For those of you who have not heard, Eric now has his mother again. She is in Heaven with him, holding him. I would be surprised if she put him down yet.

www.melissa-romero.memory-of.com


She was taken to Heaven on Saturday, April 15, 2006. Although we know she is with her baby boy and happier than she has been in 10 months, we are hurting because we will miss her and love her. Also, someone is responsible for taking her life. She was killed in an alledged drive-by shooting while she was sleeping on her couch in her own home. This causes us to hurt more. We don't believe she felt any pain, she died instantly because of where she was hit.  We will have a site for her as soon as possible, and it will be posted here on this site. Thank you all for all the kind words of comfort in this time of need. It does help to know that Melissa and Eric are loved by so many, and especially people who have love for them and they never laid eyes on them. She was a beautiful girl and an even more beautiful Angel! 

We love you, sis! We will miss you until the day you are there with Baby Eric and greet us at those gates. I can only imagine what a beautiful time that will be with no more tears and no more pain.  Please help us all through this, Melissa, we need your strength right now. I love you always.

                      

Eric Robert Contreras Jr.
 
Our Precious Baby Boy

Winks Dinks

  3/9/04 to 6/18/05





I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.
I think of you in silence, I often speak your name

All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part
God has you in His Keeping; I have you in my heart.

Love you, Mom, Dad, Sister, Grandma, Amber, Ray, Anthony, Teala, Tylie, KeShawn,Thomas

 

      

           

MUNCHKIN

My precious munchkin,
I miss you so much. 

My precious munchkin,
 I want to hold you so much.

My precious munchkin,

I want to see your smile so much.

My precious munchkin,
I go to your grave.

My precious munchkin,
My tears fall freely.

My precious munchkin,
My heart breaks daily. 

My special munchkin,

I love you.

Love,
Grandma


 



      


Eric always loved to watch Nemo - this is special for him.  I hope he is enjoying watching Nemo from heaven.

ERIC

                 Today is just another day,
A day of tears.

Another day,

To miss you.

Today is just another day,

A day of memories.

Another day,

To want to hold you.

Today is just another day,

To share your life with someone new.

Another day,

Closer to seeing you again.

Love you always,
Grandma







                                                                                              
   Safe In Gods Hands


This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Eric Contreras, Jr. who was born in New Mexico on March 09, 2004 and passed away on June 18, 2005 at the age of 15 months. We will remember him forever.


Please visit the online petition to fence in irrigation ditches so this doesn't happen to another child or family

http://www.petitiononline.com/03092004/petition.html 




We Love You, Our Angel Eric
Mommy Misses Her Angel
He was her angel on earth and now her angel in heaven.
I miss him so much and I know he misses me.
REMEMBER, Son Mommy Loves You!!


I Laid a Rose On Your Grave Today,
But that’s not what I wanted to do.
I wanted to tickle you, play with you,
 laugh with you, read to you, sing to you, too.

I laid a rose on your grave today and said a little prayer,
I wished so much with all my heart,
that you were here, not there.

I laid a rose on your grave today,
The tears falling from my eyes.
I will never understand what took you away
 and left us with broken hearts and sighs.

I laid a rose on your grave today.
Forget you I can not do.
Each day, each week, each month
Your Grandma says “I Love You."   

                                                                     

Words borrowed from another Grandma to her grandangel

 

Eric's Teddy
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
Please keep me safe tonight.
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
When I'm with you I always feel all right.

Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
There is so much for us to do.
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
C'mon, getup, I wanna play with you.

Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
I have to go away.
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
I promise it's gonna be okay.

Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
Tell my daddy to be strong.
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
Please tell him he did nothing wrong.

Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
Tell my mother to stop crying.
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
Tell her I'm the sun above her shining.

Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
Tell sister that I love her.
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
Tell her she'll always have her big brother.

Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
Let everyone know that I am at peace.
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
To say I'm happy would be the least.

Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
I promise this is not good-bye.
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear,
When you're ready, reach to the sky.

Written with love by Tio Mere and Auntie Audrey

This is your first Thanksgiving in Heaven,
It's my first one to be without you near;
Thank-you so much for each memory you have given,
God is with me and then dries each tear.

We will be together again someday, dear,
That time between us may not be long;
Each thought of you does give me cheer,
Angels surround me and keep my Faith strong.

You gave your love to everyone here on earth,
Today, I would love to whisper in your ear;
Telling you how God's Love buoys me on with Hope,
I miss you, but enjoy Thanksgiving Day in Heaven, dear.

