Teresa Reynolds Scussel

1947 - 2005
LocationMaitland, Florida
Age58 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth27/04/1947
Date of Death10/08/2005
Visitors229 since 23/05/2009
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I don't know if words would do my mom justice. She helped raise her brothers and sisters at a young age, and left home around the same time. She raised 5 children, more if you count all the friends we brought around, and the grandchildren she helped care for.

Mom thought the most important thing she ever did was care for her children. We are her pride, her joy, and her legacy. We are so proud to be her children. There is more to know about Mom...and we will add it slowly.

Mom was diagnosed with an oral cancer in mid 2003, and was given three months. She went through chemo, radiation, again and again until finally, in 2005, she won her victory. Her death was perhaps one of the most beautiful events I have ever had the honor of attending. Her last breath was preceded by her opening her eyes and looking at my father for the first time in days. Not blankly, but seeking him out. Before we left her for the last time, Dad thanked her for his girls and for their life together. Amazing, and what an honor.

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Maxine Brown

August 10, 2010

Teresa xxxx

Weep not for me
now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection
and the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories,
our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
and being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.

As the morning sun rises
and throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
and we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
help me watch over you and keep you from harm.

I am the wind in the trees
and the song of a bird.
I am moonbeams in a midnight sky
and a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
and freshly-fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
and a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
a gentle touch
a warm embrace.

Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always.
? 1998 Kirsti A. Dyer

Sue Smith

February 9, 2010

Another Christmas without you. I try to picture you in His presence. But it's not comforting this time of year. You should be here, yelling because I put the Christmas tree up too soon. Turning off the Christmas music I blare in hopes of irritating you.

Mom, I miss you so deeply that at times it's hard to breathe. I'm supposed to live among all this grief, and I'm finding it hard to do without you.

I love you Mom.

Heather Scussel (Daughter)

December 12, 2009

Hi Mommy! I am so proud to say that. You are my mommy, and I love you.

Carolyn shared some pictures of you from Papaw's funeral. God, you made an incredible woman! Your strength was amazing Mom. No one there knew how sick you were. No one knew what was going on.

Mom, I have some of the answers I always searched for. I know how to stop some of the cycles. I just feel weak at times and I don't want to have to do it. But then I think about how hard you fought, and I get some of that strength back.

Thank you for watching over us. But more than that...thank you for taking care of my children. You know the truth, and I know how busy you are. Please tell them all how much I love them. Tell the first two how sorry I am, but I know they are much better off with Him. Please kiss my sons and let them know that I will never be ok unless they are ok.

I look for feathers and signs, but there are none. I want to know that you are all ok.

I love you, Mom. I miss your company. I miss talks on the backporch. I miss drives to the store. I just miss you.

Heather Scussel (Daughter)

September 23, 2009

Hi Mom...

I am not doing so well. I think that losing Jonah might have just sent me over the edge. Angela and Dad told the girls they don't need counselling, but neither has any idea of what's really going on. I feel like I can't trust anyone IRL besides Joe...I'm tired of being the one carrying everyone's sorrow, but when I try to express my own, I'm being told the right/wrong way to do it.

I hope you have the boys. I need to know that. Please tell Jonah I'm so sorry, and I hope he's ok. I'm coming for him and Marshall one day.

I'm really just tired, and I miss you.

Heather Scussel (Daughter)

June 20, 2009

Needing you now and always.

I wonder what you'd think of the woman I've become. You left here when I was pregnant with Reagan. Since then, we've lost two boys, Summer's going to do 4th, Emma's in 2nd, and Reagan's going to pre K. I wonder what you'd be like...it really sucks that last memories of you have to be owned by cancer. But I count myself as being blessed to have been there to watch you draw your last breath, Mom. I just miss you. So many things have gone wrong, then right, and wrong again...but in the end, they'll be ok. I just wish I had your strength right now. I love you!

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Heather Scussel (Daughter)

June 10, 2009

Thank you

Mom,

Our sons are now blessed, and are with you. You did so much for us in life, but in death, would you care for my sons? I think Marshall's my quiet one, and Jonah is my rock and roller ;) Your girls did great today...Summer's so sensitive. Emma's got a fabulous sense of humor, but is SO much more sensitive than even I was. Reagan is...well...Reagan, but I suspect you know her better than I do.

I love you, and I feel so much better than I did yesterday. So...thanks.

I love you Mommy!
Heather

Heather Scussel (Daughter)

May 23, 2009

A daugther always needs her Mom

I'm memorializing another of my sons tomorrow Mom. I need you, and Joe says you'll be there. But I need you to know that I want you physically here.

Heather Scussel (Daughter)

May 23, 2009
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