miss the way you would laugh at my corny jokes. And I miss the smile you would give after we kissed. In your last card to me, you stated that you hoped my intentions were the same as yours. Well, they were. I planned to spend the rest of my days making you happy. Though we can no longer be together in this world, I promise I will do whatever it takes to get back to you. I love you, Nat! See you in my dreams!
for Pat and Bonita / Amy (friend)
For Such A Little While
God gave you your daughter For such a little while; He put a bit of heaven In the sunshine of her smile.
He took dust from The brightest twinkling stars And made her sparkling eyes; And now, she's gone back home to God, To play up in the skies.
And though she left so quickly That your hearts are grieved and sad, We know she lives with God. And her small heart is glad.
And though your precious darling Was just a rosebud small; She'll bloom in all her beauty On the other side of the wall.
Helen Steiner Rice
I'm Free / Amy Purser (Friend)
In Loving Memory of Natalie Renee Housand
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 his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day. To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship 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 savored 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.
for Adam & everyone whose heart still aches. . . / Amy
"I am still with you"
If it seems that I am far away on this empty and solemn day,
Just open your heart and know it’s true,
that I am still right here with you.
If during the day things are going wrong,
please don’t feel sad and alone.
Just open your heart and know it’s true,
that I am still right here with you.
When nighttime falls and the day is done.
If you are feeling alone and sleep won’t come,
Just open your heart and know it’s true,
that I am still right here with you.
Close your eyes, and feel the warm embrace.
Sleep peacefully in the wings of grace.
If sadness finds you in the morning light, if you feel alone,
So as I sit here a few days til I am to be getting married I can't stop thinking about you and how you would be standing up there with me....I have never stopped thinking about you and it still hits me from time to time and I just have to stop and take a moment....you were such a special person and friend to me and I am so happy for the oppurtunity I was given to know you. My wedding is a beach theme because even though I am in the Midwest I still can't shake the beach:) I know you wouldve loved that! I also want you and your family to know that I am going to make sure everyone knows to remember you. We will have a Balloon with your name on it and the program will let everyone know that you are my Bridesmaid looking down on me from Heaven! I love you still and I can still see your smile and hear your laugh. I will never forget you or the memories of us:) I thank God for the time we had and you will forever be a part of who I am today.
Love your Best Friend From High School and beyond-
It doesn't seem real. / Mona Strickland (classmate)Read >>
It doesn't seem real. / Mona Strickland (classmate)
I remember you being the all american girl.When we were in school together, I spent the night with you.It was so cool to stay at your house.We slept on a blow up mattress in the living room and watched Legends of the Fall.I always remembered that and the fact that you loved ladybugs and hated peanut butter.It is weird how things stick out.Remember we had college algebra together.That class wouldn't have been the same without you, just like this world is not the same without you.We didn't know each other that well, but I do miss you. Thinking you you Mona
i remember / Shane Hobbs (friend/classmate)Read >>
i remember / Shane Hobbs (friend/classmate)
i remember you being so friendly and outgoing. we were often seated beside one another in our high school classes bc both our last names start with H. remember peggy smith's English in ninth grade when would look at one another for answers? regret the fact that i was so shy back then and didn't get to know u better than i did. but i'm glad i got to know u as well as i did. i cried the day i found out you were gone and i would love to hang out with you now bc you were so cool. you are very missed! Close
It's going on three years since you have been gone. I think about you often. I often wonder where I would be in my life if you were with me. I still carry so much anger around knowing that you and I will never get the opportunity to live out our lives with each other. Just know that I still love you very much. You will always be a part of my heart. I also look forward to the day I see you again. I love you sweetheart!
Natalie, I think of you every single day. There is a space in my heart where you are constantly. And I have to tell you, every time I hear that song by Kenny Chesney, I really break down. You know the song, because you see me. You make me smile a lot..when I see a very bright star, when I see the sun coming up early in the morning and so many other times: again, you see me. I try so hard to remember the little things that you and I talked about. One of the most memorable is when you and I went to WalMart together in Whiteville and we had heart to heart talks about so many things and especially about you wanting to move out and get a place of your own. I can see you and hear your laugh. I miss you, Sweetie Pie. I always felt like you and I were close. I know that you did too. We still are. I will see you one day and that will be a day to rejoice. Keep singing with the other angels . I know you are so beautiful with your wings. I love you so much.
