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Posted on December 1, 2008 By Mommy's Angel in Heaven

A Dedication to Mariana

This video is a dedication to our daughter Mariana. It was created by a friend and it was played at her wake and before her funeral started. I wanted to share it with everyone because of how much it meant to Keith and I and our family. Please let us know what you think.

 

A Dedication to My Other Half

December 2, 2008 Mommy's Angel in Heaven 0
This is dedicated to the man I love with all of my heart. I write this for the one man in my life that has shown me what love is supposed to look like. We have our good days and we definitely have our bad ones as well. We have…
 

A tribute from a very special teacher

November 30, 2008 Mommy's Angel in Heaven 0
This tribute was written by a very special teacher. She was not Mari's first teacher but she was the first teacher to truly help my daughter like no other teacher had. Her name is Julie Ahlbach. Before Mari came to her classroom I don't believe she had a lot of…

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  1. deblyt2s says

    December 2, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Hi Kristena & Keith,I just watched this video – how wonderful you took time to take all of those pictures!! The video was beautifully done and I found myself smiling all the way thru – Mari was a delightful, very happy child – you both were wonderful parents which blessed her short life with happiness and joy!!Thanks for sharing – continual prayers & love!Deb Yoder

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