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Merry Christmas 2023 Doll

Merry Christmas to our doll.   You have always been the most precious gift that either one of us has received. We miss you more than words could possibly explain. Love you always, Momma and Daddy
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Happy Thanksgiving doll!!

Onjo, you will always be what we are most thankful for.     You are our everything!! Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving. Love, Momma and Daddy
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Happy Birthday Baby!!

We want to wish our shining star a very HAPPY 41st BIRTHDAY.    Since the day you were born, you have been the light of our life.   We love you, we miss you, and we continue to be so very proud of you. Love always, Momma and Daddy
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A Father’s Love

Happy Father’s Day to my favorite cherished duo!!    Love you both forever and always. We love and miss you dearly Onjo, Momma and Daddy
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

Happy Mother’s Day to me!!    I am so very thankful that God chose me to be your momma.    You are by far my greatest accomplishment and I am forever and ever so very proud of you.    Few people in life can meet their hero, but I gave birth to mine.     I […]
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Great Strides, Roanoke, VA – CF Walk

Team Onjo!! As always, Kaili did a great job being our Team Onjo Captain.   She continues to be such a good friend to you and to all of us.    This year was very special because your grandparents were there supporting you and even participating, along with Kaili, myself,  Jacque, Tee, Eli, Cat and Charlee.  […]
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The Day You Left Us………

We were there for your first breath and there for your last….   it is unreal that we have to face each day without you and even more unbelievable that it has been 16 years.    You are still the light of our life and we will forever cherish every precious memory with you. Love always, […]
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St Patty’s Day

Hi doll…… I hope you are enjoying all of the festivities laced in green.    I love you, I miss you, and I wish you were here with us. Forever, Momma
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HAPPY LOVE DAY ONJO!!

Happy Valentine’s  Day to the Love of our Life…….     We hope you feel our love for you today and everyday.      We love and miss you so very much…. Muah, Momma and Daddy xoxoxoxo
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Merry Christmas Onjo!!

We still feel gifted everyday for being chosen to be your parents.    Merry Christmas to the love of our life. Love and miss you dearly, Momma and Daddy
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY BABY!!

Hi doll, Just a reminder to you that you are what we are most THANKFUL for.     We love and miss you dearly. Momma and Daddy Thank you for the sweet visit today!    Granddaddy spotted you first and Everyone was so happy to see you hanging out.
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HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY ONJO!!!!

Happy Birthday Sweet Angel.      The greatest joy in our life was the day you were born.    Every detail is ever present when thinking of you.     We cannot believe you are 40!!!    Where did the time go?      You are missed more than words can ever express.    Onjo 40!! […]
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A Mother’s Joy 5-8-22

When I think of all times I have experienced joy in my life – those times were when I was with you.    I miss you more than words can express.      Happy Mother’s Day to me for being chosen to be your mom……  what a gift I received.        Love you […]
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Happy 15th Angelversary!!

We cannot believe that 15 years have passed by.    Words cannot express how much we miss you.    Love you always and forever, Momma and Daddy
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Happy St. Pattys Day

To My dear Angel.   You will always be my lucky charm.  We hope your day is filled with Green!    We love you and miss you bunches.    Momma and Daddy
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Merry Christmas Sweet Angel

Merry Christmas baby girl.    We know you are celebrating with Jesus and all who have gone before us.    You will forever be the greatest gift we have ever received. We love you and miss you dearly. Momma and Daddy
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Christmas 12-25-19

Merry Christmas sweet angel of ours. We miss you and love you so very much. We hope you have danced with joy all day. You are the best gift we have ever received and we are still so very proud of you. Always, Momma and Daddy
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5-12-19 Mother’s Day

Onjo, words cannot express how much you make me the happiest person/Momma  on our planet…   From the first time I held you til the last time I held you, you have made me the proudest momma ever.     You have always shown  courage, love, happiness and had the biggest heart I have ever known… Please no […]
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4-21-19 Happy Easter

Hello doll ….. Happy Easter….. you are with our sweet precious Savior.     How powerful that must be to be at his feet.   We love you and pray every day for you to be with us.      Always, Momma and Daddy.
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3-27-19

Hello Doll Onjo………………..12 years ago we lost the joy of our life… you will always be the light that shines in our life, but nothing will ever be the same…. we love you more than ever and thank you for being here with us still.     May God continue to gift you with the joys you […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!

Hello baby girl.    It is 9:31 pm on Dec. 31st 2018.   Your dad and I are home and talking about the things we are thankful for.    You, of course, are who we are most thankful for and we are thankful that 2018 was not so bad of a year, considering this time last year daddy […]
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Merry Christmas 2018

Hello doll.   We hope you have the most blessed Christmas.   You are the sweetest gift we have ever received.    We love and miss you so very much.   Momma and Daddy
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Thanksgiving 2018

Happy Thanksgiving doll.   Today, along with every other day, we are so very thankful to be your parents.  May God’s blessings continue to be upon us.    We love you and miss you so very much.    Thank you for always being with us.   Love you…………. Momma and Daddy
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Our baby is 36!!!! and Forever 24.5!!!!

