Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Balloon found in McKinney, TX
We received a note from Peggy in McKinney that she found a balloon launched in Plano with the initials LRS - Vicki's friend Lu.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Letter from Heaven
Wanted to share this letter that Lesley, one of the people who found one of Vicki and Allan's balloons, sent to the Angel Tara email address... On this sad anniversary it is an uplifting reminder of God's love.
To my dearest family,
Some things I would like to say,
But first of all, to let you know
That I arrived ok.
Some things I would like to say,
But first of all, to let you know
That I arrived ok.
I’m writing this from Heaven
Where I dwell with God above,
here there’s no more tears or sadness
There is just eternal love.
Where I dwell with God above,
here there’s no more tears or sadness
There is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
Just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I’m with you
Every morning, noon, and night.
Just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I’m with you
Every morning, noon, and night.
That day that I had to leave you
When my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
And He said, I welcome you.
When my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
And He said, I welcome you.
It’s good to have you back again
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest; family
They’ll be here later on.
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest; family
They’ll be here later on.
I need you here so badly
As part of my big plan.
There’s so much that we have to do
To help our mortal man.
As part of my big plan.
There’s so much that we have to do
To help our mortal man.
Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do.
And foremost on that list of mine
Is to watch and care for you.
He wished for me to do.
And foremost on that list of mine
Is to watch and care for you.
And I will be beside you
Every day and week and year.
And when you’re sad,
I’m standing there to wipe away the tears.
Every day and week and year.
And when you’re sad,
I’m standing there to wipe away the tears.
And when you lie in bed at night
The days chore put to flight
God and I are closest to you
In the middle of the night.
The days chore put to flight
God and I are closest to you
In the middle of the night.
” When you think of my life on earth
And all those loving years,
Because you’re only human
They’re bound to bring you tears
And all those loving years,
Because you’re only human
They’re bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry
It does relieve the pain.
Remember, there would be no flowers
Unless there was some rain.
It does relieve the pain.
Remember, there would be no flowers
Unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
Of all that God has planned,
But if I were to tell you,
You would not understand.
Of all that God has planned,
But if I were to tell you,
You would not understand.
And to my many friends trust,
God knows what it best.
I’m still not very far away from you
I’m just beyond the crest.
God knows what it best.
I’m still not very far away from you
I’m just beyond the crest.
And now I am contented that my life,
It was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made someone smile.
It was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made someone smile.
When you’re walking down the street
And you’ve got me on your mind,
I’m walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind.
And you’ve got me on your mind,
I’m walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind.
And when you feel that gentle breeze
Or the wind upon your face,
That’s me giving you a great big hug
Or just a soft embrace.
Or the wind upon your face,
That’s me giving you a great big hug
Or just a soft embrace.
And when it’s time for you to go
From that body to be free,
Remember, you’re not going,
You are coming here to me.
From that body to be free,
Remember, you’re not going,
You are coming here to me.
And I will always love you
from that land way up above.
I’ll be in touch again soon,
from that land way up above.
I’ll be in touch again soon,
P.S. GOD SENDS HIS LOVE!
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
Author of “Letter From Heaven”
© Copyright 1998-2001
Author of “Letter From Heaven”
© Copyright 1998-2001
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Tara's Birthday Launch in LA
Photos of Todd, Jay, Jayden and Landon's launch... One of Jayden's balloons made it all the way to Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA (near Palm Springs). Alison B found it and sent us this note: "I am really glad I responded. I was just walking by on my daily morning walk and I walked by it, turned around and picked it up."
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Balloons found...
Several people have emailed touching messages about finding balloons. The following notes came from Vicki and Allan's...
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R in Katy:
Happy birthday, Tara. Your purple balloon landed in my back yard this afternoon. I'm on Braken Manor Lane in Katy.
