First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees
Around the world below,
With tiny lights like heaven’s stars
Reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular
please wipe away that tear
for I am spending CHRISTMAS
WITH JESUS CHRIST this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
but the sound of music can’t compare
with the CHRISTMAS CHOIR up here.
I have no words to tell you
of the JOY their voices bring
for it is beyond description
to HEAR THE ANGELS SING.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart
for I am spending CHRISTMAS
WITH JESUS CHRIST this year.
I can’t tell you of the SPLENDOR
or the PEACE here in this place
Can you just imagine CHRISTMAS
WITH OUR SAVIOR face to face
I’ll ask him to lift your spirit
as I tell him of your love
so then PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful
and let your spirit sing
for I am spending CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
and I’m walking WITH THE KING.
Author Unknown
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About Tommy
On July 29, 2009, Tommy Botell was killed by a rock retaining wall that collapsed while hiking with his family at Lassen Volcanic National Forest.
Tommy's sister Katrina, was seriously injured and suffered numerous facial fractures.
Tommy was a dedicated scout, a fan of Indiana Jones, a budding adventurer and a beloved son and brother.
Tommy died in the loving arms of his mother. He was 9 years old.
This site is dedicated to his memory and keeping that memory alive.
I Love you, Tommy.
I remember every Christmas with you Tommy. I remember the smiles and laughter. I’ll think of you on Christmas day. I’ll miss you in every way.
Love Daddy
That is a beautiful poem and a wonderful site I’m really sorry about Tommy and willl be praying for your family for many years to come. If contact is needed my email is:
sh2psmot@tehama.k12.ca.us
ninjawarriorgary@yahoo.com
Tommy, You’re going to be so missed this first Christmas and all those after. You’re always in my thoughts
Love Grandma Barbara
What a beautiful poem!!
~Christmas Without You~
It’s going to be a sad Christmas this year
without your laughter & without your cheer.
I’ll miss the sight of you with your Santa’s hat,
and the smile you shared from where you sat.
I’ll think about all the Christmas’s in the past,
and hold to the memories that slipped so fast.
For they’re all I have left to remember,
on this sad Christmas morning in December.
I’ll think about you and cherish each though;
I’ll think of your smile & the happiness it brought.
And as I listen to the church bells ring,
your voice will echo as the choirs sing.
I can never tell you, my love, how sad it will be
to spend Christmas without you here with me.
I just wish you’d touch my heart in such a way,
that I could live through the pain of Christmas Day.
And, help me to remember that your love
is still sent to me from the Heavens above.
And although you won’t decorate my Christmas tree,
Your spirit will light the lights for me to see.
Oh, I’ll hear your voice in each Christmas song.
I’ll see your face in each child that comes along.
And although my heart will be broken and torn…
I’ll know you’re with Jesus on this Christmas morn.
No, Christmas won’t be the same without your smiling face
but I’ll know you’re in a much better place.
I’ll think of my precious child in everything I do…
Cause, it just won’t be “Christmas Without You!”
Written by Kaye Des’Ormeaux
Merry Christmas Eve, Tommy.
Merry Chistmas Tommy! We got a new puppy for Christmas. You would have loved her. She looks kind of like those Persion cats that you thought were so funny.
Merry Christmas, My Love. It wasn’t the same nor will it ever be. I love you and I miss you. You are on my mind everyday, everywhere, and every minute. I made everyone dogtags with your last picture on them, now I can kiss you whenever I feel like it…I think I have kissed it 100 times today. I “slept” in your bed last night and stayed up thinking about you all night long. You are my baby, my little man, my Bobo, my buddy, and my only son. I will forever have one wish…to go back in time. I love you.
Love,
Your Mommy
Merry Christmas Tommy. The love for you travels through my veins. Christmas will be good but will never be the same. We are all thinking of you on this very special day. Love you. Love, Daddy.
Dear Tommy
We got a new puppy that I know you would love. She is calmer than Bear, but she can and will fight back! I know you are happy up there, but I miss you and I want you back. That was the one thing that I didnt get for Christmas. On New Year’s Eve we’re going to a pig roast. My horse charged at one of my friend’s horses and I was riding it. I miss you but we all miss you.
It’s a New Year. Can’t really say “Happy” New Year but it is a New Year. Miss you, Tommy.
Tommy, I miss you, I love you, I cannot imagine a “New Year” without you. While I was in England, your cousin Allister, bless his heart, called me Grandma a few times, thats a first, I think he did it for you, there you go again bringing out the best in others! Al is growing up to be a fine young man, as I know you would have done too. The next time you 2 would have met would have been at your Great Grandpa Tom’s 100th birthday, which is now only 3 years away. Tommy, when you do finally see your Great Grandpa Tom, take care of him, okay? I know he can be a bit of a curmudgeon (look it up, do they have a dictionary there?) but he does have a heart which I know that you will be able to reach. Thanks! Love, G-Ma Carolyn.
Tommy, it’s not fair that you’re not here with us. This horrible thing that happened to you was wrong and should have never happend to such a nice boy. I don’t think I will ever understand why. No, I will never understand why. I love you very much and I think about you every day.
Daddy-Poo
Tommy,
What’s it like up there I wonder. I can only imagine how beautiful it is to be in the presence of our father. You have paved a way for God to work his magic, and you have shown Noah how to be strong. He is reading his bible every day, and you would be so proud of him as a friend. Your goodness is being recognized every day, and building strength in those who you held so dear. I know now, after seeing my son in awe of God’s power that you are so very happy. How blessed we are to have known you, and that through your life we have become better people. Sing with the angels, and dance for joy. We will meet again someday, with new bodies, and live forever in peace. We love and miss you, but even a glimpse was enough to know how happy you are, and I couldn’t ask more from God. Shalom dear friend.
Dear Botells family,
I am the woman who walked down Lassen Peak with Brittany, the day of the accident.
My husband stayed on the mountain, trying to keep people from walking over you on the damaged trail. We both felt very impotent and wished we could have done more.
I have often thought of you since. I just wanted to say that I was very impressed with
Brittany: she was such a brave little person! I’m sure she will grow up to be a wonderful woman.
Our thoughts are with you all. Best wishes for peace in the New Year.
Elisabetta Bianchi
Issy les Moulineaux
France
Thank you so much for walking me down. I think you did as much as you could and we are so thankful for what you did.
No need to thank me – it was the least I could do. All my best wishes to you. Take care, Elisabetta
On this day last year I flew back to England from San Fracisco with some of the best memories of my life.
Three days later I received one of the worst pieces of news I have ever heard in my life.
In three days time I will grieve for an amazing young man who lost his life so tragically.
But the wonderfull memories I have of Tommy will live in my heart forever.
Merry Christmas Tommy. I miss you. I love you.
Daddy