Happy Birthday sweet Angel of ours…………. This year holds many occasions that have brought back so many memories…   We love you so much.   We know your smile is still shining bright and we hope you feel our never ending love for you.   Hugs, kisses and dragonfly wishes for you to have the best birthday ever.      […]
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Father’s Day

Hey Doll…………. Not a day goes by that Daddy and I can’t stop thinking about you and what a gift you are to us.    We are so thankful for you and all you are.        We love you much and miss you everyday.    Daddy and Momma
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Mother’s Day 2018

Thinking of you and wanted to say thank you to God for choosing me to be your Momma.    It was the best honor ever.    You are such a blessing to me every day since 9-5-82.    We cannot thank you enough for the continued gifts you share.     Love and miss you so very much, Kisses baby […]
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4-30-18

Happy Spring baby girl……………. Your favorite time………… CF walk coming up…. and we can bless our new friends………. Love you much and cannot wait to see where you go this year…. thank you for all the blessings this past year……………… Always, Momma and Daddy
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3-27-18

We can hardly believe it has been 11 years since you left us.    We love and miss you more than words can express.     I think of every moment we ever had the opportunity to be with you and play back each detail.     The thought of your glowing smile or the sound of that wonderful laugh […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hi doll!   Happy New Year to you.    May this year bring good health and happiness to everyone we know.     Keep a watchful eye on our loved ones.    We love you and miss you.   Momma and Daddy
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Merry Christmas 2017

Hi doll.    We are sitting here thinking of you and wishing you were here with us.    You were and still are the light of our life……    Merry Christmas Princess…..   we love and miss you.   Momma and Daddy
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING DOLL

Hi sweet baby……   Tonight we are celebrating our thankfulness of having you in our lives.    The most amazing times, sweet memories of your laugh and your love…. please know that not a day goes by without you in our thoughts and prayers………. we love you still….. and are so very thankful that you are ours.    […]
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Happy Halloween

We hope your Halloween was an amazing day….. computer was in the shop – and I missed talking to you – love you so much and miss you like crazy.    Heart from Momma
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9-5-17 HAPPY 35TH BIRTHDAY DOLL

We wish you a very Happy 35th Birthday sweet Angel.     Words cannot express emotions felt on such a big day for you.    Being 35 makes our minds wonder…. would you be married by now, would you have a great job, would you be traveling more, and would you be a mom.    We know you accepted […]
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8-6-17

Goodbye Sweet Nevaeh………. It is our prayer that you, sweet angel Onjo, are arms open wide greeting Ms Nevaeh.   She filled such a gap over the past 7.75 years that I cannot explain.   We miss you so much and are grateful you are with our loved ones that have joined you and for you being […]
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July 4th 2017

This day is never the same without you.    Memories of so much fun, celebrating and spending the evening setting off fireworks.   We miss you and special times like that.  Much love, Momma and Daddy    
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6-24-17

Hi sweet doll.    We hope you are having a beautiful day surrounded by all of your friends and loved ones that are with you.   We miss you so very much.   Love Momma and Daddy
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MOTHERS DAY 2017

Dear sweet Onjo….. I thought of you all day to day like every other day…. but today I wanted to say “THANK YOU” for the sweet gift of making me a mother to you on 9-5-82.   That date will forever be the best day of my life.    I am so thankful for the person you […]
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Easter Blessings

Dear Sweet Angel….. As we reflect on our many blessings, we bring thanks that you are with our heavenly Father on this special day.   We miss you more than words can explain.   Much love to you….   Always, Momma and Daddy HAPPY EASTER!!!
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3-27-17 HAPPY 10TH ANGELVERSARY

To our Baby Let wonder and love enfold you as you take in your Savior’s goodness and grow more fruitful in the garden of his grace. You lived and loved your life to the fullest and embraced God’s chosen journey for you. We love you – miss you – and are learning to live without […]
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2-14-17

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO THE LOVE OF OUR LIFE……….. WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.   WE HOPE YOU HAVE A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, DRAGONFLIES AND HAPPINESS.          ALWAYS, MOMMA AND DADDY
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2-2-17

Happy Groundhogs Day pretty Angel.    I thought about you a lot today…… remembering when you gave me my sweet mother/daughter ring on my 40th birthday……. and I have not had it off since…….. 14 yrs later.     Love you much and love that you are with me daily….. you are my heart.. Momma
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1-22-17

Playoff day baby girl…… your Pats are winning at half-time……….. lets do this…. brings back so many memories of the first time we HAD to pull for this team when you and Ethan showed up at the house to watch the Superbowl…………………   been fans since that big WIN…. watching you and him celebrate.    Love you […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017

Hi baby girl…. it has been a crazy 2016… hoping you have a great New Year’s Eve…. we had dinner at your favorite restaurant and Bjorn mentioned sweet memories of you.   Love you much…. hoping for a great 2017 that is happy and healthy.   Love and miss you much, Momma and Daddy
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Merry Christmas 2016

Merry Christmas sweet angel of ours.    We so hope you are laughing, dancing and enjoying every day with that beautiful smile on your face.   We miss you sooooo much it hurts, but we find peace in knowing you have no pain and never have bad days.    Love and missed forever, Momma and Daddy.
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11-24-2016

