IN LOVING MEMORY OF PAUL

PRECIOUS CHILD

Words by Karen Taylor-Good

In my dreams, you are alive and well
Precious child, precious child
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell
Precious child, precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
'Cause you are with me still

In my heart, you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

In my plans, I was the first to leave
Precious child, precious child
But in this world, I was left here to grieve
Precious child, my precious child

In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart there is hope
And you are with me still

In my heart you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon,
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

God knows I want to hold you,
See you, touch you
And maybe there's a heaven
And someday I will again
Please know you are not forgotten until then


In my heart you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

(This song was written by Karen Taylor-Good in memory of her nephew. It is a song that is played at meetings at Compassionate Friends. You can hear it by going to www.compassionatefriends.org click on chapter websites, go to the state of Kentucky, and click on the Bluegrass Chapter, and lastly find it on the home page and click on "precious Child". Be prepared to shed tears).

REMEMBERING PAUL

Today it is six years ago that Paul died. His death certificate says October 28, 1999 because that is the day I found him. The next few days hold memories no parent should ever have, but unfortunately, life holds such tragedy. I will try to concentrate on the good times but it is hard not to remember the terrible days that I had to face.

Paul, you are always in my heart, you are always with me. I love you and miss you so much.

The Ron Santo Walk for a Cure for Diabetes

For the past month or so I have been drafting letters and emails to friends and family to support me in the Ron Santo Walk. The funds go to The Juvenile Research Foundation or JDRF. I stated in my letter that diabetes is a devastating disease that affects millions of people--a large number of them are children. JDRF set a goal of $86 million for research. WE NEED A CURE!!

Today, I was joined by my son Jeff, my sweetheart Rad, and my two awesome friends, Barbara and Michael. Together we walked at the Lisle location. It was so heartwarming to see all the people that turned out in support. Many of the walkers were children and many of those children are diabetics wanting a chance at living a normal life. WE NEED A CURE!!

Today, we walked in memory of Paul and in hope for a cure for my niece Jill. My niece has faced the challenges of diabetes since she was 11 years old. She is on dialysis, has hypertension along with other medical conditions. She had a stroke this year and now she has to face the possibility of losing a leg. No one should have to face so many challenges in life. WE NEED A CURE!!!

At the walk site today I was able to turn in my collections which totalled $1,400.00. I am very pleased that I am able to do my part in raising dollars and I pray that a cure for diabetes is close at hand. It is too late for my son Paul, but not for the millions that are devastated by this disease and not too late for Jill.
WE NEED A CURE!!!

I am not finished raising money. I have more donations that are coming in and I hope I can exceed my goal of $2,000.00. If anyone should read this, you can see my personal web page, just copy and paste on the link below and while you are there go ahead and give a little or a lot!! WE NEED A CURE
MY deepest thanks to all who have given in support in the fight to find a cure.

Karen