~Steve's Page~

~Steven Edward West~

Remember Steve as living  

in the hearts of those he touched,

For nothing loved is ever lost,

  for he is loved so much!

 

~November 12, 1975 ~ August 1, 1997~

 

This is a present from Steve to his loving family.  You can see Steve's spirit to the left of his beautiful girlfriend and Aunt.  

 

  If I Could   
Ray Charles

If I could
I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes
Give you courage in a world of compromise
Yes, I would

If I could
I would teach you all the things I've never learned
And I'd help you cross the bridges that I've burned
Yes, I would

If I could
I would try to shield your innocence from time
But the part of life I gave you isn't mine
I've watched you grow
So I could let you go

If I could
I would help you make it through the hungry years
But I know that I can never cry your tears
But I would
If I could

If I live
In a time and place where you don't want to be
You don't have to walk along this road with me
My yesterday
Won't have to be your way

If I knew
I'd have tried to change the world I brought to you to
And there isn't very much that I can do
But I would
If I could

If I could
I would try to shield your innocence from time
But the part of life I gave you isn't mine
I've watched you grow
So I could let you go

If I could
I would help you make it through the hungry years
But I know that I can never cry your tears
But I would
If I could
Yes I would
Yes I would
If I could

 

Steve and Tammy (Mom)!  SO much Love!!!

 

Steve Swinging on a Pole looking handsome as ever!

Mr. Baseball at 14 years old!  Can you say HANDSOME?

 

I'm 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 the 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.

~Author Unknown~