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But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. I Thessalonians 4:13-18
Here is one
of Laura's last Sermon Outlines.
The following are emails from friends who just wanted to pay special tribute to Laura and what she meant to them. More will be added as they come in. I am sitting here today writing to you with mixed emotions. Today is February 15, 2001 (I know I am once again 2 weeks late! SORRY!). This is the day after I was sitting at home watching TV and then I got the call. Mrs. Wanda Rust, the Proteen Service Coordinator, called me to tell me some bad news. I said ok, expecting to hear that someone was upset with something I had said, (It happens often!), but I was not prepared for the news she gave me. She simply said, Little Laura Bailey was killed this afternoon in a car wreck on 39 highway (she had just turned 16 a few months ago). I do not remember much more of our conversation. I was in shock! Laura was one of my favorites, I know you are not suppose to have them, but the kids who work hard and always help out are going to be your favorite! Laura was always willing to help. She worked very hard in the puppet team every Sunday morning and evening for children church. She also helped out in teaching the small children on Sunday nights once in a while. She did so just last Sunday night. I am still having a hard time accepting the fact that she's gone. This is a very selfish reaction! She is gone, but if we think about what we are saying, we will realize, SHE IS GONE! Paul wrote " We are confident, I say, and willing to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord!" II Corinthians 5:8. Someone told me that Dolores, her mother, commented, "Laura would not what to come back if she could!" Praise God! She is in the presences of Jesus! Who would want to come back here? We will miss her always and remember her well ... (I had to stop for a moment and collect myself).. We must now turn to the living! Laura was ready and is at this moment is heaven with Jesus! What about you??? If your life suddenly ended, where would you spend eternity? "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation" Hebrews :27-28. Laura, we will miss you until we see ya there! DON'T PUT
IT OFF!!!! David Barbour
I just came across the Laura's tribute site, it was wonderful to see how she touched the lives of others. As February 14th, 2002 approaches I find myself thinking about her more and more.
Several years ago, Laura and I were on a gymnastics team together. One day at practice, I was injured. As I lay on the mat, Laura rushed to my side and held my hand. I remember she let me squeeze her hand as hard as I needed to in order to get through the pain. That memory plays in my mind whenever I think of her.
At the time, I was not a Christian. Later, after becoming a Christian, I remembered how Laura lived for Christ. As I continue my faith journey, Laura's life continues to have a profound impact on me.
Remembering the kindness that she showed me often brings me to tears. She was a beautiful person, not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. Her warm smile and kind heart will stay with me forever. I take comfort knowing she is with our Lord.
Laura, I love you.
In
Christ,
Kristin
Holcombe
Laura was one of the best friends that I ever had. She always had a smile on her face even when she wasn't feeling good. Me and her were like sisters and we fought like it too, but I just wish I had had the chance to tell her just how much I love her. She loved everybody, and if she didn't, she learned how to...she was just wonderful like that. I can't even begin to imagine how it's gonna be without her smile to fill the room. She never looked unhappy, and she always tried to make everybody else like that too! She is and always will be loved very much. Please tell everybody that you love them, even if you think they won't know what to say; cause then if something happens to them, at least you know that they knew that they were loved. I
LOVE YOU LAURA! I am deeply sorry about what happened to Laura. As a friend to her and her family I knew her and loved her as all people that knew her did. I remember that Laura could always put a smile on everyone's face. She loved life and everyone that she knew would always love to be around her. My mother Phyllis HIck grew up in the house that Laura lived in. She grew up in the house in which Laura lived in. Sincerely, Laura was a wonderful person. She could cheer you up when you were down. She always had that beautiful smile on her face. Laura was a very loving person. We all loved her too. She will be missed greatly! Jessica
Lamm Laura Bailey was a very sweet, loving and kind young lady. You don't find those qualities in many people, young or old these days. She cared about those around her from the youngest to the oldest. She especially had a love for children. My children loved her very much and were always excited to have their parents out of the house if they new Laura was coming over to stay with them. She always had a smile on her face. A very genuine smile, one to show the love of the Lord in her heart and life. I will never forget the last time she came to my house. It was in January and she was so happy and so excited about her new car. She was very proud of it and we were very happy for her. I know the Lord needed the very best to join him in Heaven on Valentine's Day 2001 and he got her. Our dear sweet Laura. We will always love you and look forward to the day you can show us around heaven. Ellen Blackman
II have sat here and tried to think, just what do I want to say about Laura. She was such a very special person!!! In working with Laura in ProTeens as well as the Youth Choir I saw the joy that she had in her life and how she just always seemed to be about to bubble over. She never did anything in slow motion. I have so many fond memories of times spent with Laura that it's hard to pick out a favorite. Her beautiful smile and vibrant personality will never be forgotten. Laura impacted many more people than she probably ever realized she had. I feel that this has been shown by lives that have been saved and even friendships that have grown closer. Only God can save a person but I believe that he uses us to carry the gospel out to a lost and dying world and God used Laura to help accomplish this task. I just thank God for Laura and the time that he allowed me to have with her and I look forward to the day that I can see her again, and I WILL SEE HER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With
all my love,
Laura was not only a hard worker with Proteens, but also with the Youth Choir. It still does not seem right to look up in the choir and not see Laura! She always had that sweet smile on her face and I never heard her complain about anything. She loved to sing and gave the choir her all. When I think of Laura, I also think of her holding a little child in her arms. She loved children so much. As we all know Laura had many friends, and left many memories because of the Christian life she lived. We miss you Laura!!!! Mrs. Vicki
I didn't know Laura personally but I have visited Branch Chapel twice and have thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiastic spirit of the youth group. As I have seen her picture, read some of her last sermon notes, and read others talk of her, I know that she was a great tribute to the Lord's work in her life. Her dedicated work in ProTeens exemplifies the passion Paul spoke of in Philippians 1:21, "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Jeff
Diedrich
I've said many times that I couldn't make it through life without friends, and has this ever put me to the test! Laura was one of my best friends, like many of the other people she knew. She always showed love to me and to everyone that knew her. I remember her as the one I would work on the puppet team with as 'Saint', the duet. Between hanging out at her house, at church, and at other places, we always laughed or cried (from laughing so hard). I have so many memories of her, such as going to the movies, and eating at Chick-Fil-A, and of course working together in puppets on Sundays at church. We always had so much fun together and I wont ever forget how many times we talked on the phone and she wouldn't let me go because she didn't want me to leave her alone and with no one to talk to (as a friend). I love her like a sister and the day that I was called and told of the accident, I can still remember myself falling to the floor and who I was talking to and even when my Grandfather helped me up off the floor. It all happened in slow motion, yet it was the twinkling of an eye. Her family will never really know how much that she meant to me and never can I really express how much that I love them as my own, but I do know one thing. That is, I will see her in Heaven one day soon. I
love you always, Laura,
My friendship with this sweet girl is very small, but I have spoke to her in the hallways of the school which me and her both went to. I would see her at our little thing at North Johnston they called a 10 min break, I would stand with Laura and Elizabeth Dale along with a few others and stand and talk for the 10 min time frame. Laura would say hey to everyone and smile that smile that she always has, but as far as her and I really being close friends we were not as I was a senior and she was a freshmen. But as she has gone to heaven to a bright and happy place I still can remember the few times I saw here and now I wish our friendship would have been closer than it was. Laura was a little angel that her smiles know one could ever forget. To a girl with alot of heart me along with others all love you so very much. With
Love,
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