He Only Takes The Best

A heart of gold stopped beating.
Two shining eyes at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Little did we know that morning.
The sorrow the day would bring.
The end was sudden, the shock severe.
We never knew that death was so near.
When days are sad and lonely,
And evening shadows fall.
We hear your voice and see your face.
Your sweet memory lingers on.
God knew you had to leave us.
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you.
The day God called you home.

MOMMY PLEASE DON’T CRY

Mommy please don't cry...
A beautiful angel carried me here!
I met Jesus today, mommy.
He cradled me in his big, strong arms.
He made me feel so happy inside.
Mommy please don't cry...
Heaven is wonderful.
Did you know the streets are made of gold?
Real gold!
I have lots of friends, Mommy.
We run and play, we giggle and laugh.
I can't wait to show you my secret hideouts!
Mommy please don't cry...
When I fall it doesn't hurt!
There are no tears in Heaven.
I've met a man named Noah.
He told me about his big boat,
all the animals, and the very first rainbow.
Have you ever heard of Noah, Mommy?
Mommy please don't cry...
We have lots of parties here.
with streamers and hats,
and the best chocolate cake ever!
When it's time to rest, angels tuck us in.
I never get scared Mommy,
there is no darkness here!
Jesus is the light of Heaven.
Mommy please don't cry...
The angels are always singing.
I love to sing with the angels.
You'd be proud of me,
I have a pretty good voice.
I must have gotten it from you.
There is a river here,
in the most beautiful garden
you could ever imagine...
and a huge tree with yummy fruit.
The angels call it the tree of life.
Mommy, it's so wonderful to be alive in Heaven!Mommy, please don't cry...
Sometimes I just like to be by myself.
That's when I think of you.
Someday Mommy, we will hold each other tight!
Then you will cradle me in you arms,
and stroke my hair...
And once again, our hearts will beat together.
Mommy, please don’t cry...
I'll wait right here for you.

A book by:
Linda DeYmaz

Silent Footsteps

I do not hear your footsteps
as you approach me sitting in silence
my eyes glazed, staring out the window
at the early morning newness

I do not hear your footsteps
as a tear runs down my face
overwhelmed with oceans of emotion
as I whisper a prayer to you

I do not hear your footsteps
as I lift my words to you
hoping with my heart and soul
that you will hear my desperate words

I do not hear your footsteps
as I feel a comfort sweep through me
like a warm breeze in the spring
or a blanket wrapped around me in winter

I do not hear your footsteps
as I begin to feel a strength
from deep within it grows
and I know I am not alone

I do not hear your footsteps
but I feel your presence there
now knowing I'm not alone
I can feel your loving rush through me

I do not hear your footsteps
as I end my silent prayer
but, as I stand to face whatever the day will bring
I know that your footsteps will never walk the other way.

Ellen M. DuBois

My Baby Boy, I wish I could hold you one more time so that I could fill the emptiness in my arms and my heart.

-

FLY     

Eyes full of tears, hearts full of sorrow,
 you were here today and gone tomorrow.

Such a gift of God sent from Heaven above,
now you're watching over us so freely like a dove.

Never in this lifetime will there ever be
a child who is loved, loved as much as thee.

You were daddy's li'l partner, his true pride and joy;
Mommy's li'l helper, her precious baby boy.

We will all continue to ask,but never will we know,
why such an innocent child never had a chance to grow. 

So much pain and grief comes with the word "goodbye,"
but now you're headed to a better place,so spread your wings and fly.



Poem written by Auntie Audrey
 
IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Grandma’s Arms

Grandma's Arms seem empty these days.
Grandma's Arms ache for a little boy.
Grandma's Arms want to hold and comfort.
Grandma's Arms seem empty these days.

If Grandma's Arms had known the future.
If Grandma's Arms had known the days were numbered.
If Grandma's Arms had known the emptiness.
If Grandma's Arms could have changed that moment.

Grandma's Arms seem empty these days.
Grandma's Arms hold an angel's spirit.
Grandma's Arms hold tight to the thought of you.
Granma's Arms seem empty these days.

If Grandma's Arms could block all harm.
If Grandma's Arms could hold you again.
If Grandma's Arms could feel your warmth.
If Grandma's Arms could do all these things, one more time...

Then, Grandma's Arms would not feel empty these days. 
  


I do not understand the mystery of grace--only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us.

-Anne LaMott


The angels love our tears... Leaving, they dry our face with the brush of a wing, never seeing it pure... already far away from us.

-  Billy Graham

Do Angels Know?


 

~ James A. Kisnerer