codolences for Natalie's family and friends / Jo Ann Ostendorf Read >>
codolences for Natalie's family and friends / Jo Ann Ostendorf
I was Googling my son Ryan's name and read about the crash that took your daughter from you far too soon. My son was killed by a drunk driver that was an illegal imigrant on 12-05-2005. My heart goes out to you and I wish you peace. I can say that I have an idea of what you are going through but don't know your exact pain. I know that it feels good when someone reaches out and acknowledges my son and my loss. I hope that you know that you are not alone and that your loss is felt by many others. I hope you find a sense of peace and a good nights sleep that gives you the rest you need. Close
Watch over / Bobbie Long (friend)
Hey Natalie, I can't believe its been 6 years since you were crowned Miss SCHS. Can you believe Courtney is a Senior and competing? So if you would look down and say a little prayer for her on Saturday night. We think of you often. It's seems everytime I pull down a pageant scrapbook their is your smiling face. Sing with the Angels!!!! Close
Haven't forgotten you / Sarah Parrett (Good Friend )Read >>
Haven't forgotten you / Sarah Parrett (Good Friend )
Natalie-There's not a day that goes by..still that I don't think of you and I can still hear your laughter and see your smiling face...I carry your memory with me everywhere I go. You mean the world to me because you helped me through so many rough times and I hate that you were taken so young and so sudden, but God had a plan for you and I thank him everyday that we became friends. I love you and I miss you everyday as I walk through this life.
-Pat and Bonita-I moved away and back to Illinois. My e-mail address is parrett86@yahoo.com if you would like to e-mail me. Please do I feel horrible that I haven't made an extra effort. I hope that all is well in North Carolina and when I return someday I will look you up! Thank you for everything! talk to you soon! Sarah Close
Just a Friendly Hello / Kendra Price (Friend)
Hey Natalie it's me again, I just wanted to drop in and say hey and that i hope you are having a good time in heaven which i know you are because even though we did not want you to go the good lord was ready to give you your wings and set you free which i can understand that. But i thought i would write you a little something but i guess i better go kay. But i will always keep you and your family in my prayers love ya always and forever. R*I*P Natalie Close
Hey Natalie I just wanted to drop in and say hey and that i miss you. I keep seeing your brother at school, he has changed since the last time i seen him which was at you funeral. I keep seeing your daddy at Lay-Fisher but i used to see your mama at American Hero but ever since i quit there i haven't seen here much. But i know that you are in a good place right now and i also know that your mama and daddy wish you were here today but they know that they cannot do anything about what happened in that accident. But every second of the day some one is taken from this world and there is nothing we can do about it i mean i wish there was because if there was then i would try to bring you back, Rayford and my brother Joseph but i know i can't. Well i better go kay. Love ya R*I*P Natalie
To the Housand family, My prayers and thoughts have been with you even more lately. I am so sorry that you'll have had to relive that awful night so many times over the past few weeks. Keep your faith and remember Natalie's beautiful smile!!!!!!
Natalie looks like she made her family proud / Tim Mc Hugh (Just a Stranger )Read >>
Natalie looks like she made her family proud / Tim Mc Hugh (Just a Stranger )
As a Native North Carolinian who remembers nothing but growing up in San Antonio Tx. , Let me say that Natalie looks like the type of wholesome and honest girl that I always imagined inhabited your great State. My condolences to the family and my hope is that your pain will one day be supplanted by the loving memories of such a beautiful and vivacious young lady. We will keep her in our hearts this weekend and say a prayer. God Bless everyone who was touched by her life as even I, a stranger was. Her love of life came through very clearly in the wonderful photos. I know you are sad, yet proud of being a part of her life. Close
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Natalie, I think of you every single day. There is a space in my heart where you are constantly. And I have to tell you, every time I hear that song by Kenny Chesney, I really break down. You know the song, because you see me. You make me smile a lot..when I see a very bright star, when I see the sun coming up early in the morning and so many other times: again, you see me. I try so hard to remember the little things that you and I talked about. One of the most memorable is when you and I went to WalMart together in Whiteville and we had heart to heart talks about so many things and especially about you wanting to move out and get a place of your own. I can see you and hear your laugh. I miss you, Sweetie Pie. I always felt like you and I were close. I know that you did too. We still are. I will see you one day and that will be a day to rejoice. Keep singing with the other angels . I know you are so beautiful with your wings. I love you so much.
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