Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Well Joshie I am sure you saw it was a busy past two weeks for us.  Big sister is starting school tomorrow so we packed in as many activities as we could it seems like.  This past weekend we went to Donner Lake with 3 other families.  This trip has become an annual get together now; 4 years running.  I enjoy spending time with my college friends but with all the kids between us (10) I just get plane tired out.  I also remember the 2nd year we went to the Lake, you had just gone to heaven.  Often I would wander off by myself not wanting any contact with anyone...I still blamed myself for not trying hard enough.  I had dark thoughts that weekend but each time I moved deeper into the darkness big sister came to to my side.   I have said this before but I know you had a hand with the coincidence.  Joshie, it was my responsibility to keep you safe; I pray you know I did my best.  Now, I pray that you do what you can to keep little brother, big sister and mommy safe. 

I miss you,

Daddy  

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Well, baby brother is now pretty close to standing on his own.  Not sure how a baby goes from crawling one week to almost standing but he can hold himself up for 30 minutes at a time.   Grandma and Grandpa Z are moving to Sacramento to be closer to everyone.  They are trying to sell their house now so we expect them to move sometime in October.  I am excited to have them closer; I know that is a bit selfish but I really do miss them more since you went to heaven.

We went to church this weekend and a flood of emotions hit me when I thought about you.  I started to feel the numbness and despair all over again then just as I was breaking down into tears Big sister grabbed my hand.  There was no particular reason why she took my hand at that moment.  I like to think you gave her a little whisper to let her know I needed her.

We will see our closest friends over the next few weekends, the last days of summer vacation for big sister.  I'll tell you all about it.  Keep watch over big sister and baby brother....to infinity and beyond.

Love Daddy

July 22, 2013
Big news this week Joshie...Baby E started crawling this week. He is still getting his balance and has done a few face plants but over all he cruises around pretty good. M plays with him much like she played with you. Also like you Baby E tries to follow her around and gets frustrated when he can't catch her. I had to travel for work this week and had a difficult time answering questions about our family. I met a lot of new people and they politely asked how many children I had. I probably had to answer this question a dozen times and each time it just got harder talking about you. I met Uncle Rick and his family at the conference; I am not sure how I would have coped if not for spending time with them. Until next Josie...To infinity and beyond.
July 14, 2013
It was big sisters birthday this week; she decided to have a pool party. She had a great time and baby brother was on his best behavior even though he is getting over a cold. Every milestone brings back memories of you. Memories that escaped me over the past 2 years; they are bitter sweet almost bringing me to my knees in grief but yet I cherish them. Good night my baby angel...watch over your sister and brother.
July 09, 2013
Please forgive me Joshie, It has taken Daddy some time to talk to you again. I miss you dearly but my memories of you become brighter everyday. I no longer avoid looking at your pictures fearing the same pain and burden I felt the day you went to heaven. I find myself talking to you during mass rather than praying for you. There are exciting times ahead for Emma and Eli; I know you will be with them each step of the way.

December 04, 2012
Happy Birthday Joshie. You are in our hearts & thoughts daily. We love you so very much.
November 14, 2012
Thinking about you Joshie...we miss you!
July 18, 2012
It's been over a year and I miss you more than ever. Love Daddy.

December 04, 2011
Happy Birthday Joshie.
June 20, 2011
Our heart breaks for your wonderful family. We send you our sympathy and love at this time of loss in your lives.
June 17, 2011
June 16, 2011
We are so sadden by your lost. Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family. We are here for you.
June 16, 2011
To infinity and beyond Joshua. You will be missed and loved forever.
June 13, 2011
There are no words to take away the pain of losing a child. Hopefully knowing others care will help you get through each day. You are in my heart.
June 11, 2011
All our thoughts and prayers are with you, we were so sorry to hear about Joshua's passing.
June 10, 2011
Tony, Laura, and Emma:

I am heartbroken at your loss. What a handsome young man Joshua was and I am sure a precious gift to each of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 10, 2011
My deepest sympathies.
June 10, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma,
I am so sorry about your great loss. May loving memories of little Joshua, the support of family and friends, and the passage of time bring you eventual solace. Take care.
June 09, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma,
So sad and unbelievable...may you find comfort and peace in your memories. Know that you have family and friends that love you and are here to help as we are all saddened in your loss. Hugs to you all, Deb
June 09, 2011
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

We hope you'll find comfort in the support offered by your dear friends and family, and strength in the love that you have for each other.

