Don't Forget Christopher

STRAIGHT FROM SAVANNAH wrote:

Thinking of Christopher today- god bless

It takes a very hateful person to judge your post as spam. I agree with your post and I find the way you and others are still declaring you will always love Christopher to be very touching.

You might as well not respond to that dimwit putting negative judgments to everybody's post. I have a very strong idea of who it is but it's doesn't matter (if you think about it).

Thanks Mom and Cynbenet, honestly though I don't pay attention to that. I don't post what I do on this thread for anyone but myself. I really do think of this little boy daily and it hurts my heart everytime, somehow it eases me to post it. Like maybe he knows- that sounds crazy but if there is a way at all that after death that little boy knows what is going on down here, or what is being said or felt for him than I want him to know that this stranger in Savannah does still think of him and his beautiful brown eyes. It makes me feel better. I also like to see his name stay on the top as a reminder to anyone who might forget what happened to this little boy over a year ago. I agree we all must move on after any tragedy however something like this should never be forgotten, else history is sure to repeat itself. Keona I have a guess on who is doing this as well, as I said I don't care about her. I have made people mad on here with my opinions and I don't care about that either. I still believe what I believe and no one on here with all their insults not even you can or will change that. I appreciate your support and any one else who agrees with what I say on this topic, however I don't demand agreement and am not offended by disagreement. I mean what I say on here, and I don't just stop by and post like others do just to start an argument. I don't come here looking for any specific poster that I don't like cause I am bored an feel like taking out my frustrations on strangers on topix, I never even posted on topix until Christopher was murdered, didn't even know it was out here in cyberland- so there you have it. Don't let those judgements bother you- it is just someone elses opinion, and well we all know the saying on that. I still say let's keep this little boys name on top every day as long as we can. Yes other news is just as important I suppose, however easier to forget. God bless the Barrio's family for I know if it still bothers us a list of complete strangers who only fell in love with a picture than it still hurts them deeply as well. I lost my father to a heart attack over 10 years ago, 2 days ago I found myself still grieving and crying for my daddy. I couldn't imagine losing one of my babies to such a horrific crime. My heart hurts for Chris's family and for him. I pray daily that GOd will give bring those monstors to justice and that I personally never have to experience such pain. To always put a hedge of protection around my children and to always give me guidance in protecting them.
TO all- I say god bless and pray for these same things. Have a good day:)

I don't knwo about you but to me there is something, something in that little boys eyes and smile that stands out above all the rest...something in his face makes me think of my own children, that innocense, the playful looking smile, that mischevious little look in his eyes that all kids seem to have....how could he not stick in ones mind and heart?

He has had that impact on me and I can't work out why. I'm from London, England and only came across this case on Monday.

I've been affected deeply since then and keep having to run to the bathroom to cry (I'm at work).

No child is more precious than the next.

And yet ... Christopher Barrios has touched me in a way I've never experienced.

I can't do anything for all of you in Georgia, but over here, I'm going to do my best to keep children safe. And that is one positive thing that has come out of this tragic, horrific event. God bless you little Christopher.

Tricia wrote:

I don't knwo about you but to me there is something, something in that little boys eyes and smile that stands out above all the rest...something in his face makes me think of my own children, that innocense, the playful looking smile, that mischevious little look in his eyes that all kids seem to have....how could he not stick in ones mind and heart?
He has had that impact on me and I can't work out why. I'm from London, England and only came across this case on Monday.
I've been affected deeply since then and keep having to run to the bathroom to cry (I'm at work).
No child is more precious than the next.
And yet ... Christopher Barrios has touched me in a way I've never experienced.
I can't do anything for all of you in Georgia, but over here, I'm going to do my best to keep children safe. And that is one positive thing that has come out of this tragic, horrific event. God bless you little Christopher.

I think his eyes and smile is something we all agree on. Would you please pass his story on to everyone you talk to. A lot of people don't like to discuss such horrific things as this, but discussing it and sharing it with others is one of our best defenses from the monsters in this world. Silence is deadly. Parents need to be reminded every day that this could happen to them. We must hold our children close- protect them.

Being following the story of Christopher Barrios since he went missing. He also touched my soul in a way that I can't explain.

I do agree with his eyes and the way he smiles, if they don't grab you, I think you are missing something.

Sometime ago I posted a poem about letting go in one of Christopher's link, after checking with Paula. It was something that had been used in an elderly nurse that had passed away.

After reading the poem online, I realized that the reason we can't let go, is because in the manner that Christopher left us. The elderly lady had lived a full life, she was 92 when she passed on.

My heart goes out to his entire family of Christopher Michael Barrios Jr. If I am having a hard time letting go, I can only imagine what they are going through.

I also feel that posting here is like talking to Christopher and his family. Couldn't care less what anyone rates it as. I know that it is coming from my heart. Just like the many other postings that we have here.

Hello StraightfromSavanna and Donjulito.

I agree that talking about this to family and friends will be hard. I've told no one because part of me knows they will not be able to get Christopher out of their head.

Part of me wishes I'd never heard of this case- I came across it accidentally and I do wonder is it fair to make others feel as bereft as I do.

I can deal with talking about Christopher I think, but as soon as I see his photos I get so upset. He looks so alive and normal and adorable.