Happy Thanksgiving to our sweet doll………. I am making your pumpkin muffin stuffin….your favorite…… miss you more than words can say……….you are the light of our life and we are so thankful…love you much…Momma and Daddy
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9-5-2016

Hello Birthday Girl.     Dragonfly kisses and Birthday wishes to our wonderful daughter.    We miss your hugs, we miss your giggles, we miss being with you.    We cherish every memory of you.     We hope you are having a great day and keep smiling.   Love you much, Momma and Daddy
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July 13, 2016

Hi Doll………….. We are choosing your scholarship recipient this week, and already you have helped soooo much.    Please keep a watchful eye as we seek God’s help in choosing the right one.     All of the essays are amazing.    Love you much..  Momma and Daddy
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July 4th weekend

Happy 4th of July weekend baby girl…………. I know it was one of your favorite times………….. love you more … Momma and Daddy  
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6-27-16

Thinking of you and wondering what you are doing right now.    I hope you have a great day, cause you know we are not….   love you and miss you.    Keep smiling… Heart Momma  
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5-31-16

Back from vacay baby girl.   As always, we miss you more during our trips.   It always brings raw emotion of the beautiful times we had with you.   I know you were with us.    Love you more, Momma and Daddy
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5-8-16 Mother’s Day

Thinking of you on this day….. wishing you were here.   I am incomplete without you.    You are missed everyday.   Your light shines bright.   I miss you baby girl.  Heart to you today and everyday……… Love Momma
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4-19-16

Hi Doll – thinking of you this morning.    Please keep a watchful eye with Jesus over us today.    Love you forever more, Momma and Daddy
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HAPPY 9TH ANGELVERSARY

Dear sweet Angel….. On this day we reflect on how blessed you are to be with Jesus on this Easter Sunday.    What a comfort to know you are in his light always.   We love and miss you so very much.             Momma and Daddy…… Give Jasper a special hug from us and all the airhugs in […]
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3-17-16 Happy St. Patty’s Day

Hi doll…….  I hope you enjoy this beautiful St Patty’s Day.    The sun is shining and the birds are singing.    Makes me think of all the wonderful times we shared laughter and fun.    Love you much and miss you more……….. Momma and Daddy
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2-14-16

Happy Valentine’s Day to our beautiful Angel.     We love you bunches sweet Onjo.    Forever and always ….. Momma and Daddy
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2-2-16

Hello Doll…… thanks for spending the day with me.       Lil critter did not see his shadow, so thankfully we hope to see Spring early.                Love you…… Momma
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1-31-16

hello doll…………… what a beautiful spring day…. in early winter………….. thought about you a lot today due to all of our surroundings being only about you…………….. you are the most special gift I will ever have in my life and I love you much……………… heart much…… Momma  
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12-31-15

Hello Doll ———— Happy New Year……….. love you and miss you soooooooooo much Heart…. Momma and Daddy
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Dec 24, 2015

Hello sweet Angel.   Today is Christmas eve and we enjoyed time with family and friends.      We were thinking how wonderful it would be if you could come visit just one more time.     We need a hug and would love to hear you giggle.    Miss you and love you much Momma and Daddy
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11-26-15

Happy Thanksgiving beautiful Angel.    We are thinking today about how very thankful we are to be your parents.    We are so very blessed.    Love you much and hope your day is so very special.     Miss you………… Momma and Daddy
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11-20-2015

Wishing your grandmother a Happy Birthday today, I know you are watching over us.   Love you much….. Momma  
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11-14-15

Hello Baby Girl……….. Please give Grape an extra big hug for us today…. since it is her one year anniversary in Heaven with you and her other loved ones.     We thank you for watching over all of us daily by God’s side.    Miss you both so much…. heart … Momma and Daddy
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10-31-15

Happy Halloween lil Angel.    We hope your day is filled with lots of fun and we hope you enjoy the full moon tonight.    Shine bright sweet doll.   Love you much……….. Momma and Daddy
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10-24-15

Thinking of you today our sweet doll.     Happy fall.   Enjoy the sunshine, the beautiful trees and the cool breeze.   Love you much. Momma and Daddy.
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10-8-15

I know you are watching down on Grandmother and Granddaddy today as they celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary.   Please continue to send blessings to all of us.   Our only comfort is knowing you are with our sweet heavenly father.   Love and miss you so much…………. Momma
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9-5-15 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL OF OURS.   We love you so very much.   We hope you are dancing with the angels on this special day.    Love you more…. Momma and Daddy
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9-1-15

Hey Baby thinking of you tonight.   It is Tee and Flo’s birthday.   I know you are celebrating with them.   Love you Momma
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8-11-15

Hi Doll – thinking of you today…… I watched an old tape of Grape’s 75th Birthday and you were so very cute….. running around and having fun.   So many are gone now and have joined you.    Continue to be blessed sweet angel.   Love you more………… Momma
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7-28-15

Great day today as you know.     Your Auntie Flo came for a visit to Salem, VA……. been too long, it was wonderful seeing her in person.    Know you are loved by so many…………….. Heart Momma and Daddy
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July 4th 2015

