In loving memory... Brooke Coleman Register

She would light up the room when she walked in, always wearing a warm smile. She brought joy to so many, making everyone feel special, because she was so special.

Her effervescence and optimistic outlook inspired this site. We hope you enjoy our exultations as we celebrate her life by bringing a little sunshine into yours.

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." Marcel Proust

I want to express my sorrow over the heinous terrorist attack committed on September 11, 2001.  My heart goes out to the relatives and friends of the victims, especially the close relatives.  

Words seem very inadequate at a time like this, but there is some small comfort in the support and love shown by others. 

I know how you feel, and how impossible it seems right now to overcome this. I lost my daughter Brooke on June 5, 2001 and the gut wrenching pain has still not abated.

However, there were some faith strengthening words of comfort in the Bible that were a help to me and I share them with the hope that those of you who are suffering will find some comfort in them as well.

Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life."  John 11:25

"For this is what the High and Lofty One, who is residing forever and whose name is holy has said: In the height and in the holy place is where I reside, also with the one crushed and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly ones and to revive the heart of the ones being crushed."  Isaiah 57:15

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God."  2 Corinthians 1:3,4

"Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:6,7

"A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress."  Proverbs 17:17

"When under trial, let no one say: 'I am being tried by God.' For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone."  James 1:13

"For all the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope."  Romans 15:4

"And Jehovah will become a secure height for anyone crushed, a secure height in times of distress. And those knowing your name will trust in you, for you will certainly not leave those looking for you, O Jehovah."  Psalms 9:9,10

In time may you experience the comfort that only God can give.

Some of you may feel that you don't know what to say to those who are suffering, but not to say anything at all is not the answer. Don't avoid those in pain because you feel there is nothing you can say. Just tell them how sorry you are, or just give them a hug. Those little things can mean so much at a time like this.

Don't give up, that is the last thing those who died would want.

Ellery Coleman