A late Good Bye / Jessie Ledesma -. Price (Cousin to her dad )
Holly though you and I are not friends, I do wish to say that I am sorry for your loss. I am sorry that I was not there for her funeral. I did not know that she had passed. TJ and I were close when we were little and I have a few memories of Destiny from when she was a baby. She was the happiest baby with a beautiful smile. When I inquired about Destiny's death to my family I heard ALOT of bad things and despite all of that, as a mother, I could not imagine the pain of that loss. I will pray for you and your family. Jessie
The way.... / Holly Garza Ortega (Mother) My memories are all I have. The sound of your laughter bouncing off the walls of my memory so distant and so vivdly clear. The way you used to scrunch up your nose, and get real quiet and meek when you didnt like something or were timid.The way you would talk when happy, with your squeky pitched happy voice. The way you would have the little hairs on the back of your neck and back, so cute. The way your eyes would shine full of hope for the future. The way you talked about what your hopes and dreams were...so young and full of innocence, happiness, and simplicity. The way you always were considerate of me and wanted me to be happy, The way you wouldn't want me to cry right now.
I miss the way it was so hard to shop for you. How you were so slim and slender and petite. The way your lips would form a perfect O when excited and or happy. The way you were pleased when you would recieve something, never picky and materialistic. The way I could talk to you as if you were older. The way you used to swim as if a fish in the bath tub.
I miss the way you used to hug me, and the way you used to make me laugh. I miss the way your hair would shine, and the way it tangled, I miss the way you would stand and how you loved laughter.
I miss how I used to put 40.00 $ to the side for you and me. I miss Saturday and Sunday mornings when we used to go out to eat. I miss the way you looked with your little library card, and how you checked out books. I miss the promise of a future that I can never again share with you. I miss the naivette I used to live in. I miss being blinded by not knowing what grieving is. I miss the way you used to care, I miss the way you used to share. I miss...I miss YOU. Written by Holly Garza Ortega 6/3/06
My condolences / Becca Garrido (none) I had the fortunate experience of meeting Holly thru her friend, and when I had heard about what happened, even though I didnt know the family well, my heart sank. No one should lose a child, I can't imagine the pain, as I am a mother of 4. I lost my parents at a young age, but I can honestly say I would handle that than losing one of my own. You "expect" to lose your parents at some point. But children are an exception. My thoughts and prayers will always be with this family in their loss, and anything I could ever do for them would be an honor for me. Becca Garrido
Thinking of you and Destiny / Ginger Long What a beautiful daughter you have.. Sad how we have to met people in these places.. But want to tell you that my prayers and thoughts are with you.. We too lost a child, he was 17 his name is Joey.. There is never a day that we don't think of our children that we have lost, something that we all will live with forever.. You have a wonderful site in your daughters memory.. She is a special person.. Ginger
I just wanted to write,I don't know....I feel like time is rushing me. It's hard to believe that in three and a half months it will be two years without you. So long and yet so short. You know how that saying goes..."it takes a lifetime to forget" It will take me that long. I swear death cannot be harder than living without you. When I look at your pictures I feel a hard knot in my throat and a tug at my chest. Yet I would rather look at your pictures and remember all that I had. Yes I am "blessed" with a home, baby, and job. I also have some very great friends. I am grateful for all this yet one cant help but feeling like I was robbed. Your sister will never get to know you. I will never get to see you grow, love, and live. For this I am in pain. A numbing pain that shattered me to the core. At times I feel like I could give a good damn about life or my actions. I try to cool myself down because that was not the mom you knew. Life is hard. I know that, I just thought maybe I would get a break(the night of the fire)and get to keep the best thing that ever happened to me. I love you Destiny always and forever.
A Young Life Cut Way Too Short / Tiffany Poderzay (none)Read >>
A Young Life Cut Way Too Short / Tiffany Poderzay (none)
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel Destiny. A very young life cut tragically short, an angel now in heaven who will feel no more pain.
I too suffered a loss when I was 7 years old. I was in an apartment fire with my mother, sister and brother. The 3 of us kids made it out but my mother sadly did not(she was 29 years old). She succumbed to smoke inhalation as your little girl did. My 18 month old sister was burned 90% of her body with 3rd degree burns (she is now 27 and doing amazingly). I always go back and wonder what I could have done differently..if I had gone into my mom's room, would she still be here? But I will never know. We found out later that my mom's "boyfriend" at the time had gotten angry that she had thrown him out that he came back and torched our apartment. He never was convicted.
I have carried this pain with me for 25 years and it still hurts the same. Time does heal but it never fully go away.
Your Destiny, whom I discovered through your stories and photos, was a beautiful, vibrant girl who lived a lifetime in a very short time. Remember and hold close to your heart those wonderful times you had with her.