Happy Independence Day Angel Baby.    We had the most wonderful visit from your dear friend Danny and his son Tyson.    Know that we are thinking of you and missing you today.    Love you more……… Momma and Daddy
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GHP Ceremony for Bench to you– June 25, 2015

Hi Doll – your dedication to your bench was today.     We honor you and everything you stood for.    Our hope is that every little child will find happiness at Green Hill Park Playground and that their parents can relax on your bench and find hope for all the little ones.   Love you and miss you…………. […]
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6-3-15

Hi Doll – As you know, I took your baby Cara to the Vet today.    She is doing well and everything is AOK…. so happy.   Just antibiotics for 10 days.    Watch over her with Jesus by your side.   Heart Momma and Daddy……….. she misses you too.
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Memorial Day 2015

Dear Sweet Angel –  We hope you are having a sweet Memorial Day with all that have left us.   We miss you and love you so very much.   Give an extra smile and hug to all today and thank them for their service.      Our heart belongs to you………… Momma and Daddy
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3-27-15

Eight years have passed and it is still so hard to believe.   We miss you so very much.   Dance with the angels and keep smiling.   Love you more.   Momma and Daddy
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3-15-15

Fleetwood Mac…………………. Baby , Daddy had sooooo much fun and nearly lost it when Stevie sang Landslide…. your and your Daddy’s favorite….. precious moments continue…………. Love you and miss you………… Heart Momma
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3-12-15

It is finished………….. Campbell Home now belongs to another family…. may they have as many special memories there as we did……….. Miss you doll…….. Momma   (Love you much)
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3-8-15

Happy Daylight Savings Baby……………. one of your favs……………….. the sun is shining so bright and makes me think of you doll.    Love and miss you . …… Momma
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Snow Days

Hey doll – We know you would be loving the foot of snow that piled on us last night.   As you know, your momma is not liking it so much.   Keep smiling…. love you .. Momma and Daddy
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Sold

Your old stomping grounds in Glenvar area are Sold.    We know you are so happy with the beautiful couple and their sweet child that will be moving in.   Love you doll.   Momma and Daddy
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year to our sweet Angel.    Dance like no one is watching and have a blast.   Love and miss you… Heart Momma and Daddy
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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas Sweet Doll.   We miss you so very much and treasure that beautiful smile and gut giggle.     Love you forever, Momma and Daddy
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving precious angel.   Enjoy your day with all your family and friends you have with you.   Love you much …. Momma and Daddy
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11-14-14

Dear Onjo…….. As you know we lost Grannie today…. but what a blessing…. you have your sweet Grape forever with you again.   Enjoy the time…. Love and Hugs… Momma and Daddy
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Happy Veterans Day

Today being Veterans Day… I was thinking about you and how you must be surrounded by wonderful people who have served our country.   We love and miss you and hope you are continuing to smile every day.   Heart Momma and Daddy
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Halloween

Happy Halloween to our beauty….. love and miss you much.. Momma and Daddy (I will always remember your costume in College as the Catholic Schoolgirl.) great fun
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10-14-21

Please help Jesus keep a watchful eye on Cara today.   We all love and miss you so very much.   Momma and Daddy
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9-5-14

9-5-82 …………………..12:06 am   HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ANGEL………………… MOMMA AND DADDY ARE THINKING OF YOU AND MISSING YOU……………………………. HEART…………. LOVE YOU FOREVER……. MOMMA AND DADDY
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8-21-14

Thinking of you today with heartfelt joy.   We love and miss you doll……. Momma and Daddy
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8-4-14

Wonderful vacay sweetness….. we missed you every moment… I know you would have enjoyed the beauty and the amazing new friends we made.   Love you more, Momma and Daddy
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Memorial Day

What does Memorial Day mean….. to us it is a time to thank all of our service men and women for keeping us free.   But, it is also a time for remembering those that have left before us.    Thank you sweet girl for all the memories.   Miss you and love you much. […]
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MOTHER’S DAY

Every day is a special mother’s day for me…… I have the best daughter in the whole world.     You are always on my mind and whether I cry, giggle or smile…. a thought is in there for you.    Love you and miss you forever…. Momma
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4-20-14

Happy Easter Baby Girl….. We miss you so much.    He is risen!!!!   Love you much, Momma and Daddy
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4-18-14

Oh baby so many are lost.   please help me…. love you and miss you more than you know… Momma and Daddy
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4-6-14

2 films that replicate our lives…. Steel Magnolias and My Sister’s Keeper……………..   and so many more feelings….. but both can give examples of how our lives have gone over the years…………….. baby girl we miss and love you so very much… Momma and Daddy
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3-27-14

Gone 7 years today and Jasper 2 years…. We now you both are safe and at God’s feet in his glory…. Keep smiling Baby girl… it is the only thing that keeps us going.   Love you and miss you…. Momma and Daddy
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3-20-14

I hope you and Jana are having fun with Harold.     The old crew back together.    We wish you so much and pray for Ann and the family to find some peace during this sad time for them.      Love you and miss you so very much.   Momma and Daddy
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2-13-14

