Thank you Joan
for this lovely Christmas gift to Wayne

 

Back when my loving father and mother
Made their cozy little home,
I came along pretty soon
To end the peaceful days they owned.

I guess they didn't have to choose
For me to fill their empty hearts,
But, I am sure so thankful
Their lives were sabotaged.

By night my Dad would walk the floor
Then still work hard by day,
And when he came back home again
I'd entice him out to play.

I didn't hear him grumble very much
He'd merely grin at me and say,
Ah, you make putty of a man
But that's just a womans way.

I never then did figure out
Why he thought little me so grown up,
How could I know I was a mini version
Of my sweet mothers heart.

As with a twinkle in his merry eye
At anything I asked,
Whatever problem I might bring
He'd always fix on my behalf.

Ah, my Father has been good to me
All the years we've been together,
But, you know what is the best..
He'll be my Dad No#1 forever.

 





 

          
  
 

    
                             

1 of Wayne's final resting 
places way up high atop 
in a glass case on a 
marbled shelf where
his loved ones are not 
able to leave private
momentos or their 
personal messages.
"What we cannot leave 
with you there, 
we will always have 
within our hearts".
I still visit you 
buddy even though
your not there  <3  
Best friends,together,4ever!!








 


 

             



 




With your hand in mine; together we can walk through this
 
In Our Hearts


We miss you so much Daddy.
The faith that you instilled in us
is where our faith helps to keep us going.
You will never be forgotten. We love you!


 


This sweet angel hug 
is for you, Laura-Lynn & Julie-Ann
from your Mumma
XoXoXoXoXo

 

 


 







And God Said

I said, "God, I hurt,"
And God said, " I know,"

I said, God, I cry alot,"
And God Said, "That is why I gave you tears,"

I said, "God, I am so depressed,"
And God said, "That is why I gave you sunshine,"

I said, "God, life is so hard,"
And God said, "That is why I gave you loved ones,"

I said, "God, my loved one died,"
And God said, "so did mine,"

I said, "God it is such a big loss,"
And God Said, "I saw mine nailed to the cross,"

I said, "God, but your loved one lives on,"
And God said, "So does yours,"

I said, "God, where are they now?"
And God said, "mine is on my right and 
Yours is in the light,"

I said, "God, it hurts,"
And God said, "I know,"

 





My dearest Laura and Julie

Some thing I'd like to say but first of all
to let you both know, I arrived ok.

I'm writing this from heaven,
Here I dwell with God above.

Here there's no more tears of saddness;
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy 
just because I am out of sight,
Remember I am with you both 
Every morning, noon and night.

The day I had to leave you when
my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and he said, "I welcome you".

It's good to have you back again Wayne,
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your 2 sweet daughters,
They'll be here later on.

I needed you here badly,
You're part of my plan,
There's so much we have to do,
To help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things,
That he wished for me to do,
and foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.

I will be beside you everyday, and week
and year.
And when you're sad I'm there
To wipe away your tears.

When you lie awake in bed at night,
the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry;
it does relieve the pain,
Remember there would be no flowers,
without the down pouring rain.

I wish I could tell you
All that God has planned
If I were to tell you,
You wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain
though my life on earth is over,
I'm closest to you now
then I ever was before.

And to my many friends, 
trust God knows what is best.
I'm still not far from you,
I'm just beyond the crest.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it girls
by taking one day at a time.

It was my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
it will give to you.

If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and in pain,
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain".

And now I am contented....
that my life was worth while
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made someone smile.

So if you meet somebody 
who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street
and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind.

And when you feel the gentle breeze
or the wind upon your face;
That's me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace.

When its time for you to go...
from that body to be free,
Remember you aren't going....
your coming here with me.


Will be in touch again soon Laura and Julie
I love and miss you both very much too,
With all my heart,
Your Daddy

 

 

 




 

 

Here's to you Wayne. 
Lord knows you deserve as 
many of these as your heart desires. 
From all of us down here, 
we salute you,
Cheers buddy!!!





 

Was it only yesterday, I kissed you goodnight
But those days are now long gone,
For you have grown into adulthood
The result of being born..

I am grateful for your tender years
As I thank God for your love,
I had no idea on your birthday
How precious you'd become.

