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This memorial website was created in the loving memory of our Beautiful Angel, Crystal Houser, who was born in Roseburg, Oregon on August 04, 1982 and passed away on May 22, 2004 at the age of 21. Not a day goes by when we don't think of you; remember your smile, your laugh and the sparkle in your eyes. They say it's not what you take with you when you go, but what you leave behind that counts. You left so much faith, wisdom, compassion and love that it would be impossible to know the full extent of the lives you touched and will continue to touch even now.
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Crystal wrote this sometime before she died
TO REMEMBER ME
The day will come when I must leave
And everyone will gather for tears
Just remember my smile and believe
I didn’t waste a single year
Do not bury me in a hole
And call it’s name my grave
I want to have the control
To fly above the waves
When you go to the funeral sight
Don’t wear rags of black to see me
I want everyone to wear white
Shedding innocence and purity
Do not bring flowers to a memorial stone
For they will just die away
Just bring your eternal soul
Kneel down and pray
I promise I’ll hear you from heaven above
And I’ll guard you like an angel would
I’ll shine down because of Jesus’ love
And shine as brightly as an angel should
-cry
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TO MY SISTER WITH ALL MY LOVE....DALTON
I have had several days to go through the thoughts of things I want to say, however none of them seem to be appropriate when I can't stop the tears from flowing long enough for the time it takes to utter these words, words that should have been spoken in the your past. I can't hide my feelings from you and the words I Love You, even when masked out of anger and hurt, the truth was always shown thru my eyes. An angel was made of us all today. Every day you take those extra steps that I haven't yet gotten to so you can grow your wings,watch over us all with the vibrancy you carry each & everyday. Now you have moved on to a better life without us all & have grown wings so you can fly!
TOMORROW WITHOUT ME / H. A.
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name
and took me by the hand.
It said my place was ready
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life I'd always thought
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you,
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this
could never be, for emptiness and
memories would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow, I thought
of you, and when I did, my heart was
filled with sorrow.
When I walked through Heaven's gates
I felt so much at home.
God looked down and smiled at me
from His great golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity and all
I've promised you".
Today your life on earth is past
but here it starts anew,
I promise no tomorrow
but today will always last.
So when tomorrow starts without me
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right there, in your heart.
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Click here to see Crystal Houser's Family Tree |
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Angels....... / Diane Angel Mom- Katie Cassidy
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On Mothers day / Maria Angel Mum To Amore, Cara, Teressa &. Pieta
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Thinking of you on your angel day / Jo-Ann Pacenta Lauren's Mom
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sigh... / Jazzy (sis)
Happy angel day...Some people make the world better simply by being in it.It's not the same without you sis.
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Thoughts and prayers to your mom / Susana Regan (angelfamilies)
It is so hard getting through each day without our loved ones. I pray for your peace and comfort this year. I will be praying for you on the 22nd. And I will try to remember to pray each day for although my times may be hard others may be harde...
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Thinking of you on your angel day / Jo-Ann Pacenta Lauren's Mom (Mom of an angel ) Read >> |
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Remembering you and Crystal / Yolanda Rogers, Mom To Anna Read >> |
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For you sweet angel / Julie (Passer by ) Read >> |
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Happy Birthday, Crystal! / Dianne White/Mom Of Angel Nicholas White (Someone who cares ) Read >> |
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Happy Almost Birthay Crystal!! / Diane Angel Mom- Katie Cassidy Read >> |
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| Her legacy |
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Crystal loved to write in journal's.
Hope's Dreams Sadness Scared Child Abuse which no one should ever have to endure. Poetry was a huge outlet for her.
This one she wrote when she was very sick and most all her friends stopped coming around. She wasn't "fun" anymore; she couldn't do a lot of things her whole life but now even more limited carrying oxygen always. Looks Stares People not believing she even was sick; all together made her life very hard to hold onto a string of hope for a little girl.
Here is one poem she did for all those who stayed by her side regardless! God Bless Them All (family & friends). It meant the world to my daughter.
THANK YOU
To the ones who said “I love you”
Thanks for showing you care
Thanks for pulling me through
And for always being there
To the ones who held out their hand
Showing me the way
I hope you understand
All the things I didn’t say
To the ones who always smiled
To ease the many hurts
You helped me through the trials
And unwanted pressures
To the ones who never turned their backs
When the road got a little rough
You kept me on the right track
Even when I’d had enough
To the ones who saw past imperfections
And believed I was worth it
Thank you for loving me
Even though I’m not perfect.
Cry-
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Crystal's Medical Condition
Crystal Houser suffered from a progressive congenital condition known as Eisenmenger's Syndrome, a cardiopulmonary disease caused by an abnormal opening in the heart. In severe cases, the best treatment option is heart-lung transplant. Crystal lived her short life with passion and joy, and with the full knowledge that at some point, a stranger's generosity would give her the best chance at a normal life by donating her a new heart and lungs. When Crystal finally received her transplant in the Spring of 2004, she was able to enjoy a long walk for the first time in many years. Sadly, Crystal succumbed to a complication only months after the surgery she had anticipated for so long.
Although Crystal is gone, her generous, creative, joyful, and courageous spirit lives on, not only in the memories of her friends and family, but also through the three lives her own organ donations so profoundly affected. |
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| Crystal's Photo Album |
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| Crystal Michelle Houser -
You Never Gave Up & Made It Past The Odds |
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