JUST FOUND THIS--FROM LORI VINNEDGE  / Ruthann (Widow)

My apologies__my old site at Yahoo is now down--and did have a page for Roger there--this was in our guestbook---Thanks Lori--again I apologize for not checking back there sooner

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RuthAnne
I dont know if you remember me or not; I am Bob Vinnedge’s sister lori; I hope that you can transfer this to Rogers memorial site;
I think of Roger everyday he was a good kind hearted person; he was the type of person that would give you the shirt off his back or do anything he could for anyone;
Sadly God took him home too early; I know that everyone that has known Roger at one time or another in their lives sadly misses him; I will always respect him and miss him.

lori

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Devastation and unbelief  / Ruthann Lange (wife)
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SEEDS AND GARDENS  / RUTHANN (WIFE)
WHILE PEOPLE ARE BUSILY CULTIVATING__AND PLANTING GARDENS OUTDOORS--PLEASE KEEP IN MIND__

--MUCH ''PLANTING'' IS TAKING PLACE EVEN IN THE ''GARDENS'' OF PEOPLE'S HEARTS ON MYSPACE AND ELSEWHERE ON THE INTERNET----SOME OF THE 'SEEDS' ARE ROTTEN-- CORRUPT AND WROUGHT WITH HATE AND VENOM

THE PLANTING OF 'HEALTHY SEED'--- CULTIVATION OF ''LOVE AND COMPASSION__RESPECT AND COMRADERY"" SHOULD BE THE GREATEST PLANTING OF 'SOUL SEED'---EVER KNOWN TO MAN-

FOOD IS A NECESSARY COMMODITY- FOR LIFE__-BUT LIKEWISE WITHOUT THE 'PLANTING OF REAL LOVE' AND HARMONY ON THIS PLANET---NONE CAN SURVIVE---

AS FOOD IS NECESSARY TO THE BODY---SO LIKEWISE IS FOOD NECESSARY FOR THE HEART, MIND AND SOUL

SO WHILE WE PLANT OUR GARDENS AND HOUSEHOLD BEAUTIES--LET US REMEMBER TO ALSO
CONTINUE TO PLANT THE SEEDS OF LOVE--RESPECT--HARMONY--AND COMRADERY AMONG OUR FAMILIES-NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS---AND ALL PEOPLE---REGARDLESS OF RACE AND CREED

WE DON'T HAVE TO AGREE WITH ALL THINGS--ACTIONS- OPINIONS AND BELIEFS OF ALL PEOPLE--BUT WE DO NEED TO LOVE AND RESPECT--

AFTER ALL IF ''WE DO NOT GIVE IT"" HOW CAN WE EXPECT TO RECEIVE IT IN RETURN?? PERHAPS WE SHOULD ASK OURSELVES IF THIS IS ALSO WHY--WE ARE SUFFERING TODAY-- UNTOLD AND HORRIFYING EVENTS.

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY--PLANT A "GARDEN" WITH
THE SEEDS OF 'LOVE'

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That time again--Papaw  / Ruthann
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OK Papaw---how did you do this??  / Ruthann
You know exactly what I mean!!         Close

Merry Christmas Papaw  / Ruthann Lange (wife)
  We love you

You know what my Gift is this year__"My own Radio Talk Show"  I am estatic---with some wonderful People
Whoever would have thought this would happen
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A Holiday Blessing  / Ruthann Lange (wife)
Well This Holiday time is here already and again, the year has faded away quickly my Dear--People will say--WHY is this woman writing to a "man" who is deceased?  Is she crazy??

  NO not all all ---'''people'''__Roger has just crossed over to the "Paradise" side--rebirthed into a new realm--but still very close to us, and to me. He is just fine--happy and in wonderful spirits. Why should he be anything else, after all he is in the best of care

In any case--My Dear Roger I am sending you love, and many well wishes and yes these are ''earthly'' wishes--but you know what they mean, I do still care, and I know how often I feel your presence, and your concern over me. Its wonderful to know__""Someone"" does care and understand.

