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While our hearts still ache and memories still flow, four-years ago, Donovin represented love in its purest, most heavenly form. Therefore, on this four-year Anniversary, it is asked that each of us We miss Donovin and love him beyond words! |
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February 19th, 2010 at 11:35 am
What an honor to be such a blessing and in such a short amount of time. Miss you baby boy!
February 19th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
How wonderful! Frankie, your level of strength amazes me.
Thanks for letting me be Donovin’s god-mother and being able to share the experience of “him” with you.
Yes, he will forever be missed. And I will alwalys cherish my Happy Meal moments as being Donovin time.
Love you!
February 19th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Such an Angel!!!! Miss you big D.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Although I can’t relate any personal memories of Donovin as we’d never met, I do know a little something of Frankie. And in that respect, I know Donovin to be a bright soul, of excellent character, and what a joy to be around. Sending good thoughts your way my friends. Will see you again. :O)
February 19th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Uncle Jim and I am very happy to join you on this very special occassion. Yes, I will continue to remember Donovin and the wonderful conversation we had about bicycle safety. He was truly a loving person as he so often gave joyfully to others. Thanks for the memory moment here. Love!!
February 19th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
You made us laugh so many times and brought such joy into our world. Sara and I will always be your girlfriend. We have so many great and funny memories of you and miss you so much.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Frankie,
Donovin was wise beyond his years, and a total joy. You are in my prayers today, and everyday, that your wonderful memories of the time you had with him, and the love you shared, replace the sadness over his leaving us behind sooner than we were ready for.
Love,
Sherry
February 19th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
The memory of a good person is a blessing.
Proverb 10:7
February 20th, 2010 at 11:35 am
What a beautiful website! Although, I never personally met Donovin, I can only imagine what a special person he was because he comes from a line of special people.
February 20th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Memories of you flood my mind multiple times at any given moment, every single day, so it’s hard to pick just one without writing a book; however today one stayed on my mind. It was a cold, raining day and we stayed in, baked cookies and danced in the livingroom to Ray Charles. You laughed, smiled and was just so happy to spend time together, just the two of us in our private world. I was so happy just to see you smile and to hear you laugh. Yet another moment in my life with you, that I never wanted to end.
I miss you, just as much as I love you, but I smile with my memories of you and I thank God from my heart and soul for allowing me to be your mom. I thank God for trusting me with you, for showing me what true love is all about and for showing me great favor.
You are my heart, my soul and my being and I thank you for helping me become a better person and to get on the path truly intended for me. You were and will forever be my light and I look forward to when my day is done and we are together again, dancing to Ray Charles!!!
Mom
February 20th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Although I never met Donovin, he is truely remembered this day, as well you and your family. Through your words, memories and pictures, those of us who were never fortunate to meet him, have meet him in you. We have been shown his love and it is a blessing to us all. May God’s peace continue to carry you throught this journey.
February 21st, 2010 at 10:15 am
We love Donovin and will never forget him and his little smile. We love you!
February 21st, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Mr. Donovin,
I miss you….I thank the lord for giving us the gift of knowing you,it was for such a short time but you definitely made a major impact.
love you
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
His smile, his laughter and his questions reminded me of an old soul. So concern, so honest, like he knew you and your thoughts. I could never get Donovan out of my mind. He had a job to do here on earth, and that was to spend as much time as he could with his wonderful Mom who loved him dearly. I will always remember what he brought to all who knew him. He was an angel from heaven who is now watching over all of us. Yes Frankie how lucky Donovan was to have such a wonderful mom, even if it was for a short time, we miss him and I am blessed to have know this wonderful child. Love you both.
February 27th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Doni, I miss our days together so bad. It has taken me sometime to get use to having tea and cookies in the afternoon by myself. I miss your laughter that filled this house night and day. I miss our “butterfly” walks along the path by the house. I guess what I am saying Doni, is that, I miss everything about you. But above all I miss those little bear hugs you gave me throughout the day.
Only God knows how much joy, laughter and love we shared. While I pray that God continues to help me with this void in my life, I also pray that you knew how much you meant to me and how much I loved you. God knows how my heart still hurts for you but I know that you aren’t sick or suffering anymore and with knowing that I am grateful to a just God. I am also grateful that I was given the priviledge to be your
grandmother, if only for a short time. Donovin, I will always love you and I will always remember how much you have changed my life. I miss you Donovin Malachi Stokes. Your Nana.
P.S. I know…”it will be alright.”
February 28th, 2010 at 8:15 am
I did not have the pleasure of meeting Donovin but knowing Frankie for the wonderful person she is, I know Donovin had the same spirit. The beautiful and joyous pics shows that Donovin was loved.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Dearest Donovin,
I am one who also never had the good fortune of being able to meet you. However, in many ways that count, I do feel as if I got to know you. From brief but joyous emails I would get from your Nana, I knew you to be a little man that would light up a room when you entered. To say just the right thing at the right time and to turn a dreary day into a bright one. As they say…the best things come in small packages! Little one, you are truly missed.
February 20th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
My memory is a very special one. Frankie and I both were employed at Maricopa County. When Donovin left us it sent shock waves through all of us. It was like Donovin impacted all the County workers. Three months later when my own daughter died Frankie reached out to me to bring me the comfort she had received as she had walked this dark valley before I did. She told me how she planned to use Donovin’s life for good. Bless your heart, Frankie! You inspire such beautiful memories with Donovin’s adorable pictures! The one of Donovin smiling by the Christmas tree is priceless. I know this little boy is blessing all of heaven with his smile. And today Donovin is smiling down on each one of us as we remember him. We are each at our own computer but it’s like all of us are holding hands in a big circle enjoying the love and joy that surround the memory of Donovin. Thank you, Frankie! This is beautiful!
February 20th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Sadness still looms over my heart but behind it comes God’s joy of having been your Nana for four (4) wonderful and blessed years. Thank you God for allowing me such a priviledge.
If love could have saved my grandson, he would have lived forever.
Missing you little boy, Your Nana.
P.S. Your mom is doing great…but you know that