I will keep your Destiny and your family in my thoughts. Close
REMEMBERING PRECIOUS DESTINY / ROSE GRMA TO ANGEL BRITTANY SYFERT Read >>
REMEMBERING PRECIOUS DESTINY / ROSE GRMA TO ANGEL BRITTANY SYFERT
(MEMORIES OF YOU)
THE ANGELS LED YOU SAFELY HOME
BUT YOU LEFT SOME THINGS BEHIND
TREASURED GIFTS BEYOND COMPARE THOSE OF A SPECIAL KIND
YOU LEFT BEHIND YOUR GIFT OF LOVE,YOU GAVE SO FAITHFULLY
YOU LEFT BEHIND THE ONES YOU LOVED, MANY CHERISHED MEMORIES, AND FROM EARLY DAWN TO SETTING SUN, EACH DAY OF MY WHOLE LIFE THROUGH,
MY HEART WILL HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE FOR MEMORIES OF YOU.
HOLDING YOU SWEETEART AND ALL YOUR LOVING FAMILY WARMLY IN MY HEART. SENDING LOTS OF LOVE AND HUGS YOUR WAY TODAY.
Remembering you and Destiny / Yolanda Rogers (Known only thru her Mom's heart )Read >>
Remembering you and Destiny / Yolanda Rogers (Known only thru her Mom's heart )
Stopping by with knowing (I use to say "understanding" but NOBODY can understand this) hugs and tears on Destiny's birthday and as her Homegoing anniversary approaches. I am grateful that our beloved children are safe and whole in Heaven. Nevertheless, we are not there so, while the comforting truth of their whereabouts fills our hearts with hopeful joy, it does little to diminish the pain of this emptiness that will only be filled when they are in our arms again. Praise God Who has touched this sorrow with His blessed, blessed Hope! May our Lord's and Destiny's presence be made known to you in a very special way. Close
FELIZ Cumpleanos Sweet Destiny this is for you / Susana Regan (angelfamilies)Read >>
FELIZ Cumpleanos Sweet Destiny this is for you / Susana Regan (angelfamilies)
my condolences / Lorraine Docherty
i really dont know what to say, i am sat here in tears after reading. my heart is with you. Close
Destiny is an Angel and so is her Mommy / CRYSTAL BLUEICE (FRIEND)Read >>
Destiny is an Angel and so is her Mommy / CRYSTAL BLUEICE (FRIEND)
Holly,,, You couldn't have picked a more beautiful song, or written more from your broken heart.. you are as much an angel as Destiny. I know the pain,, I know the loss,, I know the hopelessness... Love you my sister in pain,,, I hope your little angel is safe with my angel... Love you lots....
My love going out to you. / Lisa Best
I'm so sorry that your little girl has gone. Thanks for the advice. Little Destiny is in my prayers. Close
Something brought me here / Kristin Clinton (no relation )Read >>
Something brought me here / Kristin Clinton (no relation )
Hi my name is Kristin. While playing on my computer, on a boring Friday night, I stumbled on your site. I was searching google for an old song call "Destiny", and I got to your site accidently. When I got to your site, my attention was caught by the beautiful pictures of your daughter, and the song that was playing. I read your story about what happened, and began to cry. I immediately felt your pain, and I am so sorry for what happened to your baby girl. I will keep you in my prayers. This page really touched me tonight.
Thinking of you! / Rosa Salazar (Friend to Holly )Read >>
Thinking of you! / Rosa Salazar (Friend to Holly )
No words or sayings can ever help heal the heart. But i do want to tell you that i am so sorry and if you ever need anything i am here for you.
I want to share a poem with you!
An Angels Kiss!
We go through life so often not stopping to enjoy the day, and we take each other for granted, as we travel on our way.
For in your pain and sorrow, An Angel's kiss wil help you through, this kiss is very private for its mean't for only you
We can never stop to measure, anything that we just might miss. But if the wind should blow by softly, You'll will feel an Angel's Kiss.
A kiss that is sent from Heaven a gift from above, A kiss that is very special from someone that you love.
So when your hearts are heavy and filled with tears and pain. And no one can console you remember once again.
About the ones you grieve for because you sadly miss.. And the gentle breeze you took for granted was just an Angel's kiss.
(By Peggy Bouse)
Every time i read this poem, makes me feel that my love is also always with me.
my heart goes out to you / Kristen Werner
Hi, i was just reading your story about your daughter's death and it brought me to tears. Please don't feel guilty for those last words u said to your baby, she knows how much u love her and that u would do anything to change that night. Just hold on tight to your little girl and I know she will never take Destiny's place but you have to be strong for her. Close
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