Yes its a rough winter--but hopefully it will go by quickly and I can make some changes for the better next summer. But then you know all about that too, don't you as you "see" each and every moment what is going on here. 

Happy Holidays===its an ongoing celebration where you are---the Joy__the Peace__the beauty and wonder of it all.

I love you--and Miss Trudy_Lyne sends her love also..she is just a "wonder dog" and is truly amazing. Everyone loves her here, and is shocked at her intelligence---but then you know all about that too; Dear One__Don't you?  

  Hugs and all   my love__Ruthann



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Updating----2007 / Ruthann Lange

Well you know Dear Roger__I have been talking to Eddie Benitez__and he gave me several messages--from you--AND there is no doubt--YOU my Dear==sent those messages as NO ONE--But '''No one''' else could know the Info__he gave me--

So AWESOME Indeed---Only proves we do have connections to the other side--and we are NOT alone; ---when our Loved Ones "Cross Over"---and THAT IS a great comfort--to us here.

Not everyone accepts the belief--but more and more is coming out-even on TV that proves this reality-to convince the "gainsayers" that so _called tradition---is just THAT!

We who have "moved on" to a higher level of understanding-know, there are many many unanswered questions, that only-as of now--a tiny surface has been revealed, but that given time---more is coming to us very quickly. Those who have eyes to see---WILL see-and those who have ears to "hear" will hear------those who do not___"Will not"~

Thank you Dear One for helping me to cope, and THANK you for loving me---so devotedly...I do not think any of us ever knew---just how deep---your "hearts" ties to your loved ones were......

People relate only "what they see" in the  'natural' as a measure of judgement-------not what lies above and underneath the surface.

Rob-- if you ever read this---Please know---your Dad...is very close these days...I surely wish you would contact me.
(ruffmom@hotmail.com)
Love you forever----------Ruthann   






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Missing you more than ever Papaw  / Ruthann Lange (wife)
I am amazed at the dreams lately--seems like you are right here with me, and the dreams are so frequent. Almost nightly.
You know the battles that rage, and the awful, daily struggle, I think thats why you stay close, as YOU are the only one who knows the awful truth, I talk to others, but they don't have a clue--how bad it is, nor the dreaded daily fight.
I wish I was not alone so many times. but who would want to have to live around me..as things are?

You wanted to, and did---regardless...because you loved me....really loved me....and I did not realize how much you did-LOVE me___NO ONE ever loved me that much...not even my family. That kind of love is so rare....why did I think that anything else ever mattered?

Missing you so much---I thought time would make a difference; and heal so many hurts----I swear its only gotten worse in so many ways.
One can look "happy" on the outside, and be just so miserable inside...every day is just another wound in the heart.
Always  and forever------

P S Savannah is almost 9 lbs....My gosh she is Beautiful!

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Some Great news Papaw  / Ruthann Lange (wife)
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Remembering a man  / Michael B. (Friend of Family )
Roger,

I didnt get to know you but i have through Ruthann, Another year gone, but your still in the hearts of your family and friends, mostly Ms Ruthann, your wife is one of the most strongest woman i know and has overcome so many Bump's in the road. Keep doin whatever your doin and watch over her and your family.



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Still Remembering  / Ruthann Lange (wife)
As the fall begins to slip into winter, memories are deeper of the days gone by---and the foolishness of people's dis-opinions begin to fade away. 

Your heart was in the right place, but your anger and frustration, drove away so much good. I know it does not matter now, because healing has taken care of those deep wounds and all those heartaches you held close to you have faded away. I am thankful for that. 

I just wish the healing could have taken place, here on this plane, as if that had been so,  there would have been a wonderful new you. One already having a big heart and a wonderful love for those in need, and a willingness to always be of help. 

For sure, not many really knew the real "Roger" as YOU did not allow that to be, but for those of us who did, we were blessed, and will always be grateful that you were a part of our lives.

