Corey Parrish
 ( aka Mansion )
guitarist - drummer - composer
our loving son and brother

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To Corey my son,
 
I want to tell you that somehow I believe you are making even the smallest moments that I need to get through easier for me somehow. I want you to know that it is your life and the gift of knowing you that has taught me what it is to truly love and be loved. There was never a single moment after carrying you in my arms that I did not hold you in my heart while we were apart.
 
Your smiles brought untold happiness to me, your Dad, sister and countless others. I want to thank you for “peek a-boo,” for holding your hand, for letting me kiss your beautiful head, for the times I ran my fingers through the locks of your hair and for the comfort I had each and every time I held you in my arms.
 
If it were not for you I would not know that I CAN LOVE TREMENDOUSLY THROUGH TEARS AND HEARTBREAK. I was always greatly honored to be your mother and hold precious the time I had with you. Thank you FOR THE JOY OF YOUR TREMENDOUS TALENT AND FOR LEAVING YOUR MUSIC TO COMFORT AND AMAZE US.
 
I will always love you - even more than ice cream!
 
XXO Always,
 
Mom
July 21 - from Mom

When I find the time- I will remember what it felt like to hold your hand. 

When I find the time- I will reflect on the joy I felt when I heard you playing guitar and was inspired by your gift. 

When I find the time- I will close my eyes and remember how beautiful your eyes were and how they lit up my life. 

When I find the time- I will lay my head down and remember our noses touching for Eskimo kisses. 

When I find the time- I will think about the times we played thumb wars in church and cracked up. 

When I find the time- I will talk about the dreams you had and shared with me for your future. 

When I find the time I will cuddle with your pillow and remember: 

The flowers that you picked for me. 

The jokes you told to make me laugh. 

The pride I felt each time I saw you. 

And I will find the time to regret that I have any time left without you my son.



C- CLEF

 

I have been told by so many how you inspired their life.

 

Hundreds poured into the little chapel to pay their last respects to you.

 

One after the other with a story of how they were encouraged by you to play music and how inspired your music made them feel.

 

 Could you even imagine the outpouring of love that we all shared and that so many would want to say so-long and let me know how very much you meant to them?

 

One saying, no one will ever make me laugh as much as Corey.

 

Another saying, he showed me everything I know on guitar.

 

He made me feel like I was somebody and no one was a better friend to me.

 

I know that for me it will be the times you gave a friend a place to stay or your new shirt to wear.

 

How you tenderly reached over to tune the guitar for someone and humbly sat and listened to others playing the song you just taught them.

 

There can only be one explanation for our life here as we know it. I have lived enough years to know enough people and watch life begin and end but I have never known another that has left as many smiles on the hearts of those left behind.

 

Your sister calls you her musical SOULMATE.

 

It is said that all we have belongs to our creator and that we are only the caretakers for the time he allows us here.

 

 I wonder if I took the care with you that I would have if I knew I would only have you a short time.

 

I can only say that my heart could not hold any more love then I have for you.

 

There are so many questions, but without hesitation I know that you will always be the part of my life that was blessed by having you in it.

 

THANK YOU FOR EVERY FEATHER THAT FALLS OUR WAY.

 

YOURS,

MAMANA MIA


Dec 13, 2008


Through the holidays there is a quiet and constant adjustment for all of us without you here to make us laugh while you, chased the dogs around the house, made ovaltine all over the counter, ate the pumpkin pie, built a snowman and slid through the kitchen on your socks.

 

Even though I wish it had been a lifetime with you here I am so grateful that God gave you to me. You will always be my precious son. Thank you for the Christmas’s that we were together and for making them the happy memories we will hold in our hearts.

 

Merry Christmas Corey!

 

 I love you! Mom