~Gail Koza and Paul Meskell
June 09, 2011
Tony Laura and Emma,
So sorry to hear of your loss.He is a beautiful lillte boy! I can't even begin to imagine what you are feeling. Try and be srong, Emma will need you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 08, 2011
No words can possibly express how my heart aches for all of you. Your beautiful boy will live in all of our hearts.
June 08, 2011
Laura,Tony & Emma and family

Having a beautiful son Joshua that has touched so many lives and families is simply amazing and precious.You have been blessed.
I feel a connection to your family through Adreinne and Matthew.
Joshua loved and everyone gained from the opportunity to have known him for a time.
Peace and Love be with you and yours.
June 08, 2011
Anthony,Laura,&Emma our deepest sympathy for the loss of your precious little boy you are in our thoughts and prayers
June 08, 2011
Anthony, Laura & Emma,
I know there are no words to express the pain at the loss of your beautiful baby boy. You are constantly on my heart and in my prayers through this unbearable loss. I am so glad Uncle and Auntie are able to spend some time with you as you all adjust to the absence of little Joshua. Prayers for comfort are being sent up for your entire family. I hope you find some comfort knowing that Joshua is in the arms of Jesus and will be waiting for you when it is your time to go home. This scripture has provided much comfort to my Mother through the years, I hope it helps you: "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven" Matthew 19:14
June 08, 2011
I am so sorry and can not even imagine what you and your family are going through. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Sherrie Moffet-Bell
June 08, 2011
Laura, Tony, Emma,
It has taken me a week to put my thoughts into words. June 1 was a day with two complete meanings for me. Joshua's tragic death, and the birth of my 2nd great grand baby. So in rememberance of Joshua I will always think of your baby boy on my baby boy's birthday. My prayers and thoughts will always be with you.
Sandy Godsey
News Register
June 08, 2011
For my California cousins, Our hearts are breaking for the loss of your beautiful little angel. Just to think of your pain makes me cry. We are praying that the GOD in heaven gives you comfort today and everyday through the rest of your lives. Love Always, Cara, Shaun, Daniel and Joshua McGuire
June 07, 2011
Tony,Laura,Emma,
My heart is breaking. For you all. You are in my prayers love Lillian
June 07, 2011
Anthony, Laura & Emma,
I deepest sympathy for the loss of your precious Joshua. Keeping you in my prayers, that Our Lord will give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Love, Your cousin, Pat
June 07, 2011
Laura, my heart is breaking for you and your family. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 07, 2011
My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
June 07, 2011
Tony, Laura and Emma,
Our hearts are broken and so so saddend by the loss of your precious son. God keep you in His loving arms and comfort you in your time of grief. David and Celia
June 07, 2011
Laura and Family, my heart goes out to you.
June 07, 2011
Tony, Laura and Emma-
No words can express our feelings, except to say that we are so sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan and Brynn (Twibell) Marotte
June 07, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma,

My heart broke when I heard you little guy had gone to heaven so soon. My deepest sympathies.
June 06, 2011
Tony, Laura, and Emma,
Words cannot express how sorry and sad I am for your loss. Joshua was loved by everyone who new him; he had such charm, love, happiness,and he was always full of smiles. Matthew will miss his buddy! Just know I am thinking of you and wishing you all the strength in the world. Love, Gaby
June 06, 2011
Tony and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your are in our hearts and our prayers during this difficult time.
June 06, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma and Joshua's Grandparents,
I am praying for God to give you strength and comfort during this most difficult time. There are no words to ease this pain.
June 06, 2011
What a precious little beautiful angel boy. He has his Mom and Dad's hearts and wonderful spririt that will live in everyone who knew him. Love to you and and may God bless and be with you now and always.
June 06, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma our hearts break for you in this unimaginable time of loss. May you find comfort and peace in the love that surrounds you. May you feel the warmth of Josh's smile from Heaven above. God Bless,
June 06, 2011
Tony, Laura, and Emma, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May you find strength during this unimaginable time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
June 06, 2011
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We wish you strength and courage and will keep you in our prayers.
June 06, 2011
Remembering you and your precious Josh in our minds and in our hearts.
June 06, 2011
I can't imagine what you're feeling, but want to express my condolences to both of you. Joshua will be taking care by God now. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you during this difficult time.
June 06, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.



June 06, 2011
Dear Laura, Tony and Emma:

We are so sorry to hear of Joshua's passing. Our prayers are with you and the entire family. May God's grace help to ease your pain during this difficult time. You will always carry Joshua in your heart or as Buzz says, "Don't worry, Woody. In just a few hours you'll be sitting around a campfire with Andy making delicious hot Schmoes."