Hey baby….. over a foot of snow and counting… I know you are loving that… we are remembering fun times in the snow with you and it always brings a smile to our face.    Love and miss you sweet girl………. Momma and Daddy
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2-2-14

I missed you so much on my birthday…… but I knew you were there….. thank you, love you……….Momma
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12-24-13

Merry Christmas Sweet Angel of ours……not everyone is so lucky to be at Jesus’ feet for his special birthday…… Love you and miss you so much….. Momma and Daddy
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12-21-13

Thank you for making Daddy’s 60th Birthday Special….. it made his night……… love you much, Momma and Daddy
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12-6-13

Raining and Windy……… Ice is coming tomorrow – or so they say……. thinking of you on this cozy night…. Love and miss you much beautiful doll.       Heart…. Momma
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11-28-13 Thanksgiving

Hey Doll….. We are wishing you the most awesome Thanksgiving Day.     We are so grateful today and every day to have been your parents.     Our only hope is that others can find the same blessing when having their own children.    We love and miss you much.     Momma and […]
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11-15-13

Surprise visitor tomorrow – Baby Girl…… I know you know already……. but we are so very excited to see one of your best friends….. it has been way to long.    Love you sweet girl….. Momma and Daddy
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October 25, 2013

Just met Larry Caputo before the show at Roanoke Performing Arts Center.    His wife, Theresa Caputo was amazing….. she stated before show that she may read someone and really be talking to someone else….. and boy was she right.     She shared an amazing story of someone born with organs outside their body […]
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9-5-13

Happy Birthday Sweet Doll.    I hope today and always that every wish you have comes true.    Keep smiling we will hopefully see you soon.     Much love, Momma and Daddy You have been 31 years of very special memories!!!!!!! Love, Love, Love You
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Labor Day

Happy Labor Day doll.   It has been an emotional week, but we are glad we have been able to look at you the entire time.    Love you much Momma and Daddy
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8-28-13

We missed you so very much this weekend baby girl…. but we felt you with us many times.     Much love to you sweet doll.   Momma and Daddy
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8-16-13

We have chosen the perfect young man for this year’s scholarship of Onjos Endowed Fund for Roanoke College.   Thank you to everyone who has made this possible in her name.   God Bless.  Donna, Gerry and Ms. ONJO
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A BIG THANK YOU

A big thank you to all who have donated to Ms. Onjos Endowed fund this year.    Stay tuned, we are choosing the student this week.    Lots of Love……. Donna, Gerry and Ms. Onjo
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July 2013

Hey Doll – As you know, your condo sold and has a new owner.    We hope the new owner will be as happy there as you were.    We love and miss you very much.   Momma and Daddy
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5-27-2013

Happy Memorial Day Baby Girl.    Thinking of you with precious memories today and always. Love and miss you much, Momma and Daddy
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5-9-13

momma and daddy are missing you very much right now…. please watch over us with our heavenly father. heart momma and daddy
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3-27-13

Darling Angel………..   We miss you more everyday and wish you were here with us.    Hug Jasper for us and we will cherish every memory of you both forever. LOVE YOU BOTH BUNCHES………..   MOMMA AND DADDY
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2-14-2013

Happy Valentine’s Day to my lovey.    I know you were smiling tonight, I made the same V-Day meal for Daddy that I always made for you and him when you were in highschool and he loved it.   Miss you and love you much…… your Momma
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RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY

It is official Ms. Onjo – we are growing webbed feet from all the rain.     Wish you were here so we could jump in puddles again. Love you and miss you – Momma
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HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE

Happy New Year’s Eve Baby Girl……………  We have lots of memories of this day being one of your favorite times of the year. Stay close….. Love you, Momma and Daddy
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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas sweet angel.   We love and miss you so very much.   Happy you are able to enjoy Jesus’ birthday with him. Love you much, Momma and Daddy
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11-22-12

Happy Thanksgiving baby girl……… We give thanks for all the years we had with you and know you are still with us. Much love, Momma and Daddy
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11/7/12

hey baby ………………….. heard week Romney lost………………… I know our baby understands miss you much sweet love ……………………………………….momma  and daddy…………. pray for us and all the employees that are going to in the line of fire…………………. we love you and we know you understand what is coming………………………………………….. heart to you
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10-18-2012

Just renewed vows at Primland with your Daddy for 31 years together.     Wish you were with us. Love you and miss you so very much.    Momma and Daddy
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9-5-12 12:06am

Hey Baby …………………..I just had you 30 years ago right now………Momma and Daddy were so blessed and miss you so much…………………. We love you……………….Happy 30th birthday…… and miss you soooooooooooooooooo much. Forever… Momma and Daddy
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9-1-12

Wishing Teresa and Auntie Flo a happy birthday.    I know Ms. Onjo misses both. Heart — miss you ONJO.. Love Momma and Daddy
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8-27-12

Thank you for coming off on a great weekend for your Daddy and I………….. it meant everything that you were here with us. Love you much and miss you sooooooooooooo much……Momma, Daddy, Cara and Neveah……… We hope you are enjoying having Jasper with you and we miss him too.
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8-8-12

Baby Boo Momma and Daddy are missing you sooooo much right now.   Thank you for always letting us know what is happening in our lives…… without you we are lost….. Love you very much MandD
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7-4-12

