Joseph Patrick Tolin was born October 28, 1993 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
in Pontiac, Mi. He was named after the hospital where he received his first
love and care. He entered our home, family and hearts through adoption on
May 26, 1995.
Joey you were born through our hearts and there is an emptiness that only
time and eternal life will fill when we meet again. Your short life on
earth touched many and will be lovingly remembered by your parents, Tim and
Sue Tolin; brothers, Brent and Raphael Tolin, sisters,Wendy, Bethany, Katy,
Mindee, Robyn, Brianna Tolin, Megan Reed and Chylo Cooper; godparents, Don
and Cheryl Parker; grandparents, Lloyd and Virginia Block and Joan Esposite;
nephews Jacob and Austin and many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends..
We will miss you Joey.
Dear Jo-Jo-
We must now set our alarm clock; because, you always got up before the alarm
and we'd have to shut it off. Lately, we've gotten up late many a morning.
Your coos like a morning dove no longer resound through the house. We
still do double takes thinking you have just rolled out of sight. Our arms
are empty and your curly little head no longer snuggles in our shoulders but
, someday all of these memories will again be reality. We know you are the
most handsome little angel in God's house and someday we will meet again. We
will always miss you and long for our eternal meeting. Catch your balloons.
Love, Mommie & Daddy
You are our angel among us!!
Dear Joey,
Words can never express the loss that I feel inside. Of all the kids that
mom and dad took care of, I knew that you were the strongest. In my eyes,
you're still the strongest little fighter I've ever seen. Now you can run
and play all you want. By giving us the 27 months that you did, you won the
biggest battle of all - life. For having so many setbacks, you still proved
out above anything you were ours - a Tolin. You will always be my brother.
Each day it hurts less but the memory of you is still as strong as ever. And
no one can ever take that away from me. I love you, JoJo - now, go fly with the
angels.
Your sister always, Megan
P.S. Keep an eye on Jacob for me - from up there you can see a lot more than
I can.
Dear JoJo,
You were always a good boy. Stay like that forever and ever. I will always
remember the feedings, the suction times, and the cuddling time. I will
always remember those times we spent together. You will always be my
guardian angel. I Love You Forever.
Your big sis, Mindee
Dear Joey,
My heart is full of love for you. I will miss being your big sister on earth.
Love, Robyn
Joey's an angel. His batteries ran out. He's in Heaven. I love him.
Love, Brent
YOUR MOMENT
A tiny frail little guy when we first met,
None of us knowing what was ahead of us yet.
A special little bundle...what a joy,
Little did we know then-someday you'd be our boy.
You're a little fighter, many battles already won,
Just taking it day by day and one by one.
A big responsibility entrusted to us for care and love,
A special little angel sent from above.
Your tiny little body, big brown eyes and smile,
Touched us and tugged at our hearts for awhile.
We've anxiously awaited for this day to come,
Today with a judge's signature, you become our son.
Joseph Patrick Tolin is the name we give,
On this your adoption day and for as long as we live.
We couldn't be happier than at this very time,
Because forever and always your are ours and mine.
Your brothers, sisters, Mommy and Daddy from now on,
Joseph Patrick Tolin, we love you, our brother and son.
We're now a family and want to say,
Here's all our love for a special little guy on this your adoption day.
Love, Mommy and Daddy
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take. Amen
I am the resurretion, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die..
St. John 11: 25-26
Alocohol Kills
at ANY Age
This eternal flame is lit for Joseph Patrick Tolin
May your light forever shine!
I thought of you today and wanted you to have this. Love, Mommie
My very special little angel!
Thank you Angel Keeper for making this^i^ 2/14/00
Just four years ago you left my arms today,
Our beautiful little boy going home..God's plan and way.
Such a little man living so much in such a short time,
Not knowing the lives and hearts you'd touch... more than just mine.
You never spoke a word on this earth but cooed like a dove,
Your face, those big brown eyes expressing so much love.
Joseph Patrick Tolin your given name on this earth,
What you gave us can NOT be measured in monetary worth.
We cried then and many many times beyond and over,
But praising God and thanking Him for you forever.
We love you and miss you our special little angel in Heaven,
We will meet again, the promise we have been given.
When i looked out the back door this am,
What was walking around but a morning dove....our little man.
You come to us in so many ways,
To remind us of your love, God's promise will be ours someday.
Loved more and more each day we are apart,
Physically gone but forever in our memories and heart.
Love and miss you joey,
Go rest high on the mountain is all i pray.
written by mommie with love
2/18/00
February 18, 2001
it seems like just yesterday,
you left my arms for Heaven to stay.
you'll never know how much you're missed,
the longing arms, lips once more kissed.
we love you and miss you forever,
your precious memory lives...fading never.
joey, jojo, beans you answered to them all,
our home, family and heart never ready for that call.
joseph patrick tolin while here on earth,
lessons taught us, love given not measurable in worth.
today, yesterday, tomorrow and beyond,
we love you, miss you, cling to your memories, our brother and son.
rest in His arms and we will join you some day,
in Heaven reunited a family forever to stay.
a minute doesn't seem so long when here,
but the days, weeks, months soon turn to years.
we love you joey and will never forget,
the lessons you taught us, your love and memories....our Maker you met.
so for now and the past 5 years,
we send our love, laughter, hugs and even the tears.
we miss you baby boy,
but your memory will forever bring us joy.
written by mommie on the 5th anniv. of your death.
Thank you Kathryn
for this honor!
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