The family found one of our pictures taken just before that accident in 1992 in Missouri.   (Kevin took the picture---so odd he knew you long ---before I did = lol*******--News:____ Kevin is going to be a Dad next summer  wow!!!!)
So I have added it to the collection here---Memories___oh so many__


Memories___
Still Here__


Please don't mourn for me I'm still here,
though you don't see I'm right by your
side each night and day
And within your heart I long to stay

My body is gone but I'm always near
I'm everything you feel, see or hear
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
As long as you keep me alive in your heart

I'll never wander out of your sight
I'm the brightest star on a summer night
I'll never be beyond your reach
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond
The clear cool water in a quiet pond

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in spring
The first warm raindrop that April will bring
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine
And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine

When you start thinking there's no one to love you
You can talk to me through the Lord above you
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees
And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face
Just look for me, I'm everyplace... Close

Another Year  / Ruthann Lange (wife)
Does not seem possible....Kevin  ")  is now married, and Dylan is 7 years old, and not a day goes bye, that your name does not come up. We do remember Papaw...and always will. You would be so very proud of your "baby" on "myspace" she is getting alot of attention and love.
Dylan is working on his art and already won a prize at the Artsonia Museum for Kids. (a264) Not bad for a first grader.  We are proud indeed. 

Gads I miss you so much. and the days grow more difficult, as time goes by,___"maybe__not too long now"---:) Close

Roger, We miss you....  / Lori Vinnedge (friend)

ROGER,

SADLY, GOD TOOK YOU FROM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOO EARLY; BUT HE SEEN YOU WERE SUFFERING SO BADLY; WORSE THAN YOU LET ANYONE KNOW; NO MATTER HOW BAD YOU FELT IF SOMEONE NEEDED SOMETHING DONE WHETHER BIG OR SMALL YOU ALWAYS FOUND A WAY TO GET IT DONE FOR THEM;  I WAS BLESSED, AND HONORED TO HAVE GOTTEN THE CHANCE TO KNOW YOU EVEN THOUGH IT WAS BRIEFLY;  I HAVE NOT SET FOOT IN  EATHANS RESTUARANT SINCE THE RAW DEAL THEY GAVE YOU;  THRU THE FERRY REATAUARANT AND MY BROTHER  I MET YOU;  I MISS YOUR STORIES, YOUR JOKES,THOSE PIERCING "DEVILISH" GREY EYES OF YOURS AND YOUR FRIENDLY SMILE;
 EVEN WHEN TIMES GOT ROUGH FOR YOU; YOU NEVER LET ON TO ANYONE HOW BADLY YOU FELT; 
  WE MISS YOU MY FRIEND, I KNOW DEEP IN MY HEART, THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE AND IS HEALTHY AND PAINLESS WORKING ON THOSE CARS AND COOKING UP GOD MANY TREMEDNOUS MEALS.

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Songs and Poems for Roger  / Ruthann Lange (wife)

"So Near to me"

So late at night I see you; I know your watching me,
Your much too close--you've crossed that river, why now, how can it be.

It seems that you are nearer now; than when you still were here
I see your smile and feel your touch, to wipe away a tear..

How can love grow fonder with passing time, unending days
With no return to hope for; is this for real, or just a passing phase.

Some say love burns forever, will never end with time
Should this be true, I'll hold you close forever to be mine.

So late at night I see you; I know your watching me,
Your much too close--you've crossed that river, why now, how can it be.---why now how can it be?
 
©Ruthann Emerson Lange
2005


"Just Wishing"

Wishin u was here, I surely miss your style
You kept me going even when life handed me this trial.
Always made me see the best, when none was there to find
You would not let me give up, or stay on far behind.

If I said quit- you'd look at me with fire in your eye
You'd pull the rug out on my pity and point me to the sky
See that dark cloud a moving; its coming fast towards me
but then its gone, quit blowing up-- that storm is past ---ur' free.

One day when time is spent and the clouds have blown away
You'll look back on this moment, have nothing left to say
But gratitude and thankfulness will leave all pain behind
Cause that long road you've traveled on led to a rest sublime.

Wishin u was here, I surely miss your style
You kept me going even when life handed me this trial.
You always made me see the best, when none was there to find
You would not let me give up, or stay on far behind.
 
