I will be saying this at Naomi’s memorial service:http://groups.msn.com/TheFauxFamilyDavidandPrajna/thoughtsaboutnaomibyherfather.msnw
All the love and support on this board makes me wish you all could be there.
Roadwalker
Naomi is home with Jesus. I believe that with every fiber of my being. She is free…free of pain, and hurt…and she is healthy. She is running through fields of flowers and beauty and sunshine and…her soul is free and I will see her spirit in every rainbow for the rest of my life, along with the spirit of my beloved mother and brother and my best friend Scott. And all the loved ones I have “lost” from physical presence.
[sub]excerpt from a song, written by Richard Marx, sung by Josh Groban[/sub]
"As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are mine
Forever love
Watching me from up above
And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave."
Love WILL live on and NEVER LEAVE.
As long as you love someone, they live on in your heart. This IS my belief.
God Bless, my friend. May you hold on to that love and never lose sight of it. As I am trying to do.
Cheri
That’s a beautiful eulogy, Roadwalker. Although I don’t know you personally, I admire your strength and your ability to share the blessings of your daughter’s life with those who loved her. You are a very special man.
I’m holding you and your family in my thoughts, Roadwalker.
I’m terribly sorry for your loss. I’ll be praying for you and your family.
I am sorry to hear that, Roadwalker.
(((((((Roadwalker and family )))))))))
Trish
I haven’t been able to hold back my tears while reading this thread. At times like these, I don’t know quite what to say, because nothing is going to soothe the pain you’re feeling right now. But I’d like to echo the other sentiments that Naomi is in a better place, and how lucky you and your family are to have been blessed by such a wonderful, strong little girl, and I’m sure she’ll be looking down on you from heaven…as all little angels do. Roadwalker , I am so very sorry, and you, your family, and Naomi are all in my prayers. hugs.
Roadwalker,
My wife and I lost our baby girl in september. She was stillborn. The pain of that loss still tears us apart daily. I can only imagine your pain right now. However, in your moments of sadness you will have six years of memories of her to remember, pictures of her to share with her new sister. We are all only given so much time with the ones we love, so cherish that time. If I’ve learned anything through this it’s that. I remember every day to cherish the nine months that my wife and I had Montana. There’s a poem my wife and I found meaningful perhaps you will too. I apologize I don’t know who wrote it.
“An Angel, in the book of life, wrote down our daughters’ birth,
And whispered, as she closed the book, “too beautiful for Earth.””
I hope Montana and Naomi can play together in the fields of Heaven. You are in my prayers.
Buliwyf
You have my sincerest condolences, Roadwalker. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I’ll be praying for you and for Naomi.
God bless you and your family. My heart breaks for all of you, but I’m amazed by your strength.
Ava
May I ramble a bit? I once saw a movie in which an old maid school teacher was facing delicate and risky back surgery. The surgeon, a man younger than she and also a former pupil of hers, was explaining how, after the operation, she would wake up. She looks him right in the eye and asks “Where will I wake up?” and he replies, equally directly “I don’t know”
Roadwalker family, it sounds as if you believe Naomi has awakened in the best possible Place, and she will be happy there until you go to join her. As others have said, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing the eulogy, it is one of the most sad/beautiful things I have ever read on these boards.
My dear friends:
Today is Naomi’s memorial service. Today she is gone a week. This has been an eventful week with cards arriving, meals being brought to our family and me checking the SDMB more often than normal to read these posts.
My friends, you have taken part in making this week something I could endure. Your posts, outpouring love and sympathy have made a difference. I will not forget Naomi or the day she died. I will also not forget the SDMB helping carry me through this week
God bless you all,
Roadwalker.
This thread hurts my heart.
I have no words. In Spanish, “I’m sorry” is “lo siento”–which literally translates “I feel it.” I feel it, Roadwalker. All of us who’ve posted here do. 
God Bless you as well, Roadwalker.
As I don’t post here on a regular basis, I don’t know many people personally. After reading this post, I feel I’m missing out by not knowing all these wonderful people.
Roadwalker, I have seen the pictures of your family and read the poems and thoughts you linked to. I realize I’m a total stranger to you, but I wanted to offer my condolences. May you, your family and friends, and all those who loved Naomi, find peace. Your outlook and your strength are inspirational. God bless you.
I meant after reading this thread.
Roadwalker, just a quick note to let you know my family is thinking of yours. My daughters and I spent the morning looking through your online photo album.
Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking, lifechanging experience with us. Our thoughts are with you.
The memorial service for Naomi was beautiful. A true celebration of her life, and the effect she had on so many people. Gotta give credit to someone who can touch so many people, even those who never had the honor of knowing her. Thank you, Roadwalker, for the invitation, and it was a pleasure meeting you as well.
In accordance with Roadwalker’s wishes, we’re letting this thread slip down the queue.