This site is to honor the life of Melissa Diane Caudle    

                     September 24, 1994 - September 19, 2008

A child is not suppose to precede their parents in death so there are no classes to teach one how to loose a loved one especially if they are a child. I had a person tell me one time as I was sobbing because I missed my daughter so much to just move on after all it was the second holiday season. I just looked at them thinking they simply had no idea how I felt. This page is for the family and friends that cannot just move on and stop grieving over the loss of a child because some alloted time has passed.

God is a good place to start. I still have my children and a husband that I love very much that have the same immense grief that I have, I still have a few friends that will let me talk about Melissa. I can call them and say "hey - I am having a Melissa Day" and they will just listen and tell me funny stories about my daughter and make me laugh. I have to keep her memory alive because in reality I am so scared I will forget all the details of her life, her smile, her laugh, her love, her Mom "I Love You".

When talking to others that have lost a loved one it seems they have the same experiences with friends just leaving, family not being there, those wanting a time frame so I decided maybe we can do this together and figure this grief thing out. I know I am not the only parent out there who has lost a child.

Psalms 111:3-5 - King James Version

 3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

 4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.