All the special memories I recall
Of your head upon my arm,
With lots of fun and adventures
As I protected you from harm.

Now, I must let go those yesterdays
The nights I paced the floor,
For you have another path to walk
To find your open door.

As you grow into the joy
Of finding life can hold much more,
My encouragement I give
As you follow your own call.

For a Daddys love is not enough
There's courage needed on your way,
As you put your hand into the hand of God
My part will be to pray.

But the treasure I can keep forever
Is my delight in who you are,
And as I will always be your father
You will be my shining star.

 

 



 
 
 
HOPE


I know,
as surely as I know how to breathe,
that you are with me always.
You are closer to me now
than ever before
and the only difference
is that instead of opening my eyes to see you,
now I must open my heart.


 





Last night I was trying to sleep,
My Daddy's voice I did hear,
I opened my eyes and looked around,
But he did not appear.

He said "Laura, Julie you've got to listen
You've got to understand.
God didn't take me from you girls,
he only took my hand.

When I called out in pain that night
the instant that I died,
He reached down and took my hand
and pulled me to his side.

He pulled me up and saved me
from the misery and pain,
My body was hurt badly,
I could never be the same.

My search is really over now
I've found happiness within,
All the answers to my dreams
and all that might have been.

I love you so and miss more
and I'll always be near by,
my bodys gone forever,
but my spirit will never die.

And so you must go on now
live one day at a time,
Just understand that God did not take
me from you, he only took my hand.





 







 





 




 






 




 











When God decided to make a Father
He needed someone very special
Strong and sturdy too,
To protect all of the family
With great fortitude.

He pondered the majesty of mountains
But, they were of such height,
Then seeing the rough bark of a tree
Thought of softness needed in a guy.

The sun so bright, the moon too dim
He'll need to carefully plan and scheme,
To build and understand
And carry lots of love within.

A gentle heart, a strength to work
Grit to endure, a humorous quirk,
A spring in his step and twinkle in his eye
Muscle to lift and spirit to fly.

So, of His own image, He molded man
And made Himself an eternal friend,
To share His fatherly ways
He put His heart within.

For when a man walks upright with God
He will display His glory too,
And as a masterpiece of faith to live
He is a Father of true attribute.

Thankyou Dad, I love you always
For every treasured moment you have been,
It is hard to put into words
All that is in the heart of me.
 



 
  




 





 


                 




 




 





 






The day will come when I am gone
But do not despair,
For I will be alive
Death has no power to keep me down,
My soul is unbound, without any care
I am not held by time or space,
Soon you will be filled with delight
And look with joy upon my face.

You may think I have gone afar
Departed forever from your broken heart,
But, I am but a step beyond
Just one breath apart
Awake for all time in a wonderful place,
Soon you will come to me
And together we will dance and twirl
In the miracle of amazing grace.

For shattered are the chains of earth
Jesus broke the power of death's gloom
Don't search around for me there
I cannot stay in a cold dark tomb,
Lift your eyes to the sky
For there, on high, I am flying free
Soaring in a beautiful new day
Look beyond... for then you will see.

Praise the Lord, we will rise again
Nothing here will hold us back,
All God has promised will be ours to keep
We will live forever
Where there is nothing to lack.

Today... is a day of joy
Though for a time of grief you may weep,
Do not fear, I am not asleep, do not cry
BUT overflow with hope..
For we will meet again, dearest one
In the twinkling of an eye.

The new day is near.

 




 
 

       

 

 







 
 







 








 



Some days we find no interest
some days we feel so strong
Some days we feel so lonely
Other days just seem so long
We try and capture your spirits
And put them in our heart
Praying that maybe one new day
Will be the day of our new start
It has to be new without you
Without you it's not the same
If we are happy we will cry again
With just the mention of your name
So we hold our hands out to heaven
And ask for a heavens guide
To take us through these bad days
And steady what has been a bumpy ride
In time we will feel comfort
When, we do not know
Until then our Dear Loved Ones
Follow us wherever we go 



 






"GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN"

I know your life
On earth was troubled, 
And only you could know the pain. 
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain.

Go rest high on that mountain.
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin'  
Love for the Father and the Son.

Oh, how we cried the day you left us, 
We gathered 'round your grave to grieve.
Wish I could've seen the angels faces 
When they heard your sweet voice sing.