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A in Richmond:
I Received your blessing this morning at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, Richmond,TX
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L in Richmond:
Thanks for sending over Tara's angel today; it was a special moment for me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tara! I, too, live in Richmond (Pecan Grove.) My guess is that yesterday's weather didn't get my balloon too far? I stepped out front to check my mail when I got home from work and saw it in my garden by the flowers. I was having kind of a rough day (I was crying) and then I read the note telling me I had just been touched by an angel. So, thank you Tara...
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R in Katy:
Happy birthday, Tara. Your purple balloon landed in my back yard this afternoon. I'm on Braken Manor Lane in Katy.
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A in Richmond:
I Received your blessing this morning at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, Richmond,TX
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L in Richmond:
Thanks for sending over Tara's angel today; it was a special moment for me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tara! I, too, live in Richmond (Pecan Grove.) My guess is that yesterday's weather didn't get my balloon too far? I stepped out front to check my mail when I got home from work and saw it in my garden by the flowers. I was having kind of a rough day (I was crying) and then I read the note telling me I had just been touched by an angel. So, thank you Tara...
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Thank you
Thanks to everyone who participated in the launch yesterday, and also to those who were able to send photos. We'll be posting those over the next few days along with the messages that have been trickling in from people who found the balloons!
The LeComptes
The Normans in Austin
Amanda in Tennessee
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Past years
As we remember Tara on this special day, wanted to share a few balloon launch photos from years past that haven't yet appeared on the blog...
Lauren and her pup in 2011
Karen & Dax Norman in front of
Apple, Inc. Headquarter's in 2008
Monday, June 18, 2012
Tara's 30th Birthday - June 19, 2012
Once
again we are having our annual remembrance of Tara’s birthday. Tara
would have been 30 years old this Tuesday, June 19th.
We thank you all for being a part of the balloon launches throughout the past 8 years. If you would like to participate again, all you need to do is get a purple helium balloon, print and cut out one of the notes attached to this email and tie it to the end of the balloon string. You may want to laminate or put the note in a small plastic baggie and then release it in honor of her day wherever you are.
You may also want to put a message on the back of the note indicating where you released the balloon and perhaps your name or initial. It is always interesting to see who sent the balloon and from where – you’d be surprised how much it actually means to the people who find the launched balloons as well.
On Tara's blog we have collected photos of past balloon launches. We are hoping that you will continue to send us your balloon launch pictures so that we can post them onto her website. If you have pictures you can forward from past years we would be very excited to receive them as well. We also love to hear the stories of your balloon launches that we can post or leave message on the blog if you would like. Thank you to Megan H. who has done such an amazing job of designing and maintaining the blog.
The address for the blog: http://angeltara.blogspot.com
We still miss our wonderful Tara every single day. Our family appreciates the kindness, care, support and friendship we have continued to receive throughout the past 8 years.
Thank you for helping us celebrate and remember Tara on her birthday.
With much gratitude,
The Tanner Family
We thank you all for being a part of the balloon launches throughout the past 8 years. If you would like to participate again, all you need to do is get a purple helium balloon, print and cut out one of the notes attached to this email and tie it to the end of the balloon string. You may want to laminate or put the note in a small plastic baggie and then release it in honor of her day wherever you are.
You may also want to put a message on the back of the note indicating where you released the balloon and perhaps your name or initial. It is always interesting to see who sent the balloon and from where – you’d be surprised how much it actually means to the people who find the launched balloons as well.
On Tara's blog we have collected photos of past balloon launches. We are hoping that you will continue to send us your balloon launch pictures so that we can post them onto her website. If you have pictures you can forward from past years we would be very excited to receive them as well. We also love to hear the stories of your balloon launches that we can post or leave message on the blog if you would like. Thank you to Megan H. who has done such an amazing job of designing and maintaining the blog.
The address for the blog: http://angeltara.blogspot.com
We still miss our wonderful Tara every single day. Our family appreciates the kindness, care, support and friendship we have continued to receive throughout the past 8 years.
Thank you for helping us celebrate and remember Tara on her birthday.
With much gratitude,
The Tanner Family
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