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Title: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: klaasend on October 19, 2007, 07:15:35 PM
Please leave prayers and messages in this thread.  October 21st Natalee would have been 21 years old.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: ldstlou on October 20, 2007, 09:21:52 AM
Prayers and love are coming from our house to all the family and friends of Natalee as you celebrate her birthday, once more without her here with you. Remember though, she is here with you always in spirit, and all you have to do is listen and she will speak to you. This amazing little girl has captured the hearts and souls of millions of people and her memory will always live on, what a great testament to who Natalee was. May you find comfort in knowing your love for her, and her love for you has stretched across the world to touch so many people, it is absolutely wondrous. I will hug my little boy a little bit longer than usual on Natalee's birthday in honor of her and light a candle in her name at Mass. May God bring you all peace today, and may God bring justice for Natalee.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Angiex911dsptchr on October 20, 2007, 05:02:14 PM
As the past 2+ yeras roll by.. I find words fail me more and more often. What do you say.. what can you say, to comfort to those whos  lives contain such a large  gapping wound as the word 'missing' when it's partnered by the name of your loved one?  :sad:
 We continue searching, for answers, for reason, for justice!!! Someday the truth will be known..!
Happy Birthday Natalee... I know that wherever you are.. God is with you... holding you tight.  May God send peace to your family on this day and let them know that you are safe and protected by him always.  No one has forgotten you- and we never will~!! Fly high freebird.

Beth, Dave, Matt, "The Cuz", Members of Natlaee's family..  God Bless you all.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: carpe noctem on October 20, 2007, 08:22:21 PM
Nat,

I wish He selected me, instead of you.! I would make the
trade in a minute flat, so you could come home to your
family.

We will get the people who did this to you!, sweetheart.

Failure is not an option.

You and your family are always
in my prayers.

Happy b-day, luv.




Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Observer on October 20, 2007, 09:23:48 PM
Natalee

We wont ever give up and we will fight until there is justice.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=MzmK04wwges


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: LilPuma on October 20, 2007, 09:40:52 PM
Happy Birthday Natalee.  Based on everything we know, you're walking and dancing with angels now.  You found your way to the light.  No pain, no fear.  As Eric Clapton said, "There'll be no tears in heaven."  We all make plans for our lives never knowing what God has in store for us.  We don't know His reasons.  But with His help, we'll keep trying to make the world a better place and because of the love and strength of your family, Natalee, a lot of people came together to fight that battle.  God Bless all those who are struggling with the loss of someone in their lives as well as those who fight for truth, justice and love. 


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: SunFreak2 on October 20, 2007, 10:37:23 PM
Happy Birthday Natalee.  Nothing I like better that a party, is a reason to throw a party.  Wish you were here, now and many times.  Wherever you are, we want you to come home.  Always.  If only it were as simple as clicking your heels together three times.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: klaasend on October 20, 2007, 10:48:37 PM
Happy Birthday Natalee - may you be at peace.  You must be very proud of your parents as they have worked tirelessly to get justice for you.



Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: CJ1 on October 20, 2007, 11:03:27 PM
As the past 2+ yeras roll by.. I find words fail me more and more often. What do you say.. what can you say, to comfort to those whos  lives contain such a large  gapping wound as the word 'missing' when it's partnered by the name of your loved one?  :sad:
 We continue searching, for answers, for reason, for justice!!! Someday the truth will be known..!
Happy Birthday Natalee... I know that wherever you are.. God is with you... holding you tight.  May God send peace to your family on this day and let them know that you are safe and protected by him always.  No one has forgotten you- and we never will~!! Fly high freebird.

Beth, Dave, Matt, "The Cuz", Members of Natlaee's family..  God Bless you all.

The bear and I agree Angie.  There just are not words.  I believe Natalee is with God and could not be more protected, but her family needs our prayers.  I continue to pray for their peace and justice for all.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: 2NJSons_Mom on October 20, 2007, 11:07:16 PM
Birthday wishes to you, Natalee.  May your 21st year be all that it should be in our hearts and imagination....Wow, now that's a big celebration.  Your family & friends are here for you.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: BTgirl on October 20, 2007, 11:07:41 PM
Happy Birthday, Natalee.

It's hard to know what to say on an occasion that should be happy, but is a reminder of a terrible tragedy. The following prayer can say it better than I can:

O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our sister Natalee. We thank you for giving her to us, her family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until by your call, we are reunited with those who have gone before.

---Book of Common Prayer


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: justinsmama on October 20, 2007, 11:19:29 PM
Dear Natalee and Natalee's loved ones,

Your beautiful soul remains in my heart. I wish so much that the clock could be turned back, and all changed for you to be with all those who love you.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: LoRain on October 20, 2007, 11:20:32 PM





Happy Birthday to sweet Natalee....you are never forgotten....


