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If I could only know
You're safe and don't need me.
If I only could feel
You're where you want to be.

If I could only say
I love you just once more.
If I could only look
Into Heaven's open door.

Though I'll never be whole again,
I might one day learn to live.
If you could only give me a sign ...
I may once again forgive.

But, what do I do with life?
I can't put on a pretense.
I was lost the day you went away ...
I've been lost ever since.

So if I could only know
that you're safe and don't need me,
I may feel a sense of peace
and somehow find serenity.


Kaye Des'Ormeaux
(C) February 25, 2000



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News Release
April 9, 2006

Bastrop Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash

Around 3:30 am this morning, Louisiana State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash in Morehouse Parish which resulted in a death. The crash occurred on LA Hwy 139, near Perryville, when a northbound 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier exited a left curve and traveled off the road and struck a culvert. The vehicle went airborne and the roof of the Cavalier then struck a tree. The twenty-one year old passenger and Bastrop resident, Holli Crockett, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, twenty-one year old Bastrop resident, Jeremy West, was transported to Morehouse General Hospital with moderate injuries. Both were wearing seat belts. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor and routine toxicology tests are pending. West was charged with vehicle homicide and careless operation.

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Ms. Crockett, an employee at White's Veterinary Clinic, passed away Sunday April 9, 2006. Holli loved animals and children. She was happiest when she was around them. She was a very caring person and was deeply loved by her family and friends.

She is survived by her parents, Paul and Tammy Crockett of Bastrop, LA; grandparents, Bill and Janie Bennett of Bastrop, LA and Jamie Crockett of Bastrop, LA; brother, Daniel Crockett and Fiancee` Amanda Lachney of Bastrop, LA; aunts and uncles, Carolyn and Ray Middlebrooks of West Monroe, LA, J.D. Crockett of Gulfport, MS, Bobbie Bennett of Dallas, TX, Jerry and Sherry Walton of Bastrop, LA, Jason Crockett of Bastrop, LA, Danny and Theresa Walton of Pine Bluff, AR and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Ms. Crockett is preceded in death by her grandparents, A.D. Crockett and Harriet Leachman.

Pallbearers will be Marcus Hawthorne, Jes Hawthorne, Justin Orrels, Christopher Middlebrooks, Aaron Hasley and Danny Joe Hasley.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Harmony Baptist Church.

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I Lost My Child Today

I lost my child today.
People came to weep and cry.
As I just sat and stared, dry eyed,
They struggled to find words to say,
To try and make the pain go away.
I walked the floor in disbelief
I lost my child today.

I lost my child last month.
Most of the people went away.
Some still call and some still stay.
I wait to wake up from this dream.
This can't be real, I want to scream.
Yet everything is locked inside.
God help me, I want to die.
I lost my child last month.

I lost my child last year.
Now people who had come, have gone.
I sit and struggle all day long
ToBearthe pain so deep inside.
And now my friends just question "Why?
Why does this mother not move on?
And sits and sings the same old song?
Good heavens, it has been so long."
I lost my child last year.

Time has not moved on for me.
The numbness, it has disappeared.
My eyes have now cried many tears.
I see the look upon you face,
"She must move on and leave this place"
Yet I am trapped right here in time.
The song's the same, as is the rhyme.

I lost my child...... Today.


Netta Wilson
1996

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Whispers From Heaven

They say that life is fleeting
I know that this is true
I left this world so quickly
with no goodbye to you.

I know how much you miss me
Your tears fall ever light
The pillow where you lay your head
Is wet with them at night.

I know your heart is hurting
The words we left, unsaid.
"I love yous" left unspoken
Are spinning in your head.

The strength that I have carried
That served to make you whole
Remains to make you stronger
Within your grieving soul.

For you see, while you were weeping
An angel came to see me.
She took me by the hand
And led me to a kingdom, in a very distant land.

As I look down from Heaven
And see you standing there
Your heart so ever burdened
With more weight than it can bear.

I long to bring you comfort
I long to give you peace
I long to hold you closely
Cause all your tears to cease.

The joy I've found in Heaven
Goes far beyond compare
The love that's so elusive
Can be found everywhere.

The light is softly shining
There's no storm clouds here or rain
There's no teardrops found in Heaven
There's no suffering, there's no pain.

You needn't be so troubled
Stay close to God and pray
For someday we'll be together
One bright and glorious day.

So Dear Mother, you shouldn't question.
My dear Mother, you need not cry.
I've gone to be with jesus
I really didn't die.

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I love and miss you Holli.

I think of you with every breath that I take.

Every moment of every day.

You took my heart with you when you left.

Hold it close to yours and hold it tight till I get there.

I love you sweetie,

~mom~

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I opened a CD the other day and found this note inside.......

"this is my song to you mom, please listen, love Holli"

I Turn to You

Christina Aguilera

When I'm lost...in the rain
In your eyes I know I'll find the light
To light my way
When I'm scared
Losing ground
When my world is going crazy
You can turn it all around
And when I'm down you're there
Pushing me to the top
You're always there giving me all you've got

For a shield, from the storm
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength, to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you-ooh

And when I lose...the will to win
I just reach for you
And I can reach the sky again
I can do anything
'Cause your love is so amazing
'Cause your love inspires me
And when I need a friend
You're always on my side
Giving me faith
taking me through the night

(Joined by Background Vocals)
For a shield, from the storm
For a friend, for a love
To keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength, to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
I turn to you-ooh,ohhh

For the arms to be my shelter
Through all the rain
For truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
For the one who...I can run to...oh
I turn to you


(Joined by Background Vocals)
For a shield from the storm
For a friend, for a love
To keep me safe and warm, yeah yeah
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
For everything you do - ooh oh
For everything that's true
I turn to you...ooh.