 Go rest high on that mountain, 
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin'  
Love for the Father and the Son.
                           Vince Gill
 

       







       

 

 
 




Those we love must someday pass
 beyond our present sight...
must leave us and the world we know
without their radiant light.

But we know that like a candle,
their lovely light will shine
 to brighten up another place more
perfect more divine.

And in the realm of Heaven,
 where they shine
so warm and bright.
Our loved ones live forevermore,
in God's eternal light.

~Author Unknown


       
 





 






 





 

DADDY, LAURA AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH


The Masterpiece

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need.

Then God combined these qualities.
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... "DAD!" 

       



PLEASE feel free to come back because I will be updating Wayne's website weekly. I have nearly 20 yrs + worth of pictures I will be posting. PLEASE feel free to e-mail me with any photo's you want added or any poems that you want share. This is the one way I can honor your Son, Son-in-law, your brother, your brother-in-law, your Uncle, your friend and most of all Laura and Julie's Daddy and my courageous buddy, my friend and former loving spouse of 20 yrs. 
I speak for our 2 daughters, Laura-Lynn and Julie-Ann and for all of Wayne's family and friends through this website in everything I post and add. Please help me to make this website a memorable one.
 












 






 



 






 





 




When you're lonely, I wish you LOVE.
 When you're sad, I wish you JOY.
When you're discouraged, I wish you HOPE. When life is stressful, I wish you inner SILENCE. When your spirit is empty, I wish you simple BEAUTY.
When you're troubled, I wish you PEACE!


 





 




 


I'M THERE INSIDE YOUR HEART

Right now I'm in a different place, 
And though we seem apart, 
I'm closer than I ever was ...
 I'm there inside your heart.
I'm with you when you greet each 
day And while the sun shines 
bright, I'm there to share the sunsets, too ...
 I'm with you every night.
I'm with you when the times are good, 
To share a laugh or two,
 And if a tear should start to fall ... 
I'll still be there for you.
And when that day arrives that 
we no longer are apart,
 I'll smile and hold you close to me ... 
Forever in my heart. 





 




 



 








 



 



 

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

We do not need a special day
To bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you
Are very hard to find.

Each morning when we awake,
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heart ache
As we try to carry on.

Our hearts still ache with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still.

There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.

We hold you close within our hearts;
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again. 

 







 























 
On the day God took you
I thought that I would die
I wondered where the time went?
I asked alot of whys??
With people all around me
I felt alone inside
From all their words of comfort,
I couldn't seem to hide, I thought I might be dreaming
That I'd wake and find you here,
I thought "This can't be happening."
As I wiped another tear.
On the day that you were laid to rest
My heart broke yet again,
I wondered if the pain would end,
But mostly, I wondered when??
It's hard to be without you,
At times the days seem long,
Sometimes I just sit crying,
When there's really nothing wrong.
I wish we'd had more time,
Before your life was done.
I hope your resting peacefully,
No more hurt, no more pain, its done.

I found a penny today
just laying on the ground
But it is not just a penny
this little coin I've found...

Found pennies come from Heaven
that's what Wayne once told me
He said Angels toss them down
oh, how I loved that story...

He said when an Angel misses you
they toss a penny down
Sometimes just to cheer you up
and make a smile out of your frown...

So don't pass by that penny
when you are feeling blue
It may be a penny from Heaven
that an Angel has tossed to you..... 


 




Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ welcoming Wayne home

 





 



Go ahead, mention my dad, 
the one that died you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further,
The depth of my pain doesn't show.

Don't worry about making me cry,
I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing the tears
that I try to hide.

I'm hurt when you just keep silent,
pretending he didn't exist.
I'd rather you mention my Dad,
knowing that he has been missed.

You ask me how I am doing,
I say "pretty good" or "fine".
But healing is something on going,
I feel it will take a lifetime

 





 

 

I Believe
Written by Diamond Rio

Every now and then soft as breath upon my skin
I feel you come back again
And it’s like you haven’t been gone a moment from my side
Like the tears were never cried
Like the hands of time are holding you and me
And with all my heart I’m sure we’re closer than we ever were
I don’t have to hear or see, I’ve got all the proof I need
There are more than angels watching over me

I believe.

That when you die your life goes on
It doesn’t end here when you’re gone
Every soul is filled with light
It never ends and if I’m right
Our love can even reach across eternity

I believe.