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Hotshot on October 21, 2007, 12:00:28 AM
Natalee,
     You have brought alot of people together, yet you were not here to do that.  We never got to meet you, but we all feel we know you.  We know NOT all the facts right now, but someday the world will know.  May you and your family look at this day, and have good thoughts of when you were here with them.  We are still here for you to get the justice you very much deserve.  Wow, the big 21, thats a BIG step.  I know you'll be watching. 
We will NEVER give up!

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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: sirensong on October 21, 2007, 12:40:43 AM
For Beth:  Being a mom, I know this is one of the most important dates in your life.  As you remember your beautiful daughter on this day, my hope is that you will find comfort knowing so many people are thinking of her also.  Your love for her, and your strength through this ordeal has touched so many.  I don't know Natalee, but I am thinking of her and praying for your family everyday.  I read your book, and it only confirmed what an amazing and beautiful spirit your daughter has.  I am comforted knowing she is in God's hands, and is patiently waiting to be with her loved ones again.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Kermit on October 21, 2007, 12:46:13 AM
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Ode to Natalee:

Listen do you hear
Listen to our song for Natalee


Glory we sing
now we hear
as the Angels sing
Natalee.....
Natalee.....
born on the twenty-first day

Joy lifts our hearts
your face we embrace
Natalee....
Natalee....
born on this special day

a baby
a little girl
a young lady
my how you have grown
Your face we embrace

Your name always in our hearts
your name always on our lips in prayer
to G_d we sing
This is the day you were born!

Natalee...
Natalee...
today we make a wish
on this day we sing
Natalee...
Natalee...

Shhhh!!!! do you hear
the angels wings
softly
they gather
and still the storm

for Natalee
Love has come home

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALEE





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Amphibiously yours,

Kermit the Frog


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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: crazybabyborg on October 21, 2007, 03:40:37 AM
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So many "mile-markers" should have been celebrated with her family. This day is one of them, and my heart goes out to those who will remember Natalee's voice and smile today. I know that the love they shared transcends all barriers and still thrives. 

I am grateful for the strength, faith, and determination of Natalee's Mother, for through her, Natalee's character was born and fostered and Natalee became a young woman full of promise and potential. The world has embraced your daughter, Beth, and has reached out to you and her entire family with desire to comfort and assist. That unity has brought comfort to countless others, as is God's way; His ripples are far reaching.

Your daughter's accomplishments did not end in Aruba. Her impact on the world goes on, and through her, we are a little safer, a little wiser, a little less lonely and self absorbed. Through Natalee, our hearts are more tender, our capacity for empathy has grown, and maybe we remember to hug our loved ones a bit more.

Natalee and her family had goals: attending college, graduation, weddings, and births. The goals were too small. Because of Natalee, countless people have pondered "Over The Rainbow" and directed their focus to that place. That's what Natalee is still achieving. We were all blessed by her birth and so today, I will say a prayer of gratitude for her and ask God to continue to hold her family in His protective hands. Happy Birthday, Natalee!


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Tibrogargan on October 21, 2007, 06:58:05 AM
A  twenty first birthday is a celebration of life of what has been up to now and what is to come in the persons future.  From Natalee’s family and friends we have learned the kind of girl she was and how she lived her life.  Then many people became involved in following the circumstances of that tragic night two and a half years ago and the obfuscation and deceit that has followed to the benefit of the guilty parties. These scores of people from many parts of the world became united in their quest for truth and justice as Natalee became to them like their own daughter, sister, niece or friend who could have met the same fate in similar circumstances.  The uniting of these people through the internet also engendered close friendships as many found they had other interests in common as well.

Natalee’s future is to be the legacy she has left for us to follow on her behalf as a commitment of educating our young people as to the dangers in travel, both overseas and within our own countries, and replacing their naivety as to the evil that can be in others. 

God bless Beth and all of Natalee’s family and give them peace, answers and eventual justice for their loved one.  We will continue to support you for however long it takes until your quest is complete.

God Bless you Natalee and may you fly high and free with the Angels.

.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Jerry from Ohio on October 21, 2007, 08:01:54 AM
  Since Natalee and I share the same Birthday  10/21/  even though we are 36 years apart I do believe that we would have enjoyed discussions and just good  Humored chat  .
   God Bless you Nat  and please know that we will not ever forget you sweet young woman.

 A friend that you never got to meet,  Jerry from Ohio :+) 




Please leave prayers and messages in this thread.  October 21st Natalee would have been 21 years old.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Dayhiker on October 21, 2007, 08:57:43 AM
Happy twenty-first birthday Natalee! God bless you and your family and please know we will always love you.

