From
my heart
As
you all
know Courtney Paige Bonsett was not a typical child, she was an angel
and a gift sent to us from heaven by God. Courtney was generous,
unselfish, polite, charming, thoughtful, non-judgmental, funny, caring
and an incredibly compassionate soul. These are just a few of the
qualities that made her an exceptional child. Everyone who met her was
touched and felt the love and kindness that flowed from every pore in
her body. Courtney was always in pain from her legs and other ailments
but never complained. If
asked, she would have shared her last bite of her cookie or favorite
food with you.
A
favorite story of mine, which describes Courtney’s compassion for
others, happened while Courtney was recovering from knee surgery and
suffering great pain. While
strolling the halls of the hospital in her wheelchair, she came upon a
little boy who had a band aid on his finger, her remark to the boy
was” you poor thing” are you ok - does it hurt”. This is just one
example of how Courtney lived her life always displaying empathy and
placing other people’s needs before her own.
Courtney was always happy and full of joy; she never had an
unkind word to say about anyone, never jealous and always thankful for
what she had.
Before
every meal and at bedtime, Courtney would pray for her friends and
family {and let me tell you it was a very long list} Dinner could be
delayed as long as 15 minutes especially if she forgot someone and had
to start all over again. Courtney
Paige Bonsett will be missed by every one who was lucky enough to have
met her. She could meet a perfect stranger and they would become best
buds within minutes.
Courtney
was not a child with special needs, she had everything she needed. She
had a loving family, friends who adored and respected her, and most
importantly she had a heart that was pure as gold.
Courtney
was truly “a gift from God.” One
that we were only allowed to cherish on this Earth a short time. A gift
of which we’ll have memories that will bring a smile to our lips until
the day comes when it’s our time and she wraps her arms around us and
guides us home.
She’s
actually more with us in spirit today than she ever was.
Before distance kept us apart but know she’s omnipresent and
will be in our hearts forever. Courtney was an angel while present here on earth, on March
11, 2000 when she was called home by her other Father, she truly became one of
God’s special angels.
Courtney
taught me a lot of lessons during her 9 short precious years with me.
She taught me to love unconditionally and to value the simple
things in life. The
greatest way for each person in this world to honor Courtney’s memory
is to live your life the way Courtney did while
present here on earth.
Forever
in my heart Love,
Daddy
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