Forever, you’re a part of me
Forever, in the heart of me
And I’ll hold you even longer if I can
The people who don’t see the most
Say that I believe in ghosts
And if that makes me crazy, then I am

’cause I believe

There are more than angels watching over me

I believe. 

 

 












 





 
 

I'm In The Arms of Jesus

Julie, please don't look so sad, Laura, please don't cry~
"Cause I am in the arms of Jesus way up here in the sky."
Please, try not to question God, Don't think he is unkind
Don't think He sent me to you, and then He changed his mind.
You see, I am his special son, and I'm needed up above
I'm the special gift he gave you, the product of his love.
I'll always be there with you and watch the sky at night,
Find the brightest star that's gleaming, That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost, that mist on your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers, I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze, from a gentle wind that blows
That's me, I'll be there, planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a Mustang driving by, and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there, giving your heart a big hug.
So Julie, please don't look so sad, Laura don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus way up here in the sky

written by Pauline Ayers
for my girls
11-22-07



 





 

Keep shining your light upon each and everyone of us Wayne
Its terribly rough down here without you.
Keep your light shining especially bright on your Mom
She misses her two very special men.
PS Give Dad a cuddly hug from her, ok.

Death may seperate us but memories bind us, always!!!





 

 


 







 


 

To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to do and see.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess-
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travel alone.
So grieve awhile that we must part-
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So, if you need me , call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me-
I'll be near and if you listen with your heart,
You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile, and say "Welcome Home"

author unknown 

 


 



 


The Gift of Grief
Author Unknown

"Death takes away. That's all there is to it
But grief gives back.
By experiencing it, we are not simply eroded by pain.
Rather, we become more compassionate, more aware,
more able to help others, more able to help outselves.

Grief is powerful. It plunges us into the depths of 
sorrow and forces us to face the finiteness of life, 
the mightiness of death, and the meaning of 
our existence here on earth.

It does more than enable us to change: it demands it.
The way we change is up to us.
It is possible to be forever bowed by grief.
It is possible to be so afraid of one aspect of it 
that we become frozen in place, stuck in sorrow, 
riveted in resentment or remorse, unable to move on.

But it is also possible to be enlarged, 
to find new direction, and to allow the
 memory of the beloved person who has 
died to live on within us...not as a 
monument to misery but as a source 
of strength, love and inspiration.

By acting on our grief, we can eventually 
find within ourselves a place of peace and puposefulness.
It is my belief that all grievers, no matter 
how intense their pain, no matter how
 rough the terrain across which they travel, 
can eventually find that place within their hearts."

 








 








 






A Fallen Limb

A limb has fallen from the family tree
I hear a voice that whispers "Grieve not for me."
Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs.
The good I lived while I was strong.

 Continue my heritage, I am counting on you.
Keep on smiling, the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all... how I was truely blessed. 

Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don't stare at the wall. 
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin,
Until that fine day, we're together again. 
 





 






Did you see that butterfly
flying towards your way?
Fluttering up above you
as if it wants to say.

I am all around you
circling ever so close.
Making sure you notice it
in the wind that often blows?

I'm sending you those butterflies
in hopes that you will see.
That I am always thinking of you
and sending love from me.

Sometimes you will see just one,
or maybe two or three.
So you’ll stop and feel my love
and know that they're from me.

I send them all in many colors
yellow, brown, or blue.
I send them to you all the time
to let you know that "I love you".

So the next time that you see
a butterfly close around.
Stop and watch it, think of me
not needing to make a sound.

With the beauty of its wings
always staying in your sight.
Carrying all my hugs and love,
as I hold you in its flight. 

 











 WAYNE THOMAS HUNT
                   November 16th 1952-November 13th 2007

 



Daddy,,, this is Laura and I thinking of you.
We know your sitting on a rainbow
constantly watching over us.

 









 





 




 





 






 






 



 

When someone
You love
Becomes a memory
The memory becomes
A treasure. 



Footprints In The Sand
One night a man had a dream.  
He dreamed he was walking
along the beach with the Lord. 
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets 
of footprints in the sand;
one belonged to him and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of his life 
flashed before him, he looked
back at the footprints in the sand. 
He noticed that many times along the path
of his life there was only one set of footprints.
 He also noticed
that it happened at the very lowest and
 saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he
 questioned the Lord about it.
"LORD, you said that once 
I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way. 
But I have noticed
that during the most troublesome 
times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints. 
I don't understand
why when I needed you the most
 you would leave me.

