Personal Background




This Memorial Web Site has been created by Adriana M. Arizpe (grandmother) in memory of my dearest and lovely grandson, Felipe Andres Arizpe Jr, who was born December 18, 2007 and saddly passed away due to SIDS the early morning of April 3rd, 2008 at the age of 3 months and 16 days. We love him so much and miss him every minute of our days and nights.












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Angel of God,
my Guardian Dear
To whom His love commits me here,
Ever this day,
be at my side,
To light and guard,
To rule and guide.
Amen



My child and I, by
An invisible cord
Not seen by the eye.
It's not like the cord
That connects us 'til birth
This cord can't been seen
By any on Earth.
This cord does it's work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.
I know that it's there
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my child to me.
The strength of this cord
Is hard to describe.
It can't be destroyed
It can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord
Man could create
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you're not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.
It pulls at my heart
I am bruised...I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.
I am thankful that God
Connects us this way
A mother and child
Death can't take it away!














When a spouse dies you lose your present
When a child dies you lose your future


To be a man in grief it must be very difficult
Since "Men don't cry"; and "Men are Strong"
No tears can bring relief
It must be very difficult
to stand up to the test
And field calls and visitors
So she can get some rest
They always ask if she's all right
and what she's going through
But seldom take his hand and ask
My friend, but how are you?
He hears her crying in the night
and thinks his heart will break
He dries her tears and comforts her,
But 'stays strong' for her sake.
It must be very difficult
to start each day anew
And try to be so very brave
He lost his baby too.
Author~Eileen Knight-Hagemeister

I miss you so much too.
It's beautiful here,
but I worry a lot about you.
I sleep with angels watching me...
there is only love up here.
I am never lonely or afraid
because God is so very near.
I walk with Jesus every day,
He is very kind and loving.
Don't worry Mom and Dad, He hold my hand
when we cross a golden street.
I never cry or hurt myself,
I see Grandpa every day.
I play and laugh and sing a lot
and I hear you when you pray.
Please Mommy and Daddy, don't be mad at God,
you see He loves me too.
And even though you are not with me,
I am really still with you.
~Author Unknown










sit with me for awhile.
How I long to hold your hand,
And see your tender smile.
Tiny Angel, look at me,
I want this image clear....
That I will forget your precious face
Is my biggest fear.
Tiny Angel can you tell me,
Why you have gone away?
You weren't here for very long....
Why is it, you couldn't stay?
Tiny Angel shook his head,
"These things I do not know....
But I do know that you love me,
And that I love you so".
Author Unknown
























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I LOVE YOU, GRANDMA
"I love you, Grandma," said the child, Grandma said, "I love you, too." "I love you more," said the little child, "I love you more than you."
"Well, that's an awful lot of love," Said Grandma then, and smiled. "I love you, Grandma, most of all," More loudly said the child.
"Well, I love you back as much and more," Grandma smiled again. "No, Grandma, you don't understand, I can't love you the 'mostest' then."
Two tiny arms reached out to squeeze, Grandma had no further words. Such love directly akin to God's, Unconditional and unreserved.
Virginia (Ginny) Ellis copyright 7/26/00










I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the snow on the mountain's rim,
I am the laughter in children's eyes,
I am the sand at the water's edge,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle Autumn rain,
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the star that shines at night,
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.