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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Noly on October 21, 2007, 10:15:42 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALEE

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you


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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: greeneyedlady on October 21, 2007, 10:23:57 AM
Happy Birthday Natalee

With Love

Always


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: KarmaRoundUp on October 21, 2007, 10:53:14 AM
Happy Birthday sweet Natalee.May you be at peace with the Angel's above and wrapped in God's loving arms.May there be justice for you and your family.




Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: sandy leiva on October 21, 2007, 11:04:59 AM
Happy Birthday sweet Natalee.May you be at peace with the Angel's above and wrapped in God's loving arms.May there be justice for you and your family.





Another birhday of a very special young person, I choose to remember the day of your birth as the day an angel was sent from heaven to show us all how we need to stand up for and fight against injustice.  In the injustice that has occurred  to you, you have taught millions around the world how to come together, rally together and demand what is good and just in this world at a time when people are too busy and shallow to do what is right.  I pray your family and all that love you believe the same for your tragedy has not gone on in vain, nor will we allow it to. Your mom raised a very special young woman who she is so very proud of and She, I and all of us here will never forget  You live on in all our hearts.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: JusticeforNatalee on October 21, 2007, 11:47:26 AM
Natalee, we will always remember you and keep fighting for you.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Pita on October 21, 2007, 11:53:50 AM
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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Debbie on October 21, 2007, 11:59:06 AM
Natalee

We wont ever give up and we will fight until there is justice.



http://youtube.com/watch?v=MzmK04wwges

*******, thank you for posting my video Tribute to Natalee's Birthday here.  I hope and pray that her family and all of us have answers soon.



Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: hummingbird7525 on October 21, 2007, 01:36:33 PM
Dear Natalee,
You have no idea the amount of people you have touched, how many people you have brought together, how many people you have taught to love and care for others.  How many people you have taught to believe, and have faith in God.
I only wish you could be here with us to bring justice to your short, young, beautiful life.  I will continue to pray for you and your loving family until justice comes.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: mishy on October 21, 2007, 02:07:43 PM
Natalee,

You would have celebrated a milestone birthday today, but instead you are celebrating with the angels up in Heaven and God is telling you about the moment of your birth. We pray for justice for you and peace for your family and thank God for the example set and inspiration from a beautiful young girl who has touched all of our hearts and lives, and who has helped thousands of people around the world come together and seek justice for an angel we never knew, but all feel is our family. We love you Natalee, and will never forget you!!!


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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: mishy on October 21, 2007, 02:16:35 PM
CBB, thank you for that beautiful picture and your heartfelt post...You always say it so well :smt058


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: MuffyBee on October 21, 2007, 03:32:01 PM
Thinking of you on your 21st Birthday.  Natalee you are not forgotten.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Anna on October 21, 2007, 03:43:37 PM
Remembering Natalee on her 21st Birthday with love.  We will not ever give up on finding justice for her.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: msmarple on October 21, 2007, 03:49:22 PM
I think of Natalee Holloway and her family every day. For someone just on the cusp of adulthood, she left an important legacy --and the memory of her radiant youth and beauty.

           
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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: oldfart on October 21, 2007, 03:55:39 PM
After so many great expressions of love and faith I'm lost for words.

Natalee,
I do believe that you had decided at an early age that you wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. 
You have accomplished that in ways and for more people than you ever dreamed possible.

I also believe that at some point you heard Reba sing "Forever Love"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKHXFc9QGzQ
Which you identified with because of your family and your faith.

Happy 21st Birthday !!!

P.S.
When we do meet I hope you do not mind getting hugged.




Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Tamikosmom on October 21, 2007, 03:58:11 PM
Today ... loving thoughts and prayers go out to Natalee Holloway's family.

My heart cries out from a mother's perspective .... from a human perspective ... "If only the hands of time could be turned back with 20/20 hindsight. Natalee's life could take a different turn of direction ... a turn of direction away from the Happy Island of Aruba. Today ... rather than dwelling on wonderful memories of birthdays past ... Natalee and her family would be celebrating a 21st birthday."

On the other hand ... I believe with all my heart that our infallible God has a perfect plan for each our lives ... a perfect plan that will work all wrongs together for good. The unveiling of God's purpose for the life of Natalee Holloway is in the process of being revealed and ... her amazing mother of faith is being used as the instrument of that unveiling.









 

Janet


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Patti on October 21, 2007, 06:06:22 PM
For everything there is an appointed time,
 
Even a time for every affair under the heavens:

A time for birth and a time to die;

A time to plant and a time to uproot what was planted;

A time to kill and a time to heal;

A time to break down and a time to build;

A time to weep and a time to laugh;

A time to wail and a time to skip about;

A time to throw stones away and a time to bring stones together;

A time to embrace and a time to keep away from embracing;

A time to seek and a time to give up as lost;
 
A time to keep and a time to throw away;

A time to rip apart and a time to sew together;

A time to keep quiet and a time to speak;

A time to love and a time to hate;

A time for war and a time for peace.