The LORD replied, "My precious, 
precious child, I love you
and I would never leave you. 
During your times of trial
and suffering, when you see 
only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."


Written by Mary Stevenson 1938 




 








 



Please remember to light
 a candle before leaving.
 Thank you very much.


 






 




 









 


 



 
 
 




 

 


It Is US

A shadow of joy flickered; it is us.
We told you We wouldn't leave.
Our memories, our thoughts are imbedded deep in your heart.
We still love you.
Do not for one moment think that you have been abandoned.
We are in the Light.
In the corner, in the hall, the car, the yard ~
these are the places We stay with you.
Our spirit rises every time you pray for us,
but our energy comes closer to you.
Love does not diminish; it grows stronger.
We are the feathers that finds you in the yard,
the dimmed light that grows brighter in your mind,
We will place our memories for you to see.
We lived in our special way,
a way that now has its focus changed.
We still crave your understanding
and long for the many words of prayer
and good fortune for our souls.
We are in the Light.
As you struggle to adjust without us, 
We watch silently.
Sometimes we will summon up all the strength of our new world
to make you notice us.
Impressed by your grief,
We try to impress our love deeper into your consciousness.
As you should, We call out to the Heavens for help.
You should know that the fountain of youth does exist.
Our souls are now healthy.
Your love sends us new found energy.
We are adjusting to this new world.
We are with you and we are in the Light.
Please don't feel bad that you can't see us.
We are with you wherever you go.
We will protect you,
just as you protected us so many times.
Talk to us and somehow We will find a way to answer you.
Mother, Father, son or daughter, it makes no difference.
Brother, sister, lover, husband or wife, it makes no difference.
Whatever our connection ~ friend or even foe ~We see you with our new eyes.
We are learning to help wherever you are, wherever We are needed.
This can be done because We are in the Light.
When you feel despair, reach out to Us we will come.
Our love for you truly does transcend from Heaven to Earth.
Finish your life with the enthusiasm and zest that you had
when we were together in the physical sense.
You owe this to us, but more importantly,
you owe it to yourself.
Life continues for both of us.
We are with you because WE LOVE YOU
and We are the Light. 



 




 










 





 


Daddy's Little Girl

Waiting patiently to enter the bathroom,
the doorknob at my eye level, finally unlocks
Daddy lets me in knowing
I don't belong in there.

I just want to be in there with ... HIM
He wipes the misty mirror to see.
His Daddy smell is all in the steam,
from his Irish Spring soap, his favorite soap.

I watch in silent anticipation
while he shaves then rinses the
last of the fluffy white cream
from his face.

He picks up the bottle from the shelf ... ADIDAS.
He splashes the aftershave with 
slaps and taps all over his face.

He leans down for me to inspect
and I place an approving kiss on it .... ADIDAS
Nothing like it.

Now, I am grown and alone in the store shopping for Christmas
I get a whiff from a man
standing near by, and I want to cry
and I want to buy that aftershave
that smelt so wonderful

I want my Daddy back alive.
I want to again be that size.

The little girl eye level to the doorknob
I take a moment, just one more sniff
So I can walk away with my memories
of Daddy's smell and Daddy's little girl.


written by Wayne's daughter
Julie-Ann Hunt
11-25-07

 






 


Words cannot define how much I miss you
your baby-julie ( pickles )
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
 



 








 



 




 

 



 









 



 


 

 

 

You are the wind beneath my wings Wayne

Some Dads have to be so courageous
When life is very tough,
To gather up the strength
For imparting a tender loving touch.

With life not turning out
The way that they had planned,
They will still make the time to care
And try to understand.

For even while hurting deep inside
They determine to be kind,
To put the welfare of their child
Uppermost in their mind.

Every moment relying on the Lord
To know just what to say,
For wisdom, love and strength
To lead along the way.

And with a fortitude as days go by
They keep being a precious Dad,
To be there, as a needed father
They are so very glad.

And no matter where their child may be
Prayer plays the major part,
For a Dad carries his treasured child
Forever in his heart.