Steven Earl Haas

The pain was really strong today
My tears just wouldn't wipe away
Someone made a very poor choice
And just like that, he took your voice
God said, "Steven, come home to me"
But it's not easy for us to see
The reason that it happened . . . WHY?
So for now, I just cry

One year has passed, I can't believe
How long it takes - this time to grieve
What happens when we think of you
For your Uncle Paul, I still cry too
But I know you both look from above
In my children's eyes and smile is your love
I hope one day this pain will pass
It will, when we too, go home at last.

Steven, I think of you all the time, but today was so strong, it was almost like I was really talking to you for a moment.  These thoughts just flowed through my pen from my mind a few moments ago.  Although I have never really known what to say on this site, I wanted you to see how I felt, particularly today.  The kids played soccer this morning, and I remembered going to coach and watch their games the day after we got the news a year ago.  A strong feeling of deep sadness came across me at that moment and hasn't left me all day.  I love you and hope you like the poem.  The kids and I had a little prayer circle a while ago (Uncle Robert is working) and cried a lot for you, for my brother and sister, for Samantha, for Grandma and Grandpa, and for us.  Please help us all through this pain.  We love you so much!  Say "Hey" to Uncle Paul

Love, Aunt Stacey <3  (and the rest of the gang) 

In a quiet country cemetery,
Where the gentle breezes blow,
Lies my son I love so dearly;
He died one year ago.

His resting place I visit,
Placing flowers there with care,
But no one knows my heartache,
When I turn to leave them there.

Though his smile is gone forever,
And his hands I cannot touch,
Still I have so many memories
Of the son I love so much.

His memory is my keepsake,
With which I will never part.
God has him in his keeping;
I have him in my heart.

Steven, Dad and I planted an apple tree today at the cottage. You know why we chose apple! Soon your special tree will be replanted to keep it company. Hopefully in a few years we will make apple pie and share wonderful memories of you.
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER, Mom and Dad

i know its been a while since i have seen you, but i still remember all the ffun times when we were younger. all of the holidays at grandmas. i think about you and your family often. miss ya 

We thought of you today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought of you yesterday
And will tomorrow too.
We think of you in silence
And make no outward show.
For what it meant to lose you
Only those who love you know.
Remembering you is easy,
We do it everyday.
It's the heartache of losing you
That will never go away.

Dear Steven,
Christmas was a little different again this year     I tried hard not to shed a tear     We had a bit of snow but it didn't stay     Touched the warm earth and soon melted away      The angel made by Samantha and you is atop our tree      It's a beautiful sight I'm sure you agree      I missed you tossing your young cousins in the air      And bringing them down with such loving care     And the cookies you helped with- what an array      Never lasted long on the plate or tray     Our bed works fine and the patiio railing too     When I turn on the patio porch light I think of you     Waving up at Heaven as a break in the clouds I see    I know you are smiling down at me      I love you much and miss you so        But I guess now I need to go        Happy 2012, now on its way          Take care I'll talk with you another day     Grandma Haas  X O