Joseph William DeMatthews

dearest debbie,

     please accept my sincerest well wishes for you and your family. donna had told me about joeys website and my heart breaks for you. although i have never had any children i cannot imagine the loss that you feel. if there is anything that i can dom for you please dom't  hesitate to ask. i have so much to tell you i love and miss you lots

 love tracy masterson

Dear Debbie

I want to thank you for all the nice things you wrote to my mom. You would have loved her if you met her & she would have adored your sons! She got along with everyone & never judged anyone & raised us the same way. She had a sense of humor that was out there sometimes - I mean some of the things she would come out with!!!! And even though my father & her were not together she remained friends with him & his wife until the day she died. They both were at the hospital with me when I held her hand while she left us. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do! My father respected her up to the day he passed away. I couldn't believe he went the year after her!! To this day his wife & I keep in touch. That's what my mom taught all her kids - not to waste any time keeping the people you love in your life.

And that's how I think of you raising your sons - to care & respect people. You guys have such a close & caring bond that will never go away. I had to smile when you wrote to Joey about buying you a gift for mother's day - telling him not to spend his money on you because next week he'd be asking you for money!! I can tell how close you are with your sons just by your memories & that's how my mom raised us! So you & her have alot in common on those grounds!!  You & her live for their children! We knew family meant the most to her & that's how my brother & sister's keep going - we always let each other know we love them!! My mom never hung up the phone unless it was said! I can picture the same with you, Joey & Wayne.

You & your family are always in my thoughts - it's a tough road now & we have to overcome the hurdles until we are all reunited again in God's name. The day will come & Claire & Joey will be the first ones to show us the way -

Take care friend

Love Always

Diane 

Dear my sweet boy,

I know Mother's Day is apond us and my heart is just so broke in half. My eye's are filled with tears. You always would surprise me with a cake, flowers, jewlrey, one of those hugh cards that would go up to your waist, I loved them Joe, but I know that was your way of giving me and showing me the love you have for me. I didn't need any presents all I needed was your love witch you gave me everyday. Remember I would always say don't spend your money on me, because next week you will be asking me for gas money or money for something else. I use to laugh. I would say to you I know the love and special bond I have with you and your brother and I didn't need presents to show me that love you two had, it was so wonderful what you guys would get me and it did make me happy and feel so special and I would always cherish them. I love and miss you with all my heart you are my love, life and my miracle that I was so gifted to have.

I love you forever and always,

Mom

A MOTHERS LOVE

"A mother's love is special
It's present every day,
A gift that came from heaven
That God has sent our way.
Her job is never ending
She's there all day & night,
To be there for her children
And be their guiding light.
Her thoughts are with them always,
Even if they are apart,
Her children have a special place
Deep down inside her heart.
Mother's are a special gift~
A gift from up above,
This world would seem so empty,
Without a Mother's Love."
         ...........T. Entzminger

"THERE IS A DESTINY THAT MAKES US BROTHERS;

NONE GOES HIS WAY ALONE;

ALL THAT WE SEND INTO THE LIVES OF OTHERS,

COMES BACK INTO OUR OWN."

................EDWIN MARKHAM

To my sweet angel,

I am sorry Joey I was back in the hopital again. I have never been sick in my life you know that. Maybe a cold every 10 years, I must have build up an ammunity from being in the medical field for so many years. This was from stress. I just love and miss you somuch it took such a toll on me and made me so sick. I just can't believe you are not home. I still will never accept it and always be in denial. You are my baby no matter how old you get. Everything around the house, outside and everywhere I go I see you and it kills me.

I know you are here with me and I will be with you soon.

I will talk to you later...

Love you forever & always.

Always Mom 

My Dear Friend Debbie,

       Thank you for you kind and thoughtfull words, I'm sorry to hear you went back into the hospital. Was sure hoping things would get better. Was it the shingles again?  Please give me a call when you feel up to it. I wonder alot about you. As for lighting for Joey, I always will as long as there is breath in me. You and Joey have become part of my life and family, I will forever be here for you my friend. Please take care and yes, we will be with our boys again. What a wonderful day that will be. If I get there before you, I will give Joey a great big hug from you and you do the same. Talk to you soon.

Hugs n love to you sweetie, Michelle

Dear Debbie,

Thank you for the very kind words, I feel the same about you. Our friendship is special, and even though its because we share a grief that only other Moms that have lost a child, can really understand, our friendship will last throughout Eternity. God Bless your tender heart. Your Joey was a wonderful, loveing son, and one day you and I will hold our son's again~

FRIENDSHIP

"LIFE IS LIKE A GARDEN,
AND FRIENDSHIP LIKE A FLOWER,
THAT BLOOMS AND GROWS IN BEAUTY
WITH THE SUNSHINE AND THE SHOWER

AND, LOVELY ARE THE BLOSSOMS
THAT ARE TENDED WITH GREAT CARE,
BY THOSE WHO WORK UNSELFISHLY.
TO MAKE THE PLACE MORE FAIR..

AND, LIKE THE GARDEN BLOSSOMS,
FRIENDSHOP'S FLOWER GROWS MORE SWEET
WHEN WATCHED AND TENDED CAREFULLY
BY THOSE WE KNOW AND MEET.

AND, IF THE SEED OF FRIENDSHIP
IS PLANTED DEEP AND TRUE,
AND WATCHED WITH UNDERSTANDING,
FRIENDSHIP'S FLOWER WILL BLOOM FOR YOU."
                    .......AUTHOR UNKNOWN
THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND~

Although it's difficult today to
see beyond the sorrow,
looking back in memory
helps comfort US tomorrow.

Hold tight to your memories, for comfort,
lean on your friends, for strength,
always remember how
much you are cared about.

I pray the love of God enfolds
you during your difficult times
& He helps you heal
with the passage of time.

~I'M ALWAYS HERE IF YOU NEED ME, MY FRIEND~

ONE DAY WE WILL HAVE OUR PRECIOUS SON'S BACK, NOT JUST FOR A MOMENT, OR AN HOUR, BUT FOR ALL ETERNITY~