Happy 4th Baby Girl….. We are still without power….. but enjoy the light you share. Love and miss you baby….Momma and Daddy
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6-17-12 FATHERS DAY

Hey Baby – Daddy loved everything today….. and so did Grandaddy….. thank you for always making special days more special.   love you always, Momma and Daddy
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Memorial Day

Here is hoping you have an amazing Memorial Day.     I do know it was one of your favorites.    Daddy and I miss you very much and long to see you again.    Our hearts forever.   Love you
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3-27-12

Baby – we cannot believe that today marks 5 years without you.   The pain is like it just happened last night.   As you know, Jasper joined you this morning.    I know you both can run, play and be free together now.    Momma and Daddy miss and love you both sooooo much.    Always
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3-4-12

Hey Little Girl It has been a bad week….. miss you terribly and wish you were here.    Momma needs you to come visit soon….. Thanks for always being there.    Love you much. Momma
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2-29-12

Happy Leap Day Baby…….   I know you enjoyed the crazy race as much as I did…. and yes, you were right…. it is more fun in person. Love you much…..Momma
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2=2=12

9 years ago today…. you gave me my beautiful mother/daughter ring…. for my 40th… i have never taken it off since….. i thank you, i miss you and i love you….. thinking of you today and always love, momma
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12-10-2011

Lots of thoughts of you today, our sweet baby girl.   Miss you so much.   (It’s a full moon – you know that is when I see you the most.)   Heart always and forever…. Momma and Daddy
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11-24-11

Hey Baby….   We are wishing you a happy thanksgiving.    We miss you so very much Love Momma and Daddy
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11-21-2011

Baby, Momma is missing you really bad right now….. I hope you have heard everything I have said.    I love you…. and I miss you.    Thanks for the help you do give me and hug Lily for us. Heart, Your Momma
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10-16-11

Hi Baby  —  it has been a very hard 3 weeks.   Thank you for your help and for the heart on my arm.  Miss you so very much.   Love Momma
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9-30-11

10:53pm……. Dear Sweet Baby Girl……….. I have never needed you like I need you tonight……. I love you, I miss you………….. please help me……. Love Momma
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9-11-11

Hey Baby …….. Sitting here thinking of where I was on 9-11 so many years ago… with you.    Sad for all who lost their lives.    Embrace each other….. you are not alone.    Much love…… Momma
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9-5-11

HAPPY 29TH BIRTHDAY SWEET DAUGHTER OF OURS.   I HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH ADVENTURE AND HAPPINESS.   WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.   YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND WITH US ALWAYS.   KEEP SMILING –  I HOPE YOU LOVE THE SPECIAL GIFT FROM US THIS YEAR.       ALWAYS…….. MOMMA AND DADDY
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8-23-11

Hey Baby…. As you know, they are reporting that we had an earthquake today….  but, I started thinking, maybe you were having another party with your peeps and things just got a little rowdy.   Glad you are home and safe.   Miss you, luv you and can’t wait to see you.   Heart, Momma and Daddy….. by […]
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8-11-11

Very sad today baby…. missing you like crazy…. you know what I need, please be there. Luv Momma
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7-4-11

Hey Baby We hope your 4th of July was amazing.   It is about 9:30pm and we can hear the fireworks going off… remembering great times.   We miss you every day.  Love always… Momma and Daddy
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6-25-11

Onjo – Ms. Kaili is getting married today…. please be with us.  Miss you baby.  Love you … Momma
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6-19-11

Today on Father’s Day – I am missing you more than ever.    We all miss you everyday – but days like this are extra hard.    Much love sweetie………Daddy
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6-14-11

Live Like you Were Dying on this a.m.   K92—– Great cry on the way to work.   Keep dancing like no one is watching. Luv you – Momma
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5-30-11

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY BABY GIRL.   IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES FOREVER.  LUV AND MISS YOU.   DRAGONFLY KISSES AND BUTTERFLY WISHES……….. MOMMA AND DADDY
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HAPPY EASTER

Hey Doll Wishing you the best Easter ever…. obviously your day will be more special than most people have… since you are with your heavenly Father. Love you Baby………….. Momma and Daddy
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4-21-11

Hey Baby Today your Grape is 93 years old.    WOW…  I was thinking about Easter Weekend coming up and how Good Friday, even though the dates are off, will always hold a bittersweet memory for us.   What a great weekend,  for those who loved you most,  to say goodbye to you.   Thank […]
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3-27-11

4 years today………..miss u soooooo much baby girl. our hearts belong to you………momma and daddy
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3-11-11

Hey Baby…. Miss u so much.   Japan, as you know, had an earthquake today.    The SIGNS are there. Be patient Heart, Momma and Daddy
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2-14-2011

HAPPY VALENTINE’S SWEETBABY OF OURS.    YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR SPECIAL VALENTINE. HEART.. MOMMA AND DADDY
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2-2-11

Hey Baby  Thank you so much for being with me today.   I was not sure I would get thru it without you. Hearts – Hugs and Dragonfly Kisses………………….MOMMA
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12-31-2010