All our love,

Greg and Sheryl Hurner
June 06, 2011
Laura & Family,
I'm so saddend by your loss. May you take comfort in knowing that Joshua is now in Gad's arms and watching over all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Duran
June 06, 2011
All of our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. I pray most strongly that the Lord may watch over and sustain my old friends in this time.
June 06, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma, so sorry for your loss. May god give you strength to deal with the most difficult time in your life. Thank you for all your support in the past with my kids.
June 06, 2011
Tony & Family, Words could not explain the sadness I felt in my heart when I heard of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your loss is felt by all.
June 06, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will forever cherish the memories we have of him. He was a sweet boy who left too soon. We feel so lucky to have been in his life. Our hearts go out to you and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
June 06, 2011
Tony & Family.. So Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during your difficult time. Sincerely Laurie Walker(Coventry)
June 05, 2011
Tony, Laura and Emma, we feel so blessed to have shared many special times in this past year with you all. Most of all our trip to Disneyland! We hold little Joshua in our hearts forever! Sending much love and prayers your way. Love, Leslie, Jesse, Lola and Mateo
June 05, 2011
i'm so sorry, this is so horrible, our prayers are with you during this difficult time
June 05, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma,
We'll miss sweet Josh, Sammy's little friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He'll always be in our hearts.
With much love from your friends,
Antonia, Chris, Benny and Sammy
June 05, 2011
Your family is in our prayers. Such a sweet young boy! We are friends of Andreen and Dave, and offer our sympathies and prayers to them as well.
Rosemary and Jim Sandefer
June 05, 2011
Dearest Tony, Laura and Emma. . you are in our prayers daily. We are so sorry that God took sweet Josh so early. . he was much too precious to stay.
June 05, 2011
Tony,Laura and Emma,
I did not get the chance to know your adorable Joshua as many who love him have. However, I have had the chance to hear many delightful story's about him. About how he loved Buzz Lightyear, and how enjoyed sneaking chocolate from the pantry. He will be missed by those he's touched and even those he hasn't, either way our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this tough time.
Love, Mike and Tara Maggi
June 05, 2011
My sincerest prayers and wishes for you and your family in this time of sorrow and loss...Bill Hall / Friend of Nicole Clark
June 05, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. When i heard it drove me to tears. May God be with your family at this sad time. Know that he is in the arms of angels.
June 05, 2011
June 05, 2011
June 05, 2011
Won't forget your cute face and your beautiful smile.Good bye precious :)
June 05, 2011
Buzzzz. Miss you Joshie.
June 05, 2011
Our granddaughter Katie remembers Joshua and his sister swimming with us last summer. Your loss is shared by all. May God comfort you.
June 05, 2011
June 05, 2011
Shell & I are so sad to hear about about Josh. Our hearts & prayers are with you.
June 05, 2011
Tony and Laura
Our hearts go out to you. Words are not adequate to express the sorrow we are feeling for your loss. Josh was a precious boy and we will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 05, 2011
Anthony, Laura and Emma - God Bless you all. We are so sad knowing that you are going through such a hard time. You have to believe that sweet Joshua was here for a reason and although he has gone to heaven - your connection will never be broken.

You're in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy & Scott
June 05, 2011
Laura, Tony & Emma, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I feel fortunate to have known baby Joshua and hold him in my arms. I pray that God will now hold you in His arms and comfort you during this difficult time. God bless you.
June 05, 2011
Tony, Laura, and Emma, I was terribly saddened to hear of your loss. He was an incredibly precious little boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love and sympathy, Kelly
June 05, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma...our hearts pain for you so much...we love you and are here for you...we miss you Joshua...
June 05, 2011
Tony, Laura and Emma- We are praying for you and know that we love you so much!. Josh will always be missed and loved.
June 05, 2011
Laura, Tony, and Emma,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

God Bless You and Your Family,
June 05, 2011
Your aunt Andreen is in our prayer group. My heart goes out to you. We lost our son very unexpectedly also. No one can fully understand the pain unless you've been through it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty & Tom - The Villages, Florida

June 05, 2011
God needed another angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zuniga family. May you find some comfort in knowing that Joshua will be in our hearts forever.
June 05, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma - You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Josh will be greatly missed, I enjoyed spending the time I did with him playing with him and his choo choo's. We love you!!
Stacey and Aaron
June 05, 2011
I have no words to express the sadness I feel for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
June 05, 2011
Are thoughts and prayers are with you. Joshua will be missed. Love to you all...
June 05, 2011
Dear Anthony,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your little boy. I pray that God protects you and your family during this time. With thoughts of love and peace, Terri Chin (Hogue)
June 05, 2011
June 05, 2011
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
June 05, 2011
Laura, Tony and Emma-- May God's grace protect you and give you peace during this difficult time. Josh will live in our hearts forever. We love you! Laura, Jeff and Hannah
June 05, 2011