When a spouse dies you lose your present
When a child dies you lose your future











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| One day a tiny angel boy
Flew out of heaven's gate, He was not discovered missing, Until it was too late.
Of course, God was most disturbed, About this precious, little soul, Who got away from heaven, Before his time to go.
But God's eye was on this little guy, Who'd been wonderfully designed, Though tiny, he was mighty, He just needed growing time.
Yet somehow he slipped through the gate, When the gatekeeper's back was turned, And he made it all the way to earth, With wings too small for his return.
He found a perfect mother, Whose heart was bigger than he was, Not even heaven could compete For such a mother's love.
The divine love he brought with him, Was a love direct from God, For he still belonged to heaven, Though here on earthly sod.
He was so fragile and so helpless, His mother's strength not quite enough, Man's world a strange and frightening place, Not like heaven - much too tough.
This child was made by God In His image, for His Glory, No way could earth lay claim to him, To this precious, angel boy.
Too weak to fly home on his own, God sent gentle angels down, Who swiftly, sweetly carried him Back home, where he belonged.
God left a message for his mother, To let her know her son and she Would one day be together, As sons and mothers ought to be.
But in the meantime, she should listen, And watch up in the sky, For what she thinks are tiny birds May well be angels flying by. Virginia (Ginny) Ellis Copyright July 2003 |
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Silent Childby Kelly Lancor |
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| My silent child
our precious baby, Close to my heart I'll keep you with me. An important job God has for you, There is love to give, and work to do. He needs an angel strong but small, To shine light on many and give love to all. Before you go I give you this, half my heart and one last kiss. We'll miss you dearly that we know, But by God you were chosen, So to heaven, you must go |




Felipe Arizpe,18, plans to attend SCTI at night for plumbing classes and work a fulltime job during the day. Arizpes' son recently passed away in his sleep on April 3rd, saying he would "finish school for him so he could look down and tell his friends in heaven he's so proud of his daddy," during the Cyesis Graduation Ceremony held at the Sarasota High Auditorium, Sunday afternoon, June 1, 2008.



Latest Tributes
For Felipe Mommy - The Cord
We are connected,
My child and I, by
An invisible cord
Not seen by the eye.
It's not like the cord
That connects us 'til birth
This cord can't been seen
By any on Earth.
This cord does it's work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.
I know that it's there
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my child to me.
The strength of this cord
Is hard to describe.
It can't be destroyed
It can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord
Man could create
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you're not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.
It pulls at my heart
I am bruised...I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.
I am thankful that God
Connects us this way
A mother and child
Death can't take it away!
Author Unknow
- from Austin Lucas's Mommy (Linsey)
For Felipe Mommy and Daddy - I'll Be There
Daddy please don't look so sad, Momma please don't cry,
cause I am in the arms of Jesus and He sings me lullabies.
Please, try not to question God, don't think he is unkind.
Don't think He sent me to you
and then He changed his mind.
You see, I am a special child, and I'm needed up above.
I'm the special gift you gave Him, the product of your love.
I'll always be there with you, and watch the sky at night.
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
that's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost
that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers, I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze from a gentle wind that blows,
that's me, I'll be there, planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing
and your heart feels a little tug,
that's me, I'll be there giving your heart a hug.
So daddy please don't look so sad, momma don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus, and He sings me lullabies
- from Austin Lucas's Mommy
Felipe's family - You have suffered a great loss. My heart goes out to all of you and my love as well.
You will always love Felipe, Jr and have him in your memory for forever.
With love and condolences,
Carol - from Carol Weis
With sympathy - I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful grandchild, to you and Felipe's whole family. May God give you all strength through this very difficult time and in the years ahead. I lost an unborn grandchild and that was difficult enough but I can't even imagine losing any of my living ones so my heart goes out to you all. May God bless you greatly with strength and understanding when it may seem like there is none. - from Sandy Butler (Geraldine Gibbs' daughter)
Latest Memories
daddy - i have so many great memorys with you papi... i miss u so much.. i wont forget wen u didnt go 2 skool with ur mommy and i took care of u that morning .. i had so much fun spending time with you... we can spend time like that again someday, wen i go to b wit u up there alright.. i love u more than the whole world ... a big kiss
Mommy - I remember the day you were born. You were such a long and thin little boy! That day was the best day of my life. All of thoses days i when i was with you which of course was every day since you were born!. You were such a happy baby! The night before you passed you were having so much fun laughing and everything... I love you little man!!
Muahhhhhhhhh
chelsea - i missed you to my brother dided to javen so can you say hey to him for me i love you too cute self rip