Last day of the year sweet baby and we wish you a very happy new year.   Know that we are thinking of you tonight and always.  Miss you much. We love you…..    Momma and Daddy 
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12-25-10

Missing you so much tonight baby girl.  Everyone has left and Daddy and I are so sad that you are not here with us.   Please visit tonight.   Holidays are not fun without your smile and laughing.   Please know we are holding you so very dear tonight and always.   Much luv, Momma and Daddy and Merry […]
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12-21-10

Hey Baby Daddy is missing you sooooo much.   Today is his birthday, please keep special watch on him now and forever.   Love and miss you bunches.   Momma and Daddy.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving Baby Girl….. Grandmother and I will make your favorites tomorrow as usual.   We all miss you and love you so much.    Please make your presence known on this day. Heart, Momma and Daddy
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10-31 happy halloween

I don’t know if you are a catholic school girl (my favorite halloween costume on you ever) again this weekend or if you are a continued angel from here on out……… no matter …. we wanted to say HAPPY HALLOWEEN to our sweet angel.. enjoy your weekend …. and please come to visit.   Miss you […]
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10-08-10

Hey Baby…………..I know you are with Momma and Daddy on these wishes……….HOPING GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDADDY HAVE 51 DERFUL MORE YEARS OF MARRIAGE, WISHING GRANDMA STEVENS HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY, AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO 2 SPECIAL FRIENDS…. MIKEY LOCKWOOD AND JENNIFER MALUS….. (NOT SURE MARRIED NAME)   BOTH 28 TODAY…….. WHAT A GREAT DAY TO CELEBRATE….. We miss […]
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9-5-10

Hello sweet angel.   Hard to believe 28 years ago you entered this earth and changed our lives forever.  Thank you for the many many memories and blessings you gave us.   Happee Birthday Baby  LOVE YOU – MOMMA AND DADDY
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9-1-10 EARL

Riding out a category 4 just for you baby girl………….enjoy the ride.   Hearts, hugs and dragonfly kisses.  Love you much, Momma and Daddy
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7-4-2010

Hey BabyDoll I hope you enjoy the fireworks this weekend.   You are the only thing in the world that lights up our life. Much love- miss you………….Momma and Daddy
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6-4-10

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”   — Anonymous —                           To our baby that always danced and continues to dance in the rain, we thank you for your inspiration. LOVE MOMMA AND DADDY
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5-30-10

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO OUR BABY GIRL……………….HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING THE SUN AND FUN.   CHEERS TO YOU AND MS. BUTTERFLY.   WE LOVE AND MISS YOU …. MOMMA AND DADDY
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April 2010

We are very pleased to annouce a student has been chosen for this year’s ONJO STEVENS ENDOWED Scholarship Award for Roanoke College.   We will annouce the students name in May.   A very special thank you to everyone who remembers our sweet baby every year by supporting her memory at Roanoke College.    Keep smiling sweet […]
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3-27-2010

In Memory of our Sweet Baby Girl……  today is bittersweet….  you left us 3 years ago, but you are with your Heavenly Father.   Stay sweet and embrace your surroundings.    Miss u with all our heart.    Hugs, love and butterfly kisses. Always, Momma and Daddy
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2-14-2010

HAPPY DAY OF LOVE TO OUR FAVORITE VALENTINE…………………HEARTS HUGS AND KISSES WE MISS YOU DEEPLY FOREVER LOVE……..MOMMA AND DADDY
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2-2-2010

Hey baby Onjo Momma is missing you bad today …..  wish you were here. Love you Always……………..Momma
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JAN 6, 2010

Today a dragonfly and a butterfly took flight together again forever.  Have fun baby girls. Love to you both, Momma and Daddy
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12/31/2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR BABY GIRL……………….PLEASE WATCH OVER EVERYONE TONIGHT. LOVE YOU, MOMMA AND DADDY
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7:57 PM MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY GIRL 12/25/2009

Little Miss Onjo,   OMG did you love your Christmas gifts or what?   What a day……. I am sure you laughed your ass off last night when my face had a date with the floor….. oh! how we used to laugh when someone tripped or fell down the steps.   Paybacks are hell and oh my God […]
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HAPPY TURKEY DAY

Happy Turkey Day Baby Girl……Today brings many memories of precious times with you.  We love you and miss you so very much.  Hugs  and Kisses Momma and Daddy
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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Happy Halloween Baby Girl………………wonder what you chose to be this time???????   Hope it is a fun day for you. Hearts, Hugs and Hershey Kisses……………………………..Momma and Daddy
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 — 8:56pm

Hey baby girl…………….what a day…….little dragonflies came by for a visit several times today…..we are wishing you a wonderful birthday…and hoping you have been having a party all day, laughing, smiling, and just being you.  Know that we miss you so very much, and feel you with us daily.  Always……Momma and Daddy
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AUGUST 30, 2009

Dear Little One Thank you so much for visiting with us this past week……….everytime we saw you sailing through the breeze we would have to reflect back on the many joys you had in your life and the joys you brought to us………… As they say………….Ashes to Ocean, Dust to Dust Much love and we […]
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JULY 4, 2009