What has happened to be, it had already been, and what is to come to be has already proved to be; and the [true] God himself keeps seeking that which is pursued.   And I have further seen under the sun the place of justice where there was wickedness and the place of righteousness where wickedness was. 

Ecclesiastes 3
________________________________________________________________________

The Holloways:

We will keep seeking truth  for Natalee,

as it is promised,

"Seek and Ye Shall Find". 

And our pursuit of justice,

in accordance with His purpose,

will be granted.
 
.

May God's strength, power, and mightiness

fill your heart with faith as that appointed time

draws nearer.

.

With Love,

Patti



Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Nut44x4 on October 21, 2007, 06:22:38 PM
Forever in our minds.....Forever in our hearts
Happy 21st Natalee......
We will never give up!!

Somewhere over the rainbow... way up high
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.

Somewhere over the rainbow... skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops...
That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow... bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow... why oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why ..Oh Why Can't I?

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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: KarmaRoundUp on October 21, 2007, 06:58:01 PM
For you sweet Natalee,on this day of your birth.




Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: thecuz on October 21, 2007, 08:00:24 PM
all the expressions of love in this thread are just overwhelming!
all the poems,quotes,words of beloved songs,bible verses and just heartfelt postings make me proud to be a member of such a wonderful group of people! thank you from the bottom of my heart! :smt055


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: snoopy on October 21, 2007, 09:00:15 PM
Happy Birthday Natalee. 

You will forever be in our hearts. 

We will never forget.



Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: casa on October 21, 2007, 10:12:34 PM
Happy Birthday, Natalee!  Love and strength to you, cuz, and all of Natalee's family, from me and my girls.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Lala'sMom on October 21, 2007, 10:16:26 PM

Happy Birthday Sweet Natalee. You will forever be in our hearts.


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Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Sam on October 21, 2007, 10:48:08 PM
Happy Birthday Natalee, we are all still praying for you to be found and Justice to come for you.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: mrs. red on October 21, 2007, 11:02:56 PM
I just don't have any words to express all I think and feel about your birthday... that you should be here celebrating with your friends, and although you celebrate in a far better place, you leave a void for your friends and family here. I am sure you can still feel the love and warmth from us all... at least I hope so!

We will continue to support the quest for justice for you... and never give up!


Happy Birthday sweet Natalee!


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Rooscrew on October 22, 2007, 01:21:59 AM
Sweet Natalee~
Happy Birthday!
You are a very beautiful person and I want to thank you for bringing so many different people from so many different backgrounds in their lives together for finding justice as our purpose in life. We are so sorry that you can't be here with us typing. I know for myself though, that you have become a part of my life. I didn't know you before any of this took place. From everything I know now, you had so much promise in your life. I know that the Lord had other plans for your life and now those plans are reality. I hope one day I will meet you in Heaven and give you a great big long HUG.
For 2 1/2 years your family has been fighting with every ounce of energy they have to finding out what exactly happened to you. I know you are in a way much better place than Earth now.
We all will continue to try to help your family and we won't stop until there is JUSTICE for you. For your family, Natalee, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't pray for them. As a mom of 4 kids myself, I have learned awhole lot from you, Beth. My heart just breaks for you with all you've had to endure and continue to endure in this journey.
May the Lord continue to watch over your family and Bless them more each and everyday.
Love & Prayers Always,
Wanda (Roos)~


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: Peaches on October 23, 2007, 09:02:17 AM
Happy twenty-first birthday Natalee! God bless you and your family and please know we will always love you.

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Your entire family remains in my prayers always.  We will never forget.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: SarahD on October 24, 2007, 06:13:02 PM
Happy twenty-first birthday Natalee! God bless you and your family and please know we will always love you.

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Your entire family remains in my prayers always.  We will never forget.

I'll add my wishes, a bit late.    Happy Belated Birthday, Natalee, wherever you might be.  Never forget, you are loved.


Title: Re: Natalee's Birthday October 21st
Post by: JuJu on October 25, 2007, 01:13:40 PM
A little late.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALEE!

TO BETH:

You are an amazing!  The Grace and Dignity you have displayed through out this ordeal is something we should all aspire to. I am so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful daughter has touched so many lives.  I know you will never stop trying to find out what happened to her.  But I am glad to know that you are trying to move on with life.  I wish you and John Ramsey all the happiness in the world. You deserve it.  I hope you can bring comfort to each other.