I also agree about the 92 year old lady - yes she had her life but little Christopher was robbed - no other way of putting it is there?

Take care you two - it's reassuring to know that there are other people who 'get' the magic of Christopher Barrios.

Tricia wrote:

Hello StraightfromSavanna and Donjulito.
I agree that talking about this to family and friends will be hard. I've told no one because part of me knows they will not be able to get Christopher out of their head.
Part of me wishes I'd never heard of this case- I came across it accidentally and I do wonder is it fair to make others feel as bereft as I do.
I can deal with talking about Christopher I think, but as soon as I see his photos I get so upset. He looks so alive and normal and adorable.
I also agree about the 92 year old lady - yes she had her life but little Christopher was robbed - no other way of putting it is there?
Take care you two - it's reassuring to know that there are other people who 'get' the magic of Christopher Barrios.

The "magic" of Christopher Barrios. I like the way you put that Tricia:)

straight from savannah wrote:

<quoted text>The "magic" of Christopher Barrios. I like the way you put that Tricia:)

Thank you!
The magic of Christopher is that he has changed me forever.
Last night coming home from work I was on the train and there was a little boy, about 5 or 6 with his dad. He was playing with toys and making a racket, whining a bit. Normally I'd be rolling my eyes, indignant that he was encroaching on 'my' space.
But not now, I just smiled because he was so full of life. Christopher has taught me patience for the young 'uns!

to the top baby!

straight from savannah wrote:

to the top baby!

Just emailed everyone at Brunswick city hall about their plans for a memorial.

I have created a photo album of Christopher on my Facebook profile. People have been asking about him and googling him.

His life will mean something to all of us.

Tricia wrote:

I have created a photo album of Christopher on my Facebook profile. People have been asking about him and googling him.
His life will mean something to all of us.

That's good Tricia- bring his life and death to as many people as possible.

On top baby......I pray for your family daily that they may find peace, and justice will prevail.

Keeping you on top where you belong! Gone but never forgotten...

Bwk GA Mom wrote:

Keeping you on top where you belong! Gone but never forgotten...

This is a very touching message. I don't think that Christopher will ever be forgotten. Not by his family. Not by his many friends. Some of them like myself, who never met the Little Angel.

Christopher will be forever in our hearts and minds.

May God continue to Bless the entire family of Christopher Michael Barrios Jr.

You know this case is absoulutely pure "Evil", I spoke with DA's office when Christopher remains where found, because these animals did not leave this baby body in a condition for his father to look at him one more time and that wasnt just from natural decomposition of the week it took to find him. If just the thought of what happened to Little Christopher has brought us to a constant thought of him and therapy for some of us and for the DA's office to still have not sat these animals down in a courtroom for this child's brutal murder beyond all of our imagination, lets me know his autopsy report and the pictures they will have in court will be too devastating to most of us because it will bring it all home, I truly feel for the jury for what they will hear and see that will last forever in their minds. Mr. Kelly and his office must really be trying to bring the best spin of this Hellistic child murdering case to the public, but nothing can decrease the brutality and sorrow of what was done to this child this little Kindergarten that did not even make it to the 1st Grade, George and David Edenfield must die by the hands of the State of Georgia and Peggy Edenfield must be allowed to live her last remaining days and share her last breath of her psychotic life surrounded by her peers at a State of Georgia Correctional Facility.

Fearnot, I totally agree with you. The time in court will bring it all back for Christopher's family - and I fear for their peace of mind when everthing is revealed about what really happened.

I don't think I want to know because this case haunts me enough as it is - to hear the details, well, I just feel sick.

God bless Christopher's family

Tricia wrote:

I don't knwo about you but to me there is something, something in that little boys eyes and smile that stands out above all the rest...something in his face makes me think of my own children, that innocense, the playful looking smile, that mischevious little look in his eyes that all kids seem to have....how could he not stick in ones mind and heart?
He has had that impact on me and I can't work out why. I'm from London, England and only came across this case on Monday.
I've been affected deeply since then and keep having to run to the bathroom to cry (I'm at work).
No child is more precious than the next.
And yet ... Christopher Barrios has touched me in a way I've never experienced.
I can't do anything for all of you in Georgia, but over here, I'm going to do my best to keep children safe. And that is one positive thing that has come out of this tragic, horrific event. God bless you little Christopher.

Tricia,
I, too, had a really hard time with this one. Looking at Christopher, seeing his beautiful eyes and knowing all the details made it very, very difficult to get through this. I can only imagine what the family has endured.

I would say it was about 3 months before I could think about Christopher without crying. That's a long time for someone who lives so far away and doesn't even know the child. I felt worse for him than for Jessica and I don't know why. They both suffered horribly.

Nonetheless, I keep Christopher close in my heart and watch out for children wherever I go. Just yesterday I was taking a walk in our local mall and notice a toddler, about 3, walking out of a store and leaving. His mother was talking to the clerk, who dimwittingly didn't bother to tell her that her son walked out the store. I just tapped her shoulder and pointed down the ways. She thanked me and immediately went after him. I took a peek back a few seconds later and she was then holding his hand.

It only takes a few seconds to lose sight of your child. Keep your eyes on your children at all times, and as DonJulito said, this is NOT the same world we lived in when we were children, or even our parents. We must all work together in watching our kids.

Bless Christopher and his entire family.