Happee 4th of July Baby Girl………………………..light the fireworks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love, Momma and Daddy
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June 30, 2009

It is the last day of June, we wanted to let everyone know that Onjo’s star has finally been placed  in front of the Grandin Theatre, between the D and the I.  Next time you want to see a movie, why not go to the Grandin, this way you can see the baby’s star and […]
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MAY 31, 2009

A special thank you to all who walked (Team Onjo) on May 2, 2009 in the Annual CF Walk at Hollins University in memory of Onjo.  We have also awarded the second annual scholarship for Onjo’s Endowed Scholarship at Roanoke College………….Thank you to all who have continued to give to this fund as well. Much […]
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HAPPY SPRING

Happy Spring Sweet Baby Girl………………April showers are bringing May flowers…….and oh so many beautiful dragonflies…….We know you are here and enjoying God’s beauty with us. Hearts, Hugs and Many Kisses Momma and Daddy
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March 27, 2009

Hey baby…………we miss you so very much today and always.  No wonder it is raining today….. tears of joy from the angels because you are with them,   and tears of sorrow from us that you are not here.  Sing today as if no one were listening, we can hear you.  We are so thankful you lived […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year Baby Girl………..we both miss you so much…….keep dancing like nobody is watching…….your spirit continues to lift our hearts….. Much love, Momma and Daddy
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING BABY

Hey doll…………I hope you had a great thanksgiving……….we thought about you all day……. To all of our friends and family …. wishing you peace and happiness today Heart Momma and Daddy
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NOV. 4, 2008====VOTE

We hope you voted today……….we are very happy to say ….. Ms. ONJO…. never missed any voting….. Today is also very special……………….ONJO’s very dear friend, Mrs. Emily Huffman Still, had her son  (Brody) today….we are sure she is looking down on him, and we send our congrats to them… heart, momma and daddy
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Hey Baby Hard to believe today is your 26th birthday…….  we remember back, and feel so blessed that you came into our lives….. not knowing why you were taken from us, at such an early age…. The past two weeks have been so very special… first, one of your dear college friends, had  another baby […]
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AUGUST 2008

PLEASE VISIT ONE OF ONJO’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS………….. MAMMA  MARIA’S 2025-A WEST MAIN STREET SALEM, VA  24153 We are very thankful to Dominic for remembering our daughter in such a special way…… her signature dish is now available on his new menu  ……………………. VEAL ONJELIQUE…. she always enjoyed this creation and we hope you do too. […]
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JULY 31, 2008

Hey sweetie, we just wanted to hit a few lines to you, simply letting you know we miss u so very much… We  have spent a lot of time this past month being worried about how people feel about children… on more than one occasion we were able to share our feelings about the gift, […]
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JUNE 30, 2008

HEY BABYDOLL…… IT HAS BEEN 15 MONTHS AND 3 DAYS…. WE MISS U DEARLY…….  OUR WORD FOR THE MONTH HAS BEEN — BELIEVE…….. WE KNOW THIS WAS VERY IMPORTANT TO YOU…….  HEARTS AND HUGS FOREVER TO YOU….. MOMMA AND DADDY
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MAY 31, 2008

WOW, WHAT A MAY……..MOTHER’S DAY CAME AND LEFT…. AND I MISSED YOU MORE THAN EVER…..  BUT, WE WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW…. THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT HAS BEEN CHOSEN….. IT IS ALESHA ALLEN…. SHE IS A RISING JUNIOR AT ROANOKE COLLEGE…. WE HAD LUNCH AND TALKED ABOUT EVERYTHING…. WE CANNOT WAIT TO LET EVERYONE MEET HER…. […]
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13 months and missing you more than ever

It has been 13 months and we miss you more than ever…… we wanted to let you and everyone know that we have chosen a recipient for your scholarship award…… hopefully we will meet her this week….. more to come soon to all the charter member donors… Thank you all for making this possible. Heart, […]
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MARCH 27, 2008 — ONE YEAR

Our pain and our love for you grows stronger everyday….Each day we talk to you, hold your stuffed elephant, smell your perfume, etc….. and in doing so, we feel your presence.  People who say, the pain will pass, or that time will heal, or anything to that effect…. have not lost the most special gift in […]
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photo album number 2

Hello to all, Just a note to share with any and all who visit onjo’s website.  Photo album number two has been uploaded.  We chose to include Jordan Spark’s new song “NO AIR”, this is intended to share mine and her Daddy’s feeling of not being able to breath after the loss of our ANGEL.  […]
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

FOR A LOVING DAUGHTER, by Emily Matthews What is a Daughter?  A Daughter is a special gift that only life can give, She makes the sweetest difference in the family life you live.  Her smile reflects her happiness, her hopes are all her own, She fills you with the nicest sense of pride you’ve ever […]
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welcome to 2008

We want to welcome all of our family and friends visiting Onjo’s website….. Happee 2008.   Blogs will be updated at random, and this website will be updated quarterly with new pictures and info.  Thank you for visiting with Onjo.     Always, Donna and Gerry.
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Christmas

I love you all dearly, now don’t shed a tear. I’m spending my Christmas with Jesus this year. Love, Onjelique Missing our Baby, Momma and Daddy
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