©Ruthann Emerson Lange
2005


"Somewhere behind Me"

Somewhere behind me lies this song
Kept me heading out to nowhere for so long
With little more than thunder come and gone
Somewhere behind me lies a song

Somewhere behind me lies a stone
With my name and number poorly written on
Not much to show for 60 years of strife
Seems all there is to show..for this ole life..

Somewhere behind me lies this song
Kept me heading out to nowhere for so long
With little more than thunder come and gone
Somewhere behind me lies a song

 ©Ruthann Emerson Lange
2005

"Holding On".

Holding on to what you gave me
Thru the years we were as one
Saw the hard times and the good times
(But)  And we had alot of fun

(OH) The best times traveled  in our life
were so good and fancy free
Could not bear the separation
That so often came to be

.So different yet so close at heart
We tried to make it work
Wish I had known the awful pain
and how much you really hurt

Thats what we get for lack of trust
Our fellow man we try to hold
They cannot walk the steps we make
Nor fit into our mould.

(OH) The best times traveled in our life
Were so good and fancy free
Could not bear the separation
That so often came to be

(Cannot bear the separation
that final exist came to be)

. ©Ruthann Emerson Lange
2005



 

Come walk with me,and find a way,

to seek the 'rest of life, and find a time to pray.

I've much to share on my journey thus far,

We've only just begun to reach to the stars.

You touched my heart and found my hiding place,

No one has been there since you left that space.

Can we but for a moment or ever shall be,

One for another, lost in fullness free

I see from my place, your heart as it breaks,

I long to see healing of soul on your face.

But for a moment we had it all

A mountain so high we were bound for a fall.

For hearts so intense can only withstand,

To stay on that mountain, only for a short span.

We rode on the clouds and reached to the stars

And found in one another the secret of sweet share

We went to the moon and circled the sun,

Rode on the wind and followed the first run.

Who but the best of Love's pure delight

Could ever find freedom in darkness of night.

With life as it is, so torn and undone

No chance to repair the heartaches of some.

But now as the Healing of life and its soul,

Comes round the galaxy of pure light and its shoal.

I can see past the clouds of darkness and rain,

Forever I'm loosed in the realm of refrain

To see with my eyes clear and unveiled,

The truth of our existence, life was so frail.

No fear to behold my love, pure at last,

I reach out to hold you, touching my past.

You were all that I needed to help me along,

To come to this shore, where I truly belong.

When once you are in comfort, sure and at grace,

I'll come and escort you home to this place.

Where peace is the utmost and only abounds,

You'll walk in the light of hope really found.

For here is this mountain, you see in your dreams,

You'll stay and find solace, and stand in the stream.

Cool water refreshes your heart and your soul,

You'll never be lonely, or long to be whole.

For health will be full and love so complete,

No love will be lost or life on earth replete.

We are here for you now and beyond,

Our hearts full of joy and waiting thereon,

One day you will come and join us again,

Just live for the moment, remember and win!

Copyright 4/19/2006 Ruthann Lange

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Thanks for all your kindness  / Barbara (friend)
Just a note to say we miss you and regardless of difficulties or misunderstandings, in your life, you were a blessing to many people. Be at peace Close

Grandpa Roger  / Cassie Lange (he was my grandpa )

even tho i never met my grandpa roger i will still miss him and love him with great capasity with out him i would not be here today and from what i have heard from friends and family of his he was always a very happy person and always cared about other people and i love and miss him very very much   love his grandaughter, cassie lange

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Condolences / Dwayne Bright (Friend Of Ruthann )
to all family and friends of roger, my family and i would like to extend our deepest condolences. this site is a tribute to the amount of people that loved and respected him.
       with deepest sympothy,
                             the bright family

                   until we all meet again in a better place.
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Thank You Roger  / Elissa Haden (Acquaintance)
Roger first contacted me through my website about Fibromyalgia.  Because of Roger's contact with me I met Ruthann, my wonderful friend.  Just happened that Ruthann and I had a lot more in common than just Fibromyalgia and became very good friends, very quickly.  Thank you Roger!  I will always cherish the part you played in helping us find each other. 
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